In 2011, Jane and Adam had a very intimate Yosemite Elopement in front of close friends and family.  The ceremony took place in Yosemite Valley with El Capitan towering them in the background.  As you’ll see, the setting speaks for itself.  Jane and Adam were surrounded by close friends and family.  The post-ceremony brunch took place at the former Awahnee Hotel (now called the  The Majestic Yosemite Hotel).


After Brunch, Jane, Adam and I headed up to Glacier Point, which overlooks the entire valley.  We had a short Beloved session there and we stopped at two different locations on the way back to the Valley.    I strongly lean towards covering events like this.  Great people, beautiful scenery, campfires… I couldn’t ask for a better experience.  The opportunities to make good photos in a place like this are practically endless!

A stark white dead tree stands against dark granite cliffs in Yosemite Valley, captured in dramatic black and white.
Long exposure light painting creates glowing heart and arrow symbol in dark forest with campfire illuminating tree trunks.
Scenic view of Yosemite Valley with granite cliffs, evergreen forests, and person silhouetted against mountain vista.
Sunlit evergreen forest slopes with dense pine trees covering a mountainside in golden afternoon light.
A black and white photograph shows a resting deer with antlers lying on the ground beside an old building.
A delicate silver hummingbird charm rests on the rim of a glass jar with soft bokeh lighting in the background.
A romantic wedding couple embraces in golden sunlight against a dreamy natural backdrop during sunset.
A romantic silhouette of a couple embracing in misty backlit sunlight creating a dreamy atmosphere in nature.
Silhouetted figure standing on sunlit forest path with dramatic rays of light streaming through tall pine trees.
A white wedding dress with lace details hangs from a hanger on a porch door with blue furniture visible in background.
Couple shares romantic moment outdoors in golden sunlight with bride in white gown and groom in black suit.
Multiple green champagne bottles with orange labels arranged on a white outdoor table in warm sunlight.
A rustic woodland picnic setting with blankets and pillows laid out among tall pine trees in warm sunlight.
A group of chocolate cupcakes topped with white frosting and red Target logo decorations displayed in a box.
Vintage photographs hanging on string between trees in a moody forest setting with golden sunlight filtering through.
Two people enjoying drinks and laughter while looking up at clotheslines with hanging papers outdoors.
Tourist group gathers on a trail beneath the towering granite cliffs of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
An outdoor winter wedding ceremony takes place on a snow-covered mountain path as guests watch the procession.
A bride in a white strapless dress walks down an outdoor path during a sunny wedding ceremony.
Two ducks walking near the edge of a white wedding dress on a dirt path.
Group of people standing together outdoors on a sunny mountain trail with evergreen trees and mountains in background.
A scenic view of El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park with someone standing by a tranquil river.
Outdoor wedding ceremony in a forest setting with attendees gathered on a mountain path during a sunny day.
El Capitan towers over tall evergreen trees in Yosemite National Park on a sunny day.
A wedding ceremony takes place in Yosemite National Park with El Capitan's dramatic granite cliff face in the background.
A wedding ceremony takes place by a tranquil pond with an officiant and couple amid lush greenery.
Three people in formal attire stand outdoors near a wooded area during what appears to be an event or ceremony.
Joyful reaction captured during an outdoor wedding ceremony as someone reads from a paper with guests watching.
Well-dressed person reading a document outdoors by a lake with another person standing in the background.
Outdoor wedding ceremony takes place against dramatic mountain backdrop with steep granite cliffs.
Wedding ceremony in a forest with officiant and couple holding hands during their intimate outdoor celebration.
A couple shares a romantic kiss with Half Dome in Yosemite National Park towering in the background.
A joyful couple in wedding attire stand together against a scenic mountain backdrop holding a white floral bouquet.
A joyful black and white photo capturing an intimate embrace between a couple at what appears to be an outdoor event.
A tender embrace shared between two people at an outdoor gathering as others look on in the background.
Two people share a candid embrace outdoors on a sunny day while others look on in the background.
Two people sharing a warm embrace outdoors in sunlit setting, one wearing a white dress and the other in green.
Wedding party group poses together in Yosemite National Park with El Capitan granite cliff towering in background.
A wedding scene with someone in a black lace dress signing papers at an outdoor table while another wears a white dress.
Wedding party gathers for group photo in Yosemite National Park with El Capitan rock formation in background.
Guest signing the wedding registry at an outdoor forest wedding ceremony with pine trees in the background.
In a forest setting, a wedding couple poses with family members while holding their marriage certificate.
A newly married couple raises champagne glasses in a toast among tall redwood trees at their forest wedding.
A romantic moment between a bride and groom as they share wedding cake in a sunlit forest setting.
Newlywed couple shares a toast in sunlit forest while wearing formal wedding attire.
Two people sharing dessert together in a romantic outdoor wooded setting while wearing formal attire.
Couple walking on forest path with flowing white wedding dress and parked car in sunlit woodland setting.
A couple dressed in wedding attire embrace in a serene mountain meadow surrounded by evergreen forest.
Silhouette of a couple against a dramatic sunset sky with pine trees in the background.
A dramatic black and white silhouette of two figures cast on a textured stone wall illuminated at night.
A couple in wedding attire walks down a rustic dirt path surrounded by autumn trees and foliage.
Scenic aerial view of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley's granite cliffs in black and white photography.
A couple in wedding attire gazes at each other with Half Dome in Yosemite National Park as their backdrop.

 

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