Intimate, Heartfelt Elopements in Santa Barbara

From the golden light along Butterfly Beach to the historic arches of the Santa Barbara Courthouse, I capture the unscripted beauty of your elopement day so you can relive it for years to come.

Why Santa Barbara is the Perfect Place to Elope

Santa Barbara is where coastal elegance meets timeless romance. With year-round sunshine, ocean breezes, and backdrops ranging from Spanish-style architecture to hidden gardens, it’s the ideal setting for an intimate “I do.”

Some of my favorite elopement spots:

  • Santa Barbara Courthouse

  • Butterfly Beach

  • Belmond El Encanto

  • The Ritz-Carlton Bacara

  • Private estates and vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley

A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss on the beach during sunset with sailboats in the background.

My Approach to Elopement Content Creation

A bride and groom share an intimate moment outdoors during their wedding, with the bride wearing a white dress and veil, and the groom in a black tuxedo with a boutonniere.

Your elopement is about connection, not production. I specialize in capturing behind-the-scenes moments and the natural flow of your day without staging or interrupting. From quiet glances to bursts of laughter, I create a visual story that reflects the real you.

What to expect:

  • Warm, candid coverage that feels effortless

  • Quick turnaround (often within 24–48 hours)

  • Edited highlight reels and all raw footage included

  • Sheer, white fabric draped over a wooden floor with visible planks and grains.

    "Her energy, warmth, and talent made our elopement feel even more special."

    We feel so lucky to have had Sandra as part of our wedding day. Her energy, warmth, and talent made our elopement feel even more special. Thank you for everything, Sandra—you truly went above and beyond, and we’ll treasure what you created forever.

    - L & G

  • A black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo and a woman in a strapless wedding dress standing close together, with the man's hand resting gently on the woman's arm.

    "Sandra was an absolute dream to work with."

    Sandra was an absolute dream to work with—she captured every special moment so beautifully and made us feel completely at ease. We’ll cherish her work forever!

    - A & S

  • White high-heeled shoes with ankle straps placed on a floral display with white and yellow flowers and greenery.

    "A TRUE STORYTELLER

    When it comes to content creation, Sandra didn't just grab content of the bride and groom; she immersed herself in the entire experience, and set out to tell the complete story. As a candid and documentary wedding photographer, I truly appreciate that. Sandra has such a gift of crafting stunning visual poetry—I could see the intentionality behind her work. She made everything feel like a living moment filled with heart and soul.


    - Yin Futography

Ready to Elope in Santa Barbara?