Love stories often have a way of circling back around, reappearing when the moment is just right. Ingrid and Spencer’s journey began in high school, when a summer fling simmered into the background until fate brought them together once again, years later, in a chance encounter in Birmingham. From that moment on, their story unfolded…
It’s that time of year again! The best of 2023 adventure elopement and small weddings blog post! I honestly can’t believe the year has already come and gone. As always, I’m feeling so grateful to be a part of these special moments in people’s lives in such incredible locations around the world. It really is…
When Alex and Bonnie thought about how they would get married, they knew wherever it was, they wanted it to be private and intentional. And so, they chose to elope surrounded by nature on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. The day began at the condo where they were staying in Kapalua. We met up…
You’ve decided to elope, chosen an amazing location, found the perfect attire, and applied for your marriage license. The big day is almost here! But you may be wondering, what should I pack? Not to worry! I’m here to help ensure you have everything you need for your elopement day! P.S. If you just…
Adam originally planned to propose to Louis in Hawaii (little did he know at the time), but unfortunately, the pandemic had other plans. Just five days before their trip, they were forced to cancel their plans. To make up for the trip they had lost, that summer, they spent a lot of time outdoors near…
Maureen and Naz were such a sweet and fun couple! They wanted to do something a bit different for their Maui engagement session (which I was all for!) so we started the day in the small town of Paia. Located on the north shore of Maui, Paia is a cute little surf town lined with…
It’s time for my favorite blog post of the year! The Best of 2021 adventure elopements and intimate weddings in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. I love doing this yearly round up, reflecting on the past year, and re-living all of the incredible adventure elopements and intimate weddings with my fabulous clients. I’m loving the…
Oh what a year it’s been! I photographed this intimate Maui wedding at Ironwoods Beach early spring. It was one of my favorite moments of this crazy year. I walked away with new friends and so much gratitude for this photography career. I love being a Maui elopement photographer so much! It’s a dream come…
The average wedding produces hundreds of pounds of waste and tons (literally!) of CO2 emissions. That is a lot of waste! Being aware of this is the first step and is part of what has inspired me to focus on small weddings and elopements. I believe it is SO important to be aware…