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2025 was a year filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. As an adventure wedding photographer, I had the joy of capturing everything from intimate elopements tucked into breathtaking landscapes to joyful celebrations surrounded by family and friends.

All, Couples, Elopements, Weddings

December 17, 2025

A Year of Meaningful Celebrations: Weddings & Elopements of 2025

Wedding details sitting on a vintage rug during a Croatia elopement on hvar island
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If you’ve ever dreamed of a Hvar, Croatia elopement that blends intentional details, coastal adventure, and relaxed energy… you’re in the right place. M and E’s day was the perfect reminder that you don’t need a year of planning to create something deeply personal.

Adventure Elopement, All, Elopements, Urban Elopement

December 12, 2025

Laid-Back, All-Day Hvar, Croatia Elopement // Matt + Elle

Romantic Adriatic coastline view with Matt and Elle on a cliff saying their vows during their elopement.
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Planning a wedding without social media might feel unconventional in 2026 and beyond, but it can also be deeply freeing. When you remove the pressure to perform, compare, or curate your day for an online audience, you create space for something more meaningful: a celebration rooted in intention, connection, and presence. As a result, your planning process becomes calmer and far more aligned with what you truly want.

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December 9, 2025

Imagining a Wedding Without Social Media Pressure: Reclaiming What Matters Most

Wedding Guest dancing on a black and white checkered dance floor during a spring wedding in Saint Augustine Florida
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There’s something magical about a Trinidad, California, sunrise elopement, and A + C’s October adventure perfectly captured it. From misty cliffs to soft morning light, this intimate coastal celebration was everything we could have hoped for — and more.

Adventure Elopement, All, Elopements

December 4, 2025

A Foggy Trinidad, California, Sunrise Elopement // Austin + Cynthia

Bride and groom walking along the rocky shoreline at sunrise in Trinidad.
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Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement in the mountains or a vibrant wedding at a historic venue, the photography style shapes how your story is told.

At its heart, documentary vs staged wedding photography is about the level of direction your photographer brings to your day

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December 2, 2025

Documentary vs. Posed Wedding Photography: Capturing Your Day in a Way That Feels True to You

A woman walking along a boardwalk as her bridesmaids and yellow dresses hold up her dress during her destination wedding in Rosemary Beach, Florida
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Planning your own Destin, Florida destination wedding and looking for inspiration? A and K’s summer celebration at The Henderson Resort was everything couples dream of when imagining a heartfelt, intentional, and elevated coastal wedding experience.

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November 20, 2025

Stunning Destin, Florida Destination Wedding at The Henderson Resort // Alex + Kelsey

Wedding ceremony setup on the lawn at The Henderson Beach Resort.
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Planning a destination wedding abroad feels exciting — but learning how to plan a European elopement can also feel overwhelming if you’ve never traveled internationally for something this meaningful. Europe offers some of the world’s most diverse landscapes, old-world charm, and bucket-list destinations, which is precisely why more couples are choosing to elope there in 2026 and beyond.

All, Elopement Destinations, Informational, Planning Resources

November 19, 2025

How to Plan Your European Elopement: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

A couple in wedding attire hiking out over the dolomites during their adventure Italy elopement
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Golden, Colorado, sunrise engagement sessions are pure bliss, and M and E’s morning was nothing short of breathtaking! From the first rays of sun over the horizon to wandering Golden’s charming streets, their session captured love, laughter, and adventure.

All, Couples

November 13, 2025

Golden, Colorado Sunrise Engagement // Matt + Elle

Couple hugging at mountain overlook during sunrise engagement photos.
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Winter elopements are magical—but knowing what to wear so you stay warm, safe, and comfortable is essential. Whether you’re planning a snowy mountain ceremony, a frozen-lake vow exchange, or a chic urban winter elopement, choosing the right winter elopement outfits will shape your entire experience.

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November 12, 2025

What to Wear for a Cold-Weather Elopement: Your Complete Guide to Winter Elopement Outfits

A woman and her partner standing in the snow with their officiant saying vows to each other with the Grand Tetons in the background during their Wyoming wedding
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There’s something incredible about a Nashville summer engagement session—the sun warming the streets, the vibrant city energy, and couples completely in their element. This summer, I had the joy of capturing C and S’s engagement, a day that perfectly combined meaningful locations, city adventures, and moments that truly reflect their story.

All, Couples

November 6, 2025

From Lakeside Lounge to Downtown: Nashville Summer Engagement Photos // Christian + Savannah

Couple playing a game of pool inside Lakeside Lounge in the morning.