The Austin's Elopement in Big Bend National Park in Terlingua, Texas.

on January 1, 2022 I had the privilege to travel to Big Bend National Park to capture the most beautiful elopement of Mason & Victoria. I met the couple at Big Bend National Park & did a few portraits of the couple before they tied the knot. They decided to have a private ceremony just in front of the Santa Elena Canyon & this was such a special ceremony. The officiant was the absolute cutest & just went about their ceremony is such a chilled way. He sang a song before starting the ceremony to set the tone before they made their commitment to each other. After saying their vows they signed their marriage license at the car, true elopement style, & then we headed back for a few portraits of the couple right in front of the Santa Elena Canyon. After taking a few portraits, we drove back to Mason & Victoria’s Airbnb, which was an absolute dream!! Once we arrived they popped their grape juice & cut their wedding cake. They had their wedding cake ordered by a local in Terlingua & I am still so in love with how she decorated it!

I loved being able to travel out to West Texas & capture this beautiful couple on their elopement! I love when couples runaway with each other & get married, there’s just something about it that I will always admire.

3 Best Places to Elope in Texas!

Elopements in Texas, you can do so many different scenery’s depending on what matters most to you as a couple. If you’re wanting to runaway to the mountains or go to the courthouse in your city, there is something for you, but I want to share 3 of my top elopement spots in Texas for all the couples looking to find their special place.

1. Big Bend National Park. This is out in West Texas & has unbelievable views! We will be going into the best time of year to go out to Big Bend National Park, so if you are thinking of eloping this upcoming season do consider going to Big Bend! Terlingua, Texas is the town outside of Big Bend & is a ghost town! You can find some awesome Airbnb’s & Vacation Rentals to stay in that are super unique & untraditional. The Summit has some of the best views & luxury glamping!

2. Palo Duro Canyon State Park. This is in Canyon, Texas in the panhandle of Texas. If you’re looking to have Sedona, Arizona vibes then consider Palo Duro! All the colors at Palo Duro Canyon & the nature that surrounds the area is astonishing! There are amazing trails, glamping, horseback riding, and so much more to do here.

3. Texas Hill Country. Outside of Austin & San Antonio, Texas lies Texas Hill Country & the views make you feel like you’re truly not in Texas anymore. Fredricksburg, Texas has over 50 wineries & vineyards if you’re into wine! Plus, they have the cutest Airbnb’s & all shopping in the town. Enchanted Rock is just in the backyard of Fredricksburg & is perfect for my hiking couples to elope! Pedernales Falls State Park is in Johnson City, Texas & has beautiful limestone with water running through & is a short hike with beautiful scenery surrounding & is the perfect place to exchange your vows!

I hope this helps all couples looking to elope in Texas! I love traveling to these places & going on the journey with my couples as they elope somewhere beautiful! If you’re considering eloping & are in need of a photographer & guide, I’m just an email away!

Victoria & Wayne's Engagement Session in League City, Texas.

Fall Sessions are in full swing & this engagement session with Victoria & Wayne reminded me of just that! These two have been engaged for just about a year & will be tying the knot this December! I loved being surprised that the location we went to had a pretty white flower field. I’m such a sucker for a good field too, so I was stoked whenever I saw this!

Fall is my favorite season and especially for photographing all love stories & sessions! Golden Hour is amazing on clear days & even sunrise sessions are so cool before the Texas heat kicks in! We did a sunrise session after having to worry about the weather, Houston weather is so unpredictable which Victoria & Wayne had the privilege of getting to experience, aka the not so fun part of being a photographer sometimes.