If you are planning a wedding or elopement in the Bay Area, look no further than San Francisco City Hall. Affectionately known as The People’s Palace, this venue’s grand embellishments and elegant presence create the perfect environment for your special day. With a luxurious amount of halls, balconies and galleries to choose from for your ceremony or reception, there is no lack of variety when it comes to photo opportunities.

Have you caught yourself looking up the phrase, “Should I have a backyard wedding?” If so, you’re not alone. With the costs of wedding venues, lack of flexibility in scheduling, and not to mention the restrictions of the pandemic, a lot of couples are searching for alternative ideas. While fears and doubts may arise with the absence of a venue to guide you, it is totally possible to have a beautiful and intimate backyard wedding of your own.

For many of my couples, the pandemic totally derailed their wedding expectations, forcing them to get creative with their solutions. Ben and Caroline are no exception to the drama of changing plans and being flexible. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I shot their sweet engagement session back in 2020 and then their intimate elopement when a larger event wasn’t possible.

I’ve completely fallen in love with Washington. In the summer of 2020, my boyfriend took me to meet his mom in Seattle, and that was it for me. I fell in love. Now, I’m constantly looking forward to the day that we will visit next or maybe move there! This summer, I was able to combine our yearly trip with some work for two dear friends of mine.

It’s no secret that engaged couples are considering elopements, now more than ever. With beautiful locations like Yosemite National Park to commemorate a marriage, how could they not? However, the pre-ceremony questions of where to elope or why to elope can quickly send a couple spiraling. Not to mention the concerns about cost, location, and photos. But what if I told you it was not only totally possible, but also extremely easy to plan your desired get-away elopement!

Way before Covid times, I was pretty used to wedding plans being subject to change. A few years ago, I met a lovely couple during a wedding in Tulum, Mexico. They asked if I’d be willing to photograph their wedding in Virginia that summer. I said of course, and they booked me!

Whether it’s your preference or other circumstances are causing you to not be able to have a traditional wedding, you still want the wedding day of your dreams. And you should know, that is totally possible with an elopement or micro-wedding. So here is a little bit more about the two ceremony types, and why so many couples are choosing this option!

Should you book a second shooter for your wedding day? This question comes up from most couples as they are planning their wedding day. The answer can be really simple if you know the conditions of your event and how it may influence the day. Here are a few tips when considering whether to add on a second shooter.