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Based on the Oregon Coast, I am an adventurous & candid wedding & elopement photographer in the Pacific Northwest traveling worldwide.

Absolutely mesmerized by the way two people love each other, each so uniquely.  I always leave room for dessert. Believe swear words are just sentence embellishers. Think indulgences are necessary in this life. 

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Love stories in all forms without the white dress... or maybe they wore white, it happens.

Just my little thoughts on different topics of planning your wedding day big party or just you two.

Stories of two lovers making it all about them, as they should.

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Photographing an Amalfi Coast elopement is what I do now guys. Dreaming up a European destination elopement isn’t difficult, but choosing from a long list of stunning cities gets a little trickier. Kara + Chase wanted a bit of romantic culture, delectable bites, iconic views, and easy-going vibes (I mean, who wouldn’t?!). And you have […]

Amalfi Coast elopement in Positano in May in the rain

Laidback Italy Amalfi Coast Elopement

July 15, 2025

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Elopement

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Eastern Oregon Wedding on the Historic Oregon Trail   History, hometowns, famous hauntings, and a family heirloom came together for Beth + Brent’s eastern Oregon wedding in Baker City. They wanted a simple, heartfelt microwedding surrounded by the people (and places) that mattered most. What did they get? A ghost story or two, real-life Oregon Trail […]

eastern oregon wedding on the oregon trail

Eastern Oregon Wedding on the Oregon Trail

July 3, 2025

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Weddings

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 What if I told you that these engagement photos in Seattle with sunshine and cherry blossoms were originally planned for a time and place where the high temperature for the day was -16 degrees?? HA! It’s true. The unplanned swap in locations for this engagement session was the absolute best decision—all thanks to the enchanted […]

spring engagement photos in Seattle's Washington Arboretum

Seattle Engagement Photos at Washington Park Arboretum

April 1, 2025

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Engagement

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If you’re searching for the best places in Seattle for engagement photos the Suzzallo Library at the University of Washington usually doesn’t make the list. Classic Seattle vibes like Pike Place Market, Kerry Park, the waterfront, and Washington Park Arboretum are all beautiful in their own way, but what if you want something a little […]

engagement photos in seattle at Suzzallo Library at UW

Seattle Engagement Photos at Suzzallo Library

March 19, 2025

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Weddings

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Why Lone Mountain Ranch is the Best for Winter Elopements If the vibe for your winter wedding is snowglobe, Hallmark movie scene… Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky Montana is your place! Specifically, if you want it to feel like two lovers ran off to the mountains to cozy up by the fire in a […]

winter elopement at lone mountain ranch in big sky mt

Lone Mountain Ranch Winter Elopement

March 1, 2025

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Weddings

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This wasn’t my first surprise proposal and it definitely won’t be my last, but let me tell ya—they get better every single time. As a wedding + elopement photographer, I’m constantly trying to learn something new or take away a lesson from every shoot. Over the years, surprise proposals have gone from something that truly […]

winter wonderland proposal magic in the mountains

A Snowy Surprise Proposal in the Mountains

February 4, 2025

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Couples

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A Last Minute Elopement in the Mountains   Have you ever looked at your partner and thought, “We should just go get married?” For an elopement in the mountains, all you need is each other (and an elopement photographer to document it all)! You don’t need a full year of prep, traditional events you don’t care […]

bride and groom hike out to a mountain vista to elope

A Last Minute Elopement in the Mountains

January 28, 2025

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Elopement

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Planning an adventure elopement? Skip peak season! If you’re planning an adventure elopement, your vision probably looks like: frolicking around scenic spots with your lover, soaking in little moments unbothered by timelines, exploring somewhere sentimental or entirely new, and doing it all without a worry in the world.  But if you elope during peak season, […]

adventurre elopement at sunset in the shoulder season of fall

Why Shoulder Season Is Best for Your Adventure Elopement

January 12, 2025

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Elopement

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When these sweet newlyweds Caroline + Connor reached out about a photoshoot for their honeymoon in Belize at an eco-lodge just minutes from the Guatemala border, I was already obsessed. Chasing golden hour light through the jungle! But this became about so much more than just pretty pictures (though trust me, they’re damn goooood). It’s […]

San Ignacio Vanilla Hills Honeymoon in Belize Photos

Honeymoon in Belize in San Ignacio Jungle

December 27, 2024

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Couples

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Let me just slide in my personal recommendation for The Silver Knot in Ronan MT for locals and destination wedding babes alike! If you’re out here searching for a mountain wedding venue that perfectly blends modern charm with that laid-back Montana spirit, then you’re going to want to have a closer look at Jade + […]

Western Wedding at The Silver Knot in MT

December 12, 2024

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Weddings

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