2024 Year in Review

A quick look at 2024 by numbers…..

• We were named Range Finder’s Rising 30 stars, the highest honor of our career from an awards stand point. We also received 5 other awards throughout this year from Junebug, IWOPTY, Icon Awards and World’s Best Photos.
• We spent 47 days photographing our elopement couples and then some for other sessions and the workshop.
• We photographed in 6 states and in 7 National Parks.
• We hosted our 6th Love on Earth Workshop, our 2nd one in Olympic National park.
• We climbed with 3 couples and 1 make up artist (shout out to Back Country Brides)
• Spent 11 nights star gazing with our couples
• Spent 1 night cowboy camping on the top of a summit climb with a couple + their guests
• Drove 36,000+ miles traveling to elopements and caught 12 flights – several on helis and one via seaplane.

The Elopements

First I would like to say, there is quite literally no way to honor each of your elopement days by a few sentences. We are so in awe by all of our couples and the thought, intention put into your elopements. We are honored you choose us to be a part of this year with you all. I wish we could share all the photos and all the special moments, but we won’t done reading until 2026 if I do that 😉

Melanie + William

Our first elopement of the year was in Joshua Tree National park!! It is hard to believe we have been photographing here and several other places we went this year for 5 years now! We met with Melanie and Will to off road, hold their ceremony in the park and spend the evening under the stars! There day was filled with meaningful details connected to their loved ones no longer with us and their ceremony was private and meaningful. Joshua Tree gave us the most incredibly highlighter pink sunset – it was a stunning congratulations!!!

Reanna + Roxy

Then we headed off to Moab, Utah where we spent most of our Spring and where we will be most of Spring 2025!! We photographed Reanna + Roxy’s 2 day elopement that we had been planning for over a year!!! It was SO much fun spending time with them and their guests and to see how much of Moab they got to explore before and after their elopement just them two and also with their guests. It truly felt like such an epic celebration from the intentional time together just them two to the wedding day where they danced and celebrated with all of those close to them at Red Earth Venue.

Sydnee + Issac

Then we popped down to Sedona to capture a couple of elopements and a few proposals before continuing our time in Moab. We met up with Sydnee + Issac who had traveled across the world to come celebrate their union in the desert!! Sedona showed off and gave us a quite a show with the cloud inverison.

Savanna + Braden

Savanna and Braden hiked with us under the stars to one of our favorite spots in Sedona to share their private vows at sunrise before spending the rest of their day celebrating with the family – those far away and those there in Sedona with them! It was such a peaceful day enjoying Sedona and their quality time together.

Polly + Dylan

Polly and Dylan had just moved from the PNW to the Southwest and what better way to celebrate the new journey together than getting married on a desert vista!? They came dressed in black for their vision of the vibe they wanted their images to exude in large prints in their homes. It was a fun evening filled with energy and love and a moody sunset at Dead Horse Point State Park.

Rachel + Chris

Rachel and Chris kicked off a vanlife journey by getting married in Moab! We started the day off roading, just like their first date and ended the evening back at Dead Horse for a sunset ceremony before venturing off into Arches to admire the stars and moon. Their ceremony honored both of their fathers in the most touching elements. The entire event was so them and so special, then they were off to Colorado to celebrate!!

Tess + Ciaran

We ourselves were headed off to California, specifically, Bishop!! We were introduced to Bishop last year by another couple and were stoked to head back this year to capture THREE more couple’s elopement days in a place that they built their relationships. First up, Tess + Ciara! They visited and climbing in Bishop a lot together in the early days of dating. For their elopement day we started out in the hot springs for sunrise for some slow time sipping tea and relaxing. After getting ready we set out for a snowy hike with their dog Juno, where oddly enough we met Doug Robinson (famous Yosemite climber) who Ciaran admires. They held an emotional ceremony filled with readings and poems that literally lead Bill to tears. To end the evening met their family back up at the trailhead for a celebratory toast under the stars!!

Antonya + Dusty

Antonya and Dusty’s story also has a strong connection to Bishop as its the first place they said ‘I love you.’ We got ready in Bishop and headed just out of town to a beautiful area with massive boulders and a view of Mt Whitney where they held their ceremony with their family. Afterwards they shared toasts with each guests, a picnic dinner and went on a sunset hike before coming back to “base camp” for relaxing, caking and laugher.

Joceyln + Logan

Then we headed just north into Yosemite National Park for our first elopements there during the Spring season and we were STOKED as the falls were in full flow and stunning. We started off with Jocelyn and Logan at sunrise at Glacier Point for a beautiful ceremony and private vows. Together throughout the day we explored ALL Yosemite had to offer from the forests, valleys and meadows!!! We watched rock climbers on El Cap as we shared lunch and cake during a romantic picnic. We ended the evening at the classic Taft Point for sunset. It was a full day of making memories, admiring the beauty around us and love!!

Laura + Nick

Their first time to Yosemite and seeing it at all was at their first look at Tunnel View, man what a welcome to your elopement day!!! These two had no fear going into their day and wanted to share an experience at each location we visited. From getting soaked under Yosemite falls, to private vows at Glacier Overlook to a picnic and pistol squats at Taft Point! Did I mention, Laura got to see and touch snow for the first time ever – even in early June!!!

Ken + Julia

Ken and Julia joined us back in Washington at Olympic National Park for their elopement. First though, we stopped at a coastal spot to admire the mountains from afar before being in them. We hiked out to a meadow area with 360 views of the peaks where they became officially wed, in complete privacy. Then we hiked around enjoying the views and the soft colorful sunset!

Aubree and Damon

Then we met Aubree and Damon in Mt Rainier National park for their elopement!! They got ready together at a nearby farm where they were staying on property with their three cats and their dog. Before leaving the airbnb we re-created a special photo of Aubree’s grandparents eating cake on their wedding day! They were married over 50 years! We held their ceremony in a field with a view of Rainier then headed into the park to explore waterfalls and river streams. They ended the evening sharing their private vows with each other. We said so long as they left to spend the next day with all of their loved ones celebrating their union.

Kacee and Brian

Kacee and Brian kicked off our elopements back home in the Mt Baker region of Washington!!! We met up at their adorable cabin for getting ready photos and a first look before going to their waterfall ceremony location. On our way up the mountain we stopped at the local brewery to sign their marriage paperwork there in honor of their first date in a brewery. We took pizzas to go for a picnic in the snowy mountains. The road to Artist Point had just opened so we also got to go to the very top of the mountain road, ending the evening with an old fashioned snow ball fight!

Jackie and Stephanie

July 14th and snow!? You betcha! With fresh matching tattoos these two went up the mountain side reaching a snowy area perfect for a first look and private ceremony. We kept going up the mountain to celebrate and enjoy the rest of evening with the most beautiful mountain sunset!! As we hiked back down the stars made their appearance and we took photos under the milky way. The day exuded joy, love and bliss!!! This was our first elopement of the year at Winchester!

Adrienne and Andy

Then we headed to Leavenworth!! We met Andy and Adrienne in the dark in the weee hours of the am to start the uphill hike to an iconic spot in Washington. They got ready under the stars with a slight chill in the air. After a first look we ventured off to the perfect lake side spot to brew some morning coffee and they sat down together to share their vows and exchange rings, it truly felt like time stood completely still. As the sun started to warm out skin coming over the ridge line they shared some time fly fishing together before we hiked back down the mountain. We re-gathered that evening to celebrate with their family complete with a toast, signing the paperwork and a chef prepared dinner! It was the perfect, cozy, beautiful celebration!

Jie and Chenyang

Back in Olympic National Park we met Jie and Chenyang at sunrise on the coast for portraits before heading to one of our own favorite crags, river side. Climbing together is something these two love and that has brought them so close over time. They took turn climbing a route and simply enjoying the morning together before we set out for a waterfall where they practiced their first dance which they would be doing for real in about a week back on the East coast!

Skye and Garrett

From climbing in Olympic to climbing in the North Cascades. Skye and Garrett decided to elope on the first multi-pitch summit they summited together when they first started dating. This was no easy fleet, two of their friends tagged along to haul all of our camping gear and wedding items. After four pitches for three teams we all reached the summit with just enough time to have dinner, a first look and portraits under a vibrant sunset before heading to sleep. We work up early for a sunrise spire ceremony. After we rapped down and hiked out we headed to a view point of the route for portraits and signing the paper work!!! It was EPIC!

Malachi and Kaleb

We have been honored to photograph three of our very best friends elopements/weddings/vow renewals and this year we added to that list. There is nothing like getting to watch your friends get married, but to get to photograph it is so special. We started at sunrise in the mountains where Kaleb and Malachi shared emotional vows from the heart. Then we headed to a flower farm to pick out florals and then to venue to finish setting everything up! Wedding day came around and I do not think there was a dry eye during the ceremony or Kaleb’s parents toasts. We were given yet again a sherbet stunning sunset before everyone danced the night away celebrating these two!!!

Autumn and Adam

Back to Baker we go!! Autumn and Adam were excited to hit the trails for their elopement day – exploring the trails here in WA has always brought them closer in their relationship! We stopped for a swim in the alpine lakes, a tradition. Then we reached the saddle where they shared private vows and held their ceremony. We hung around the vista past sunset in hopes of clear skies for the full moon rise. We hiked down the mountain day dreaming talking about all of the rest of the trips and dives they had planned for the rest of the year.

Hailey and Kara

Hailey and Kara came to Olympic National Park to elope and explore a new national park together! We started the morning in the mountains for a first look, gift exchange and so they could write vows over mimosas. They each shared a first look with their parents before Hailey’s brother officiated the ceremony, lakeside. After exploring the forest we went to the coast for a picnic followed by a sunset hike along the beach. Once close to the rocks we saw a lot of star fish, which brought a lot of emotions as they hold a special connection to Hailey and her mom who is no longer with us. It was an emotional way to end the evening and felt truly so specail, like she was their for the private first dance at dusk.

Dallas and John

Every thought, why not get married on our vacation!? That is exactly what Dallas and John planned during their Alaska cruise! We took a seaplane with their guests to a private hunting cabin at an isolated lake in the mountains for their first look and ceremony. Then to celebrate the two of them took a private heli ride to the glaciers!

Lauren and Matt

Lauren and Matt planned a bucket list Alaska elopement wedding. We explored glaciers, the sea and mountains! In the middle of it all they held an intimate, colorful wedding day with their dearest loved ones. It was incredible, truly something you do not forget.

Stacia and Aaron

These two National Park lovers brought their family out to the North Cascade mountains for their wedding day. We set out for a foggy, cozy sunrise hike for a first look, morning coffee and writing of vows. We hiked back down to meet their family at the ceremony spot, only to be surprised by them hiding on the trail. They held their ceremony lake side, thanking each guest and leaving via a Kokopelli in the lake for a private moment together before group photos. After a lunch break, we met back up for a sunset hike where they shared private vows that brought the tears! A shot gun cheers and some exploring the mountains brought so much joy to these two, you could feel it. Perfect way to start off marriage.

Esmeralda and Brandon

We planned Esmeralda and Brandon’s elopement within a month and it went off without a hitch!! We started at Artist Point for a first look and then ventured off for some off roading and hiking to their ceremony location, celebrated with a pizza toast. Then we made it to the very top for sunset, to be greeted with several dogs throughout the evening which was perfect because these two were missing their own dogs back home. We had a jaw dropping colorful sunset before a hike back under the stars.

Paige and Rich

Then we were off to Colorado, just in time to see the Aspen’s fall leaves with Paige and Rich!! We started in Telluride and Ouary with an action packed wedding day! We even got to see a moose! Then we took a travel day to Moab where they spent day two with more adventures and sight seeing. What was truly special, was how intentionally they spent their time at these locations. We truly enjoyed hanging around the fire together on a desert vista watching the stars and sharing that time together. There is something so special about the desert at night by the fire.

Christopher and Shelia

Back in Washington, we met two Colorado mountain lovers for their elopement and first time in the Washington mountains! They loved it!!! We spent the first day enjoying the peaks sunrise to sunset with a beautiful wedding ceremony surrounded by their closest loved ones. While day 2 was supposed to be in the mountains, we pivoted due to weather to the coast in Olympic for a fun flirtatious evening on the shore ending under the stars, by a fire. Watching these two enjoy their elopement was like watching two kids in a candy store, it was pure joy.

Allyse and Alex

Allyse and Alex love traveling, but decided to stay local for their elopement so they could easily revisit this special place. They held their ceremony at sunrise in typical moody September Washington weather. Then we headed to a coffee shop to sign the paperwork since they love grabbing coffees together. After a short walk with their pup, Roo, we headed back up to the mountains to see a beautiful cloud inversion while they read letters from loved ones. They ended the evening cuddled up by twinkle lights sharing wine from the country they got engaged waiting the see the stars.

Amber and Kyle

Amber and Kyle started planning at the start of the year with us and were so intentional about the flow and experiences they were set to have. When it came to the elopement, the details and moments were well thought out to tie back to who they are as people, their relationship and how they wanted to start their marriage. We spent 4 days together starting in Olympic National Park and ending in the Mt Baker area. It truly was one of the most intentional elopements we have ever captured, their love was so vivid and they were so in sync with each other. It was an honor and beautiful experience to witness. On the first day they shared a first look in the mountains, cuddle up on a heirloom blanket to sing and play guitar. Back at their airbnb they prepared gifts and went paddling on the lake – just like they do at home. We explored the lush forest before ended the day playing on the coast. Day 2 was a travel day via ferry boat – do you know this reference? Then wedding day! From exchanging gifts, getting ready and a first. look the morning was slow and lovely. They held their ceremony privately by the river followed by a meadow picnic before we went up into the mountains for sunset. They ended the evening hanging out at the airbnb reading letters from loved ones and sharing their first dance by a fire. The following day the mountains got fresh snow so we went up to explore!

Nitisha + Aditya

Our last Winchester elopement! We photographed here the most this year than any other location, a total of five times. It gave us a splendid send off too. We had a stunning, private sunrise for Nitisha and Aditya’s private vows in the mountains. Stunned by the mountain peaks, they soaked up the views and enjoyed every minute of it. After a short break and mini road trip we re-met at the coastal crag. They climbed, laughed and watched sunset. Before the day ended they reflected on their year, the adventures and shared stoked about the next chapter.

Allison and Andrew

Allison and Andrew were our last couple of the year in Bishop, CA. Now in NYC, they used to live in Cali and often came to the area to boulder and camp. They were stoked to bring their family out for their elopement in the mountains. We started the day in the mountains on a sunrise hike for a camp meal breakfast, first look and private vows. Then we met with their guests by the boulder field for a private ceremony, before setting off into the sunset for a celebratory send. Then ended their evening at the local park enjoying tacos from the local food truck, sharing first dances and toasts with their loved ones.

Taylor and Zack

Our second time to Mt Rainier this year, the first was in June, and there was still snow! This time all fresh snow. I will never forget photographing and starting out on the trail to turn around and see a virbant pink in the sky thinking is that a cloud?! NOPE! IT WAS THE MOUNTAIN. We all ran to see the mountain in all of her morning snowy glory before she disappeared for the day. After private vows in the park we all headed back to the Airbnb to get ready with their family and hold their ceremony on the river shore on the Airbnb property. After the ceremony a private chef came to drop off brunch for everyone to enjoy and fuel up before we headed back into the park. We took Taylor and Zack’s family on a short snowy hike before the two of them ventured off to the falls, where we ourselves got married, to read letters from family and just be together. To end the evening we headed back to the Airbnb for game night with the fam! Games continued the next day when we all met back up for Packwood brewing just to hang out.

Emily and Jordan

Our last elopement of the year, in Moab!! Emily and Jordan, love the desert, but had not been to Moab yet and the off roading + desert vistas called their names for their day. Emily wore the most stunning Rue gown and it was perfect for the fall vibes. While she was on crutches, they still enjoyed their day and so much laughter and joy was shared. We could not get over their stunning rings they had designed for each other!!

Love on Earth Workshop

The Love on Earth workshop is something we host every year with our two dear friends in the industry to teach new elopement photographers marketing, seo, mental health practices owning your own business and more! This year we also planned a full day adventure elopement for a styled shoot for them to capture and learn how to navigate a long, adventurous elopement experience. It is always a grand time and fun way for us to close out our year!

Us and all of you!!

What a year this was!!! We had so many bloopers and mishaps this year that are quite laughable and so many joyous times, let’s walk down memory lane…

• We got to meet up with Jenifer + Taylor, who eloped in Washington with us in 2023, in Seward Alaska for dinner!!
• We got to hike the Enchantments during larch season with Tess + Ciaran.
• We got to boulder and climb in three different states with Skye and Garrett.
• While photographing Skye and Garrett’s elopement Traci had a scary allergic reaction on the third pitch, but that didn’t stop the magic from happening.
• We got to help make floral arrangements for Malachi and Kaleb’s wedding.
• Traci got unexpectedly viciously sick while photographing a sunrise proposal, that will not be forgotten.
• We snuck several photos of Bill into couple’s galleries of him running to get things, moving items and so forth.

reviews

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What is in store for 2025….

Next year is looking like an incredible year as well!!! We grew our team this year so now there will be three of us for 2025 and we are so excited!! We will be back in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Arizona again this year and we are going aboard again!!

If you are interested in working with us in 2025 you can in the following places at the following times….

• February: Moab, Utah
• March: Moab + Sedona
• April: Moab, Utah
• May: Moab + Northern Arizona
• June: Oregon Coast + Washington
• July: Dolomites + Washington
• August: Washington + Alaska
• September: Colorado + Washington
• October: Washington + Colorado
• November: Northern Arizona and Moab
• December: Patagonia and/or New Zealand

Get in touch!

Not seeing where you are hoping to elope?! Reach out to us anyway – while some of our dates are set in stone, some are more flexible.