There are few landscapes that are more peaceful and magical than a snowy winter’s sunrise high in the mountains. A pink and blue dawn gives way to an explosion of golden light, reflecting from the snow and turning the landscape into a storybook painting.  You can exchange vows in this beautiful winter wonderland and be […]

When wildfires and smoke affect your elopement plans, learn how to view near real-time data in Google Earth Pro. It’s fire season, but it’s still wedding season- and you’re planning an elopement during it. Here’s a quick way to find recent fire information and smoke imagery overlaid on Google Earth Pro. Use this tool as […]

Emily and Brad were already secretly married and planned to surprise their family and friends with epic elopement announcement photos. The view of Mt Rainier at sunrise from the Fremont Fire Lookout tour was the perfect backdrop for the surprise! We arrived at the Paradise campground at 3 am, and I was impressed to see […]

John Day National Monument is one of the “seven wonders” of Oregon- and once you arrive you will immediately agree that this special place has earned it’s title.

In the time of the novel coronavirus, couples all over the world are adapting their wedding plans to be socially responsible and safe for all of their guests. Thankfully, a strong internet connection is available to a great majority, and we can use this technology to celebrate together and livestream your wedding celebration! Here’s how: […]

Your wedding day is not the time to push yourself physically. Your hike should be one that is well within your abilities. Be honest with your photographer and planner about what those abilities are, so that you have a truly enjoyable day.

Cassie and Brandon’s (and their’ dogs’) hiking elopement on the Oregon Coast!

From the big picture to the little details, where’s what you can expect when working with an elopement photographer, and why I’m the very first vendor you should hire.

Why you shouldn’t worry too much about who signs your marriage license.

From the big picture to the little details, where’s what you can expect when working with an elopement photographer, and why a photographer is the very first vendor you should hire.