This is a common misconception, but here’s the thing: there is no such thing as a wrong way to elope, whether you're doing something "adventurous" or not. Hiking or rock climbing on its own isn't what makes you an adventurous couple. Though those activities are a super rad way to spend your elopement day if that's what you want, the best way to have a fulfilling elopement experience is to fill your day with things that excite the two of you. That could be relaxing in a hammock while you chat about the day you’ve shared, or it could be taking a helicopter tour over a national park, or it could even be both. The whole purpose of eloping is to make your wedding day an intentional celebration of your relationship, so please don't feel pressured to do anything you're not 100% into.

No matter how you choose to structure your day, going against the grain to have an untraditional wedding day already makes you adventurous. There are also plenty of locations with stunning views that you don’t have to hike to get to, and a heart-pumping list of activities isn't what defines a meaningful elopement experience. At its core, elopements are meant to elevate your relationship itself, and whatever way you choose to celebrate that connection makes your elopement its own version of the perfect day.

Where you elope is a huge part of the experience you’ll have, which is why it matters that you choose a place that feels right for the two of you.

We’ll set up a call after you send over your inquiry, where we’ll have a laid back conversation about all the possibilities. There’s a perfect elopement location for everyone, and I’ll help you find it.

*I am not offering international elopements at this time.

Of course! I photograph intimate weddings with a small number of guests—generally up to 20 people.

If you’re looking for a way to incorporate your favorite humans without losing that intentional time for just the two of you, you can book a multi day elopement where you set aside one day for your family and friends and another for just you two. Many couples find this to be a really great way to fully immerse themselves in their own experience as a couple, while still having the opportunity to spend precious time with their loved ones without feeling rushed.

One of my favorite parts of helping my couples is to assist them in planning out a day they’re really freaking excited about. While I’m not a full-service planner or coordinator, I do craft a custom timeline, create a personalized location guide tailored to the kind of landscape and scenery you’re looking for, recommend vendors, and suggest elopement day activities.

Imagine the two of you are coming up with the perfect date day. From sunup to sundown, you get to do anything and everything that would make you happy together and leave you saying, “Yeah, this day couldn’t have been any better.” What would that day look like for you?

When it comes to the way you structure your elopement, I always suggest activities the two of you have always wanted to try or already enjoy doing together.

The beauty of eloping is that you have a blank slate to do anything and everything you want. You can include traditional wedding day elements like a first dance, a cake cutting, a “reception” with your loved ones—and untraditional activities like hiking, kayaking, sightseeing, relaxing in a hammock, rock climbing, and so much more.

I’ve seen “bad” weather on elopement days and in my own personal travels make for some of the most beautiful photos and coolest stories. Whether it’s wind, rain, snow, or distant stormy skies, you can expect your experience to be one of a kind.

We’ll have multiple contingency plans set up throughout the planning process so you two can still have a good time and so your day will be one worth celebrating. And, if there’s a risk to safety in regard to weather, I’ll never put you or your loved ones in a position that’s unsafe.

I hear you, friend—I want to ease your nerves right away by telling you that an elopement is not about posing in front of the camera the whole day. I believe the best photos are taken when you’re simply interacting with each other naturally, so I take a documentary-style approach to photography.

But don’t worry, I won’t just follow you around awkwardly taking pictures (nobody wants that). I’ll capture the activities you’re taking part in from a fly-on-the-wall perspective, as well as offer some prompts here and there to help guide you when needed. We’ll have a ton of fun hanging out together, and I’ll also give you plenty of space to enjoy each other’s presence during the more personal moments of your day.

Many couples feel overwhelmed at the idea of having a photographer around for more than just a couple of hours, but the best part of an elopement is that you get to fill your day with things you actually want to do instead of just taking tense, curated images all day long. There’s no rushing to get to the next thing or taking pictures just to take pictures. No faking moments, and no obligations. It’s just the two of you (and anyone you choose to bring along) genuinely having a good freaking time doing the things you think would be fun together, making memories you’ll be able to look back on with joy for the rest of your lives. What more could you ask for from your wedding day?

Elopement photography is about documenting the two of you enjoying your day, yes, but it’s also about capturing the little in-between moments—the way the sun sparkles on your dress, the way his hand caresses your arm as you share your vows, the way her eyes light up as you watch the sunset together, the way your shadows hit the ground as you’re exploring the scenery. It’s the art of telling your elopement day story from start to finish. When we partner together to simply capture you two enjoying the heck out of your day, your photos will translate that ease and comfort the two of you feel just being with each other.