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The Ultimate Big Sur Elopement Guide [Updated for 2025]
Planning Resources

The Ultimate Big Sur Elopement Guide [Updated for 2025]

Bykiersten October 21, 2023December 29, 2024

Planning a Big Sur elopement? Follow these 7 simple steps and learn everything you need to know about how to elope in Big Sur!

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Stunning sunrise wedding in the mountain of Washington state
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How to Elope in Washington [Updated for 2025]

ByHenry Tieu October 20, 2023January 7, 2025

Planning a Washington elopement? Learn everything you need to know about how to elope in Washington including planning steps, legal requirements, tips, and advice for your elopement in the Evergreen State.

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bride and groom eloped in the lush green Kauai
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How to Elope in Hawaii [Updated for 2025]

ByHenry Tieu October 19, 2023January 7, 2025

Planning a Hawaii elopement? Learn everything you need to know about how to elope in Hawaii including planning steps, legal requirements, tips, and advice for your elopement on these tropical islands.

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Moody foggy beach elopement in La Push
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The Ultimate Olympic National Park Elopement Guide [Updated for 2025]

ByHenry Tieu October 18, 2023December 16, 2024

Planning an Olympic National Park elopement? Follow these 7 simple steps and learn everything you need to know about how to elope in Olympic National Park!

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Couple portraits at fall wedding at Mount Rainier
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The Ultimate Mount Rainier National Park Elopement Guide [Updated for 2025]

ByHenry Tieu October 17, 2023December 12, 2024

Planning a Mount Rainier National Park elopement? Follow these 7 simple steps and learn everything you need to know about how to elope at Mt Rainier National Park!

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Bride and groom eloping on a cliff looking over the ocean in Southern Oregon Coast
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How to Elope in Oregon [Updated for 2025]

ByHenry Tieu October 16, 2023January 7, 2025

Planning an Oregon elopement? Learn everything you need to know about how to elope in Oregon including planning steps, legal requirements, and more!

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How to Plan Your National Park Elopement and Wedding
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How to Plan Your National Park Elopement and Wedding

Bykiersten February 27, 2023May 30, 2024

National park elopements are a great way to combine your love for the outdoors with an intentional wedding experience. quickly become a popular choice for couples looking to elope in nature. Visit the blog to learn how to plan your national park elopement and see the top places to elope in a national park.

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Tolmie Peak elopement at Mt Rainier National Park
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More Than Award-Winning Photos: We Create Art that Means Something to Our Clients

Bykiersten December 23, 2022May 30, 2024

On the blog, I’m sharing a few of my own award-winning photos and the BTS process of how each one was created and why it was so meaningful, not just to me, but also to my clients.

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couple eloped at Yosemite kissed Henry Tieu, their elopement photographer
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How to Find the Best Elopement Photographer for Your Experience

Bykiersten September 9, 2022May 21, 2024

When it comes to finding the best elopement photographer, it’s not always an easy decision. Check out this blog for our top tips on choosing the right photographer for your elopement.

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Water reflection of couple eloping in North Cascades in Washington
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Should We Elope? Elopement Tips and Stories from Real Couples

Bykiersten May 20, 2022January 16, 2025

Wondering whether or not you should elope? This blog covers some of the reasons why you might want to consider planning an elopement as well as stories from real weddings.

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About Henry Tieu Photography: A team of story-focused destination elopement photographers based out of Seattle, WA who specialize in preserving love stories in breathtaking landscapes. Awarded Best Wedding Photography 2019-2023 and a recipient of Rising Star in Wedding Photography by Rangefinder Magazine. We're proud to be an Asian and LGBTQ-owned business that values diversity and inclusivity.

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There are so many moments I love about this day wi There are so many moments I love about this day with A & A in the Swiss Alps: …The foggy sunrise that kept all of us on our toes about what’s to come …The moment they saw each other’s wedding attire for the first time …The way we made art in just a tiny little room in a mountain hut …The hike where Amanda was basically being a mountain goat in her gorgeous dress and Alex and I were holding on to these cables for our dear lives But what I will forever hold close to my heart was right after I took that first image in this series, A and A ran back and gave me a hug that I could feel with all my being. …I felt their heart racing with adrenaline …I felt the way they looked at each other and realized what they had just accomplished …I felt the beginning of their forever In that brief fraction of a second, in front of these mountain, We are just tiny little souls enjoying little moments together…for a finite amount…on this earthly adventure that doesn’t happen again I might not be able to experience that again but this is where these images will forever be the reminder of this adventure of a lifetime that I had the honor to be a part of with A and A. Photographed with @sonyalpha / edited with @hdpresets Dress @bridalreflectionsny @kimkassascouture HMUA @landtwing_makeup #mountainelopement #hikingelopement #swissalps #switzerlandelopement
This year, I’ve photographed more than ever befo This year, I’ve photographed more than ever before while learning how to navigate life as a new parent. 49 couples, 7 States, 9 countries, 5 continents Yet I haven’t shared everything I’ve dreamed, crafted, captured, and encapsulated with all my beautiful couples. It felt so free being in those moments and got to create art without fearing what social media might think or what the latest trend is…all I could see in front of me was two people…about to enter the next chapter of their forever…and my only goal was to transform those raw emotions into photographs When I get to live my dreams of turning my hobby into a career…You gave me that When I get to check off the bucket list of photographing on 6 different continents…You gave me that When I get to dream about having children, and actually get to live that dream right now…You gave me that When I get to have food on my table, a roof over my family, and a warm bed for us all to rest…You gave me that Whether you are my family, my clients, my friends, my team, my peers, or maybe just a stranger on the internet who happened to have found this page, thank you for giving me a life that is far more than what I could ever wish for. Warm hugs, Henry #2024season #destinationweddingphotographer #adventureelopement #mountainwedding
It’s been 6 months since the day we met and ever It’s been 6 months since the day we met and ever since, you took away my world when you gave me yours I thought I had understood the power of a photograph until you came. You grow faster than my heart could catch up. Every photo of you reminds me the cruelty of time…of versions of you I can’t ever get back…of moments in time I’ll forever long for Thanks for the last 6 months and we can’t wait for more Happy half birthday Alpine and Glacier ——— Photographed on @sonyalpha edited with @hdpresets Set design @rainandpines #seattlefamilyphotographer #halfbirthday #halfbirthdayphotoshoot
Out of the 10,000+ images being submitted from pho Out of the 10,000+ images being submitted from photographers around the world, 2 of ours won the 2024 Best of The Best Wedding Photos by @junebugweddings This is the 5th year we’ve won this prestigious award. Being a guest judge for the contest last year, I saw the abundance of talents and creativity each photographer has. And no matter where they are from or what kind of photos they submitted, one thing I saw in all was the fact that they took a chance and the vulnerability to share with the world their hard work. Sergio and I submitted while being in such a different season of life than ever before…one where we are dads to our own family and also photographers who aim to serve our clients to the fullest…one where life somehow speeds up and slows down at the same time. All of us here at the team are so grateful to have won with 2 images. We are grateful for the Junebug team and the judges. We are grateful for K & G who trusted me (Henry) for their elopement in Alaska and M & K who gave all their hearts to Sergio for their elopement in Yosemite. But most of all, we are grateful for all of our couples because creating art with someone is an intimate experience where it is fulfilling enough that we don’t need any awards to acknowledge or to appreciate the amount of love you all give us. Thank you! ——- Edited with @hdpresets #junebugweddings #bestweddingphotos #adventureelopement #elopementphotographer
When I thought I had seen it all, Rainier showed u When I thought I had seen it all, Rainier showed up in the most unexpected ways. I had this location saved for the longest time but didn’t think anyone would attempt it with me as it isn’t easy to get to. This glacial tarn at Mt. Rainier was one of the first locations I saw on Instagram when I first picked up the camera, way before I could call myself an elopement photographer :) So I saved it, reached out to the rangers to make sure it is permitted to photograph here, and just patiently waited. J and P took a chance on me when they placed all their trust in their elopement experience with me. They took a chance on me again when this day was cloudy and we couldn’t tell whether Mt. Rainier would show up. It’s easy to see beautiful photos on the internet and think that everything would work out. But in the moment, it was hard to see whether hiking up an intense trail without knowing for sure the view would be there was the right decision. But J and P did it anyways. This is one of those things about elopements that many don’t talk about: views are ever guaranteed, only your love is. Thank you J and P, and congratulations on your beautiful marriage. —— Photographed on @sonyalpha and edited with Pack 3 of @hdpresets Vendors: Photography: @henrysdiary Florals: @capitalblooms Cake: @anjuliscakereflections Officiant: @tapestryeventco #mountrainierwedding #mountrainierelopement #mountainelopement #washingtonelopement #pnwelopement
Grateful for this season of life where being your Grateful for this season of life where being your parents also teaches us the important life lessons of: • how to hold someone when they are crying • how to soothe someone when they don’t even know how to ask for help • how to love someone because of and not despite of their vulnerabilities Grateful for my husband who spends his early mornings and sleepless nights for not just my son and daughter but for all of us whenever I’m thousands of miles away. Grateful for my family to be there when I couldn’t Grateful for all of you, my friends, my clients for giving me the life I could only dream of Grateful for this chapter, this day, this moment, this life! Thank you thank you thank you —— Photographed on @sonyalpha a7iv, 24mm GM Edited with @hdpresets Set design and styling @rainandpines #lgbtqfamily #twinsofinstagram #queerphotographer #surrogacy #gaydads #lgbtq🌈 #twodads

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