Gone are the days of cookie cutter weddings—we are in a new era where the possibilities for the day of your nuptials are truly endless. Although there are numerous options today, we’ll cover the 4 most popular wedding types in 2022,  their differences, what to consider when planning, and how to choose which one is right for you!

My first trip to Montana was spent with incredible couples, among them were P + L. They live in Bozeman with their young kids. L is also a local photographer and incredibly gracious to introduce me to this beautiful location!

A Halloween recommitment ceremony and reception like no other!

M + N’s friends and family traveled from all over (as far as Canada) to celebrate with them commemorating their 2 years of marriage. In 2019, M + N eloped in the truest sense of going to the courthouse and getting married. So it was extremely special to finally get to celebrate and share their personal vows with each other.

When M and I connected it was like we had known each other for ages! M is a photographer too so we had that in common plus M + P had recently moved to Seattle from Florida!

C + K reached out to me two weeks (yes you read that right!) before wanting to elope in the Florida Keys at the end of July! K mentioned she had been following along with my work since January and had convinced them to make the day unique and an all day adventure! I think we definitely accomplished that and so much more!

So you decided you want to elope, but now what? There are so many gorgeous National Parks here in the United States to choose from and narrowing them down isn’t particularly easy. Don’t fret, I’m here to help ya! Some things to take into account are location, landscape, weather, and accessibility.  National Park landscapes are unmatched in beauty, which is exactly why they are protected and cherished areas. Beaches, mountains, deserts, cliffs, and literally ANYTHING your heart desires, there is a location to match. Let’s break it all down and talk about what to consider when picking the best National Park for your elopement.

Who knew Arkansas was so cool?!? I had never been before and I am so glad that K + H gave me the best reason to come here for the first time to explore. For their adventurous elopement none the less!

There are some people that you just automatically connect with. Nick and Haley are some of those people. From the get go I felt like I had known them forever and knew that even afterwards we would be friends.

An elopement is so much more than an all day photo shoot or an exchange of vows, it’s an entire experience. The experience is only for you, so creating a true-for-you-day should be the foundation of everything in detail! People think that as a photographer, I’m just there to snap the photos, but I’m invested in every couple’s day as a whole and will do everything in my power to help make the day as special as you envisioned. It’s easy to get caught up in the looks of things and obvious elements of planning a wedding. Today, I’m going to share with you the little things that are often overlooked, from small details to unique experiences to make the most out of your elopement!

When you make your elopement day unapologetically you, you end up with a day full of stress free fun and lots of laughter. I don’t think they stopped laughing the entire afternoon!