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Where you can find my recent work, inspiration and all things elopement.

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Elopements are becoming more popular these days as a way for couples to tie the knot without the stress and expense of a traditional wedding. But breaking the news to your family that you’re planning to elope can be tricky. For so many, the traditions of a big wedding are meaningful to them, and YOU […]

Planning to elope: How to break the news to your family

Weddings

bride and groom hike a mountain for elopement

4/27/23

There is something so incredible and magical about being at Mt Baker for sunset engagement photos. As the sun begins to dip below the jagged peaks of the North Cascades, the sky gets painted in hues of pink, orange, and gold. I love shooting North Cascades engagement sessions for so many reasons, but this is […]

Sunset Engagement Photos at Mt Baker

Engagement

boy and girl nuzzle while snow capped mountains loom behind them during artist point engagement shoot

4/04/23

Planning a wedding is intimidating! After the excitement of the engagement has worn down a bit and you turn to the drawing board…it’s a bit like “wait, I’ve never done this before, where do I start?!” You’d think that planning an elopement would be easier! But you’ll be surprised to find yourself still spinning in […]

Olympic National Park Elopement Guide

Elopement

bride and groom walk through lavender during wedding portraits

4/02/23

Micro-weddings and intimate elopements are some of the most popular ways to get married these days; having an unforgettable experience over a traditional ceremony calls to a lot of couples, and can make an already special day even more memorable. It’s so exciting to see so many people looking for ways to experience the outdoors, […]

Leave No Trace Photography: Sustainable Weddings, Elopements, and Engagement Sessions

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3/27/23

There is something so unique and special about clients that become friends. Not only did I get to capture Joanna and Haylie’s Olympic National Park elopement at Lake Crescent, I got to do their adventure session in Colorado as well! On that hike – our friendship was definitely solidified. We started the day getting pizza […]

Lake Crescent Winter Elopement

Elopement

brides press foreheads against each other at sunset with ocean behind them

3/27/23

What can you expect with a Pacific Northwest elopement? An unforgettable adventure with STUNNING landscapes. Choosing a location for your elopement is the hard part because the options are endless! Have you scoured Pinterest for inspo and ideas?! Have you decided a color palette? Super vibrant or dark and moody? Once you decide your elopement […]

Why You Should Plan a Pacific Northwest Elopement

Elopement

A groom spinning the bride at the north cascades elopement

3/16/23