"Kristin is very easy to work with, personable, and will make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Our pictures turned out gorgeous - we feel so lucky to have found her!" 

Meet Kristin, your elopement creator -

Elopements are always a blast and I am always thrilled at the opportunity to document another love story.

I always wanted to be a photographer...

But it was something that I didn't pursue until later in life.  I thought I had to fit what society considered "normal," so my "work life" began in the Veterinary World. 

Well the veterinary world did NOT fill my cup! 

After 10 years of working in the Veterinary world and realizing that it wasn't the place for me, I said "See ya!" Then I began my business journey in the wedding photography world!

I started with photographing weddings.

Weddings are fast-paced, can be stressful, and sometimes the working conditions can be quite wild!  Weddings come and go so fast for the couple, and for me too!  I like building connections with couples and in the fast-paced wedding world, it's hard to do! 

I focus on elopements because they allow me to capture intimate, authentic moments while working closely with couples like you.

Now it's about elopements and being creative!

I enjoy wedding planning and photographing, but with a wedding, there is no way I can be in two places at once. With elopements, I can be. So I can take your vision, dream up your day for you, plan it all, create your day, coordinate it all, and photograph it for you!

Meet Rick: Your Second Photographer & Elopement Adventure Guide

When you add-on a second-photographer, he's the guy behind the second camera.

Adventure together 

Not only is Rick an amazing photographer and has his own creative eye, but he’s also my adventure partner!  He helps me scout stunning locations and makes sure your experience runs smoothly!

And the one who can do the officiating too!

Rick is also my officiant! So when you bring on a husband and wife team for your day, Rick will officiate your ceremony so you won't have to find an officiant to hike that gnarly trail with you!

Some fun facts...

  • We are fun, down to Earth, and love the outdoors!

  • We have a beautiful daughter together.

  • I, I mean we, LOVE coffee and good food!

  • 99.5% of the time you'll find ME in loungewear.

  • My husband and I LOVE to snowboard together.


Having once been an avid skydiver, I’ve learned to embrace adventure and live fully in the moment
values I bring into every elopement I capture.

Always up for an adventure!

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it all started with my camera.

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"She was so comforting, knew all the best areas for pictures and knew how to capture us perfectly."

Well, I can guide you through every step, ensuring your day feels effortless, authentic, and unforgettable.

You want an elopement that is stress-free, adventurous or "low-key", and uniquely yours—

let's go!

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Kristin Smith Photography -
California Elopement Photographer
Based in Colfax, CA
kristinsmithphotos@gmail.com


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