This is where we share more than photographs — we share what they meant.
In The Journal, you'll find love stories told in full, elopements beneath open skies, planning insight, and location guides — all rooted in honesty, artistry, and emotion.
Curious where to begin? Step into Ellen and Quentin’s late summer wedding at Oak Grove, where golden light, impeccable style, and a ceremony beneath the oak tree gave way to courtyard champagne and celebration. Or explore Zibba and Ben’s celebration at Rendezvous Lodge, a wedding weekend in Jackson Hole with high-altitude views and deeply felt vows.
Wherever love takes you — we hope these stories help you imagine what your own might feel like.
A quiet, adventure elopement in the mountains of Puerto Rico. After a full wedding weekend on the coast and in the rainforest, Gabby and Ryan ended their celebration with elopement photos at Cerro Mime, a remote, grassy summit offering sweeping views, rugged terrain, and a deeply intentional experience far from crowds.
Read MoreAn experience-first look at eloping in Acadia National Park, from quiet early mornings to a slow, intentional wedding day shaped by the Maine coast.
Read MoreThis guide highlights some of the most beautiful wedding venues near Dayton, Ohio, along with what makes each space special from both a planning and photography perspective. Whether you’re drawn to something refined and architectural, nature-forward and relaxed, or entirely unconventional, these venues offer a wide range of possibilities for creating a wedding day that feels like you.
Read MoreIvory Meadows is one of those venues that allows a wedding day to breathe. With open land, thoughtful spaces, and abundant natural light, it creates room for meaningful moments to happen without forcing them. Natalie and Joshua’s wedding moved gently from quiet, prayer-filled preparation into a joyful outdoor ceremony and an evening of celebration surrounded by family and friends.
Read MoreBrooke & Tyler turned the woods behind their A-frame home into the dreamiest wedding venue — with a curved forest ceremony aisle, iced coffee in thrifted vintage mugs, and a twinkle light reception under the trees. This Dayton, Ohio woodland wedding was full of organic décor, colorful vintage glassware, and golden-hour portraits that feel like a scene from a film.
Read MoreAn early hike, moody rainforest light, and glowing waterfall portraits—this adventurous Puerto Rico elopement session in El Yunque was everything Gabby and Ryan had dreamed of. From Mount Britton Tower to the cascades of Juan Diego Falls, this wild and beautiful day shows why El Yunque is one of our favorite places for destination wedding and elopement photos.
Read MoreThe day after their tropical wedding at La Concha, Gabby and Ryan explored Old San Juan for a romantic photo session that felt like a love letter to the island. We started at Castillo San Cristóbal, wandered the cobblestone streets, paused at Catedral de San Juan Bautista, and ended at the sea wall just in time for sunset. A colorful, quiet, joy-filled celebration of place and presence.
Read MoreRain changed their plans—but not the meaning. Gabby and Ryan’s destination wedding at La Concha Resort in Puerto Rico was full of heirloom details, tearful vows, and vibrant traditions. From an indoor ceremony full of heart to barefoot portraits on the beach and a surprise pleneros performance, every moment was deeply felt.
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