Elopement Resources

Congrats! You’ve chosen to elope and have managed to save yourselves from making all of the stressful decisions associated with a traditional wedding. Your choice to elope means you’ll be having a more intimate ceremony, and the most challenging decision you’ll be making is where you’re going to exchange your vows.

Eloping looks different to every couple. Seriously. The whole entire day is about the commitment you are making and the love you share together. You get to decide how your day will look, where you say “I do”, who will be there to witness it and how you celebrate afterwards. Eloping is a day meant to embody you as a couple. A day that you are free to be yourselves without the fear of judgment from Aunt Susie or even your own parents. A day that allows you to focus on each other and really embrace each moment spent together.

If you're an outdoorsy couple or simply want to elope at a picturesque location, you might consider choosing a state park for your intimate ceremony. Pennsylvania has hundreds of state parks to choose from, each with its own breathtaking scenery. Whether you want to get married in a forest in front of a waterfall, at the top of a mountain, or by a lake with a stunning background of autumn-colored trees, there is a Pennsylvania State Park that will meet your needs.

It is such an intimate experience to bare your heart to the love of your life. My partner and I have photographed a lot of weddings, and we’ll admit that we’ve both teared up more than once when hearing personalized vows from so many couples. We totally understand that writing your own vows can seem daunting, so I’ve put together some tips to help you out.

One of the biggest mistakes I see couples make when choosing to have their wedding outdoors is not taking into consideration that they are in nature, which needs to be protected and respected. I see it all the time on Instagram, a pretty photo of a couple in a protected area, giving no regard to what they might be doing to the habitat they are invading. As an elopement photographer, I feel it’s part of my responsibility to educate and guide my couples in a way that will preserve the planet and not cause it more harm. LNT or Leave No Trace is a crucial part of planning an outdoor elopement or intimate wedding. I always urge my couples to consider how they can celebrate their day while also respecting the great outdoors.

The decision to elope is so exciting! You get to have a more intimate day and the possibilities are endless when it comes to finding an incredible location. We've created this guide of helpful tips so you can be fully prepared for the adventure ahead. This is the gear you'll be needing for your summer elopement, so can you stay cool and comfortable as you journey through the wilderness together.

Have you ever dreamed about eloping in the winter? Saying your vows on a snow lined trail, surrounded by evergreen trees? Maybe you’ll even need a pair of snowshoes to make the trek! Living in Pennsylvania, it can be hard to avoid winter weather and if you’re like some of our couples, you may choose to totally embrace it instead! When you do, we will be right there with ya, documenting your day + making sure you stay comfortable!

What could be more exciting than going on an adventure through the wilderness to celebrate the first day of your new life together? You're going to have a one-of-a-kind experience, but that also means you might have a ton of questions about how you're supposed to prepare for your unique hiking elopement. This is why I decided to write this guide for you. Without having any traditional rules to follow, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed, so I really hope this checklist helps put you at ease before the fun begins.

If a secluded wedding is what you’re hearts are looking for, West Virginia couldn’t be a more beautiful location to have your sights on. If you love to hike or have always wanted to, you’re in for a real treat with all of the incredible trails and parks West Virginia has to offer. With so many unique locations to choose from, I’ve laid out the perfect itinerary, including a great spot to stay, where you can plan to elope, and some of my favorite places to eat so you don’t have to do a ton of research. I hope this guide makes you feel inspired!

As my second photographer, Jp keeps things chill with the guys, helps me carry all of my gear, knows how to pin a boutonniere and fluff the train of your dress, and does a million other things. But these examples are not why I make sure he is with me on your wedding day.

Photography is rooted in utilizing light and shadows to create an image, so make sure you hire someone who embraces even the most unique lighting situations. For example many photographers might shy away from taking portraits in the middle of the afternoon. However, it's totally possible to create gorgeous images even in mid-day sun! By us being able to create work in various lighting conditions and knowing how long we’ll have full daylight it opens your timeline up to more variety.

I've heard it so many times, you want to book a session but you're worried that you and your love are going to be stiff+awkward in front of the camera. You're not models and guess what? That's okay! We rarely work with actual models but we consistently work with REAL couples!