Your Burning Questions, Answered

Absolutely. Honestly, that’s one of my favorite things about this job. I’m always spending my free weekends getting out to hike and location scout for our couples. I keep a list of some of my favorite places I’ve been to, as well as another list of places I haven’t visited but know would be epic to elope in. Many couples come to me without having specific locations in mind, and I don’t really expect them to either!

Whether you’re looking to have a national park elopement or an intimate wedding ceremony on a remote mountain hiking trail, I’m here to help you find the perfect spot. I consider it to be one of the most important parts of what we do as adventure elopement and small wedding photographer.

Absolutely. Having eloped too, I know what a difficult discussion it can be to convince your friends and family that an adventure elopement is what you want. If I’m being honest, it can be a bit of a tough discussion and can definitely take some convincing before people come around to the idea.

But here’s the thing. There are so many reasons why families don’t always get excited about elopements, and they’re usually not the reasons you’d expect. I pride myself on guiding our couples through this process if they’re dealing with families who don’t quite understand why they want to elope. There are so many awesome reasons why couples choose to elope, and it’s a huge priority for me to help our couples convey that to the people who matter most to them. 

Before I even pick up my camera, I make sure I do the legwork to really get to know our clients before I photograph them. I always request a one-on-one client consultation before your engagement shoot, adventure elopement, or intimate/small wedding. 

I will be there to help you select the perfect outfits for your shoot. I provide all of our clients with our style guides, and I provide my phone number so you can call or text me if you’re unsure about what to wear. It’s my goal to make sure you show up to your session without a care in the world, because the location and your outfits are put together in advance of a single photo being taken.

During the shoot, elopement, or wedding itself, I always make sure to provide you with plenty of direction in front of the camera. Some couples know exactly how they want to act and pose in front of my camera, while others are completely new to it. I cater my direction to how comfortable you’re feeling, and I don’t leave you to figure it all out by yourself. During couples shoots and adventure sessions, I’ll get you playing and having fun in a way that is both entertaining for you and also looks great on camera.

That said, I don’t consider myself “documentary style.” I do provide direction, so if you’re looking for someone who is more of a fly on the wall, I’m probably not your gal. The couples I work with tend to tell me that this direction is important to them. If you’ve ever felt awkward about “what to do with your hands,” for example, that’s what I’m here to help with! I personally believe that a true documentary style leaves couples, particularly those who are more camera shy, in the dark. And I don’t believe that’s okay.

Yes! While Colorado is home to me, I am always willing to travel for adventure weddings. All I ask is that my travel costs are covered. I do have reduced travel costs for adventure elopements and intimate weddings in the following states, since I have family and friends in these places: Georgia and southern California.

Also one thing to note: travel fees do apply to Colorado locations that are more than 4 hours away from Fort Collins, CO.

I agree. There are many talented intimate wedding and elopement photographers out there, several of which are my dear friends. Picking the perfect one for you is no doubt a daunting task, especially when balancing all of the details of an adventure elopement or intimate/small wedding.

That being said, the clients who book me always seem to tell me that they chose me because of my distinct style and client experience. That they just couldn’t imagine anyone else taking their photos. They love the timeless and nostalgic feeling of my photos, because it speaks to them on a basic and emotional level.

They also really appreciate that I specialize in small weddings and adventure elopements, which means I make it my business to know all the little details of planning these specific types of weddings, from staying up to date on permit requirements to helping you decide which national parks, hiking trails, and mountain lakes make for the best place to say “I do.”

While there are many photographers out there, there are also many styles. Think of photographers as flavors of ice cream. You’re not just going to walk up to the counter of an ice cream shop and ask for a cone. You’re going to pick the flavor that makes your mouth water (personally, I’m all about anything pistachio or coffee flavored!).

If I don’t make your mouth water, I totally understand. I’d be happy to refer you to one of my photographer friends whose style and client experience may be more in line with yours. But if you find yourself really connecting with my images and the way I see the world through my lens, then I definitely want to hear from you.

What can I promise you, though? To me, small wedding and elopement photos should do more than just capture a moment; they should speak to what your relationship is truly like. I put so much time and consideration into the way I style and direct our clients and how I select shoot locations, because I know how important it is to do justice to our amazing clients.

I get it. Picking the perfect adventure elopement or intimate/small wedding photographer can be difficult. It’s an investment in yourself, your love, and the memories you plan on reliving as the years go on. I definitely don’t take this job lightly. So if you’re on the fence, definitely schedule a consultation with me. I’ll talk you through the details of what I do and how I can achieve your vision. The best part? It’s complimentary, no strings attached. I’m a firm believer in test driving my vibe before you drive it off the lot.

If after speaking with me, you’re still not feeling it, I’ll happily point you in the direction of another intimate/small wedding or elopement photographer who may be better able to achieve what you’re looking for. Seriously, no hard feelings. 

Still on the fence about whether we’re perfect for each other? Take a look at some of our client testimonials to get a feel for what it’s like to work with me.

The first step is filling out my contact form so I can hear all about you and your vision for your adventure elopement or intimate/small wedding. From there, I’ll schedule a time to chat in more detail about your goals and dreams for your day, answer any questions you may have, and review the different packages that might work for your specific elopement or intimate wedding.

In order to officially book me, I require a signed contract (which I send to you digitally so you can sign from wherever you might be…yay for the Internet!) and a 50% payment of your package price (this 50% covers a $1500 non-refundable retainer that allows me to reserve your date on the calendar, and the remaining amount of the 50% package price is a non-refundable service fee that covers access to my elopement dashboard resource and allows me to help you craft your day-of timeline and family photo list [if family will be present]). Once the 50% of the package price is paid and contract is signed, you are officially on my calendar!

After that, we can get to the fun stuff, like helping you find the perfect outfit for your engagement session or locating the best spots for your elopement ceremony. And the final 50% payment will be due 30 days prior to your elopement or intimate wedding date. Boom. Done. Easy peasy.