the journal

Ybor City Museum State Park: 1818 E 9th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 Have you checked out Ybor City Museum State Park? Ybor City is a rich cultural neighborhood that’s a blend of Miami, Cuba, and New Orleans. Once known as the cigar capital of the world, Ybor City comprised of 10 cigar factories, with much […]

As LGBTQ+ wedding photographers, we love San Diego. Our Goal is to find the friendliest locations, and this city is full of them. One of our favorites for so many reasons, from beautiful parks to art you can’t find anywhere else on earth, this city is waiting for you to discover all it has to […]

A Joshua Tree wedding is certainly something to remember, and one of the most fun weddings to photograph.  Like an island, this town is a little haven all its own, surrounded by the high deserts of Southern California.  Located where the Mojave and Colorado Deserts meet, Joshua Tree is a  great place to unwind, and […]

You’re looking to have your elopement on the island of Martha’s Vineyard? If you’re thinking to elope Martha’s Vineyard, let’s dish all the best tips and tricks. That’s a simply elegant location for wedding ceremonies and intimate weddings. We offer a variety of elopement packages catered to your needs so you can have a stress-free […]

As a Massachusetts elopement photographer and planner, we have some unique perspectives on eloping in Massachusetts. Whether you’re looking for something ultra low-key or you want to ball out somewhere incredible, there are plenty of places to elope in Massachusetts. We’re going to break things down a little and chat about the how, the why, […]

If you’re into boat weddings we got you covered.  Now we’re not talking about tacky cruise ship weddings in the Caribbean, or mega CMB yachts in Turkey. Think more wooden sailboats that provide an intimate and unique wedding celebration. If you’re looking for a really unique way to have an intimate wedding, and enjoy your […]

We love the boutique Pontchartrain hotel for so many reasons. In the middle of New Orleans’ Garden District, this 1920’s building is located on St. Charles Avenue. This 14 story gem has luxury amenities, and was voted one of 2020’s 100 best hotels in the world by Fodor’s Travel. Located on the city’s streetcar line, […]

Tips from an Elopement Photographer Ok, ok — so you want to elope in the Pacific Northwest. There are so many locations for your adventurous elopement with or without friends and family.  We have a few planning guides on adventure elopements and intimate weddings — click here to find more info.   If you’re thinking about […]

One of our favorite wedding venues, the Chicory is located in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. Just a few blocks from downtown, it is perfect for an authentic New Orleans wedding. Originally built as a coffee house in 1852, this event space is named after the chicory added to coffee that creates a uniquely […]

The Degas House is one of the most unique wedding venues in New Orleans. Tucked in the heart of the 7th Ward and just 11 blocks from the French Quarter, this world-renowned bed and breakfast has been in business for 25 years. Surrounded by tree-lined avenues and some of the oldest houses in New Orleans, […]