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Moody Photography Beach Elopement

Photography by Liv Schultheis

More and more couples are taking to their favourite locations for intimate weddings, and we are absolutely here for it! Greeshma and Justin are no exception, calling upon Liv Schultheis and her moody photography skills to capture them at Bodega Bay in California. They look incredible in a yellow dress and top knot and use smoke bombs for extra drama. They were joined by a few close friends, with the rest of their guests dialling in virtually. 

Intimate coastal portrait with bride in yellow dress
Intimate wedding photography at Bodega Bay
Bride and groom laughing at beach elopement
Moody photography for coastal elopement
Bride in yellow dress and groom in top knot
Intimate bride and groom portrait at coastal elopement
coastal elopement
Bride in a yellow wedding dress at coastal elopement
Bride in yellow wedding dress at intimate wedding
yellow borderie anglaise dress
Bride and groom portrait by Liv with the Lens
Coastal elopement
Liv With The Lens moody elopement Photography
elopement wedding photography
Bride and groom holding hands
Bride with red wedding nails
Bride in yellow maxi dress at coastal elopement
Bride and groom holding hands
Relaxed coastal elopement
Yellow broderie anglaise wedding dress
Bride and groom kissing at at coastal elopement
Liv With the Lens wedding photography
Bride and groom laughing at coastal elopement

What Made Our Day Unique

It's 2020. Everything is unique right now. We got married over Zoom and had family and friends there from all over the world in the comfort of their own homes. The only suppliers we chose were our officiant (because they were the only people available), and our photographer Liv. We had an awesome time with, we all gelled really well and just trekked down to the beach to get some epic photos. Super easy to work with, super creative. Loved having someone there to capture the moments. She's a rockstar. Our vows were super heartfelt and tender with just the right amount of sass and humour. It was wonderful to see our families and friends supporting us from afar.

Greeshma & Justin

Moody Photography

We love moody photography. The composition, light and subject all work in perfect harmony together resulting in emotive captures. I mean, just look at those cliff top portraits. Ouff! And how intimate are the portraits of Greeshma and Justin around the bay?! It's almost like we've interrupted a private moment *cough *cough.

Inspiration & Styling

The vibe was super laid back, funny, the-apocalypse-is-nigh-let's-celebrate-our-love, poetic, and celebratory. The styling was super minimal. We had our ceremony over the internet in our apartment, and then the reception we had at Bodega Bay in my family's house. Yellow flowers, yellow dress, barefoot, beachy vibes.

Greeshma & Justin

Bride and groom portrait on the rocks at coastal elopement
halter neck wedding dress and pinned bridal up do
Bride in a silver halter neck wedding dress at coastal elopement
Moody coastal elopement with stylish bride and groom
Bride in silver halter neck wedding dress and delicate headdress
Bride and groom coastal portrait by Liv With The Lens
Moody elopement photography with orange smoke bombs
Stylish bride and groom portrait with bride in silver wedding dress
Orange smoke bomb portrait at coastal elopement
Stylish groom in black patterned suit
Beach portraits of a stylish bride and groom
coastal elopement by Live With The Lens
Wedding guests at intimate beach wedding
Stylish bride and groom sitting on the rocks
Bride in wedding dress with silver sequin pattern
Intimate wedding photography by Liv With The Lens
Stylish bridal portrait with bride in a silver halter neck wedding dress
Intimate beach wedding by Liv With The Lens

Advice

Do EXACTLY what you want. As someone who used to work in the wedding industry as a photographer, I've helped a lot of people cut all the fluff and get to the heart of what matters to them. I think that's the most important thing. Do what you love, invite the people you want to spend time with, get your favourite food, don't overthink it, and remember the real reason for the day. It's not about napkin rings, it's about two people creating alchemy.

Greeshma & Justin

If you'd like to know how to have your own virtual wedding, we've shared a few tips in our new planning section. You'll find advice from us and industry experts to help you have Your Day Your Way. You can even favourite articles to read again and again. Good eh?!

Brides Outfit: Anthropolgie | Cake: Whole Cakes


Real WeddingUSASummerCoastalBeachHumanistOutdoorCoastalElopementIntimateYellows£5k - £10k