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California Elopement on the Sonoma Coast

Like so many others, Chloe and Francesco had a large, more traditional wedding planned. Then March 2020 hit and COVID had a different plan. They pivoted with grace to a private, beachside elopement at one of their favorite beaches on the Sonoma Coast. It was romantic, wild and organic. They finished their evening with a bottle of bubbles at The Bodega Bay Lodge to celebrate their nuptials.

Recognize this duo? Francesco is the conductor of the Santa Rosa Symphony, and Chloe is a harpist. It was a honor to be among such amazing talent!

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Welcome! I’m Maria, a Monterey wedding photographer. I enjoy reading, traveling and hanging with my husband and daughter when I’m not photographing happy people.


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