Nichole and Derrick have such a long, lasting relationship. Three children together and years invested in each other. So when they wanted to celebrate their union together they wanted to have something small and relaxed since they already felt married already. In the theme of being authentic to them, they also wanted to make their […]

Cannabis themed wedding in Northern California by Heather Elizabeth Photography

Same sex lesbian engagement photos with pets in San Anselmo with horse and dogs by Heather Elizabeth Photography

lgbtq engagement photos in Northern California

Intimate wedding at the Forest House Lodge in Forest Hill, California by Heather Elizabeth Photography

Wedding venue in Sierras Forest House Lodge by Heather Elizabeth Photography

Well, it has been a crazy few years, my friends. A house fire, a pandemic, and a whole lot of personal transformation. I’ve been a busy girl. But I have still been photographing beautiful, intimate weddings for some incredible people. Due to the Pandemic at its height in 2020, Janina and Will’s wedding plans were […]

Coco Palm Restaurant Wedding by Heather Elizabeth Photography

Meeting in Rome, traveling the world together, then eloping for a winter wedding in San Francisco before another ceremony in Paris.  Lovers traveling the world together, and then making their home in Las Vegas. I didn’t get a lot of time to get to know Alana and Rob. We scheduled their elopement and finally met […]

Romantic and sweet African American elopement at City Hall San Francisco

Diane + Royce The perks of this job include creating beautiful art full of emotion for my wonderful clients. All the hours of work are totally worth it, and I so grateful to be a business owner and photographer for over 11 years. Aside from creating art though, the people that I have met through […]

Wedding ceremony at the Kohl Mansion by Heather Elizabeth Photography

Living in California my whole life, I am endlessly spoiled by the beautiful light and warm weather. However even paradise rains sometimes and in those winter months, I try to avoid photographing on foggy days. Luckily the sun came out for Mia, Ted and I to go on a little adventure for their engagement session. […]

A fun engagement at Muir Beach by Heather Elizabeth Photography

Life doesn’t teach you the lessons you need to learn through softness. It’s not the moments of pure joy that create who we are, but the dark, grueling moments of pain. When I lost my home in a house fire on November 8th, it was really hard to not just feel sorry for myself and […]

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