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I put boots on dirt with my couples—map in hand, snacks in my pack, storm on the horizon—and hold space for a day that is truly yours from start to finish. I bring the know-how to keep you safe, the presence to slow things down, and the eye to catch the messy, alive details you’ll never want to forget. What you get back isn’t staged perfection. It’s a gallery you can feel in your bones, proof that your vows were spoken in a way only you could have done it.
Because It Is About So Much More
Than Just Photography
It's creating and fostering safe spaces for couples of all varieties to celebrate their love in ways that are true to them and who they are.
It's being able to walk alongside two souls as they embark on the next big chapter in their story together.
It's the way in which smiles, laughter, and tears will never be able to fully express what it feels like to experience an intentionally intimate wedding.
it's a shared love of the public lands we all live, work, and play on and ensuring they are still around for generations to come.
It's every major decision and all of the messy, beautiful, in between moments that have led us to this very moment.
It's creating and fostering safe spaces for couples of all varieties to celebrate their love in ways that are true to them and who they are.
It's every major decision and all of the messy, beautiful, in between moments that have led us to this moment.
It's being able to walk alongside two souls as they embark on the next big chapter in their story together.
It's the way in which smiles, laughter, and tears will never be able to fully express what it feels like to elope.
it's a shared love of the public lands we all live, work, and play on and ensuring they are still around for generations to come.
The Why Behind The Work
The images we create are, of course, the end result of working together, but what if I told you that they are not what is most important? Odd thing to say as a photographer, I know. But trust me on this one because when a couple feels seen and heard, is comfortable, safe, and having fun — that is where the magic happens and how timeless imagery that looks and feels like you is created. Promise.
Photography and elopements are simply the "How" in this equation, whereas the "Why" goes a lot deeper. No matter what I do or how I do it, I always have one goal in mind:
To be a source of empowerment for others in experiencing their lives with freedom and intention.
In a Nutshell,
Your Experience
Is My Priority
No idea is too out there, too much, too untraditional, or too off the wall. With couples for their elopements, I've actively participated in overlanding, camping, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, sea kayaking, sight-seeing, bluegrass festivals, ice skating, and so much more. Even if you have an idea that's never been done before, I will do everything in my power to make it happen (and I mean everything — I once met a permitting officer in a grocery store parking lot after hours the night before an elopement because their office completely dropped the ball on issuing it and I would not take "no" for an answer). So trust me when I say I genuinely want each of my couples to have the day they're dreaming of and nothing less.
My dress was torn and muddy, my hair was windblown, my feet ached, and I got a gnarly sunburn. But I was so, so happy and wouldn't have changed damn thing. Being able to experience for myself what my couples have has undoubtedly made me that much better at what I do and that much more excited to help others create pure magic on their wedding day, whatever that looks like!
In January of 2024, my husband and I ran off to southern Argentina with Jenn Maurer of Wild Coast Photography to get married in the most us way we could imagine. We hiked 13 miles in our wedding attire to a glacial lake beneath the mountains to say our private vows, ate ice cream with the local cats and dogs, had dinner at the wine bar that we went to every night, and danced into the sunset by the river with horses as our audience.
Evan & Carly
The level of commitment, camaraderie, professionalism, and kindness you showed us and our loved ones is something we hope every couple gets to experience on their wedding day—and something they can guarantee by hiring you!"
"We want to have another wedding just so we can go on a hike in our wedding dresses and have you along to photograph it.
Yeah, this one is pretty obvious, but I love being outdoors and exploring new landscapes. Be it hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, rock climbing (the latter, not so much in recent years!) — you name it, I've either tried it or simply haven't gotten around to it yet.
Exploring the Outdoors (duh)
I have spent my time around campfires patiently honing this highly acclaimed skill and gleaning techniques from other s'mores masters, thereby perfecting the method in which I produce the quintessential combination of crunchy cracker, melty chocolate, and flawlessly oozy marshmallow for the ultimate s'mores experience. Ask nicely and I'll gladly make you one!
Making the Best S'Mores, Ever
I love a game. Card games, board games, video games; I'm almost always down to learn a new one or bring out an old favorite! Even as a child who couldn't read yet but knew how to count, I would set up Sorry or Monopoly to play with my three imaginary friends and plop the pieces along the board according to the dice. These days, however, I fangirl over indie game developers that create masterpieces like Hollow Knight and it's much anticipated "prequel", Silksong.
Nerding Out, Playing Games
A true guilty pleasure of mine, nothing beats a really good pen, deliciously silky Japanese paper, analogue typewriters, hand-dripped wax seals, and rich inks. I can't not come out of a stationery store without at least one new thing in tow. I even made mine and my husband's vow books, pictured here. This ties closely to my love of old books, but that's another topic entirely!
Obsessing Over Stationery
I freaking love a good tattoo. I only have four at the moment — shoulder cap, forearm, backpiece, ring finger — but my next one (half sleeve on the left arm) has been floating around in my mind brain for a while now and I honestly can't wait!
Planning My Next Tattoo
Yeah, this one is pretty obvious, but I love being outdoors and exploring new landscapes. Be it hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, rock climbing (the latter, not so much in recent years!) — you name it, I've either tried it or simply haven't gotten around to it yet.
Exploring the Outdoors (duh)
I have spent my time around campfires patiently honing this highly acclaimed skill and gleaning techniques from other s'mores masters, thereby perfecting the method in which I produce the quintessential combination of crunchy cracker, melty chocolate, and flawlessly oozy marshmallow for the ultimate s'mores experience. Ask nicely and I'll gladly make you one!
Making the Best S'Mores, Ever
I love a game. Card games, board games, video games; I'm almost always down to learn a new one or bring out an old favorite! Even as a child who couldn't read yet but knew how to count, I would set up Sorry or Monopoly to play by myself. These days, however, I fangirl over indie game developers that create masterpieces like Hollow Knight and it's much anticipated "prequel", Silksong.
Nerding Out, Playing Games
A true guilty pleasure of mine, nothing beats a really good pen, deliciously silky Japanese paper, analogue typewriters, hand-dripped wax seals, and rich inks. I can't not come out of a stationery store without at least one new thing in tow. I even made mine and my husband's vow books, pictured here. This ties closely to my love of old books, but that's another topic entirely!
Obsessing Over Stationery
I freaking love a good tattoo. I only have four at the moment — shoulder cap, forearm, backpiece, ring finger — but my next one (half sleeve on the left arm) has been floating around in my mind brain for a while now and I honestly can't wait!
Planning My Next Tattoo
I was interviewed by the incredible Sue Kerver of Two Gals and a Mic about my journey into adventure elopement photography. Here, you can listen to me talk about my first ever elopement and how it all went oh so wrong, but oh so right, the struggles and joys of being your own boss, my passion for my couples and their wedding days, and everything in between.
Want to Hear More?
I was interviewed by the incredible Sue Kerver of Two Gals and a Mic about my journey into adventure elopement photography. Here, you can listen to me talk about my first ever elopement and how it all went oh so wrong, but oh so right, the struggles and joys of being your own boss, my passion for my couples and their wedding days, and everything in between.
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