half moon bay Beach engagement photoshoot by Heather Elizabeth Photography

A wedding at the Mountain Terrace in Woodside by Heather Elizabeth Photography

Nature Lovers wedding at the Mountain Terrace in Woodside California by Heather Elizabeth Photography

Capturing the bliss of your special day isn’t just about the glitz and glamour; it’s about encapsulating every fragment of joy, including the cherished moments with your furriest family members. Among the myriad heartwarming scenes I’ve immortalized, one remains exceptionally close to many hearts: the joyous union of the happy couple with their beloved fur […]

Let’s bust a myth right now: being “photogenic” isn’t a thing. Yep, you’ve heard that right. This old idea that some folks just naturally look amazing on camera while the rest of us don’t quite make the cut? It’s not really about that. It’s all about how comfortable you are in front of the camera. […]

Initimate Emotional wedding photography at the YMCA Camp campbell

YMCA Camp Campell Wedding photos

Santa Cruz Wedding Reception at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn by Wedding Photographer Heather Elizabeth

Summer wedding in Santa Cruz at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn

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

Some love stories remind you that everything that is truly meant to be, will be. Maddy and Jon met by chance in Bear Valley years beforehand. After years of long-distance that might end most relationships, they held and planned visits full of adventures in the outdoors. And now here they were in the same place […]

sunset bear valley Bohemian wedding in the Sierras by Heather Elizabeth Photography
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