Real Elopements

A romantic, nostalgic Truckee elopement with creekside vows, family ceremony in the woods, and a magical headlight first dance under the stars.

There is something about July in Tahoe that feels almost unfair in the best possible way. The light is long and golden, the air carries that particular warmth that only comes after a big winter has finally exhaled, and the lake — oh, the lake. On a clear summer evening on the west shore, it […]

Sunrise Magic: Abby and Kevin’s Intimate Elopement in North Lake Tahoe As I looked through the images from Abby and Kevin’s sunrise elopement overlooking North Lake Tahoe, a sense of peace washed over me. The golden hues of early morning bathed them in a warm glow, creating a magical backdrop for their intimate ceremony. Every […]

Magic in the Dolomites Some elopement stories are so special they stick with you forever. Yelena and Alex’s adventurous day in the Dolomites is one of those stories. When they first reached out to me about eloping in Lake Tahoe, I was thrilled. During our call, I casually mentioned I’d be traveling to the Dolomites […]

Jenna and Jacob’s elopement day was truly one of love and adventure. Lake Tahoe provided them with the perfect backdrop for their elopement, and despite the rain, we were able to create stunning portraits that will last a lifetime.

The California Coast – more specifically, Redwood National & State Parks – is one of the most magical places on earth, I’m convinced. From the obvious beauty of the Pacific Ocean, to the flora & fauna of the Northern Coast, and of course; the stunning and awe-inspiring presence of the Redwoods. 

When Mary & Collin reached out to inquire about a Redwoods National Park elopement, I was so excited for the chance to make their day come to life in a place that holds so much weight in my heart. 

This one was special, my friends. These beautiful humans are some dear friends – Lance & Tara. And not only did I get to photograph them on their elopement day – but my husband Demetri got to officiate for them. What a freakin’ honor. We had a unique arrival to this date; Lance was leaving […]

Erica & Kristian reached out to me a couple of years before we were actually able to make this day come to life. It was really special to finally get to see all of our hard work, planning, and communication culminate for their epic elopement in Mount Shasta. When we first spoke on the phone, […]