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I think that Oregon is probably the most beautiful state that I’ve ever been to. (Yes, I’ve been to Alaska, but no, I haven’t been to Hawaii yet.) The coastline is stunning from the top of the state to the bottom. Today’s elopement took place towards the southern end of the Oregon coast. The Rocky […]

Maddie Mae, over at Adventure Instead, did research with more than 200 couples about why they eloped. Her blog post is the most exhaustive post I’ve found about why people have chosen to elope and why eloping might be right for you. Maddie says: “What’s different about this post is it’s based on real data from […]

So you’re ready to elope?! Happy day!!! While planning an elopement is nothing compared to planning a huge traditional wedding, there are still some logistics you’ll want to figure out before the big day arrives. Luckily, I’m not just a photographer, I’m an elopement guide and officiant, as well, so you’ll have all the help […]

Emily DimondI’m a hopeless romantic – I believe in soulmates, and I’m here to help you marry yours in the great outdoors. Combining my passion for epic landscapes, love stories, and equality for every human being, I’m on a mission to guide couples of all colors and backgrounds to the best wedding day of their […]

This Oregon engagement session on Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast was absolutely gorgeous. This couple’s engagement pictures turned out beautifully thanks to the epic landscape that is Haystack Rock, the Pacific Ocean, and an amazing sunset. It didn’t hurt that they were completely in love with each other either! (They even brought their dogs […]

So you’re ready to start planning your elopement. Now what? Elopements aren’t just running to the courthouse or Vegas anymore. Check out my blog post on why you should elope if you need convincing! When planning your elopement, you have so many options! Luckily you’ve got some help because I’m not only an elopement photographer, […]

Have you thought of eloping? Does the idea of planning a huge wedding sound absolutely daunting to you? Are you worried about people getting along or drama ensuing? Does the idea of throwing a huge party for hundreds of guests sound like the worst day, not the best day, of your life? If so, consider […]