CALIFORNIA elopement + intimate wedding photographer
Emma DAlessandro Photo
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elopements for earthy couples who want to celebrate their love in an intentional and meaningful way.
If you are nodding your head so hard your neck hurts, then you've come to the right place. I'm here to help craft an elopement experience that is so you that your photos will reflect the genuine moments that happen between each other throughout the day. The big moments and the small ones. When you look at your photos in 10 years, I want you to relive all of the same emotions you felt during your elopement. I want you to remember how you couldn't stop laughing or how you always found a way to be touching. Because let's face it, the moments where you feel most connected are the ones worth photographing.
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let's plan the coastal elopement of your dreams
You know those days where you wake up and decide to go out for coffee and then you end up at the beach for a spontaneous swim session, and then an impromptu picnic with your favorite pizza ever, and one mini adventure rolls into another until it has become the best day ever. (I can't help but picture the movie Dazed and Confused in my head). That is how your elopement day should feel.
An elopement is all about creating an epic experience to celebrate the start of your legal life together. Whatever you are envisioning for your elopement, I am here to bring those visions to life.
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-Jill and collin
Emma helped us plan our entire day from the ground up. She recommended locations, helped us build a timeline, and guided us on what would work best for the season and lighting. Our elopement day included photos in the redwoods of Big Sur, along the beach and coastline, and even at a tattoo shop where we got tattoos together. She also recommended every single vendor we used, all of whom were absolutely amazing.
On our wedding day, Emma was calm, organized, and endlessly supportive. She made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and allowed us to be ourselves the entire time. Nothing ever felt forced or rushed, and she created an environment where we could truly stay present and enjoy the moment.
Our photos are beyond anything we could have imagined. She captured the emotion, movement, and quiet in-between moments that made the day so special. Looking at our sneak peeks feels like reliving our wedding all over again.
Choosing Emma was one of the best decisions we made throughout our entire wedding process. Her talent, guidance, kindness, and genuine care for her couples shine through in everything she does. If you’re considering an elopement and want someone who truly supports your vision from start to finish, Emma is absolutely the one.
"Emma helped us plan our entire day from the ground up."
Custom timeline planning
40 page elopement guide
Location recommendation
Professional vendor recommendations
Included with all elopement packages
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There is really no end to what you can do on your elopement day, which can feel a bit overwhelming. So in the interest of keeping you just "whlemed," I send over a questionnaire to better get to know you and your partner to help plan your elopement day. Below are popular activities to do together to celebrate the start of your marriage…
Head to a coffee shop to start your day together
Rent a vintage car/truck to cruise around in
Picnic with a view of the ocean
Go for a hike
Get ready together in your AirBnB or hotel
Go surfing/swimming together
Have a celebratory dance party after popping champagne
Go for a dip and trash the dress
Get a tattoo
Anything else that feels like you!
What To Do During Your Elopement
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Hey, I'm Emma. I'm a firm believer that experiences and adventures, both big and small, are worth documenting. If I am not behind my camera, I am walking, biking, or running around with my fam exploring the best that the LA beach towns have to offer.
I strongly believe that you should celebrate the start of your marriage in the way that feels right for you. I'll be your biggest hype woman and help you plan the elopement of your dreams while documenting the experience and emotions of your adventure.
I'm here to capture you becoming adventure buddies for life.
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Intimate wedding + elopement photographer for couples who want to follow their hearts and celebrate in a way that feels true to them