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Northern California & BeyondSmall Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Helping Couples say ‘yes’ to a SMALL wedding experience that celebrates them & their story, with A bit of adventure along the way
Small Weddings, Big Adventures
If professing your love in front of a hundred or so of your closest family and friends doesn’t feel right for you, that’s okay.
My goal as a photographer is to capture memories for small weddings and elopements that are 100% focused on what is true to the two people getting married, even if that means only bringing along a few of your loved ones to witness or no-one at all. I want to promote small weddings and elopements that are flexible, focused on the adventure and the relationships, not the favors and table settings. California elopements that soak in all the natural beauty around us and leave you with beautiful, heartwarming photos to revisit and share over a lifetime. And most of all, I want it to be fun, comfortable, and 100% authentically you!
What to expect
1. Inquire on my site & Tell me your story
2. start Brainstorming your dream elopement with help from ME + MY Tools & guides
3. plan an incredible timeline together to ensure stunning photos & an amazing elopement experience
4. Capture mEMORIES that will last a lifetime
Hey, I’m Meg!
I’m an adventurous homebody who loves hanging out with my dog (or any dogs really), trying to catch all the new movie releases, spending my free time hiking or climbing around California’s beautiful national and state parks, and listening to Tiny Desk Concerts on repeat. I live life with my incredible husband (Zeke) and our sassy toy poodle named Teddy.
I’ve been photographing love stories since 2018 and have become obsessed with capturing small wedding days and elopements that are full of adventure, love, and as little stress as possible for my fellow outdoor enthusiasts, introverts, and fun-loving couples.
While I primarily want to capture amazing photos for you and your loved ones, I’m here to help guide you through the process - making timelines, working together on finding the perfect locations, offering myself as a sounding board for wedding day questions and ideas, and, most importantly, making sure you always feel comfortable while capturing all the moments - big and small!
It’s about more than just the photos, it’s about the experience behind them.
frequently asked questions
What is an Elopement?
The term ‘elopement’ no longer refers to last minute or secretive weddings without ‘parental approval’. They aren’t all at the local courthouse or planned within a week. Modern-day elopements have new connotations.
Whether they’re getting married at the top of a cliff in Yosemite or in San Francisco’s bustling city - couples are choosing to be fully intentional about their wedding day by keeping it intimate (usually with small groups, if any guests at all) and authentic to who they are (i.e. skipping the reception or any traditions that don’t feel right for them). These are couples who aren’t excited or even feel anxious about a big wedding celebration or who choose to make this commitment in a more authentic way to who they are outside of the norm.
Have more questions about eloping in California? Learn More Below.
Small Wedding & Elopement Stories
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My husband and I (along with our families) have been raving about her since our wedding.
I could go on and on all day about how wonderful Meg is! She helped us plan and coordinate our elopement along with photographing the entire day. I really couldn't be more appreciative of all that she did for us. Meg is warm, friendly, and professional. She is also an extremely talented photographer. She has such a kind spirit and really goes above and beyond in her work. She felt like a friend that we had known forever, and I really feel blessed that we got to meet her and work with her. She is so special, and I couldn't imagine a better person to join us on such an important day. Thank you, Meg! We love you!
We have a million and one great things to say about Meg!
Besides the fact that she is so personable, she was so hands on with our elopement planning process. She was always so supportive in giving recommendations, suggestions, and overall guidance on how to make the day so special! She is such a talented photographer, and all of our family and friends have commented on how she was able to capture such happiness in all of our photos. We rave to all of our family and friends that when she was taking our photos she didn't just say "stand here and smile", she asked us about how we met, and things we loved about each other, and that really helped capture genuine emotion and made us feel so at ease. 10/10 recommend!
Meg is an absolute gem of a photographer and human being.
She was kind, knowledgable, helpful, and so prompt with all of our correspondences. She truly was a friend to us throughout the process, taking time out to chat with us over the phone and offering us a wealth of great suggestions for adventure locations based on our preferences. She even helped us create a general flow of day timeline for our wedding, and on the day of, honestly helped the whole day flow smoothly which was far above and beyond what we hired her to do. Our family and friends were so impressed with her work and the detailed coverage she achieved as a solo shooter. Thanks a million, Meg!
Hiring Meg was the BEST decision we made and we feel so lucky that we have these gorgeous pieces of art that we get to cherish forever.
When my now husband and I started wedding planning, photography was the most important part of the day to me. I knew that we'd cherish these photos for the rest of our live, and it was important to find a photographer who we got along with but who was incredibly talented. I found Meg's photos through Instagram and instantly fell in love. How could you not?? Her photographs are true art, and she captures couples so beautifully. Not only did she put us at ease during our sessions (we're both pretty shy!) but she is just a joy of a human to be around. Hiring Meg was the BEST decision we made.
6 out of 5 stars. In many ways, Meg went above and beyond and delivered more than we ever could have hoped for from a wedding photographer.
Megan did an absolutely amazing job for our wedding. Literally amazing. A few days before the wedding we did a pre-shoot to get to know each other and the photos turned out incredible. Her and her assistant were easy to hangout with and fun to be around. The day of the wedding they were professional, helpful, and of course the photos were fantastic.
Tips for Planning Your Elopement Day
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