Alpine Vows

There is something incredibly powerful about stripping away the guest list of 200 and keeping only the souls who truly anchor you. When you choose a small group elopement, you aren’t just picking a location; you are curating the energy of your entire day, ensuring that every person standing in that mountain circle is adding to your peace rather than draining it.

But how do you keep it intentional when family dynamics get complicated? We wrote a new guide for the 2026 couples who want to protect their peace while inviting their people along for the ride.

Head to the link in our bio to see how to pull off a small group elopement without the drama!

Still buzzing over the news that this moment from Kayla and Will’s elopement won a Legend Award!

It is a massive privilege to be recognized by the judges, and honestly, just being in the company of the other winners is an honor in itself. It’s such a huge deal to be listed alongside so many talented photographers that I’ve been inspired by for a long time!

What I love about this shot is that it is exactly how Kayla and Will’s elopement felt. Fun, connected, and completely present.

It’s not often that rain settles into the Colorado mountains and sticks around for the whole day, but we spent that morning wandering through the trees and just letting the weather happen. Kayla and Will are the kind of people who didn’t just handle a rainy day, they completely embraced it.

Their love is so effortless and joyful, and seeing that firsthand was such a highlight for me. Kayla and Will, thank you for being the absolute troopers you are and for choosing me to document the pure love and fun you two share!

Taylor and Jacob didn’t rush into their wedding day. They hiked into it. Talking, laughing, stopping to look at wildflowers, taking in the incredible mountain views like they had all the time in the world…because they truly did.

By the time we reached Lake Isabelle, it was just still alpine water, soft summer wind, and two people standing by the shore, self solemnizing with shaky voices and vows that felt like no one else in the world existed for a few quiet, beautiful minutes.

Halfway through their portraits, it started to rain. Instead of running for cover, they stayed. They laughed. Held each other tighter. Danced. And let it become part of their story.

Days like this are why we love elopements. They are intentional, meaningful, and a little unpredictable.

You can read their full elopement story and watch their video on the blog.

And if your wedding day feels more like a mountain trail than a ballroom, we’ll meet you at the trailhead 🥾💛