Elopement Blog
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Stormy Dry Lake Bed Elopement in Nevada
Adventure weddings and outdoor elopements are at the whims of Mother Nature. But even in the wind and dust, it can be a beautiful and memorable experience.
What If It Rains on Your Wedding Day? And More Weather Tips
Rain on your outdoor wedding day or elopement? Here’s tips to make the best of it. Also tips for other inclement weather like heat, snow, wind, dust storms, or acts of god.
How to Get Married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse
Everything you need to know about getting married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. From locations to prices, wedding photography to lodging recommendations.
San Diego Military Pride Wedding at Camp Pendleton
Michele & Rachael celebrate their wedding day in San Diego, mixing pride weekend with a military wedding. The result was a beautiful, lively way to say "I do."
Cathedral Rock Wedding in Sedona, Arizona
Kayla & Robbie get married at Cathedral Rock in Sedona, AZ. This incredible spot is breathtakingly beautiful. See Sedona wedding photography and read tips for your wedding.
Timber Cove Resort Wedding in Jenner, CA
Experience Lauren & Charles' dreamy Timber Cove Resort wedding—an intimate celebration with stunning Pacific Ocean views and rustic charm. Book your wedding photographer!
Crystal Cove, CA Wedding Photography
Dreaming of a Crystal Cove wedding? See Rachel and Kevin’s stunning micro-wedding and get tips for your own big day at this breathtaking Southern California beach.
Desert Engagement to Backyard Wedding: How Magic was Made
Nicholas & Amanda’s love story went from a dreamy desert engagement in Alabama Hills to an intimate backyard wedding. See how their Plan B turned into pure magic!
Lake Mary Engagement Session in Mammoth Lakes
See elopement photography from Lake Mary in Mammoth Lakes, California. Read about Trinity and Branden, their adventure through this area, and the starry photos they took.
First-Look Photos: Tips for Your Wedding Day
Everything you need to know about first-look photos and wedding photography—from an experienced photographer. Options, how-to, tips, and common concerns.
Redwoods Wedding at Sparrow Valley Retreat
Asher & Melanie have a beautiful, tearful wedding at Sparrow Valley Retreat near Santa Cruz, CA. Read about their emotional ceremony, reception, and photography.
Our Favorite Places We Visited in 2024
Love & Latitudes Photography reflects on an amazing year of travel, weddings, and photos. See some incredible pictures and read about our adventures in the outdoors.
2024 Recap: Reflecting on a Great Year of Outdoor Wedding & Elopement Photos
Taking a moment to reflect on 2024. I love working as an outdoor wedding and elopement photographer. It’s an honor to be a part of your special day! Here’s to a great year.
California Redwoods Wedding in Arcata
Celebrate love under towering redwoods! Casie & Jarrod's two-day wedding photography in California's lush forests and coastal cliffs was a magical mix of adventure and intimacy.
Stormy Convict Lake Wedding
From Convict Lake to Hot Creek, rain to sunshine, ceremony to celebration... See Caro & Toni's Mammoth Lakes wedding photos by Love & Latitudes Photography.
Oathing Stone: Wedding Ceremony Tradition
The oathing stone is a wedding ceremony in which the couple takes their vows while holding a stone, representing the foundation of their lives together.
Climbing Elopement in Arches National Park
Love adventure weddings? Em and Brady enjoy a wedding in Arches National Park, complete with climbing gear. Book your Moab, Utah wedding photographer today.
How to Get Married in the California Redwoods
Want to get married in the California Redwoods? Here’s everything you need to know about a redwoods elopement—from wedding photography to lodging and beyond!
White Horse Stallion Ranch Wedding in Tucson, Arizona
Victoria and Ryan tie the knot at White Horse Stallion Ranch Wedding in Tucson, Arizona. Read about everything from their first-look wedding photos, ceremony, and reception. Learn how to get married here.
Intimate Mammoth Lakes Elopement
Experience the magic of a Mammoth Lakes elopement. From San Francisco's Golden Gate views to snowy Mammoth Lakes, Jordan & Stephen’s wedding day photographer captures romance and adventure beautifully.