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

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

After Maribel and Jon were pronounced man and wife, they and their loved ones cheered and headed happily down to the train station at Roaring Camp Railroad to board the train for a celebratory ride. It is not often that you get to photograph a wedding that includes a train ride through the Santa Cruz […]

A fall wedding at Roaring Camp Railroad Park by Heather Elizabeth Photography

“Effortless” is one of the words that I would use to describe Ilya and Svetlana’s wedding at the Montavalo Art center. Even with a large guest count, everything just seemed to go exactly the way it was supposed to go because of the calm, cool and loving vibes of the whole wedding. Even when Svetlana […]

navy blue groom suit at the Montavalo Art Center by Heather Elizabeth Photography

All of you cynics are right. Love isn’t perfect. Love isn’t some fairy tale that you meet Prince Charming and he whisks you off on the white horse. It just isn’t real. Real Love is so much better than that. Real love comes at you when you might just not be ready for each other. Through […]

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