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Here you’ll find insider tips from a local, location guides, and everything you need to plan your adventure in Sequoia, Yosemite, and Kings Canyon
How to Pull Off the Perfect Yosemite Proposal (and Keep it a Surprise!)
Planning a Yosemite proposal can feel exciting, emotional, and honestly a little stressful too. Trying to plan a surprise proposal without your partner catching on is not always easy! Here are my top tips.
El Capitan Meadow Photo Session in Yosemite National Park
Ivey and Andrew’s El Capitan Meadow photo session in Yosemite National Park was such a joy to photograph! See more of it on the blog.
Adventurous Glacier Point Wedding in Yosemite National Park
Priscilla & Seth’s Glacier Point wedding makes for beautiful inspiration for your Yosemite National Park wedding! It included sunrise vows, an outdoor ceremony, and a private Airbnb reception with family and friends.
Rainy Yosemite Proposal and Cathedral Beach Engagement Photos
Check out these romantic Cathedral Beach engagement photos after a rainy Yosemite proposal. See Max and Claire’s emotional session with El Capitan views, moody weather, and beautiful moments throughout Yosemite.
How To Elope In Kings Canyon National Park (2026 Guide)
Planning a Kings Canyon elopement? This guide covers the best locations, permits, timelines, and local tips to help you create a stress-free, meaningful day in Kings Canyon National Park.
Yosemite Valley Chapel Wedding Guide
Planning a Yosemite Valley Chapel wedding is a beautiful way to combine a traditional ceremony with the beautiful landscape of Yosemite National Park! Find out how to plan the perfect Yosemite Valley Chapel Wedding!
Best Wedding Venues Near Sequoia National Park (Three Rivers Guide)
Planning a wedding near Sequoia National Park? This guide shares the best wedding venues in Three Rivers, California and why couples choose this gateway town for their Sequoia wedding experience!
Common Sequoia Elopement Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Planning a Sequoia elopement can feel simple until small mistakes create unnecessary stress. Learn the most common Sequoia elopement mistakes and how to plan a calm, intentional wedding day guided by real local experience!
How to Include Family in Your Sequoia Elopement
You don’t have to choose between intimacy and family for your national park elopement! This guide shows how to include loved ones in your Sequoia elopement while keeping the day calm, meaningful, and true to you.
How to Elope in California National Parks
The ultimate guide to eloping in California National Parks. Explore Sequoia, Yosemite, Death Valley, Redwoods, Lassen, and Kings Canyon with tips on timing, pros, and who each park is best for from a California Native!
Sunrise Engagement Session in Yosemite National Park at Glacier Point
A sunrise engagement session in Yosemite National Park is all about calm moments and empty landscapes before the park wakes up. From Glacier Point to Yosemite Valley, here’s what the morning experience looks like and how to plan a smooth, stress free session.
Planning The Perfect Surprise Proposal In Yosemite Valley
Planning a surprise proposal in Yosemite? This sweet story with Luis and Sarah has all the good stuff…waterfalls, real emotion, and a first-time-in-the-park kind of magic. I’m sharing how we planned it all (with zero stress) and why having a local as your photographer changes everything.
Why China Peak Feels Like the Ultimate Mountain Wedding Escape
Dreaming of the perfect California Mountain Wedding? A China Peak wedding feels more like a mountain getaway than a traditional venue. This guide walks you through what the day really feels like, from seasons and weather to guest experience from a local photographer!
Sequoia National Park Engagement Photos Guide
Thinking about engagement photos in Sequoia National Park but not sure where to start? Here’s what couples need to know about locations, weather, crowds, and planning a stress-free session that actually feels like you.
Taft Point Engagement Photos: What Couples Should Know
Thinking about engagement photos at Taft Point in Yosemite? This guide covers what to expect, timing, trail access, and tips for planning an adventurous session.
Taft Point Wedding photos at Sunset | Yosemite Elopement
Golden cliffs, epic views, and vows at sunset, this Taft Point elopement in Yosemite is everything couples dream of. Here’s how to make it yours!
Magical Fall Sequoia Elopement | National Park WEdding
This October Sequoia National Park elopement was slow, intimate, and filled with the sweetest moments. We explored Crescent Meadow, Parker Group, Tunnel Log, and ended with a beautiful ceremony at Beetle Rock. If you are planning your own Sequoia elopement, this story is packed with helpful tips, planning insight, and location ideas from a local Sequoia elopement photographer.
A Sunrise Sequoia Engagement Session at Big Trees Trail
Golden morning light, towering sequoias, and a walk through Big Trees Trail create the perfect setting for a romantic sunrise engagement session in Sequoia.
Sunset Engagement Session in Sequoia National PArk
Golden hour in the forest made the perfect backdrop for this Sequoia National Park engagement session. Surrounded by giant sequoias and soft sunset light, Melissa and Brandon’s couples photos captured all the laughter, connection, and adventure in one of California’s most iconic locations!!
Sequoia and Kings Canyon Engagement Session | Hidden Gem in the Sierra
Looking for a scenic spot for your engagement photos? This Sequoia and Kings Canyon engagement session was full of golden light, wide open meadows, and peaceful forest views, proof that this hidden gem in the Sierra is perfect for couples who want something off the beaten path!