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Why You Want a Husband and Wife Elopement Photographer Team

When you’re planning an elopement, you want a day that feels relaxed, intentional, and true to who you are. Choosing the right photography team plays a huge part in that. Working with a husband and wife elopement photographer team brings a kind of ease and connection that goes beyond typical coverage.

We’re more than two people with cameras, we’re a real couple who knows how to tell your story while supporting you every step of the way.


Bride and groom smiling with their husband and wife elopement photographer team after a Lake Tahoe ceremony at sunset



Built-In Trust and Teamwork

The beauty of hiring a married duo? We know each other inside and out. That trust and rhythm means we can capture your day from different angles without saying a word. You get full coverage—details, landscapes, candid moments without feeling overwhelmed or pulled in different directions.

We tag team everything, from helping with your dress to cueing up the ceremony playlist, so you can fully focus on each other.


Bride getting ready while the husband and wife elopement photographer team captures behind-the-scenes moments in a Lake Tahoe cabin



Why Couples Love Working With a Duo

We’ve had so many couples tell us it felt like hanging out with old friends. That’s the vibe we’re going for. You’re not just hiring photographers—you’re inviting people into your story. With a husband and wife team, there’s a natural calm that helps you feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Plus, we’ve been through it ourselves. We understand the meaningful little moments that matter—because we’ve lived them, too.



Bride and groom on the sand with their husband and wife elopement photographer team adjusting the dress during a Lake Tahoe beach elopement



One of Us Is Also an Officiant

Want to keep things ultra-simple? My husband is ordained, so if you’re eloping with just the two of you, we can legally marry you and document every second. If you’re hiring only one photographer, I’ve got amazing officiant referrals too.

Whether we’re photographing, officiating, or doing both, we’re there to support the full experience.


Lake Tahoe ceremony with a husband and wife elopement photographer team capturing the couple exchanging vows by the water



More Than Photos—It’s a Full Experience

Choosing a husband and wife team means choosing connection, trust, and calm. You get full-day storytelling without the stress. We’ll help build your timeline, recommend spots for sunset portraits, and even bring the picnic setup—mini cake, fabric florals, and all.

From the moment you reach out to the final gallery delivery, we’re in it with you.



Newlyweds cutting their mini elopement cake during a styled picnic captured by their husband and wife elopement photographer team on a Lake Tahoe beach



Is a Husband and Wife Elopement Photographer Team Right for You?

If you’re looking for a duo who brings calm energy, creative storytelling, and true-to-you guidance, then the answer is probably yes. We’re here to help you slow down, soak it all in, and leave with the kind of photos that feel like you.




Bonus: My husband is also an ordained officiant. If you want to keep it truly simple, we can legally marry you and photograph the whole thing—just the two of you, us, and the views.


Bride and groom walking down to the beach while their husband and wife elopement photographer team captures candid moments along the trail in Lake Tahoe



Why Couples Love a Husband and Wife Team

We’ve heard it so many times from our couples:
“It felt like we were just hanging out with friends who happened to take the best photos of our lives.”

Working with a husband and wife elopement photographer team brings a special dynamic—calm, comforting, and familiar. We know how to tune into each other and into you. There’s no pressure, no performance. Just a relaxed day where you can be yourselves, and we quietly capture the magic as it unfolds.

Whether you’re hiking up a trail or dancing barefoot on the beach, our teamwork makes the day run smoothly without you even thinking about it.




Real Connection Leads to Real Moments

We’ve been in your shoes. We know what it’s like to plan a day that’s intentionally small but deeply meaningful. And as a husband and wife elopement photographer team, we’re not there to run the show—we’re there to support your story and document it with heart.

We’ll help you create a timeline, find the best spots, plan your picnic, and most of all—help you feel at ease. So you can focus on soaking it all in.


Want a duo who feels like part of the crew, not just vendors?
Let’s create a relaxed, unforgettable elopement day full of laughter, intention, and those in-between moments you’ll never forget.

Kristin Smith standing in Yosemite Valley with El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall in the background, sharing her expertise on romantic places to elope in California.

Hey I’m Kristin!

I’m a California elopement photographer and planner who knows the best romantic places to elope in California! I will help you with location scouting, navigating permits, timeline creation, and of course, epic photography!

If you’re looking for a laid-back, stress-free wedding day full of meaning (and amazing views), this is your perfect spot.







California Elopement Resources

How to Elope in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Elopement Guide
Elopement Planning Checklist
How to Get Married at Sand Harbor
How to Get Married in Yosemite: Permits
Why Couples Elope: Choosing Meaning over Tradition
Mount Shasta Elopement Locations You’ll Love
How to Include Your Dog in Your Elopement
Elopements – What Shots to Expect from Me

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