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Why You Should Elope in the Eastern Sierra
Eloping in the Eastern Sierra is easier than you think. Learn how to have your outdoor wedding in this beautiful location. And book your elopement photographer today!
How to Elope in Joshua Tree National Park
Everything you need to know about eloping in Joshua Tree—from permits to park rules to picking a photographer. Visit Love and Latitudes to book your wedding photographer.
The Post-COVID Wedding Boom Is Coming
The good news: Wedding season is back! The bad news: Things are getting really busy, really quick. Book your elopement photographer with Love & Latitudes!
Death Valley National Park Engagement Session
Death Valley offers some exquisite views—if you're willing to brave the rugged environment. Check out this Death Valley Engagement Shoot from Love and Latitudes.
Twin Peaks, San Francisco Engagement Session
Check out this adorable engagement photoshoot in Twin Peaks, San Francisco. This California couple celebrates their love with Love and Latitudes Photography.
A Pet-Based Family Photoshoot in San Diego
Bring your pets to your next adventure photoshoot with Love and Latitudes. It's cute, fun, and a great way to capture your whole family; no matter how many legs!
How to Elope in Death Valley National Park
Rugged, wild, and beautiful. Everything you need to know about an outdoor wedding or elopement in Death Valley. Book your wedding photographer today!
Tips for Camera-Shy Couples
Camera-shy? That's okay. Lot's of people feel camera-shy, even John Lennon! Here are a few tips to help you out during your next elopement or engagement photoshoot.
Engagement Sessions in the Orange Circle
This couple had an amazing engagement photoshoot in the city of Orange, California. Book your engagement or elopement photographer with Love and Latitudes.
Adventures Are What You Work For
Joys of a Sunrise Elopement at Lost Dutchman State Park
Want to know the best part about a desert morning elopement and photoshoot? The great outdoors is all your own. Book your photographer for an intimate wedding today!
How to Bring Your Pets to Photoshoots
Go ahead. Bring your precious puppy or frisky feline to your adventure photoshoot or family session. Explore these tips for a great shoot from Love and Latitudes.
So, You Want to Have a Fun Engagement Photoshoot
Adventurous couples deserve an exciting engagement photoshoot! Read about how Sean & Diana embraced the elements by riding the wave in Pacifica, CA on pineapple floats.
How to Have a COVID-Compliant Elopement
This year has been hard on everyone. We’ve all had to cancel plans, delay travels and learn new behaviors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But it’s also important to remember that life goes on and that we can continue to celebrate our love, albeit in new ways. Fortunately, there are ways to get married with less risk—namely, outdoor elopements.
I’ll Take an Authentic Wedding Over a Perfect Wedding Any Day
Some couples want the perfect wedding. I wanted an authentic wedding. I wanted wind-swept hair, dusty boots and a hike to my morning elopement. And maybe you do too.
Engagement Photography: What Clients Need to Know
Prepping for your outdoor engagement photoshoot is easy if you follow these tips. The most important thing is to come how you are! Read our blog post for more.
What Is That Special Place to You?
Love and Latitudes is at the intersection of romance and adventure. Where will you have your wedding day or your engagement photos? What's your special place?
Inclusivity: Your Wedding, Your Way
If you do want an outdoor elopement with someone who respects you and your partner no matter who you are—know that Love and Latitudes is here to give you the experience you want and deserve. We believe that everyone has the right to recreate outside and getting married in exactly the way they want.
Why You Should Elope During COVID-19
Can wait to get married? Elopements are a great way to get married during a pandemic because they are small ceremonies, with plenty of distancing and open air.