Orange County Elopement Photography

For couples in love… who love the beach.

Beautifully personal elopement photography on the beach, Orange County courthouses, intimate chapels, and beyond.

2-Hour Elopements from $1,000

Twenty years of experience. Planning help included. Real moments, beautifully remembered.

Elopement coverage beginning at $1,000 ($1500 weekends)

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What if…

No seating chart.
No 150-person guest list.
No spending $40,000 because that's what weddings are “supposed” to cost.
Just the two of you — maybe a few people you love — somewhere beautiful in Orange County.
Get married. Wander somewhere gorgeous. Pop champagne. Eat incredible food. Watch the sun disappear into the Pacific.
I'll photograph the story.
**LET'S PLAN SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL!**

The Orange County Elopement

$1,000

Perfect for courthouse weddings, beach ceremonies, chapel weddings and intimate celebrations.

✓ Up to 2 hours of photography
✓ Planning guidance
✓ Orange County location recommendations
✓ Ceremony + portraits
✓ Professionally edited high-resolution images
✓ Online gallery
✓ Printing rights

Want more time? Build the day the way you want.

Additional photography available.

Want to elope to Catalina Island? Let’s go!

I believe in my future bride’s and groom’s seeing complete wedding collections prior to booking! Click HERE to see complete wedding and elopement collections. Select “WEDDING”

Laguna Beach often requires photo permits for professional sessions, but don’t worry — I’m here to help you navigate the process so you can relax and focus on what matters most: your love story. I’ll contact the City of Laguna Beach and file for all necessary permits for you ahead of time.

“We were so lucky to have Kristin capture our wedding! Not only are the photos absolutely stunning, but she was such a calm and kind presence throughout the entire day.”
- Joy S

COMPLETE GALLERIES

I firmly believe that potential brides and grooms should see complete galleries BEFORE booking a photographer. It’s not very hard to curate a few photos on Instagram, it’s must harder to remain consistent through an entire wedding or elopement. Below you will find the galleries as they were delivered to the client:

Caitlyn and Austin - Santa Ana Courthouse
Caitlyne and Guy - Laguna Beach Courthouse
Maci and Jeff - Laguna Beach
Tyler and Amanda - Laguna Hills Civic Center
Vanessa and Jeremy - Catalina Island
Jeel and Rajvi - Chapel of Orange
Sadie and Harjot - Santa Ana Courthouse and Laguna Beach

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PRICING

Elopement Packages start at $1,000 for weekdays and $1500 for weekends

Includes personalized planning assistance, a curated location list, and handcrafted images that feel timeless and true to your love story.

Lead Photographer Kristin Smetona
At least 2 hours of coverage
100+ edited images
48-hour sneak peek turnaround
online gallery
printing rights
planning consultation

Ready to book? Fill out the form below or contact me directly.

Contact Kristin at 949-648-3781 or info@smetonaphoto.com or fill out the form below.

Sunset season fills fast—reserve your date early

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FAQS

Do you travel within Orange County if we pick a nearby beach instead of Laguna? Yes, I’m happy to travel all over the Southern California region and internationally as well! I’ve traveled as far as New Zealand!
Can we have a first look? Of course! It’s your day! Do whatever serves you best! Want a first dance on the beach? I’ll bring a Bluetooth speaker! Want dinner recommendations? I’m happy to oblige some ideas and suggestions.
What’s your wedding philosophy? I truly believe that weddings are an incredibly wonderful occasion, whether big or small. They are a glorious picture of Jesus Christ and his bride (the Church). While I love all the flowers, details and dresses, this is not the most important part of a wedding. The heart of a wedding (the forming of a marriage and the joining of two lives) is invisible, I love to capture the outpouring of the marriage. Elopements allow me to really focus on this aspect! The people and candid emotions are my focus in any wedding I photograph and I promise to make it my priority at yours!