As a Mammoth Lakes wedding and elopement photographer, I spend most of my time capturing love stories in the mountains, but every now and then, I get the chance to follow my couples somewhere wildly different—yet just as breathtaking. Delia and Jake invited me to document their destination wedding at Sunset Ranch Hawaii on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, and the experience was pure magic.

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A Wedding Rooted in Surf, Love, and Sunshine

This wasn’t your typical destination wedding. Delia and Jake, both deeply connected to the ocean, chose the North Shore not for the postcard-perfect beaches (though those didn’t hurt), but because it reflected who they are—laid back, adventurous, and totally in love.

Their ceremony took place just steps from the water, framed by swaying palms and soft golden light. The waves rolled in behind them as they exchanged vows, adding a rhythm to the moment that felt deeply grounding and entirely fitting for two surfers tying the knot.

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Destination Weddings with a Mountain-Hearted Photographer

Even while shooting in Hawaii, I carried with me the same storytelling style I bring to every Mammoth Lakes wedding—natural, documentary-inspired, and full of heart. My background photographing in the dramatic light and wide-open spaces of the Eastern Sierra shaped the way I approached this day: looking for emotion, intimacy, and the in-between moments that make a gallery feel like a living memory.

Delia and Jake’s gallery is filled with movement—windswept hair, salty air, spontaneous laughter, barefoot kisses, and waves chasing the hem of a wedding dress. Every frame feels relaxed, unposed, and real.

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Balancing Local Roots with a Love for Travel

While I’m proudly based in Mammoth Lakes, California, and specialize in Eastern Sierra weddings and elopements, I’m always up for documenting stories wherever they unfold. My heart is in the mountains, but I’ll happily meet you in the desert, by the ocean, or across the world if it means capturing a day that feels true to you.

This surfside celebration was a beautiful reminder that love doesn’t look just one way—and neither does a wedding.

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Planning a Destination Wedding (with a Local Feel)

If you’re dreaming up a wedding that’s outside the box—whether in the Sierra or by the sea—here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Make it personal: Choose a location that reflects who you are as a couple, like how Delia and Jake’s love for surfing shaped every part of their day.
• Trust your photographer’s eye: A deep understanding of light, emotion, and setting translates—whether you’re standing on volcanic sand or alpine granite.
• Stay grounded in what matters: Whether you’re surrounded by 5 guests or 50, in a backyard or on a beach, the connection is what makes the day unforgettable.

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Looking for a Mammoth Lakes Wedding Photographer (Who Travels)?

If you’re planning a wedding in Mammoth Lakes, the Eastern Sierra, or dreaming of a destination day anywhere in the world—I’m here for the real, the candid, and the wildly beautiful. Let’s tell your story, wherever it takes us.

Inquire here to start planning your day.