Sonoma County Courthouse Elopement Photographer
DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR SONOMA COUNTY COURTHOUSE ELOPEMENTS, CIVIL CEREMONIES, AND
INTIMATE MICRO WEDDINGS THROUGHOUT SONOMA WINE COUNTRY.
A Sonoma County Courthouse Elopement
Whether you’re local or Sonoma County is your destination, some couples prefer the simplicity of a civil ceremony but don’t want to sacrifice having the day professionally photographed.
This is where documentary wedding photography thrives.
From the time you arrive, the experience naturally unfolds:
Signing the Documents
Preparing with the Officiant
Ceremony and Vows
Celebration
All within about one hour.
And from my experience photographing here, there were no photography restrictions to worry about. I was welcomed by the Recorder’s Office staff and able to stand back and document the couple as everything naturally happened.
If you’re thinking about eloping in Sonoma Wine Country, the Sonoma County Courthouse is worth considering. It’s not the most scenic facility for photographs, but the friendly staff and simplicity of the process make it a great starting point for an intimate wedding day.
One-Hour Sonoma County Courthouse Collection
1 Hour Documentary Photography
Up to 100 Edited Images
A mix of Cinematic Color and Rich B&W
Online Gallery with High-Resolution Files
(downloadable)
Web-Ready Social Media Files
(direct sharing ability)
Highlight Preview within 24-48 hours
Prints and DIY Wedding Album can be ordered right from your gallery favorites.
Print Release for personal use.
$600
From the Courthouse to Bartholomew Estate Winery
After the ceremony, the day doesn’t have to end at the courthouse.
Bartholomew Estate Winery gives you the Wine Country setting that the courthouse itself doesn’t provide, and turns a simple civil ceremony into a complete Sonoma County elopement experience.
Offered as an extended package or standalone two-hour session.
$600 per hour
This entire day can be customized to any other location as long as there are no restrictions for the photographer.
Tell me what you have in mind.
Editorial Wedding Photographer specializing in magazine-style documentary coverage throughout Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Marin County and Las Vegas.
Quietly observed, intentionally directed, and shaped by a cinematic, dramatic perspective.
Theresa Chavarria | Editorial Wedding Photographer • Napa • Sonoma • Marin • Las Vegas
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