The Blog
Location guides, real elopement days, and everything you need to plan yours — written by someone who’s been there.
Everything here was written for couples who are figuring this out for the first time.
These posts exist because planning an elopement from scratch is hard — and most of the information out there is either too generic to be useful or written to sell you something. I write about the locations I know deeply, the days I’ve documented, and the things couples wish someone had told them before they started planning.
Glacier Point Yosemite Elopement — Hope & Will
A sunrise elopement at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park. Hope and Will chose a quiet corner away from the crowds, timed around the light, for a first look and ceremony that was entirely their own.
Yosemite Elopement Photographer: What to Know Before You Book (2026)
Permits, pricing, locations, and the right questions to ask before you hire a Yosemite elopement photographer. Everything couples need to know for 2026.
Emerald Bay Elopement Guide: Permits, Timing, and Everything Couples Need to Know
Emerald Bay is stunning — but South Lake Tahoe has a dozen elopement spots most couples never find. D.L. Bliss, Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade Falls, and more, with timing and permit info for each.
Sand Harbor Elopement Guide: Nevada's Most Beautiful Ceremony Spot
Plan your Sand Harbor elopement with insider tips on permits, golden hour timing, ceremony spots, and what to expect. AJ Photography helps couples elope on Nevada's most beautiful beach.
How to Elope in Yosemite in Winter: The Complete Snow Season Guide
Everything you need to plan a Yosemite winter elopement — road access, ceremony locations, what to wear, permit process, and why winter may be the best kept secret in Yosemite National Park.
Sunrise vs. Golden Hour: The Best Time of Day to Elope in Yosemite
Sunrise or golden hour — which is better for your Yosemite elopement? A location-by-location breakdown of light, crowds, and timing from a photographer with 7 years in Yosemite National Park.
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PLANNING YOUR OWN ELOPEMENT
I handle the permits, the timeline, and the logistics — so you can just show up and be in it. Reach out and tell me what you’re thinking.