Elopement Photographer | Orange County, Laguna Beach, Catalina, New Zealand & Ireland
Your photographer, Kristin Smetona
Your love story deserves a breathtaking backdrop. I’m Kristin Smetona, an award-winning elopement photographer based in Orange County, serving couples who crave adventure, intimacy, and timeless imagery. For 20 years, I’ve captured authentic, joy-filled celebrations that feel natural, cinematic, and deeply personal—whether in sun-kissed Southern California, the windswept coasts of Ireland, or the rolling hills of New Zealand.
In Orange County, my lens finds romance in the golden light of Laguna Beach, the quiet cliffs of Dana Point, and the timeless charm of Old Towne Orange. Across the water, Catalina Island elopements bring a touch of Mediterranean magic—perfect for couples who want to say “I do” where turquoise waters meet rugged cliffs.
For wanderlust hearts, I offer destination elopement photography in New Zealand and Ireland—two of the most cinematic landscapes on earth. From the emerald valleys of County Kerry to the misty peaks of Queenstown, I help couples craft elopement experiences that feel like poetry in motion. Every photo tells a story of love, laughter, and breathtaking scenery.
My style blends fine-art storytelling with real emotion—capturing soft moments, ocean breezes, and the glow of sunset on your skin. Each collection includes handcrafted editing, natural posing, and full guidance on timelines, lighting, and location planning.
I photograph elopements across:
Orange County · Laguna Beach · Newport Beach · San Clemente · Dana Point · Anaheim Hills · Catalina Island · Auckland · Queenstown · Dublin · Killarney · Galway.
If you’re searching for a Catalina Island, New Zealand, or Ireland elopement photographer who creates stunning, cinematic memories rooted in real connection—let’s plan your perfect day together.
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Laguna Beach Elopements
Dreaming of saying “I do” where the waves meet the cliffs? As a Laguna Beach elopement photographer, I capture intimate coastal ceremonies filled with golden light and authentic emotion. From Shaw’s Cove to Treasure Island Park, Laguna’s beaches offer the perfect mix of romance and adventure. My elopement collections include planning guidance, location scouting, and artful storytelling—so you can simply show up, breathe in the ocean air, and marry your best friend beneath a California sunset.