The breathtaking Blue Mountains views and dusty hues of this shoot by Joshua Mikhaiel will have you wanting to plan your own autumn elopement.

A simple, warm colour palette and stunning natural setting reflects the unadulterated character of the celebration, with florals by Floral Pines Design Co. and a Lusan Mandongus gown with sheer lace sleeves adding a subtle element of elegance.

Joshua shares, “Elopements are so intensely intimate and I love the rawness of people eloping and choosing each other to be partners in crime in what it so often a cold cruel world. To be a beacon of hope and warmth… Eloping stands out so starkly against the grain of the norm of how people choose to celebrate their love. It’s so wonderfully stripped back.”