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How to plan a first look for your elopement

There’s nothing like seeing your partner for the first time on your wedding day. Photographing that joy and love during the first look is one of my favorite parts of being an elopement photographer.  The key to a perfect first look? Planning out what you envision. Does time of day make a difference? Where will […]

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bride and groom in covid wedding

Jen and Marc were on my books for a long time. Everything was set for their wedding. We were just 30 days out when the shutdowns started.. and I don’t even have to remind you all of what that was like! Instead of postponing… and postponing.. and then postponing again, Jen and Marc decided to […]

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elopement on oahu

Marly and Andrew’s Elopement on Oahu all started with a right swipe! I’m so here for online relationships resulting in a vow exchange. Their love of travel is what landed them on the islands of Hawaii for their intimate elopement. It was just the two of them and one of my favorite officiants, Wesley with […]

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Getting to know and photograph Marci and Ryan’s elopement was a treat! We had so much in common, from our love of The Office, to our obsession with travel. And when I say obsession with travel, I mean that they might love it even more than I do! They’re constantly on the go and dreaming […]

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Honolulu elopement

Honolulu Elopement | Meagan + Chris It sounds cliche to start of by saying, “I don’t even know where to begin with these two” but guys…. I don’t even know where to begin! I loved being part of this day so much. Let’s start with the date: February 29th. Obviously the date is special because […]

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