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Hey there–I’m Heather of Seeking Venture Photo, and I’m honored to help my couples create their ideal elopement day on the Central Coast of California! I am lucky to live in the Monterey Bay area and have various gorgeous scenery that I consider “in my backyard.” I consider Santa Cruz down to Big Sur my local area, but I love traveling to other places as well.

Being a nature lover, these incredible landscapes are unbeatable and make the perfect backdrop for elopements! 😍

Remember: This isn't just a photoshoot — This is an experience, and I am so happy to be part of your day! 💙

How I cater to offbeat weddings

As adventure photographers, we love stepping off the beaten path and exploring new places with our couples. There is nothing more special to us than providing a beautiful day and seeing the expressions of our couples when they are discovering a new place together.

“ENVISION YOURSELF, PLAN INCREDIBLE” – One of our mottos when it comes down to planning your wedding day. Whether it is an intimate elopement with just you & your partner or a smaller wedding shared with some friends & family, make sure to do things YOUR way and stay true to yourself.

"The experience Heather provided as our elopement photographer exceeded our expectations. Not only were her shots of our big day stunning, but she was an absolute angel. My fiancé and I had never done a professional photo shoot together before and she created an atmosphere of bliss and comfort the entire afternoon. She was the greatest cheerleader with such a genuine soul and allowed us to remain in the moment while guiding us through each location. She gave us a wide range of incredible photos that captured the moment and blew us away. I was going for an old school romantic feel and she definitely delivered! My husband and I cannot stop talking about how wonderful she was. She had a huge impact on how smooth our big day ended up being and that was the greatest gift!"

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How I cater to offbeat weddings

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As adventure photographers, we love stepping off the beaten path and exploring new places with our couples. There is nothing more special to us than providing a beautiful day and seeing the expressions of our couples when they are discovering a new place together. “ENVISION YOURSELF, PLAN INCREDIBLE” - One of our mottos when it comes down to planning your wedding day. Whether it is an intimate elopement with just you &amp; your partner or a smaller wedding shared with some friends &amp; family, make sure to do things YOUR way and stay true to yourself.

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"The experience Heather provided as our elopement photographer exceeded our expectations. Not only were her shots of our big day stunning, but she was an absolute angel. My fiancé and I had never done a professional photo shoot together before and she created an atmosphere of bliss and comfort the entire afternoon. She was the greatest cheerleader with such a genuine soul and allowed us to remain in the moment while guiding us through each location. She gave us a wide range of incredible photos that captured the moment and blew us away. I was going for an old school romantic feel and she definitely delivered! My husband and I cannot stop talking about how wonderful she was. She had a huge impact on how smooth our big day ended up being and that was the greatest gift!"

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