dreamy santa barbara courthouse elopement captured on film

Tiffany and Garett’s elopement at the Santa Barbara Courthouse was straight out of a dream. Just the two of them, a few loved ones, and the kind of quiet, emotional moments that make me fall in love with filming intimate days like this. We wandered the courthouse grounds chasing soft light, exploring tucked-away corners, and letting the day unfold without pressure. It was relaxed, intentional, and full of warmth, my absolute favorite kind of energy to document.

Everything was captured on film photography and Super 8 video to give their day that rich, nostalgic texture that digital just can’t replicate. Film allows you to slow down and shoot with purpose, and I love how it brings out the realness of a day like this. Tiffany and Garett kept it simple, stylish, and meaningful, a reminder that you don’t need a big production to have a beautiful wedding day. Just love, connection, and a little California sunlight.

Here are a few of my favorite frames from their elopement.