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If you’re dreaming about eloping in Cape Town, but not in a crowded tourist hotspot, let me introduce you to one of the most unique answers to where to get married in Cape Town, a stunning coastal elopement location in Betty’s Bay. The ocean on one side. Mountains on the other. African penguins just casually […]

Where to Get Married in Cape Town: A Hidden Penguin Beach Elopement Location

Most couples I work with start in the same place, they’re torn. Do we say our vows somewhere wild and untamed with a luxury safari elopement in South Africa, or do we picture ourselves celebrating with ocean views and wine country during a Cape Town honeymoon? And underneath that question is usually another one they […]

Safari Elopement + Cape Town Honeymoon: How to Plan a Seamless Eastern Cape Safari and Coastal Honeymoon 

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One of the first questions couples ask when they start dreaming about a safari elopement in Africa is, “Okay… but what does this actually look like?” That question comes up most often with international couples. When you’re flying halfway across the world to get married, you don’t want a wedding experience that feels rushed, confusing, […]

What a Safari Elopement in Africa Looks Like (A Realistic Timeline)

What if your wedding wasn’t just one day, but the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime adventure? This is a question I hear from so many of my couples, especially the ones flying halfway across the world to get married. When you’re already making a trip this big, the last thing you want is a wedding day […]

Cape Town Elopement Guide: Why Cape Town Is the Perfect Start to a Safari Wedding

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When couples start dreaming about a safari elopement, they usually picture wide-open landscapes, golden light, and wildlife wandering quietly in the background. What they don’t always realize is how much the type of safari location shapes how the entire day actually feels. Here’s the thing, though: not all safari locations are created equal when it […]

Why a Private Game Reserve in South Africa Is Often a Better Fit for Safari Elopements

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Jackie and Joseph’s wedding at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis was a breathtaking celebration of love, tradition, and timeless beauty. As a Minneapolis wedding photographer, I’ve always admired the Basilica for its incredible architecture, grand interiors, and historic charm. For couples dreaming of a classic Catholic wedding in Minnesota, it doesn’t get better […]

A Timeless Wedding at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis

Bride and Groom walking down the stairs after their ceremony while their guests cheer at The Basilica of St. Mary church in Minneapolis

Shelby and Luke’s wedding at The View, Minneapolis Event Centers in St. Anthony Main was a perfect mix of elegance, energy, and downtown charm. Located just steps from the Mississippi River and the Stone Arch Bridge, this Minneapolis wedding venue offers an incredible backdrop for couples who want both skyline views and timeless architecture. As […]

Wedding at The View, Minneapolis Event Centers | St. Anthony Main

Bride getting ready at The View, Minneapolis Event Centers before her St. Anthony Main wedding

If you’re wondering how to host your very first styled shoot to expand your portfolio and have an extra flow of income, this is the guide for you! Hi, I’m Heidi Straus, a professional wedding and destination photographer based in Minnesota, originally from South Africa! I’m here to help guide you through hosting your very first styled shoot and many more after that! I’ve hosted over 20 styled shoots in the past 3 years and 4 Safari Retreats in South Africa. It is one of my greatest passions and I love networking with others in the industry!

How to Host Your First Styled Shoot

Bridesmaids standing next to the bride in their colorful spring mismatched bridesmaids dresses, holding their colorful spring bouquets next to their sides

If you want to know how to elope in Glacier National Park in the beautiful mountains of Montana, you’ve come to the right place! Montana is probably one of my absolute favorite places for elopements! In this guide, I will show you exactly how to elope in this gorgeous place!

How to Elope in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park elopement couple standing in the water at Lake MacDonald with the Mountains in the background

If you’re wondering how to elope at Horseshoe Bend in Arizona with the gorgeous red and orange canyons in the background, you’ve come to the right spot! Horseshoe bend is one of the easiest spots to elope! Let me guide you through exactly how you can elope here!

How to Elope at Horseshoe Bend in Arizona

Elopement couple walking towards the edge of a cliff at horseshoe bend in Arizona. The bride is wearing an open back, flowing chiffon wedding dress.