If you’re one of those couples who isn’t attracted to the chaotic, stressful nature of a traditional wedding, you’ve come to the right place.  Eloping is an amazing way to celebrate your love with no sacrifices, no chaotic planning, and a whole lot of authenticity. Elopements often get a bad rep, but they’re so much […]

Who doesn’t love the desert? Beautiful weather year-round (well, except maybe those scorching hot summer months), exquisite landscapes of red and orange, and so many adventurous activities to do. It’s no wonder couples want to elope in Arizona—I sure would!  Eloping is more than just saying “I do” in front of a witness and calling […]

Imagine you’re browsing Pinterest and stumble upon a picture of a stunning mountain lake, realizing it’s the perfect location for your elopement. There is nothing more magical than eloping with the prettiest alpine lake in the background, reflecting white peaks, golden sparkles of sunlight, and evergreen trees off the surface of the water. The catch? […]

There is nothing better than experiencing the perfect Arizona sunset with rays of golden light glittering across the sky, illuminating canyons and red rock. Just thinking about it makes me smile. I love the desert, but I loooove desert elopements more. There’s just something about the vast landscape filled with pinks, reds, and oranges as […]

One of the best parts about eloping is designing your day around being authentically and intentionally you. You get to include any (and all) of the activities you want—they don’t have to be the same old wedding traditions. I’m talking picnicking at the top of a mountain with incredible peaks displayed in the background or […]

Here’s the thing… You’ve probably heard at least one person tell you that your wedding day goes by fast. Well, I’m here to tell you those people are right – like, scary right. That’s why I am standing up here on my soap box telling you all about why you should have an after-wedding adventure […]

Rough Ridge Engagement & After-Wedding Photos I have never been more inspired leaving a session. This was supposed to be an engagement session for Midori and Barton, but they eloped last minute the week before our session. We ended up morphing their session into an engagement + after-wedding session in Rough Ridge and I honestly […]

You may be wondering why I switched from wedding to elopement photography. Well, long story short, elopements took me by the heart. My love for adventure, the wild landscapes and adventurous couples shine when I’m photographing elopements. But wait, I’m a sucker for a good story. So, allow me to break this down a bit […]

I’m a huge fan of backyard weddings, and Sarah + Jeremy’s was no exception. With their family and friends there to share the day with them, it was a fun and emotional –  in the best way! Elopements are so important to me because they capture the intimacy of a couples’ relationship. But a backyard […]

One of the most overlooked types of wedding venues? The backyard wedding! The first thing on an engaged couples’ to do list is typically to nail down a venue. What most couples don’t think of, though, is having a backyard affair. But when done right, they can be downright stunning. Hannah and Nick incorporated whimsical, […]