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For the wild souls and hopeless romantics — this is where your story becomes art

Your love story deserves more than a traditional timeline — it deserves to be felt.

Whether it’s the wind sweeping through the cliffs of Big Sur, the sun breaking through Yosemite’s granite peaks, or the ocean mist of a Hawaiian sunrise, your elopement should be an experience that feels alive.

 

I believe your wedding day should be intimate, intentional, and unforgettable — a day built around connection and adventure. I’ll help guide you through every detail, from choosing your dream location to securing permits, planning the best time for golden hour, and capturing every breathtaking moment along the way.

 

This is not just photography. It’s your story, artfully told against the world’s most beautiful backdrops.

Lets start planning your adventure together.

Big Sur Elopements 

Romance carved into the cliffs and coastline of California

 

Big Sur is pure magic — a place where fog meets sunlight, where the ocean crashes below ancient cliffs, and where every corner feels like a dream. It’s wild, moody, and deeply romantic — perfect for couples who want their love to feel cinematic yet natural.

 

From intimate beach ceremonies at Garrapata or Pfeiffer Beach to golden-hour portraits among the redwoods, I’ll help you plan an effortless experience that blends luxury with adventure.

 

Your Big Sur Experience Includes:

 

  • Elopement photography coverage with custom timeline creation

  • Permit + location assistance for state park or forest access

  • Personalized travel + lodging recommendations

  • My travel included within the Big Sur / Monterey area

  • Vendor suggestions (officiants, florists, HMUA, etc.)

  • Guidance on best lighting, tides, and local conditions

 

 

→ Let’s create your own cinematic love story along the California coast.

Hawaii Elopements 

For the lovers who dream of golden sunsets, ocean air, and barefoot vows.

 

Hawaii is the heartbeat of romance — lush jungles, volcanic cliffs, warm sand, and endless light. Whether it’s Maui’s sun-kissed shores, Oahu’s rugged cliffs, or Kauai’s hidden waterfalls, every island offers its own kind of magic.

 

Your Hawaiian elopement is more than a ceremony — it’s an experience. I’ll help you craft a day that’s effortlessly beautiful and deeply meaningful, blending adventure, luxury, and heart.

 

Your Hawaii Experience Includes:

 

  • Full or multi-day elopement photography coverage

  • Travel + lodging included anywhere in Hawaii

  • Location + permit guidance for beaches, cliffs, or waterfalls

  • Vendor recommendations and timeline planning

  • Assistance with travel logistics and local insights

  • Optional day-after adventure session for couples who want both vows + exploration imagery

 

 

→ Let’s turn your island love story into art that lasts a lifetime.

Yosemite Elopements 

Where timeless love meets the heart of the Sierra Nevada

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Yosemite is the definition of cinematic. Towering granite cliffs, golden meadows, cascading waterfalls — it’s a place that feels larger than life, yet somehow makes every intimate moment stand still.

 

Whether you’re saying your vows beneath El Capitan, chasing light through the valley, or sharing a quiet sunrise at Taft Point, I’ll craft a day that feels like you. I’ll help guide you through the permit process, recommend the best trails and time of year, and ensure your day flows effortlessly — no stress, just connection and adventure.

 

Your Yosemite Experience Includes:

 

  • Custom photography coverage designed around your adventure

  • Timeline + location planning for the best lighting and scenery

  • Permit and vendor guidance

  • My travel included anywhere within Yosemite National Park

  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours so you can relive it all instantly

 

 

→ Let’s capture your love story among the cliffs and wild meadows of Yosemite.

Monique is a Maternity, Newborn, Cakesmash, & Family photographer located in Salinas, California. She provides service for Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Marina, Salinas, Soledad, King City, Bay Area, Hollister, Gilroy, Los Banos, & Modesto. Monique Bridgette Photography Studio is located in Salinas, California. Monique Bridgette Photography also offers outdoor session that include Beach Family sessions, Maternity beach sessions. 

​Locations : Hawaii Elopement Photographer, Monterey Elopement Photographer, Big Sur Elopement Photographer, Yosemite Elopement Photographer, Bay Are Maternity Photographer, Salinas Maternity Photographer, Hawaii Maternity Photographer, California Elopement Photographer, Salinas Newborn Photographer, Bay Area Newborn Photographer, Gilroy newborn photographer 

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 by Monique Bridgette Photography

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