Redwoods Elopement Photographer
Chase the fog. Hike the trail. Get married in the forest.
You know that feeling you get when you finally see that view you’ve always imagined seeing in person?
The one you’ve saved on Pinterest. The one that’s been your phone background for months. The one you’ve told people, “We have to go there someday.”
And then one day… you’re actually there.
Standing at the base of redwood trees taller than you thought possible.
You look up. You look at each other. And then it hits you.
This isn’t a screensaver. This is real life. And you get to get married here.
That’s the feeling I want you to have on your wedding day.
Here’s what the rest of the wedding industry won’t tell you…
Your wedding day doesn’t have to look like a venue brochure.
Whatever you want to do is exactly what you should do. And as a Redwoods elopement photographer, I just so happen to know the best Redwood locations for all of the above…
“Brianna heightened our Redwood experience beyond anything we have ever dreamed of.
Brianna made working together even though we were literally across the country from each other very easy and comforting. Her professionalism, organization, and attention to detail is everything a bride and couple dreams of when making such a huge life commitment.
– Shannon + Jimmy
It’s the feeling you got the first time you two locked eyes.
Or when your favorite song came on in a crowded room, and without hesitation, your now-fiance took your hand, led you into the middle of your own make-shift dance floor, and spun you around.
You live for moments that make you feel that way.
And eloping in the Redwoods feels a lot like that.
You can see photos. You can hear people talk about them. But until you’re actually there — craning your neck up, light rays through the fog — you don’t really understand it.
But once you do, you’ll never want to get married any other way.
And as a Redwoods elopement photographer who’s helped dozens of couples experience that exact moment, I know exactly how to plan a day for it.
(I’m Brianna, by the way)
Can I tell you something I already know about you?
You’re not the kind of person who waits.
You know life is short. You know memories matter. And when something feels right, you lean into it.
Sometimes that looks like slow mornings at home with coffee and TV.
Other times, it looks like booking a trip to Northern California and and standing in a grove redwood trees to marry your favorite person.
If the Redwoods are calling your name, go ahead…
(I promise you won’t regret it.)
“My husband and I had no idea where to start when planning our Redwoods elopement, but Brianna guided us every step of the way.
Everything from location planning (the best spots) to telling us how and where we actually get a marriage license, to picking our outfits, and providing a list of vendors for things like hair and makeup artists, florists, etc. She made wedding planning a breeze. I can’t recommend her enough!”
– Olivia + Raven
I’m Brianna, and I didn’t discover the Redwoods on Instagram.
I grew up here. Literally. I had, and still have, redwood trees in my backyard.
This area isn’t just a pretty backdrop to me. It’s home. I know where the tourists stop. I know where they don’t. I know how to plan a ceremony that’s private, even in peak season.
When you hire me as your Redwoods elopement photographer, you’re not hiring someone who flew in for the weekend.
You’re hiring someone who knows home.
And if you’re traveling across the country, across the state, or even from the next town over, you deserve someone who knows exactly how to plan it right.
I’d love to help you do it well.
Enjoy the view. Kiss each other’s faces. Leave no trace.
Elopements allow us to explore some of Earth’s most beautiful places. We can honor that by keeping those places beautiful. (Don’t know what the heck I’m talking about? Learn more about Leave No Trace principles here. I stand for public lands protections.)
So… how do you actually elope in the Redwoods?
Because deep down, you already know this is the place.
And once you see it for yourself, nothing else compares.
As a local Redwoods elopement photographer, I’ve helped dozens of couples navigate every permit, trail, and tide chart so you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Inside this guide, you’ll find:
- Where you can and can’t elope in Redwood National Park (and which spots are actually best)
- How to get a permit without the confusing government jargon
- The best time of year to elope
- How to avoid the crowds
- A realistic cost breakdown
- How and where to get your marriage license
- Hidden ceremony locations most couples never find
- Dog-friendly trails and beaches
- Where to stay + local recommendations for your trip
- Sample timelines
And if it’s not Redwood National Park you’re after, I have an entire guide to the best redwoods elopement locations in California…
Shhhh. Between you and me…
These are the best places to elope from a Redwoods elopement photographer who’s been there, photographed that.
Packages, planning, and permits.
From a Redwoods elopement photographer who’s hiked the groves, handled the paperwork, and helped over 50 couples, here’s how the process works.
Step 1: Don’t be a stranger
Maybe you already have a trail. Or maybe you don’t. Maybe you’ve been to the Redwoods 100+ times. Or maybe it’s your first. Whatever you’re experience/vision/idea is, I’d love to hear it.
Fill out my contact form where you can schedule a call and we can talk all things trees.
Step 2: I handle the logistics
After booking, I’ll send personalized location lists, handle permits, help with timelines, recommend trusted vendors. My Redwoods elopement packages are built to support you from first inquiry to final gallery, so you’re never left guessing.
Whatever your idea is, I’d love to help you bring it to life.
Step 3: You never want it to end
And then… you’re there.
Standing beneath the trees, wind in your hair, and hands in each others.
I’ll have to just let you feel it for yourself, when you get here. (And when words fall short, photos speak.)
“I easily went with her over the thousands of other Redwoods elopement photographers
I couldn’t recommend Brianna more! The reason I decided to go with her over the thousands of photographers I could have picked from is because she curates your elopement experience based on you and your future spouse.
She plans the locations, suggests vendors, creates a timeline for your day, and actually gets to know you. I wanted my elopement to be stress-free, and Brianna provided just that. I was so relieved when she sent over a list of locations to choose from after we completed a thorough questionnaire.
She truly knows the area like the back of her hand, and being guided through a place we had never been to before by an expert was incredibly comforting. She even went out of her way to hold my rented flowers at her place since we couldn’t have them delivered to the Airbnb.
And talk about the photos. I’m a photographer myself, so I definitely care about quality, color grading, posing, lighting, and overall feel. Her photos deliver. If you want images that highlight the landscape and the beauty of creation around you, while still centering the two people getting married, she is perfect.
I love how her photos focus on the couple while also telling a story of the environment they’re in. The mountains, the trees, the bodies of water, it’s truly a unique photo experience.
If you’re thinking about booking her, stop thinking and just do it.”
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