When Jessica and Nick traveled all the way from New Jersey to elope on California’s iconic Big Sur coast, they dreamed of sweeping ocean views, towering cliffs, and endless sunshine. But as fate would have it, their special day came with an unexpected twist: rain.

When love takes you to new heights—literally—it becomes a story worth telling. Mikayla and Austin’s elopement in the Sierra Nevada mountains was nothing short of extraordinary.

Some weddings are so magical, they feel like they were plucked straight from a dream. Amy and Arjun’s Bay Area elopement was one of those days—a celebration of love that seamlessly blended urban elegance with coastal charm.

The day started early, well before the sun had even begun to paint the sky with hues of pink and orange. We packed our gear into the car, eagerly anticipating the day ahead. Today was the day Mikey and I would capture the love story of Celina and Brock in Yosemite National Park.

Who would have guessed that the East Bay Area would be home to a stunning redwood park? Ashley and Nico celebrated their engagement amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Oakland Redwoods. As an engagement and wedding photographer with a keen eye for capturing love stories, I couldn’t have asked for a better setting.