What is an elopement?
An elopement is an intentionally small and immersive wedding experience where the focus of the day is all about the couple and the commitment they are making to each other. Modern elopements tend to stray away from aspects that are typically included in traditional weddings and instead incorporate more authentic and candid experiences for the couple and their intentionally invited guests.
You can check out more about what it means to elope HERE
How do we elope?
The amazing thing about eloping (i.e. having an intentionally small wedding experience), is that there is no “right way” to do it! Some couples want to include their closest friends and family, while others want to foster that “Just Us” experience. No matter what you are envisioning for your day, I am here to help walk you through the logistics of how to actually elope. Just like in a traditional setting, you will need to complete the necessary paperwork to make everything official and those regulations due vary from state to state. Some states, like Colorado, allow for self-solemnizing ceremonies where you can actually marry yourselves! How cool is that?!
All the other activities of the day are literally UP TO YOU! I have plenty of intentionally crafted ideas to fill your wedding day, but I love when couples get creative and choose to incorporate activities that they truly love and enjoy doing together.
How far in advance should we book our intimate wedding or elopement with you?
I typically recommend booking with me 4-12 months in advance for intimate weddings and elopements. I rarely open my schedule for more than 12 months in advance as I want to ensure the most accurate availability for my couples. But this is just a recommendation! I have helped couples plan their elopement in as little as 3-weeks!
Can we inquire with you before we have a date or location/venue set?
DEFINITELY! I work very closely with each of my couples throughout their entire planning process, no matter what stage in the process you are in! For many of my couples, I have helped them discover unique venues as well as opened up the idea of new locations that they may not have thought of prior to us connecting. When couples inquire with genuine open-minds and hearts, we are able to bounce ideas around and create something truly exceptional and tailored perfectly to what they are searching for.
Are you also a planning service?
I am not a wedding planner, but instead walk with my couples through their planning process. I’m basically their own personal wedding resource! I help connect my couples with likeminded vendors who will help bring their vision to life, I create a customized location guide for my couples who aren’t sure exactly where they want to have their day, I curate a photography-specific timeline that optimizes the best lighting for their photos throughout the day, and provide them with travel and location recommendations.
How many hours should I book for my intimate wedding or elopement?
I specialize in capturing FULL DAY elopements and small weddings. On average, my couples book between 8-12 hours of photography coverage. This allows for plenty of time to be completely immersed in your day without feeling rushed. This also allows us time to capture your story in the purest form, where we can get creative and document the days events intentionally.
One of the biggest days in your story together deserves to be given the same amount of love, dedication, planning, and documentation as those who choose a more traditional setting. I help all my couples curate a wedding day experience that fits their story. Whether they want to hike into their ceremony location, take a private sailboat charter, or simply head to the back yard, I help them create a day that is perfected catered to exactly what they want to be doing on their wedding day!
Do you travel?
HECK FREAKING YES! All of my elopement, small wedding packages, and Anywhere in the US Adventure Sessions include my travel costs. That means no surprise fees, no worrying about how much extra it might cost for a location across the country, and no more stressing about whether or not I am able travel to YOU.
I’m ready to go wherever your story takes you and I offer both Anywhere in the US and International Elopement & Wedding Packages.
How does your booking process work?
For all of my elopements, weddings, and adventure sessions, I require a signed agreement as well as a 50% retainer to officially book your session or wedding date. All contracts and invoices are done electronically through a secure platform. Unfortunately, I do not hold dates and all dates are open on a first-to-book basis. I try my best to inform current and future inquires if multiple couples have inquired for their date.
How would you best describe your style of photography?
I love this question. I’m a free spirit who loves to showcase nature and the elements. I specialize in natural light photography and am all about capturing you and your person in the most authentically YOU way. I am a storyteller and help guide you throughout our time together with the subtle use of prompts to make you feel comfortable and confident. I always encourage candid movement and want you to feel comfortable in our time together. I keep my edits very natural but with an earthy punch and my favorite photographs are the ones that you can FEEL as soon as you look at them.
Adventure Sessions - how do they work?
Adventure couples sessions are one of my absolute favorite things to capture! These sessions are 1-2 hours long and typically take us outside the traditional local location options. Think 4x4 excursions, hiking, and epic views! Whether it is an engagement, an after-the-wedding, anniversary, or a just-for-fun occasion, I’m all about capturing you and your person in the most authentic and genuine way. I book couples sessions throughout the year and typically have year-round availability. I offer a variety of options for couples session, so reach out and let’s make your adventure happen!
What is Leave-No-Trace?
Leave-No-Trace (LNT) is a set of outdoor ethics put together by the Leave-No-Trace Center. Because the majority of my job takes me to beautiful, remote wilderness areas, I want to ensure that I am doing my part to help protect the lands that I use and love. I am so excited to announce that I am a Leave-No-Trace Aware Photographer and thus am very passionate about educating and practicing LNT principles while documenting my couple’s elopement days. Click here to learn more about the Leave-No-Trace Center!