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.
How to Elope in Yosemite in Winter: The Complete Snow Season Guide
Everything you need to plan a Yosemite winter elopement — road access, ceremony locations, what to wear, permit process, and why winter may be the best kept secret in Yosemite National Park.
Sunrise vs. Golden Hour: The Best Time of Day to Elope in Yosemite
Sunrise or golden hour — which is better for your Yosemite elopement? A location-by-location breakdown of light, crowds, and timing from a photographer with 7 years in Yosemite National Park.
The Real Challenges of Planning a Yosemite Elopement (And Exactly How to Solve Them)
Permits, timed entry, crowds, weather, and logistics — the real challenges of planning a Yosemite elopement, and how an experienced Yosemite photographer solves every one of them.
The Complete South Lake Tahoe Elopement Location Guide (Beyond Emerald Bay)
The complete South Lake Tahoe elopement location guide — D.L. Bliss, Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade Falls, Baldwin Beach, Tahoe Rim Trail and beyond. Find the right spot for your elopement with AJ Photography
The Honest Cost of a Yosemite Elopement in 2026 (Full Breakdown)
What does a Yosemite elopement actually cost in 2026? An honest, itemized breakdown of every expense — photography, permits, marriage license, officiant, florals, and accommodation — with real numbers.
Taft Point vs. Glacier Point vs. Sentinel Dome: Which Yosemite Elopement Location Should You Choose?
Choosing between Taft Point, Glacier Point, and Sentinel Dome for your Yosemite elopement? A detailed comparison of views, hiking, timing, crowds, and photography from 7 years in the park.
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PLANNING YOUR OWN ELOPEMENT
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