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A collection of recent love stories I've documented & industry tips/tricks for your best day ever!

A Fall Elopement at The Woodlands House | Mt. Hood, Oregon

An intimate fall elopement at The Woodlands House near Mt. Hood, Oregon — old-growth redwoods, lush burgundy and green florals, and a greenhouse dinner glowing with fairy lights.

Elopement, Travel

Cliffs of Moher Engagement Session - by Dani Rawson Photo

An Engagement Session on the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

A Cliffs of Moher engagement session on the wild, green back side of Ireland’s most famous cliffs — a yellow dress, impossibly lush views, and the rarest thing of all out here: a calm, windless day.

Engagements, Travel

Elopement Adventure in Yosemite National Park at Glacier Poiunt

How to Plan an All-Day Elopement Adventure in Yosemite

If you’re dreaming of an elopement adventure in Yosemite that actually lets you soak it all in — like, sunrise to sunset vibes, zero rush, and a whole day to just be — you’re in the right spot. Yosemite National Park is more than just a pretty backdrop. It’s a whole mood. The kind of […]

Elopement, Tips, Travel

Big Sur engagement photography

Cliffside Coastal Session | Big Sur Engagement Photography

Brooke & Ryan’s Big Sur engagement session was all about connection, coastal views, and letting the love lead. This cliffside gallery is everything you need if you’re dreaming of Big Sur engagement photography that’s candid, soulful, and full of joy.

Engagements, Travel

Coastal Couples Session in Big Sur

Cliffside dances, intimate pauses, and untamed California coast beauty—relive this styled Big Sur couples session, captured with authenticity and heart.

Couples, Travel

A Quick Guide to Planning a Wedding in Greece: 6 Tips for Having an International Wedding

Dreaming of a destination wedding in Greece? Look no further! Greece offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding celebration.

Tips, Travel, Wedding

A Dreamy Santorini Destination Wedding

I am finally recapping one of my all-time favorite weddings that I have ever been able to capture as a traveling wedding photographer: Marissa and Scotty’s dreamy Santorini Destination Wedding.

Travel, Wedding

Dani Rawson, a destination wedding photographer, shares her simple tips for eloping in Yosemite National Park.

Your Simple Guide to Eloping in Yosemite National Park

If you are new here, HI! I am Dani, the face and brains behind Dani Rawson Photo! I am a destination wedding photographer based in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. In this blog, I am covering the basics when it comes to eloping in Yosemite National Park.

Elopement, Tips, Travel

Rainy San Jose Maternity Photos: Love in the Pouring Rain

Maternity sessions are always special. But these rainy San Jose Maternity photos?! I can’t. Sometimes, the unexpected happens, and that’s precisely what occurred during Laura & Kyle’s maternity session. In the midst of an atmospheric river, we ventured into the pouring rain to create epic memories.

Maternity, Travel

Breathtaking Destination Wedding at Acre Resort in Cabo, Mexico

Weddings are magical celebrations of love and commitment, and Jenna and Josh’s destination wedding at Acre Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico was no exception. Set against the backdrop of the Acre Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, their special day was a blend of beauty and unforgettable moments.

Travel, Wedding