It was honestly SUCH an honor to shoot this intimate beach elopement for Zoe and Travis. The whole day was so personal & laid back. As an Alaska elopement photographer - this was exactly my vibe.
Anyone who knows them can tell you that Zoe & Travis are best friends. They are goofy and in love. (The best combo!) They chose to have an intimate beach elopement because they wanted something that matched their personalities and felt authentic.
They gathered their closest family and friends for a relaxed day together. Starting at an Airbnb in Girdwood, where they all got ready together. Zoe did a first look for Travis & his reaction was so sweet. You can tell even by just looking at the photos how in love these two are!
After the first look, they took the tunnel to Whittier, and everyone got set up on the beach. It was under 15 people in attendance and they all stood together in a group while Zoe walked down the “aisle” and they said I Do. Their guests shared special things about the couple after their ceremony, which was really meaningful. Lots of tears!!
Afterwards, we took some time to take newlywed portraits with just the two of them near the water with the stunning Alaska mountains in the background. We wandered all over the beach and they were just glowing with excitement. I love that time just after the ceremony when it’s hitting my couples that they are freaking MARRIED. It’s my favorite time for couples portraits.
After pictures, they all gathered for casual burgers and games back at the Airbnb. They had personalized details like their wine glasses, and little cupcakes (they did a mini “cake cutting” with them). But after signing the marriage license, they changed into comfortable clothes and enjoyed a relaxed evening with their family and friends.
It was such a special intimate beach elopement and I was smiling ear to ear the whole time editing their gallery. I love these authentic, quiet, special days. I’ll always say yes to more like this!
