Real, Raw, Wildly In Love
From mountaintop vows to barefoot kitchen mornings — this is what it looks like when love leads the way.
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Yosemite Bridal Gallery
Mary and John picked the kind of spot that feels like it was made for moments like this—a quiet meadow tucked in the mountains of Lake Tahoe, wildflowers brushing their ankles, soft clouds drifting overhead. They brought along their son and their two golden retrievers, who were clearly just as excited for the day as anyone.
Their first look happened right there in the open field, surrounded by peaks and all that wide-open sky. The sun kept dancing in and out of the clouds as they exchanged vows, which made everything feel even more magical—like the weather was in on the celebration too. And in one of my all-time favorite moments, one of their goldens let out a howl right as they kissed for the first time as newlyweds. Perfect timing. Unforgettable day.
Mary & John – A Mountain Meadow Elopement
Stormy Isle of Skye Elopement
We woke before the sun, lacing up boots and hiking into the dark, misty Highlands—just the three of us and the sound of wind moving through the hills. As we climbed toward the Old Man of Storr, the sky began to shift: clouds rolling in, wind picking up, the kind of weather that makes everything feel more alive.
At the top, they helped each other into their wedding clothes, laughing through numb fingers and gusts of wind. Then came the vows—spoken with rain on their faces and the wind howling all around them. It was raw, cinematic, and deeply honest. They didn’t shy away from the storm—they leaned into it, held each other close, and made it part of their story.
Intimate Garden Wedding
There’s something timeless about a garden in bloom, and this day felt like it was pulled straight from a storybook. We started slow and sweet—getting ready photos full of quiet anticipation before they made their way to the altar, meeting in the heart of the garden for their first look and vow exchange.
They said “I do” surrounded by flowers, loved ones, and soft sunlight filtering through the trees. When they kissed for the first time as newlyweds, they didn’t just walk back down the aisle—they skipped, hand in hand, full of joy. Afterward, they wandered through the garden to the nearby river, sharing a quiet moment and a celebratory drink as the day began to settle around them.
Nicole & Rory – A Bluebird Winter Elopement in the Mountains
Nicole and Rory’s day was everything you dream of when you think cozy winter cabin elopement. We started slow—just the two of them getting ready in their little mountain cabin, fire crackling, soft light streaming through the windows. They wrote their vows with mugs in hand and that kind of quiet excitement you can feel in the air.
Outside, fresh snow and blue skies greeted us for their first look, followed by a little trek down into the valley near the river where they read their vows—just the two of them and the sound of snow under boots. After a champagne pop and a whole lot of laughter, we made our way back to the cabin to end the evening by the fire with whiskey in hand and golden light dancing on the snow. It was simple, meaningful, and wildly beautiful.
We started the day high above the valley, with sweeping views of Yosemite and waterfalls in the distance. As the morning light shifted, we wandered through thick moss-covered trees, soaking up the quiet magic that lives in these mountains.
Then we made our way to Yosemite Falls—roaring, wild, and full of life. The wind whipped and the spray danced around us as she embraced every second, letting the moment fully sweep her up. And just when it felt like the day couldn’t get any more epic, we ended it in the river, Yosemite Falls flowing strong behind her. This bride truly wanted it all—and she got it.
Yosemite Bridal Portraits
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