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 california 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."
Intentional elopements that focus
on experiences and connection.
First off, let me say I am so excited to work with a couple like you. You know what you want and are willing to step outside the norm.
You want to have a special day that fits who you are as a couple, focusing on the connection that you have. You aren’t into tradition for tradition sake and you aren’t stoked thinking about being stuck as statues forcing smiles for the camera. There will be plenty of throw your head back laughs through the experience of your day together. I offer constant direction and guidance throughout the day, focusing on your connections and experiences together, with photos being the documentation, not the other way around!
I am here to guide you from the early planning process and take you from feeling overwhelmed to confident in your decision to elope. I provide customized planning assistance to each of my couples, with curated timelines and activities to make your dream elopement vision come to life. And once your elopement is over, you'll continue dreaming and talking about it for years to come knowing it was the perfect decision for you.
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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.
about me
February
Mammoth Mountain
Death Valley
open to 2 elopements
March
Mammoth Mountain
April
Joshua Tree
May
mammoth lakes
June
yosemite
July
philadelphia
san francisco + big sur
August
seattle
cannon beach
September
Yosemite
Mammoth Lakes
October
Big Sur
November
Mammoth Lakes
I truly believe you should be getting married in a way and in a place that feels special to you. Whether it's a beautiful coastline you've always wanted to visit or where you took your first trip together, I believe location does matter when it comes to your elopement.
My travel schedule revolves around the best time of year to be in these destinations; the summer in the Sierras, the winter in the desert, and the coast year round.
No matter what corner of California you're scoping out for your elopement, I will jump in my car or on a plane to help you celebrate.
2026 travel schedule
I truly believe you should be getting married in a way and in a place that feels special to you. Whether it's a beautiful coastline you've always wanted to visit or where you took your first trip together, I believe location does matter when it comes to your elopement.
My travel schedule revolves around the best time of year to be in these destinations; the summer in the Sierras, the winter in the desert, and the coast year round.
No matter what corner of California you're scoping out for your elopement, I will jump in my car or on a plane to help you celebrate
Intimate wedding + elopement photographer for couples who want to follow their hearts and celebrate in a way that feels true to them