Okay, so you and your partner have decided to forgo a traditional wedding celebration and elope. Congratulations! I’m a huge advocate for doing whatever is right for you – and intimate elopements are one of my favorite things to capture. Read on for tips on how to share the news with your family and loved ones.

For nearlyweds

April 21, 2025

How to tell your family you want to elope: from a photographer

City Hall Elopement

These two had a city hall ceremony back home in Wisconsin, then packed their car and headed for the mountains for an epic vow reading with their best friends, and me to capture it! Take a look at their sneak peek gallery below.

Galleries

June 18, 2024

Colorado Elopement | Vow Reading in the Rocky Mountains