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Traveling wedding photographer + photography/small biz educator.

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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A morning hiking elopement in Montana means an early wake up call! Now normally I’m all about slowwww mornings, but this elopement was definitely worth the alarm. I mean getting married on a cliff overlooking the mountains in their morning glow?? Come on!!  Kayla + Wyatt knew what they wanted when they came to me […]

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HIking Elopement in Montana

July 12, 2022

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Now I’m not sure you’re ready for all of the epicness of this Yellowstone National Park elopement! I shoot elopements quite frequently, often out in some of the most beautiful places you can find. But when two true outdoor enthusiasts decide they want to elope somewhere cool? You know it’s going to be a damn […]

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Yellowstone Adventure Elopement

June 13, 2022

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Have a look at this winter elopement and tell me if you can tell how cold it was?!? I bet you can’t! That’s because Kara + Chris are freakin’ CHAMPS! They had a private ceremony outside of Glacier National Park, but wanted to go find some mountain views for their portraits. While most of the […]

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Chilly Winter Elopement in GNP

March 1, 2022

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This elopement in the mountains couldn’t have been sweeter. From start to finish, Leoni + Jacob were just so in love with each other and their journey together. Add in a me who lives for this kind of elopement day, and a videographer who literally captures pure freakin’ magic with his camera, some wildly stunning […]

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Sweetest Elopement in the Mountains of Montana

December 20, 2021

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Lone Mountain Ranch is a dream for a wedding or Big Sky, MT elopement and damn was Alicia and Shawn’s elopement a sweet one! So many aspects of their day were thought out and intentional which made every part of their wedding meaningful to them. So I’m a little bit obsessed!!!  Alicia + Shawn originally […]

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Lone Mountain Ranch Big Sky Elopement

October 21, 2021

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Okay who wants a Grand Teton National Park elopement? Because I know I spend alot of time in Glacier but the truth is…. Tetons are my favorite park! There is something about those mountain peaks, the town of Jackson Hole, the color of, what seems like billions, of wildflowers in the summer and the crisp,warm […]

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Grand Teton National Park Elopement

September 29, 2021

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Eloping in the mountains can look however you want it to look. For some, it’s throwing your wedding attire in your backpack and hiking to a beautiful spot. For others, it’s an adventure somewhere you’ve always dreamt of going. It can be boho-chic, western vibes, or feminine with lots of florals. You can elope with […]

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Sunrise Elopement in Glacier National Park

September 15, 2021

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Mara + Marco’s Montana elopement was…WHEW stunning! You’d never guess that I had never spoken to either one of them until the day of their wedding. Other than the initial inquiry that Mara filled out, there were no emails, no calls, and no chats with the bride and groom-to-be!!  Wild right!? Honestly this is kinda […]

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Romantic Montana Elopement in the Mountains

August 18, 2021

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We weren’t sure what the weather would bring for this mountain elopement, but Teyanna + David just rolled with whatever came our way! The results? A moody, foggy backdrop for some gorgeous couples portraits in the mountains and the occasional downpour of rain that kept it interesting.  Teyanna + David got legally married before their […]

Bride and groom embracing in the rain and fog in the mountains of Glacier National Park

Foggy Mountain Elopement

August 11, 2021

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