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TALYA HERRING
PHOTOGRAPHY

​authentic storytelling for intimate weddings & elopements

san diego VW van elopement
a vast landscape of the arch at sunset cliffs

You know that eloping is more than just skipping the big wedding —

 

Your'e all about embracing intimacy, freedom, and connection in a way that feels authentic to you.​

 

Whether you're saying 'I do' on a cliff overlooking the ocean or beneath a forest of pines, you want your elopement to be an experience of connection to each other - and to nature.

 

My goal is to preserve those magical moments so you can relive the joy, love, and excitement for years to come.

your love is an epic adventure

couple posing at torrey pines elopement spot
Based in San Diego, CA
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Hey, I'm Talya!

I want to know - when you picture your dream elopement, what experience feels like you
 
Is it paragliding over San Diego's beachside cliffs, camping under the stars in Anzo Borrego Desert or tucked into quaint corners of Little Italy or Old Town?

If you want to celebrate your hobbies and personal journeys along with your vows, I know just the place - trust me, I am a San Diego Native and world traveler.
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I'm your travel guide, hype girl, adventure buddy, detail oriented coordinator, roll with whatever comes up space holder, and new friend in this adventure.

talya herring skiing in park city

My Promise to You

I am here for you - from the first moment you reach out to when you’re holding the images in your hands. My goal is for your experience to be everything you envision & more. I help you plan every detail along the way until it feels like the most YOU way to start your forever adventure.

couple kissing after elopement at Sunset Cliffs

for wild hearts & places they take us

You know it's not just about posed photos. I am all about capturing the fun, unexpected moments that happen naturally when you put two beautiful lovers in beautiful locations.

 

I'll be there to photograph the smiles, the goofy and emotional moments.

You want to feel comfortable on this momentous day - and I'll be there to hold space for your love and create heartfelt, playful images that capture the magic of the day.

 

These are the memories that matter, and I want to help you preserve them—authentic, candid, and full of life.

Clients Say:

Newly married couple snuggling after elopement
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testimonials

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"Talya was just a gem to work with. Getting our photographs taken is something we always felt a bit awkward about and let's just say we're not the best at posing.

Thanks to Talya's lightness and presence we were able to open up, feel comfortable, and just have fun! 

And that was all before we saw the photos! Talya thanks so much for capturing us in our natural habitat and providing us with an experience we will never forget"

-Jessica

As a small business focused on our connection to the great outdoors, it's my duty to practice Leave No Trace in my work and give back to the planet. 

tennis elopement photoshoot
leave no trace aware photographer

queer owned, all love is welcome here

eloping couple at north grove guy flemming trail head
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