I still think about Amy and Carson’s dreamy Capitol Reef wedding often. These two are avid outdoorsmen, and love all things adventure. So naturally, they had their ceremony on the edge of a cliff in Capitol Reef National Park. Everyone knows Utah for its red rock desert. But people usually associate that with Arches National […]

Adventure Elopement, Elopement

July 8, 2022

Capitol Reef Wedding

You’ve ditched the big wedding idea, and now you’re not sure what to do on your elopement day. You want to do something fun and memorable. But you don’t want it to turn into an all day photoshoot. Don’t worry — I hear you, and I am here to help! I have made some timeline […]

Adventure Elopement, Elopement

July 1, 2022

Elopement Timeline Examples to Help You Plan Your Day

This Utah mountain elopement with Chantel and Maxwell, was my first real elopement that I ever photographed. And to this day, it is still one of my favorites. The couple were the sweetest people alive and so easy to work with, they stayed in the cutest little cabin in Sundance, Utah, and said their vows […]

Adventure Elopement, Elopement

March 22, 2022

Utah Mountain Elopement

With elopements becoming more and more known and popular, I thought this was the perfect time to write a blog that is a guide for any couples that are not sure how to plan an elopement! You may not be planning a huge wedding, but it can still be stressful if you have no idea […]

Adventure Elopement, Elopement, What is an Elopement?

February 2, 2022

How to Plan an Elopement

How to plan an elopement. Couple with mountain backdrop

Last week I talked all about eloping in Moab! So I thought it would be fitting to share this cute vow renewal that happened last spring in Moab! If you are thinking about having any kind of wedding or vow ceremony, Moab is a great location choice. Go read up on all the things you […]

Adventure Elopement, Elopement, Moab Elopements & Weddings, National Park Elopement, Vow Renewal

January 6, 2022

Moab Vow Renewal

Bride and groom overlooking the canyon in Canyonlands National Park in Moab, Utah

If you’re planning your elopement but not sure where to elope yet, you’ve probably been looking online. In your search, it is very likely that the Western states have popped up a lot, especially Utah! And for good reason. And a top favorite for couples is eloping in Moab. If you’ve seen photos of Moab, […]

Adventure Elopement, Elopement, Engagement Session, Moab Elopements & Weddings, National Park Elopement, What is an Elopement?

December 29, 2021

Eloping in Moab

Bride and groom on horses facing the camera with the sun setting on the buttes and cliffs in the background in Moab, Utah

As you may know by know, I specialize in Adventure Elopements and Intimate Weddings. And a lot of these elopements and intimate weddings (and even adventure sessions and vow renewals) happen in our beautiful national parks! And I will always be down to photograph your national park elopement! Before I even got into photography, I […]

Adventure Elopement, Elopement, Moab Elopements & Weddings, National Park Elopement, Utah Elopements, Zion Elopements & Weddings

November 8, 2021

National Park Elopement Planning Tips

I am originally from Ohio, but have been in Utah on and off for the last 5 years. Because I didn’t grow up in Utah, I became obsessed with exploring the great outdoors that is all around me. So I know all of the best places if you’re not sure where to elope in Utah! […]

Elopement

November 8, 2021

Where to Elope in Utah

What is an elopement? What is an elopement? Usually when I tell someone that I photograph elopements and intimate weddings, I get a weird look.  And then they usually say something along the lines of, “There’s a need for photographers with elopements?? Do they just call you with little notice? How does that work?” I’ll […]

Adventure Elopement, Elopement

November 3, 2021

What Is An Elopement?