Santa Barbara and the surrounding area is so unique that it can feel like you're in a different country. It's one of the most desirable places to live and for good reason, it's beautiful! Picture a day that reflects the most genuine part of your relationship, focusing on your unique adventure together spent in a place with so much to do. A day spent on an actual adventure, being your most authentic selves, in an intimate and magical setting. The possibilities are endless; an Intimate Wedding at the historic and popular Santa Barbara Courthouse, on some of the most scenic coastlines, in the hills overlooking the city, in front of the historic buildings like the Santa Barbara Mission gardens, among the trees and shade of the mild climate, or the rooftop of a hotel with gorgeous views, and staying at a beachside hotel or one of the many stunning AirBnB rentals in the area. That day is completely possible! As intimate wedding and adventure Intimate Wedding photographers we help make the dream become a reality for couples every single day.
Santa Barbara is one the most perfect locations for an intimate wedding or elopement. It can provide you with the roadmap to a perfect day spent devoted to you and your partner.
Many of our couples gravitate toward Santa Barbara because it provides the best combination of beauty and accessibility. Santa Barbara is nestled along the California coastline just a short drive from Los Angeles, right off the 101. Its located along the beach and right next to the foothill of a scenic mountain. Its unique geography makes it a very comfortable location temperature wise all year round making it one of the ideal locations for an intimate wedding AND adventuring as newlyweds as part of your honeymoon.
"Having a “traditional” wedding was our attempt to please lots of other people... Eloping allowed us to make the day truly just about us and what we both hold most dear."
-Audrey + Kate
"We want to enjoy each other's company without the stress of a showy wedding... We would like to share some time together doing what we enjoy most, going on an adventure."
-Karina + Gabriel
Navigating the legal paperwork, requirements, and logistics may feel daunting but we're here to make this process as easy as possible! We help navigate our couples through the entire process so that when the big day comes it's all about fun. In fact we answer most of the common questions on How To Have an Intimate Wedding in Santa Barbara.
We’re here to let you know that you don’t have to follow tradition and do the whole “wedding” thing. Have an intimate wedding or adventurous elopement that will be completely yours! We want to nurture your bold decision to keep things intiamte, go on an adventure, and elope. We are more than photographers, we help you navigate the adventure to your perfect wedding day.
We get how stressful planning such an important day can be. You may feel you are expected to abide by certain traditions that limit your choices of what your wedding day should look like. This is why we specialize in intimate weddings, we know exactly how to plan and create a unique day of adventuring to celebrate your love. From providing the best hidden gems in and around Santa Barbara to helping you pack your dress (and possibly champagne) our mission is to help you have the most unforgettable experience and documenting every step of the adventure.
California is our home and there is so much diversity in the geography! Fun fact: Sienna is actually from Santa Barbara! We have shot intimate weddings in the historic Santa Barbara courthouse and its grounds, the beaches of Santa Barbara, on the top of hotels with epic views, the Santa Barbara Mission gardens, and up in the hills for more private intimate wedding ceremonies. Click here to get more info on Santa Barbara intimate wedding photography!