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Eloping is all about simplifying the wedding experience while still creating unforgettable memories. If you’re looking for the perfect place to say “I do” in a peaceful, picturesque, and intimate setting, Door County, Wisconsin should be at the top of your list. Known for its stunning landscapes, charming small towns, and romantic ambiance, Door County […]
Eloping is all about simplifying the wedding experience while still creating unforgettable memories. If you’re looking for the perfect place to say “I do” in a peaceful, picturesque, and intimate setting, Door County, Wisconsin should be at the top of your list. Known for its stunning landscapes, charming small towns, and romantic ambiance, Door County […]
Desert elopements are always so magical. I love the warm breeze that makes couples’ wedding attire look flowy and dreamy in photos. I love when the dark red desert sand stains the bottom of white wedding dresses or dirties the soles of couples’ hiking boots. Desert elopement Sunsets are breathtaking, and the Sunrises are even […]
Sedona is known as the relaxation hub of the West. With rejuvenating resorts, incredible outdoor activities, boutique shopping, and indulgent restaurants for foodies, there’s no wonder why it’s continuously voted one of the best travel destinations in the U.S. While its year-round warm weather is certainly an enticing enough reason to consider it for your […]
Along with 5 breathtaking National Parks, Utah is home to beautiful dark starry skies, snow-capped mountain ranges, shimmering lakes, white salt flats, misty waterfalls, vast canyons, and unique rock formations. The state also offers various adventurous outdoor activities, making it one of the best places to elope in the United States. As an elopement photographer, […]
Colorado is home to some of the most beautiful mountain peaks in the U.S. It’s also full of wildflower meadows, waterfalls, ski slopes, mile-high hiking trails, sand dunes, streams, cozy cabins, campsites, and much more. Since there are so many great places to elope in Colorado, I’ve narrowed down my all-time favorite Colorado elopement locations […]
I met Kellie and Ethan at the edge of the Great Plains in southwestern South Dakota for a Badlands National Park hiking Elopement! I had the time of my life capturing Kellie and Ethan’s elopement experience, from their first look to their celebration picnic and everything in between. Here’s a look into their unique day, […]
Eloping, even if it’s just the two of you, doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate with your loved ones too! Many couples decide to plan a reception after their elopement, whether it’s hours, days, or months after the ceremony. This guide will tell you how to plan a reception after your elopement, with some tips and […]
Colorado is one of the most beautiful places to elope in the world. One of my favorite things about eloping in Colorado is couples’ options to legally marry one another without witnesses or an officiant present! Only a handful of other states in the U.S. legally permit self-solemnization, but Colorado’s process is by far the […]
Meet Jessie
Photography didn’t start as a hobby for me. It’s just always been there. I was the kid flipping through photo albums, getting stuck on certain images longer than anyone else. Not because they were perfect but because they felt like something. Real. Honest. Like you could step into them and understand the moment without anyone explaining it.
That’s still what I’m chasing.
My work has never been about perfect poses or overly curated moments. It’s about connection. The kind you can’t fake. The kind that shows up in the in-between. How someone reaches for you, How you exhale when you feel safe, how a moment lands without anyone trying too hard.
When I photograph a wedding, I’m not there to control the day. I’m there to see it. To pay attention to what’s actually happening and preserve it in a way that feels like you. Less performance. More presence.
Because the photos that matter aren’t the ones that look perfect. They’re the ones that feel like you were really there. And honestly, that’s how I live too.
I’m either hosting people I love, finding new places to wander through, or chasing my kids around. But the best moments? They’re usually the simplest ones. At home. Comfortable. Connected.
That’s what I notice.
That’s what I care about.
And that’s what I photograph.
