White Spanish colonial architecture with palm trees against a bright blue sky.

Stephanie and Luke’s courthouse elopement was the perfect blend of simplicity and style. After saying their “I dos” at the Beverly Hills Courthouse, we headed over to the Civic Center for some portraits. With its iconic arches and art deco architecture, the Civic Center gave us a great mix of elegance and laid-back vibes—just what we needed for a weekday elopement.


As someone who’s known Stephanie since our middle school days, this session was a bit of a throwback for me. We’ve come a long way from Orange County to Beverly Hills, and there was something special about being able to document this new chapter in her life. The traffic may have tried to slow us down, but nothing could stop us from making the most of this day.


The Civic Center’s open courtyards and quiet walkways set the stage for some relaxed, candid moments. No big crowds, no fuss—just the two of them, taking it all in. We wandered around the gardens and found a few hidden spots that brought out the classic LA vibe, capturing that “just married” glow without all the extra frills.


Their courthouse elopement was a reminder that you don’t need an extravagant setup to make a day feel special. It’s about choosing a path that suits you, and for Stephanie and Luke, that meant keeping things real and embracing the moment.

A couple poses with baby's breath flowers against a white building and tropical foliage.
A romantic wedding photo with baby's breath bouquet against a garden backdrop.
A couple walking together under a covered walkway with tropical palm trees and greenery.
A romantic black and white photo of a couple posing on elegant outdoor stairs with white columns.
A couple in wedding attire standing together on white stone steps surrounded by palm trees.
Close-up detail of a white lace wedding dress with delicate sleeves and hands holding a bouquet.
Wedding rings placed on concrete with baby's breath flowers in soft focus.
A couple photographed through palm fronds on a white architectural staircase.
A couple sharing an intimate moment under a curved staircase with natural lighting.
A romantic moment between a couple in formal attire against a white wall.
An intimate moment captured between a couple in wedding attire sharing a tender embrace.
A joyful candid moment of a couple laughing together in formal attire.
A woman in a short white lace dress holding baby's breath bouquet against a white wall.
A delicate bouquet of baby's breath and greenery held against a white lace dress.
A person in a white lace dress holding flowers and making playful expressions.
A person in formal attire posing near a staircase with white walls.
A person in a dark suit and tie posing against a white architectural background.
A person in a suit making animated gestures and expressions in an outdoor hallway.
Tropical palm trees line a modern architectural walkway with teal accents.
Abstract architectural shadows creating dramatic patterns on a white surface.

Photos With Kortney is a California and destination digital wedding photographer creating timeless and artful imagery for the spontaneous and irrevocably in love couples.