Sam and Collean’s Mt. Lemmon maternity session near Tucson marked a full-circle moment—from engagement and wedding photos to documenting the anticipation of welcoming their first child in Arizona’s mountains.

Sara and Kelli’s multi-day wedding in Tucson blended private sunrise vows in Saguaro National Park with a heartfelt ceremony at Catalina State Park, showing how couples can combine elopement intimacy with a small, family-centered wedding.

Planning a Joshua Tree elopement? This desert elopement experience highlights what a sunset ceremony in Joshua Tree National Park actually looks like—from accessible ceremony locations to lighting considerations—so you can decide if this iconic California landscape is right for your day.

Thinking about engagement photos at the Imperial Sand Dunes? This desert engagement session breaks down what couples can expect—from sunset lighting and wind to accessibility and planning tips—so you can decide if sand dunes are the right fit for your photos.

Thinking about an intimate beach elopement in Laguna Beach? This Crystal Cove State Park elopement breaks down what it’s like to include family, navigate permits, and plan a calm, experience-focused California elopement by the ocean.

A winter elopement on the snowy Yakima River bank. With magnificent river views only a short walk from their cabin for a private ceremony. Intimate celebrations back at their cabin in front of the fire place with cheesecake and their puppy.

Elopement in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park with a short walk along Redwood Grove Loop Trail to the ceremony site located in the heart of the grove.

Superstition Mountains engagement session at sunset. Small hike to beautiful desert mountain views surrounded by Saguaro. Ending the session with vintage lanterns lighting our paths after the sun set below the horizon.

Considering a garden elopement in Los Angeles? This Pasadena elopement at Storrier Stearns and Arlington Garden breaks down what the day actually looks like—from navigating garden rules to choosing flexible ceremony locations.

Overcast beach elopement in Malibu, California. Hiking to the top of Point Dume with a cliffside vow exchange. Ending the evening on the shores of Malibu as the sun set over the Pacific.

Sunrise engagement session at Hugh T. Osborne Lookout Park in Imperial Sand Dunes.

Intimate elopement in Joshua Tree at a mid-century modern style Airbnb. A fun filled elopement day with harsh light portraits, delicious food prepared by a private chef, fire side ceremony, and a champagne toast at sunset.

Engagement session 5,100 feet above sea level with 360° mountain views at Artist Point in North Cascades National Park with a champagne pop at sunset.

Sunrise hike at Bell Rock turned surprise proposal on a trail with dramatic red butte views in Sedona, Arizona.

Intimate Joshua Tree Elopement in March at Cap Rock with only the bride and groom, their officiant, and I celebrating their love in the desert. We walked among the rock formations and iconic Joshua Trees until the sky started turning hues of blue, purple, and pink before hiking back to our cars.

Grand Canyon elopement at Moran Point with two of the bride and groom’s closest friends. Intimate knot tying ceremony on the edge looking into the canyon and sunset portraits at Grandview Point with epic views of the Colorado River.

Sunset Big Sur Elopement with family in Garrapata State Park. Ceremony on the bluffs and portraits on the beach from sunset to blue hour.

Orcas Island Elopement at the Outlook Inn Hotel. Lauren and Jason traveled from Florida to Washington, along with their family and friends, to exchange vows after a COVID delay.

Desert elopement in Lost Dutchman State Park. Hannah + AJ get ready at their Airbnb in Scottsdale, AZ where they had a first look and exchanged hand-written vows. After exchanging private vows, they loaded up into their cars with their families for Lost Dutchman State Park for a ceremony and portraits at sunset.

Simple elopement at Moran Point in Grand Canyon National Park with a ceremony and portraits at Grandview Point.