Sunrise shining on eloping couple on top of a california mountain

Light shining through the Big Sur forest on a beautiful bride

Big Sur Wedding Photographer

Elopements and intimate gatherings in california and beyond

happy couple eloping on the rocky coast of the PNW

Eloping is about embracing the freedom

to celebrate your love in a way that feels true to you—intimate, heartfelt, and full of quiet magic. With no rules or expectations, it’s an opportunity to create a deeply personal, meaningful day that’s centered entirely on your connection.
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let me show you how

northern california wedding photographer evangeline lane

Hey, I’m Evangeline

A Big Sur wedding photographer serving Big Sur, NorCal all over California & beyond for love.

I’ve never fit into a box and you and your wedding don’t have to either. If you’re looking for an expert at following your heart, a rule breaker, an overall chill person to support you all while taking beautiful and meaningful photos so you can relive it all – then I’m 100% your girl.

My goal is to help you have an awesome experience that melts the stress away and makes you excited to get married in a way that makes you say “this is so us”.

Where to Elope in Santa Cruz

Garrapata State Park Elopement Guide

Glen Oaks Elopement

My Promise to you

The majority of my clients have never been married nor professionally photographed before and feel some anxiety around this. I promise that through my process you’ll feel so comfortable that your nerves will melt away and you’ll be able to fully absorb every moment with your partner (and get meaningful images that show just that).

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Kind Words

hollywood california eloping couple with champagne

“It’s not an overstatement to say that hiring Evangeline was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made”.

She both fostered the magic and captured it, beautifully. I have never been one to dream of my wedding day but Evangeline helped us reframe that, and treat the day as the special thing that it is. She picked up on our preferences, our vibe, what we were comfortable with. She put in so much time and effort planning and executing what turned out to be the best day in history. Evangeline was our photographer, our officiant, our elopement coordinator/planner, and our guru. She is truly something special”

Christy & Evan

“Evangeline was absolutely wonderful to work with!”

My husband and I made a last minute decision to cancel our wedding we had planned at home and fly across the country and by some miracle, Evangeline was available for our day! She was so laid back and we were able to have the day that we had dreamed about having thanks to her! She was up for the 4am hike and overall adventure. We are so happy that we found Evangeline to help us capture our perfect day!

Abigail

Frequently Asked

My approach is documentary with an emotive cinematic vibe. This means I focus on helping you feel comfortable with me (this is my superpower). I give direction when needed but never pose because the most important part of my job is capturing your love and connection not a pose that you’ve seen a bunch of times.

As soon as you know you want to work with me! Clients typically book 2-12 months in advance depending on the season. I take on a max of 20 weddings each year so I can focus on giving the best experience.

Yes I do! I can help with locations, logistical planning, vendor recommendations, timelines, style tips, and moral support should you want it. Planning even a small wedding or elopement can feel overwhelming I’m here to support you however I can.

I’m based near Big Sur and photograph up and down California and travel a couple times per year. So far I’ve photographed all across the US. In Mexico I’ve worked in Tulum, San Miguel de Allende, Cabo. Also Uruguay, Portugal, and more. Take me with you!