Intimate Weddings

Intimate weddings and elopements offer a unique and personal way to celebrate your love story. An elopement typically involves a smaller ceremony with just the couple or a few close witnesses, focusing on the essence of your commitment. An intimate wedding, on the other hand, includes a ceremony and dinner with only the closest family and friends. These celebrations create a cozy, close-knit atmosphere, allowing for a more relaxed and meaningful day.

My intimate wedding and elopement packages include all-day coverage with me as your dedicated photographer, capturing every moment. You'll receive sneak peeks shortly after your special day and a shareable online gallery with a print store. I can also help with setting up a timeline and finding the perfect location for your dream elopement, whether you want a coastal ceremony on the cliffs of Big Sur, a redwood forest elopement in Santa Cruz, or a City Hall wedding in San Francisco.

People enjoying an outdoor dinner gathering by a pool at a Mediterranean-style villa with terracotta roofs and cypress trees.

From Diana & Stephen's weddings at Garrapata State Park, Big Sur.

“With an intimate wedding, we knew that whoever we hired as a photographer would need to be someone who would honor and weave themselves into the celebration. Danieka was a stealthy magician blending in without anyone noticing. She truly captured the spirit, love, and celebration.”- Andrew & Samantha

Intimate Wedding Photography (less than 35 guests)


  • Up to 6 Hours of Coverage - From your heartfelt ceremony to meaningful toasts and portraits with your closest loved ones, I’m there to capture every special moment of your mini-wedding day. No rushing, no stress—just genuine, beautifully documented memories.
  • Your Memories, Online - An online gallery with all your edited, high-resolution photos awaits. Download, share, and relive your day with family and friends anytime, anywhere.
  • Sneak Peeks - Because waiting is hard, you’ll get sneak peeks of your photos quickly—because I’m just as excited for you to see them as you are!
  • Personalized Focus - I take on only a select number of intimate weddings each year to ensure every couple receives my full attention and exceptional quality.


I love intimate weddings and elopements because they are less of a production and focus more on the couple's relationship. Being surrounded by only their innermost circle of people or even by themselves allows couples to relax and be their true selves. This means more genuine, raw, unfiltered emotions. I frequently tear up behind the camera because I just love love!

Intimate Wedding Photography (>35 guests)

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