What happens when you let your imagination run wild
The elopement Experience
So, what now? You may have always known a big, traditional wedding isn’t your cup of tea. Or perhaps the whirlwind of planning questions and expectations is getting you down, and you’re not sure if that old school celebration is resonating with you as much as you thought it would. What’s the alternative, then?
I wholeheartedly believe an adventurous all day elopement is the most beautiful and personal way to say “I do”, and a decision that comes with perks a regular wedding may not provide.
This is your chance to plan something that checks all of those boxes, and breaks the mold of what a wedding should look like.
So you’ve found your person and you’re ready to spend forever together…
The Elopement Experience
Intimate moments over formal affairs.
Big views over ballrooms.
New experiences over old traditions.
If you value...
Let's build an experience beyond your wildest expectations.
I encourage you to sit down with your partner and envision the most beautiful day you can think of. A day that includes your favorite activities, the most stunning setting you can imagine, and an experience that aligns with what you value most.
Once you've identified the perfect where and when, I get to work helping you fill in the rest. Your elopement is the day you will think about every anniversary together. What kind of adventure will you be looking back on?
For some, this could be a challenging hike and for others, a leisurely sightseeing tour. Travel far, or stay close to home. Enjoy complete solitude, or plan a celebration with family and friends in tow. Say your vows as the alpenglow begins to light up the mountains, or stay up late and watch the stars. This isn’t just about the epic portraits (although we’ll for sure be capturing those too). Focus on how you want your elopement day to feel.
I'll be with you every step on the way, and when all is said and done, you'll head home with beautiful memories and a gallery of images that will help you relive your day forever.
Where Do We Even Begin?
Planning Your Adventure Elopement
No matter how grand our adventure together, all packages include the following...
Getting to know you/dream elopement questionnaire
Comprehensive elopement guide and planning assistance
High resolution image gallery to relive the day over and over
Travel for the photo team
Your biggest cheerleader!
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You don't need an excuse to take stunning photos with your love! We'll spend one to three hours together exploring our favorite wild places and creating images that feel the most like you. I offer adventure sessions in all locations along my travel schedule so be sure to check that out to find out when I'll be nearby.
Adventure Sessions
Let's get this ball rolling
Where do we go from here?
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Tell Us About Yourselves
You Receive Your Comprehensive Elopement Guide
Get Married!
Relive Your Day
First, I want to hear all about your dream elopement! We’ll set up a phone call and get to know each other. We’ll chat about your ideas and your day. It’s okay if you’re not totally sure of the details yet.
All you need is a date, a general location, and an open heart to move forward with booking. After that, my job is to help you define your perfect day. I’ll ask all sorts of questions meant to better understand both of you and what you envision. I’ll probably ask you to close your eyes and get lost in your daydreams for a while. Are you in the mountains? By the sea? Is there a summer breeze or a dusting of snow? Maybe your friends are there, maybe it’s just the two of you. Did you arrive by boat, helicopter, 4x4, or your own two feet? I want to know what defines your relationship and craft a day that is authentic to who you and your partner truly are.
All of these little details go into consideration as I put together a thoroughly detailed elopement guide just for you. Pages of locations, vendors, lodging, tips and advice carefully written to help you choose the day that feels the most, you.
And once we’ve planned your perfect day together, all that’s left for you to do is LIVE IT! I’ll be there to cheer you on and capture every last moment for you to cherish forever.
You’ll receive a teaser gallery within just a few days, because I simply can’t wait for you to see everything! Your full high-resolution images with be delivered on a gorgeous online gallery, so you can easily share and download your images over and over.
I'm ready! Lets do this!
Frequently Asked Questions
I believe the outdoors should be accessible to everybody.
Your elopement itinerary is specifically crafted to fit your comfort and ability level - I’ll send you loads of options I think would fit based on our expertise of the area and let you decide which trail or location speaks to you most.
If you’re looking for a hiking elopement with an epic view point, expect an average of 2+ miles with varying degrees of difficulty for an all day elopement.
"Adventure" can mean many things. You don’t even have to hike at all! Many couples only plan small, leisurely adventures into their day as just one activity of many. There are gorgeous locations that are easily accessible, which makes them perfect to bring loved ones along as well.
Many states do require an officiant, but I am also ordained and happy to make things legally legit if you don't require a more formal ceremony. I will be sure to include all elopement requirements for your chosen location in the custom guide, along with anything else you may need to know ahead of time. I can direct you to any other vendors you would like to incorporate into your day.
It’s important to note that epic photos and a beautiful experience aren’t limited to sunny days. We will always come prepared with backup plans in case we need to pivot to a secondary location, but we love to roll with the punches and embrace the fog, rain, clouds, and wind that come with an outdoor adventure. Plus, I both believe these can make for some totally dramatic images.
Some parks have permit guidelines for ceremonies that cap the number of people in attendance, so it’s best to plan for no more than 15-20 guests for elopements on public lands. This is of course a general guideline, and I will be sure to let you know if your chosen location can accommodate your desired guest count. I happily shoot intimate weddings with larger guest counts at private venues in these same beautiful areas. Here are some more details on our wedding packages.
I love sharing beautiful places with my couples, but this comes with a responsibility to protect the land and leave it as we found it. That way it will be available for future eloping couples and open for you to revisit on your anniversary not just in a year but for decades to follow!
Leave No Trace guidelines offer the best practices to care for and preserve the space we occupy while out on the trails, and are typically common sense and easy to follow! I'm a firm believer in the ethical stewardship of our public lands and for that reason I'm a Leave No Trace certified photographer.
More info on the best Leave No Trace practices can be found at LNT.org
All that is required to book is a date, a general location, and a non-refundable retainer of $1000. This secures your date as I get started putting together your perfect elopement location guide.
Make sure to read over the Travel page to find out about special local packages and then reach out to us for information on available dates and locations!
All basic travel (that's flights, food, gas, & lodging) for the photography team is already included with all elopement packages, and I offer special local packages for all stops already on our travel schedule and near my home base of Portland, Oregon.
Let Your Mind Wander
Here's a Little Inspiration to Get You Started
