How this works

Your custom crafted adventure elopement experience

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You made the brave decision to elope … but now what?

If you’re anything like most of my couples, your decision to elope came after a whole lot of soul-searching about what kind of wedding day you really wanted. It probably wasn’t an easy choice … and now you’re probably feeling SO stoked and also completely lost about where to start.

After all, it’s not like there is a guidebook for this kind of thing!

But don’t worry, I’ve got you. As an OG elopement photographer who’s been doing this since way before it became trendy, I’ve helped hundreds of happy folks craft the elopement day of their dreams. And I’m here to help you do the same!

You two + my expertise = your best damn day. ever.

I believe elopement planning should be a collaborative process. It begins with doing a deep dive into who you are and the things, landscapes, and activities you love. From there we work together to put together an elopement experience that is beyond your wildest dreams.

I’m here to help you every step of the way. Here is what that looks like:

here’s how the magic happens:

Step 1: You reach out and we start dreaming

Wherever you are in the process, let’s chat!

It all starts when we hop on Zoom or the phone, get to know each other, and talk all about your vision for your elopement.

Don’t have a vision yet? NO PROBLEM! That’s what I’m here for!

After our chat you will feel SO much more confident in your decision to elope and how this is all going to go! I promise!

Once we have a general idea of where you’ll elope (like, Colorado or Washington or Iceland), we’ll make it official! Your date will be reserved and the real fun will begin.

Step 2: Together we plan something incredible

I’ll help you craft your vision, and help it come to life

From recommending hand-picked locations and activities to helping you figure out the annoying little details that you probably haven’t thought of (like permits and licenses), I’ll be here to help guide you every step of the way.

From recommending elopement-friendly vendors to putting together your timeline to helping find awesome lodging, I will help make this a stress free experience you can feel confident in.

I’m guessing you haven’t done this before but trust me when I say I’ve been there for a few (hundred) of these things. Not to brag, but you’re in the best of hands!

And when you feel stressed or confused? I’m always just a phone call away.

Step 3: You have your best damn day. Ever.

Your Dress will be dirty and your cheeks will hurt from smiling so much. Sorry about that.

On your actual elopement day you will have one hell of an adventure, explore beautiful places with your partner, and get married in the most intimate and personal way somewhere wild along the way.

I believe elopement days aren’t actually about the photos (which is probably a controversial thing for an elopement photographer to say). They’re about the experience. The photos should tell that story well (trust me, they will!)

Step 4: memories (+ photos!) for life!

This day will fly by. But don’t worry, we’ll make sure you never forget it.

Photos that focus on real moments and big ass landscapes are kind of my thing. After your elopement you’ll receive a gallery full of stunning images that capture your day so that someday. Those photos will take you RIGHT back to that beautiful place and what it felt like to be in that moment with the person you love most. You’ll also have the opportunity to order a custom-designed handcrafted elopement album to make it easy for you to get your photos off of your computer and into your hands.

Oh, and you’ll get a bunch of sneak peaks within a few days of your elopement so you can share your adventure right away with all the people who think you were crazy for doing this thing this way!

The word around the campfire

Sam + Jesse

“Having grown up in Florida for most of our lives, this was an absolute DREAM to experience these amazing views on our wedding day!! Going for a hike, exploring the beautiful Colorado scenery, and laughing together while we exchanged vows on top of the world was the most memorable, epic wedding experience of a lifetime, and Jen made it all happen from the planning phase to execution.

Highly recommend Jen for an epic, stress free, magical, and unforgettable elopement experience!! She is a talented, passionate photographer and an absolutely amazing human being!”

Leila + Josh

“Jen is both a phenomenal human and photographer. She made the day feel so easy for our elopement! Jen was incredibly easy to work with and was a fly on the wall during our most important moments.I seriously cannot get over how beautiful and stunning the photos are. We wish we lived in Colorado so we could hang out more 😭”

alex + wyatt

“Jen is such an amazing photographer! We had a beautiful elopement day shot by her and all the pictures came out better than i could have ever imagined. We did the sunrise to sunset package and it was very well worth it to us. We had all day coverage so we got so many wonderful pictures back and got to hang out with Jen all day. It truly felt like talking & hanging with an old friend, she really is the best! We spent our elopement in 4 different locations in Olympic park, she was all for the crazy adventure we had planned together. I’m so glad we chose her to be our photographer for our special day! We love that she captured the best day ever for us!”

grace + tyler

“Jen is the BEST! Our day went so smoothly and beautifully with her guidance and knowledge both before and during the day. Coming from Minnesota, Jen made it easy to plan and answered all of our questions in preparation for the day. Day of she was the greatest hype person we could have asked for! So kind and fun to work with, keeping us calm when rain came through and finding new, great spots for use to explore after the ceremony. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to support us on our day, constantly reliving the day through the gorgeous pictures and memories that come along with them.”

GOT SOME QUESTIONS?

This is a little bit like being asked to choose my favorite dog – in other words, it’s impossible! But if I had to pick I’d say here in my home state of Colorado (especially Telluride, Ouray, Silverton, Crested Butte, Breckenridge, Twin Lakes, and Great Sand Dunes National Park), Washington, Moab, Alaska, and Iceland.

If I had to pick ONE favorite place to photograph elopements in the U.S. it would be Olympic National Park.

YES!!! I’m here to help you figure out ALL of it! We’ll chat about the types of landscape you love, the kind of activities you are envisioning, and what time of year you want to elope and come up with a plan and place that fits that vibe.

Trust me when I say I live and breathe this stuff and have SO many ideas for you!

YES!!! I am a crazy dog lady through and through and the more dogs the merrier, as far as I’m concerned!

YES!!! Guests are ALWAYS welcome. If you are going to bring guests, let me know so that I can make sure to suggest locations that are appropriate for bigger group sizes!

n a word, experience. Elopements exploded during the pandemic and a lot of photographers jumped from the wedding world over to the elopement world. I’ve been doing this since WAY before it became trendy and have dealt with everything that Mother Nature can throw our way – from wildfires to snow to rain to government shut downs to, yes, a global pandemic.

In this line of work, experience is super important and I have YEARS of it! You get one shot at this day – don’t leave it to chance.

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It’s just me and a couple dogs reading it so please don’t ‘be shy! I LOVE hearing from new couples and can’t wait to meet you!!

ready to plan your own adventure elopement?

Get in touch!

I know you may be feeling overwhelmed right now with this whole thing – trust me, I hear that a lot!

I’m here to demystify the whole elopement experience so you can feel confident that your elopement day will live up to the hype and be one of the best adventures of your life. I’m here to help you every step of the way.

I can’t wait to meet you!

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