The Blog
Location guides, real elopement days, and everything you need to plan yours — written by someone who’s been there.
Everything here was written for couples who are figuring this out for the first time.
These posts exist because planning an elopement from scratch is hard — and most of the information out there is either too generic to be useful or written to sell you something. I write about the locations I know deeply, the days I’ve documented, and the things couples wish someone had told them before they started planning.
Why Choose Sedona for Your Elopement
Plan your Sedona elopement with a photographer who knows the red rocks and the light. Here's why couples choose this landscape for their ceremony.
Tips for a Memorable Tahoe Elopement Experience
Discover how to elope in Lake Tahoe, CA, with tips for shaping your ceremony. Choose the right setting from Tahoe wedding venues for a day that's yours.
Elopement Ceremony: Tips for Stress-Free Planning
Plan a perfect elopement ceremony with our stress-free tips! Discover top elopement destinations, budgeting strategies, and legal essentials for your special day.
Best Time of Year to Elope at Lake Tahoe — AJ Photography
The honest seasonal breakdown for Lake Tahoe elopements — crowds, light, temperature, and what each season actually looks like from Armando at AJ Photography.
Do You Need a Permit to Elope at Lake Tahoe? — AJ Photography
Lake Tahoe permit requirements for elopements in 2026 — by location, jurisdiction, and what AJ Photography handles for every couple.
What to Wear for a Lake Tahoe Elopement — AJ Photography
Honest outfit advice for your Lake Tahoe elopement — by location, season, and the elevation changes that catch most couples off guard.
Let me take the hard part off your plate.
PLANNING YOUR OWN ELOPEMENT
I handle the permits, the timeline, and the logistics — so you can just show up and be in it. Reach out and tell me what you’re thinking.