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Thinking Outside the Chapel: Exploring Alternative Venue Options , featuring Jessie & Jake's Montana Wedding
Thinking Outside the Chapel: Exploring Alternative Venue Options , featuring Jessie & Jake's Montana Wedding

Planning an intimate wedding or elopement involves numerous decisions, with one of the most crucial being the choice of venue. In recent years, the advent of platforms like VRBO, Home Studio List, and Peerspace has revolutionized how couples find unique and personalized spaces for their special day. These platforms offer a plethora of options, from rustic cabins nestled in the woods to chic urban lofts, providing couples with the flexibility to choose a non-traditional venue that perfectly aligns with their vision. 

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3 Magical National Parks to Elope at!
3 Magical National Parks to Elope at!

As a lover of National Parks, eloping in one of them sounds like a dream come true. Every National Park I have visited has inspired me in so many ways. There’s truly something magical about them and I love helping couples plan epic experiences at them. All of these spots do require permits and planning ahead, as well as a promise to leave no trace!I’ve been fortunate enough to photograph at some amazing spots, so I thought I’d share some of my favorites!

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How to style your wedding dress like a Disney Princess Bride!
How to style your wedding dress like a Disney Princess Bride!

Covid swept in and has since made planning a wedding impossible.

When JJ’s House reached out to Tiff to see if she wanted to collaborate on some dresses, she thought this would be perfect opportunity to indulge in some wedding fun to hold her over until planning could resume. We also agreed that this would be a great chance to do some Disney Princess inspired bridal looks. We teamed up with our favorite fairy godmother Tiny Victories on flowers and made some magic! The best part?! All of these wedding dresses were under $200!

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San Diego proposal on a private boat and tips for great proposal photos | Amelia & Sam
San Diego proposal on a private boat and tips for great proposal photos | Amelia & Sam

After photographing so many proposals, I’ve noticed a few things that are super helpful! Here are some of my tips for great proposal photos!

  • Make sure the ring recipient has their nails done! There will definitely be lots of photo of the ring on the hand, so it’s helpful to have it lookin fresh!

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Magical hidden gem locations in San Diego for engagement photos!
Magical hidden gem locations in San Diego for engagement photos!

San Diego is a photographers dream. It’s totally known for it’s amazing range of ecosystems and nature, beach and mountains in the same day!

While a beautiful location is always nice, light and time of day are far more important than location. As long as we have the right light, we could take photos at the dump and I promise you would love them. Light and your connection as a couple are the real magic to engagement photos, so don’t stress about location!

That being said, here are some of my favorite hidden gem spots for engagement photos around San Diego!

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The best locations in San Diego to elope and have a micro-wedding!
The best locations in San Diego to elope and have a micro-wedding!

San Diego is basically heaven. It’s hard to find an ugly spot here and I thank my lucky stars every freaking day that I get to live here. Our beaches are pristine and sunsets never disappoint. Desert and mountains are all with in an hour and there are just so many options when looking for a special space to commit to your boo. This makes it the perfect place to Elope! While things are unpredictable and not normal at the moment, eloping is such a great option for those who need to postpone their weddding. You can find more info on getting a marriage license in San Diego HERE! As an elopement photographer, I’ve been able to go to many incredible, private and easy to elope at locations. Here are some of my faves!

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North Park Engagement Shoot and tips for including your dog in your photos! San Diego, Ca | Devin and Zach
North Park Engagement Shoot and tips for including your dog in your photos! San Diego, Ca | Devin and Zach

Having pups in photos is always the best and I always get excited when clients want to include them! Having nice photos with your pets is important! They are totally family and I always encourage my clients to include them when having their photos taken. Want photos with your dog ?! Here are some helpful tips for photoshoots with your pups!

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How to throw a perfect tented backyard wedding. Rockport, MA | Brittany and Matt
How to throw a perfect tented backyard wedding. Rockport, MA | Brittany and Matt

I’ve said it once, I will say it a thousand times: I LOVE BACK YARD WEDDINGS. Besides the obvious savings on a venue, backyard weddings are a great way to have a personal wedding, in a setting that will be totally unique to you! It can really open up your possibilities on the big day and give you flexibility that some wedding venues may not offer. Brittany and Matt were able to throw the most personalized and perfect New England wedding, sharing the things they love with all the people they love most.

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Should we have engagement photos?! A San Diego Fair engagement session in Del Mar, CA | Bethany & Eric
Should we have engagement photos?! A San Diego Fair engagement session in Del Mar, CA | Bethany & Eric

Engagement shoots are such an important part of the photographer-couple relationship. I like to think of the engagement shoot as a practice run before the big day. Having your photo taken can seem intimating and I love being able to show my couples how fun and easy it can be.

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My favorite San Diego wedding venues! Pt 3
My favorite San Diego wedding venues! Pt 3

Hitting the two year mark with them, I have shot over 120 weddings in the past two years and I have learned so SO much. I have also worked at so many amazing venues, and this year included some of my favorite alternative San Diego wedding and elopement venues:

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