Jack and Nicole’s intimate wedding at Roaring Camp was a day full of love, and plenty of DnD and Lord of the Rings references. As a Santa Cruz wedding photographer, I love capturing couples whose personalities and passions shine through on their day — and this one was definitely authentic.
Jack, originally from the Chicago suburbs, and Nicole, from Buffalo, met at a Dungeons and Dragons podcast convention. After a year of long-distance dating, they moved in together during the pandemic and built a life filled with shared hobbies like hiking, reading, tabletop RPGs, birdwatching, and volunteering at the Peninsula Humane Society’s wildlife rehab center.
With about 50 close friends and family in attendance, their Roaring Camp wedding was intentionally low-key, focusing on connection rather than pomp. The forested surroundings provided a stunning backdrop, highlighting being present with each other on such a sweet day.
For couples planning an intimate wedding at Roaring Camp or elsewhere in Santa Cruz, leaning into what makes your relationship unique and keeping the day simple and true to you creates memories that feel both personal and timeless.
If you’re planning a Santa Cruz wedding and want a photographer who blends natural surroundings, storytelling, and a relaxed, personal vibe, I’d love to capture your day.
