Looking for a Santa Barbara Courthouse Photographer? Eloping at the Santa Barbara Courthouse? Read the blog below to find out how to make the most of your photography experience.

As your go-to Santa Barbara Courthouse Photographers, we are constantly amazed at all the beauty that surrounds this place. It’s every photographers dream! Every corner you turn is a beautiful photo opportunity, and we hope to show you the best areas you can use, as well as share the best times of day to capture that magical light. Let’s showcase your love in the most picture-perfect way.

Santa Barbara Lighting Tips

As your Santa Barbara Courthouse Photographers, it’s important we cover the best ways to utilize the light as best as possible. We usually recommend early morning or early evening. For example, if you’re planning on having your photo session or eloping in the morning, the staircase provides the best light during this time. If you’re planning a sunset session, the another beautiful area to use is the Anacapa Arch. As a rule of thumb, we like to photograph at least 2 hours before sunset to give us that soft golden light. Using a sunset calendar which can be found here, will help ensure you get the best timing possible for your photos.

Movement is Key

We love any opportunity to get you moving, dancing, and laughing. This avoids stiffness in the photos and it showcases your connection between one another. As a result, it also helps you get natural looking photos like these! Connection is everything.

Santa Barbara Courthouse Photographer Location Tips

So how do you know which spots exactly you should pick for your photos? For one, it’s important to let your photographer know if you have a preference. Chances are, your photographer already knows the best spots to utilize for your photos at the courthouse; trust that your photographer will guide you to the best areas possible. If you have a specific location or theme in mind, don’t be afraid to share your inspiration photos with your photographer, too. On the plus side, there are no bad photo areas at the Courthouse. Every corner you turn is an opportunity for breathtaking images to take place. If you’d like a list to share with your photographer, here are a few to start out with:

• Sunken Gardens
• Anacapa Arch
• Clock Tower
• Staircase
• Fiesta Stage
• Palm Terrace

Soak It All In

We love taking some time to let you two soak in the moment together. After a big moment like your elopement, it’s nice to take a few minutes to yourselves. We will be there capturing every single moment no matter what.

Most Importantly Have Fun!

The key to natural and candid photos is just to have fun and let your personalities shine through. This starts with a photography team you can trust. We give you full permission to just be yourself – laugh a little louder, hold each other tighter, and enjoy the moment as it unfolds. Our job is to guide you when necessary, and help you forget the camera is even there. We want to capture the genuine connection that makes your love story uniquely yours.

Your Santa Barbara Courthouse Photographers

If you’re interested in having us take your elopement photos at the courthouse, or would like to see if your date is available, reach out to us here. We would love to hear from you!