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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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A Moody, Dramatic Oregon Waterfall Engagement Joanne and Austin made the drive down from Washington with one thing in mind — something dramatic, lush, and unmistakably Oregon. As a couple who loves escaping to the Pacific Northwest’s wild spaces, they wanted their engagement session to feel cinematic and alive. Latourell Falls in the Columbia River […]

Engagement Photos at Latourell Falls in Oregon

Latourell Falls Engagement Session

February 10, 2026

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An elopement can look however you want it to and for Evan + Trey, that meant eloping with family for their intimate ceremony but then heading off into the mountains to explore just the two of them (and me as their elopement photographer, of course)!  No one could have prepared us for the misty, magical […]

couple elopes in the moody mountains and wildflowers of glacier national park with family

Elopement with Family: Best of Both Worlds

July 31, 2025

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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 […]

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Eastern Oregon Wedding on the Oregon Trail

July 3, 2025

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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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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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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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When it came to choosing from Lake Tahoe wedding spots, Raegan + TJ chose wisely with an epic ceremony location overlooking the lake, the most perfect sunset views, and an open air dance floor to party the night away Before you go lookin’ through their Lake Tahoe wedding gallery, you’ve gotta hear more about how […]

summer sunset lake tahoe wedding on top of heavenly resort

Lake Tahoe Wedding at Heavenly Resort

November 10, 2024

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You might think a waterfront wedding in the dead of summer is a risky move, but even in the heat, this sun-filled intimate Flathead Lake wedding ceremony was as chill and smooth as could be. A quick trip to the mountains for a day-after photoshoot kept the outdoor fun going, too!  Jess + Brian bring […]

bride and groom sitting on the dock of Flathead Lake during sunset at their wedding

Flathead Lake Wedding in the Summer Heat

October 26, 2024

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The Sunrise Amphitheater wedding venue sits perched on top of a mountain outcrop with sprawling views of the valley below. When you’re planning an outdoor Colorado wedding, there might be plenty of places to choose from, but for an intimate wedding near Boulder – this is your spot!  Erin + Adam wanted a first look […]

dreamy sunrise amphitheater wedding in Boulder CO

Sunrise Amphitheater Wedding in Boulder, CO

September 30, 2024

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Julie + Matt’s Jackson Hole wedding at Turpin Meadow Ranch is an incredible example of weaving an adventurous spirit into more traditional wedding plans. A church ceremony with a trip into Grand Teton National park was the perfect pairing for this sentimental, sweet wedding day in Wyoming.  This couple’s story started with a meet cute […]

Bride and groom kissing in an open field with the teton mountains towering behind them.

Jackson Hole Wedding at Turpin Meadow Ranch

August 28, 2024

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