There is something about being around Maddy and Jon’s relationship that is so inspiring. You see two people who are so unafraid to show each other affection and love. There is no holding back. They love each other in a way that makes love look like so much damn fun. Part of their connection together […]

VW bus engagement session on the northern california coast by heather elizabeth photography

The breeze was gentle and warm. These two lovebirds went on a quiet little stroll with me during a summer evening. I just love how passionate and touchy feely they are. It makes my job a whole lot easier

You know what is the best creature on Earth? Dogs.  No, but really, dogs. Dogs don’t care what you wear. Dogs love you unconditionally no matter what damage they have been through. They know when you need cuddles. They will always forgive you when you accidentally step on their foot.  Dogs are unconditional lovers. So […]

point reyes shipwreck engagement session by top wedding photographer Heather Elizabeth

2016 was rough. It started with an accident that left me with a horrible face injury that is still healing. I went through a romantic heartbreak. I had all of my photography gear stolen from me. My Grandmother passed away. And these are just some of the highlights to the incredibly rough year that I […]

If you know me, then you know that one of my favorite things to do is to jump in my car and drive far off to places where I trade in cell phone reception for a nice breeze through the windows and a favorite CD playing.  When things are slowed down a bit more, I […]

fine art engagement at the famous ship crash of point reyes by heather elizabeth photography

You may think that I’m talking foolish You’ve heard that I’m wild and I’m free You may wonder how I can promise you now This love, that I feel for you, always will be You’re not just time that I’m killing I’m no longer one of those guys As sure as I live this love […]

Tomorrow is going to be a wonderful day. Tomorrow is going to be a wonderful day because I get to photograph the wedding of these two love birds. They fell in love while Danielle read Cass the Harry Potter series. UC Berkley held a special place in their hearts, so that is what brought us […]

Fall leaves engagement session in Berkley by Heather Elizabeth Photography

Love stories happen in all different ways. You can grow up thinking that Prince Charming is going to just show up and it will be magical and then you’re going to frolic away into the sunset. Sometimes however it takes time. It takes patience. You go through things together to realize how much you both […]

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