What Matters Most to Me as Your Elopement Photographer
Because You Deserve More Than Just Pretty Pictures
When you’re planning an elopement or intimate wedding, you’re not just planning a “small version” of a traditional wedding.
You’re creating an experience that reflects your values—choosing intention over obligation, presence over pressure, and connection over performance.
As your elopement photographer, I don’t take that lightly.
Because to me, this is so much more than showing up with a camera. It’s about preserving a deeply personal chapter of your life in a way that feels true, honest, and beautifully you.
Here’s what matters most to me when documenting your day:
You Feel Safe to Be Yourself
There’s something sacred about being invited into your wedding day. You’re letting me witness real moments—not just the “Pinterest-worthy” ones, but the messy, emotional, in-between ones too.
My top priority is that you feel safe to be yourself—unfiltered, unposed, and unhurried.
Whether you’re reading vows on a bluff at Devil’s Lake or sipping coffee in your Airbnb before hiking out to a ceremony spot, I’m there to document you as you are. No pressure to perform. No need to fake anything.
I’m Not Just Taking Photos—I’m Telling a Story
Your elopement isn’t a series of staged images. It’s a living, breathing story. And I’m here to tell it.
That means I’m not just chasing epic backdrops (though we’ll absolutely get those). I’m paying attention to the way your partner looks at you during vows, the way your hands find each other while walking a trail, or the quiet breath you take before saying “I do.”
I believe in images that feel like memories, not just pretty portraits.
The Experience Comes First—Always
Photos matter. But how you feel while the photos are being taken matters even more.
I believe in slowing down, creating space, and letting the day unfold naturally. You won’t find me micromanaging your timeline or posing you into stiff positions. I’ll guide you when needed, but mostly I’ll encourage you to just be together.
We’ll build a flexible timeline that lets you soak everything in—watch the sun rise, stop for snacks, take your time with vows. It’s your day, not a photoshoot.
I Value Nature, Connection & Intention
Some of my favorite moments happen when the noise fades and we’re just… out there. In the woods. On a ridge. At the edge of a quiet lake.
I’m deeply inspired by the natural world, and I love helping couples create experiences that feel grounded, simple, and full of awe.
If you’d rather hike a trail than walk down an aisle, or say your vows by the water instead of under an arch, you’re my kind of people.
You Deserve More Than a Vendor—You Deserve a Partner
I don’t just show up on your elopement day and snap a few photos. I walk alongside you from the moment you inquire, helping with everything from:
Scouting location options
Creating a flexible timeline
Navigating permits or local logistics
Listening when you’re excited or overwhelmed
I care about your day—deeply. And I’ll hold space for you to dream, to feel, and to celebrate in whatever way feels right for you.
Final Thoughts: This Work Is Personal
I photograph elopements and intimate weddings because I believe smaller doesn’t mean less.
It means more you. More presence. More intention. More meaning.
What matters most to me isn’t perfect lighting or trendy styling—it’s truth. It’s documenting real people in love, choosing their own way, and creating something honest and unforgettable.
If that sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d love to be the one who gets to tell your story.
