SoCal Courthouse Elopement Photography

Planning a ceremony at the courthouse to celebrate with your closest family and friends, or even just the two of you, looks like: intimate moments with the ones who matter most, the ability to soak in all of the emotions of the day and spending time focusing on each other and your love. By bringing me along on this special adventure, you will receive not only a divine digital gallery, but the opportunity to relive these cherished moments over and over again through documentary photographs that cover the big moments, quiet ones, and everything in between.

cherish these memories forever

Collections begin at $1200

We serve couples at the following courthouses:

Laguna Hills City Hall

Pasadena City Hall

Beverly Hills Courthouse

Downtown San Diego

Pasadena City Hall

Chula Vista City Clerk

Old Orange County Courthouse - Santa Ana

what does this photography experience look like?

  • Based on what your wedding day vision looks like, we offer collections that will cover your intimate wedding from start to finish OR just the courthouse ceremony, family photos, and a portrait session. We offer full-day collections for couples that are planning a full day of festivities with a maximum of 8 hours of consecutive photography coverage so we don’t miss a moment of connection between you and those you love most. With full-day coverage, you will have the luxury of looking back at your wedding day and having photo memories of the entire day including any celebrations after the courthouse, not just the ceremony.

  • Couples can expect to receive around 75-100 images per hour of coverage for weddings. Each of these images is carefully curated and edited to ensure you receive the highest quality wedding album.

  • Your digital gallery allows you to download your full gallery in high-resolution, ideal for printing your photos, and in web-resolution, perfect for sharing on social media. Not to mention, your digital gallery also comes with a built in print shop to order prints directly from your gallery!

  • With hundreds of weddings under my belt, I have crafted resources for you to help guide you while creating your photography timeline for the day. My inbox is also open to you for ongoing support and any questions you may have in regards to your timeline.

  • Premium customizations such as keepsake wedding albums or film photography are available to add on to your collection.

“Kaitlin and Nicole took our wedding photos and we are beyond impressed and satisfied with the results. Both women made us and our friends and family feel so comfortable, excited, and valued. We felt no pressure in front of the camera and felt like we could be ourselves, letting them capture our true moments. Both photographers are so kind, welcoming, and flexible. They are easy to talk to and listen to your needs/ wants. I will definitely hire them again for my future events and have already recommended them to friends and family.”

— Sydny & Omar

2025 Courthouse Wedding Collections

MINIMALIST//all of the essentials

    • 2 Hours of photography coverage

    • 75-100 professionally edited images per hour of coverage

    • Timeline & family photo planning guidance

    • Ongoing support throughout planning process

    • Online digital gallery with high-resolution and web-sized images

STANDARD//the essentials, plus a few extra incentives

    • 4 Hours of photography coverage

    • 75-100 professionally edited images per hour of coverage

    • Timeline & family photo planning guidance

    • Ongoing support throughout planning process

    • Online digital gallery with high-resolution and web-sized images

PREMIUM//a full and elevated photography experience

    • 4 Hours of photography coverage

    • Bespoke keepsake album with professional design service

    • 75-100 professionally edited images per hour of coverage

    • Timeline & family photo planning guidance

    • Ongoing support throughout planning process

    • Online digital gallery with high-resolution and web-sized images

    • 90-minute engagement session

    • Dedicated film photographer

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FAQs

What is your photography style?

My photography style combines the elegance of editorial shots and the authenticity of documentary moments to capture the essence of your wedding day beautifully. My images have a timeless & true to color, yet a dreamy film vibe to them. You can view examples of my work under the “portfolio” tab.

How far in advance should we book you?

I recommend booking 8-12 months before your wedding date, but I accept bookings up to 18 months out. Peak wedding season weekend dates (March-May and August-November) book very quickly and very far out in advance. I do take bookings within the 8 month time frame if my availability allows, and I work with a tight-knit team of highly-qualified associates who can take on weddings in my place if I am unavailable, while I still communicate, edit, and deliver with a client experience that is consistent with my brand.

Do you retouch your images?

I hand edit my images with stylizing techniques to enhance the overall aesthetics and mood of wedding photos, but I do not engage in body modification or extensive skin retouching. My goal is to preserve the authenticity of your special moments while adding artistic enhancements.

What if we are awkward in front of the camera?

Almost every couple I have ever worked with has prefaced their session with a statement to the effect of “we’re so awkward in pictures”. Over the past five years, I have refined the art of posing and prompting couples to help showcase their love story in a way that’s authentic to them. I love movement and intimate, genuine moments. I have experience posing couples with differing personalities and levels of comfort with displays of affection with this method, and have had much success in helping couples overcome their perceived awkwardness. I highly recommend an engagement session if this is a worry of yours so we can get our feet wet and help you get comfortable BEFORE the big day.

What is your gallery turnaround time?

Our wedding gallery turnaround time is 8-12 weeks, with a 48-hour sneak peek consisting of 25 images to give you a taste of what you will be expecting when you receive the full gallery. Galleries for standard sessions are delivered in 4-6 weeks, and mini session galleries are delivered in 2-4 weeks.

How do we book?

I require a 25% non-refundable booking fee and a signed contract to lock in your date. Booking fees must be paid within 48 hours of receiving your customized proposal, or the day will open back up to other couples, and you will need to submit a new inquiry.