The last wedding of the year for 2018 and one of my favorites. The simple beauty of the Redwood Deck, as the rain filtered through the tall trees, made for the perfect elopement location. The witnesses for the ceremony were two people who happened to be enjoying the arboretum on a drizzly afternoon . It couldn’t have been more intimate. Enjoy <3
An elopement at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur, California. A magical place in the world, where you can walk through redwood forests one minute and jagged coastlines the next. You can follow mountain streams up a trail until you come across a spot that talks to you, and get married right there.
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Updated July 19th, 2023. 2023 Onward.. I’ve made the decision to not photograph elopements in Yosemite National Park. (See recommended Photographers below) I’m focusing my attention on my home market and serving the greater Portland area and elsewhere in the state of Oregon. For Oregon elopement locations, check out this link: https://dylanmhowell.com/oregon-elopement-locations/ or send me…
Updated July 28th, 2022. Ireland is a magical country, perfect for eloping. It’s off the beaten path and unique in comparison to popular elopement destinations (like Iceland). There are so many gorgeous areas where you can have a beautiful private ceremony without the crowds. It can also be a great vacation for your friends and…
Barn Kestrel is a lovely wedding venue nestled into gorgeous farmland near West Linn, Oregon. It features a historic home with a stunning interior, a well designed bridal suite, and a large barn space with room for a large reception. Both of the weddings I’ve shot there have been under a tent on the front…
A winter wedding at the Silcox Hut, near the top of Mt. Hood. It was a first time for me to arrive at the wedding venue via snow cat, making our path straight up the ski slope. We were greeted with a nice late winter snow storm and whiteout conditions, but everyone was cozy inside the gorgeous…
Where to Elope? Are you looking for a list of the best locations to elope? I’ve built a list of the top destinations from all around the world with example images and detailed information for planning your dream elopement. I’ve shot locations in every continent (minus Antarctica!).. so feel free to reach out if you…
What gorgeous shots! The Redwood Deck looks like a gorgeous place to take wedding photos. The colors of the leaves and the tree bark pop and create a beautiful atmosphere. You did a fantastic job!
Such beautiful shots! thank so much for sharing.
You’re my hero. Crushed.
Elegant. Amazing setting and beautiful images! Thank you for sharing
your colors are amazing!!!! Gorgeous!