Yosemite Engagement Photoshoot With a New Outfits at Each Location

March 23, 2026

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Why They Chose Yosemite for Their Engagement Session

Kalen and Mark chose Yosemite because they love the outdoors and the mountains. They really loved the look of Taft Point at Yosemite and knew they wanted their engagement photos there.

Ironically, one of the things they mentioned in the early stages of planning was that they were worried about the weather, because it ended up raining on their engagement session, and they absolutely loved it! It was a wonderful example of how when you embrace what nature gives you, it ends up being more beautiful than you thought possible.


Their Adventure Session: Exploring Yosemite in Rain and Shine


Yosemite Falls & Yosemite Chapel

We met up with them at Swinging Bridge with an amazing view of Yosemite Falls. Since it was raining, there was barely anyone else around, which was perfect for them to have the place to themselves! They danced around and frolicked, first using the big clear umbrellas we brought for them, then embracing the rain and letting it pour on them. We got some incredible photos here, especially wides including the waterfall in the background.

Then a quick stop at Yosemite Chapel for the iconic beauty of that chapel nestled in the trees and mountains.

El Capitan Meadow & Tunnel View

After a quick outfit change, we went to El Capitan Meadow where they frolicked around the meadow, climbed on logs, danced and spun around with each other, enjoying the gorgeous views.

Another outfit change and onto Tunnel View for a quick stop to soak in that majestic and iconic view.

Taft Point & Stargazing

Another outfit change and we hiked out to Taft Point, where we captured them safely on the edge of the cliff (always keeping couples 5 feet away from the edge) with the massive Yosemite Valley sprawling beneath them for some incredible photos. We stayed out for another couple hours to let the sky get nice and dark after sunset and captured a few gorgeous stargazing photos!

How We Helped Plan Their Engagement Session


Planning & Photographing

When Kailen and Mark contacted us for their engagement and elopement, all they knew for their elopement was that they wanted Yosemite and Taft Point. So we picked all of the other locations based on the time of year, what scenery would look best, where each location is in relation to the other locations, and giving them the widest variety of scenery – hitting the best of what Yosemite has to offer since we’re experts in the park.

We used our unique prompts to get them comfortable and bring out their natural energy and joy throughout the day. You can really see their personalities shining in the photos!


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Photos From Their Amazing Adventure Session:

About the Authors: 

The Chaffins

The Chaffins, Sammie and Micah, are award-winning elopement photographers and planners who specialize in stress-free, authentic wedding experiences. They have photographed couples in more than 20 destinations across three continents world-wide, including Yosemite, the Dolomites, Olympic National Park, Big Sur, Northern Ireland, the Redwoods, and more. Their work is featured in Wandering Weddings, and they've earned Junebug Weddings Best of Best Wedding Photos award, and Junebug's Best Destination Photo Award. After planning their own elopement, they now pair photography with hands-on planning support to help couples navigate choose locations, get special-use-permits, and create timelines. 

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So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.

As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.

So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.

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