Hiking & Backpacking Elopements

Exploring together is incredibly bonding and such a fun & intimate way to get married. It’s always a good way to spend a day. Being surrounded by giant mountains makes you feel so free and small but in the best possible way. Plus, getting into the backcountry opens up so many more unique and epic locations. You can hike, backpack, or hire an outfitter for a horse pack trip to make it an extra special trip.

Skiing & Snowboarding Elopements

I’ve been snowboarding for 30 years and it’s by far the coolest thing I know how to do. I skied as a teeny person before that. I taught for a season at a small, local mountain here in Colorado. I got a split-board recently and can’t wait to add backcountry skinning elopements to my repertoire. So powder-chasing couples who want to shred in their wedding attire are purely badass in my opinion. Plus it gets you some of the best winter views you can access without a hike.

4x4ing + Anything Water Elopements

4x4ing is like going on a really hard hike to a super gorgeous spot, except you don’t have to carry any of the stuff or sweat at all. Taking you to places that are out of this world and rarely reached without a hike. You can 4×4 your SUP or kayak to a beautiful blue lake nestled amongst giant peaks. A lifted 4×4 vehicle really opens you up the backcountry to you in such a big way. And some professional tour operators can take all the stress off by driving and providing a backcountry meal!

Anywhere in the San Juan Mountains and Crested Butte

On top of the peaks, especially the 12er, 13ers, and some 14ers 😉

Every ski resort is a little slice of Heaven – I’ll be ready for the true backcountry soon!

Off the beaten path, just up that 4×4 road

Every shade of blue & teal alpine lakes & waterfalls

I want to foster a comfortable and safe environment for people to get to enjoy nature and fall more in love with each other through bonding and adventurous experiences. I believe everyone should get outside & love nature so it can love them back. I want to create images and art that bring people right back into each moment. Documenting moments in a way that is unposed, natural, and candid. Not overly produced and directed shots that feel like a photoshoot. I don’t want any part of working with me to feel like a photoshoot. Authentically documented so you can be you.

My background is in hospitality & customer service covered in adventure and photography. My first big job was at a small fishing lodge on an island in Alaska being a housekeeper, food server, and guest photographer. I graduated high school early from homeschooling and set off to see the world immediately during the summer before starting college. I dabbled in being a “yachtie” for a bit. And I worked in the darkroom and digital printing lab at both my community college and university. Then I worked in luxury hotels as customer service & eventually on the sales & marketing team. But one thing that has remained the same, I’ve taken a camera with me everywhere I go.

I’m a certified Wilderness First Responder because safety is my number one priority when recreating in the outdoors. My favorite adventures are traveling, hiking, snowboarding, camping, road-tripping, and 4x4ing. If my husband would let me, I’d sell all our belongings and buy an RV to travel and live on some land in the mountains. My retirement dream is to live as expats all over the world.

I’m here to help you have the ” this is totally us” and “best day ever” elopement and intimate wedding experience.

From simple elopements or out-of-the-box adventurous ones, I love helping to craft them to be authentic and true to you, your love story, and your personalities + life together. I give you custom locations & vendor recommendations, research permitting, and all the adventure logistics like timeline, etc to lessen your stress beforehand. Then I’m with you through thick and thin for your adventures helping every step of the way.