After photographing hundreds of elopements and intimate weddings across the Pacific Northwest (PNW), there are some locations I find myself recommending to folks over and over again. The PNW is one of the most extraordinary places in the world, not just to elope, but to experience. Where else can you stand in an old growth […]

I have lived in the Pacific Northwest (the PNW, if you will) my entire life. From Idaho to Washington to Oregon, I’ve resided in every state that makes up this very special region of the USA. So, no one could fault you for thinking I’m a little biased when I say that I believe this […]

If you’re dreaming of a wedding day that is intimate, fun, and maybe a bit more quiet than the traditional big event that a lot of weddings are, you might already be looking at eloping. This is a very personal choice, and people make the decision to elope for a number of reasons. Some people […]

There’s a common misconception that if you’re eloping or having an intimate wedding (<30 guests), then your only option for a location is the courthouse or public lands. While those location choices are wonderful, and the latter is something I personally specialize in helping people find for their elopement days, there’s also a third option: […]

  There’s no way to pick a best part about eloping. There’s photographing mud on the hem of a wedding gown — a nuance that is the sheer embodiment of being a badass. A badass in love, who isn’t afraid to hike in lace, or velvet, or silk, while donning a backpack and trekking to […]

There’s a lot of folks out there who haven’t gotten the memo that eloping doesn’t have to mean choosing between an Elvis impersonator, or a half hour stint at your local courthouse. The concept of having an elopement experience, be it a full-day indulgence or a multi-day celebration, makes people nervous — they aren’t quite […]

Close your eyes, except not, because you’re reading this post. But pretend like you’re closing your eyes. Take some deep breaths. Good. Take some more. Now picture your ideal wedding day. Not the one your family wants you to have, or the one your bank account would probably appreciate, but the one that feels the […]

I want to start this by saying right off the bat: Your wedding is just that – your wedding. No matter what anyone tells you and no matter the points listed below, you should always do what feels most genuine and true to you and your partner. That said, I often have couples who are […]

What times we live in. COVID-19 has changed the way we all work, play, communicate, move through the world….the way we live. Some of that change may even be permanent – hopefully all the positive bits, where we value our connections with people more, support each other in meaningful ways, and help heal our planet. […]