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How to Make the Most of Your Elopement Timeline One of the best things about eloping? You don’t have to stick to a rigid, traditional timeline. There’s no set schedule, no strict rules—just you and your partner, creating a day that feels exactly right. But with that freedom comes a little decision-making: How do you structure your elopement […]
Getting married in California? Here’s your no-BS guide to California elopement laws—from licenses to witnesses to self-solemnization. Because eloping should be easy, not complicated.
Discover the best places to elope in Joshua Tree National Park. Explore my detailed guide on elopement locations, permit requirements, and more.
As an adventure elopement photographer, I’m more than just someone who takes photos – I’m your travel advisor, elopement planner, photographer, and extraordinator.
For far too long, weddings have followed the same pattern. For most of eternity, they’ve been about tradition and adhering to the rules to make others happy. It’s 2024, and my couples don’t consider marriage to be the transfer of property between men, so Fuck the Patriarchy. Let’s break some norms at your elopement. The […]
Should you have an elopement or a small wedding? And what’s the difference? Let me fill you in!
Claire + Stephen love the Missouri Botanical Gardens. The gardens have banker’s hours, which means they’re closed during the pretty evening light. But they were cool with getting up incredibly early, and meeting me at 7am for the early walking hours for a spring MoBot engagement session. If the sun would’ve been out, we would’ve […]
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As a documentary-style photographer with over 20 years of experience, I’m here to help you capture real, raw, and unfiltered moments. My blog is where I share everything I’ve learned from photographing elopements, weddings, engagement sessions, boudoir, and family portraits.
You’ll find tips and inspiration to help plan your day, guides on how to make your session as stress-free as possible, and some gorgeous photos to get your creative juices flowing. My mission? To make sure your story is captured authentically, while we have a damn good time doing it.
The in-between moments, glances, crinkle-eye smiles, goosebumps. There’s nothing more beautiful than the pure joy, excitement, and comfort of two people getting ready to start one of the greatest adventures of life: marriage.
There’s no need for perfect poses, perfect weather, perfect outfits, or a perfect location to capture the perfect memory. It’s about a snapshot in time - and delivering you a gallery full of photos you can feel.
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You can trust that your wedding day will be documented empathetically and energetically for an authentic perspective.