Rachel and Nick had a true elopement and planned it all in less than two weeks! Rachel really wanted tall pine trees for a moody look, so I found this beautiful spot at a Kalamazoo nature preserve. It was secluded, quiet, and such a perfect spot. Rachel and Nick both wore all black, which was […]

For Lauren and Miguel’s engagement session, we met at Hoffmaster State Park, which is a gorgeous beach park located on the west side of Michigan. Lauren and Miguel moved from California to Michigan a few years ago, so they are used to very busy beaches, and they definitely prefer Michigan beaches over California ones! ⁠⁠ […]

Russ knew for two months that he was going to propose to Josh on their trip to Maui, Hawaii, and I’m so glad that I was able to capture it! Despite Josh swearing that Russ cannot keep a secret, the proposal was a total surprise. Russ made the ring box, including some of Josh’s favorite […]

Jake and I visited Maui for a week in April 2021, and it was the absolute best trip! I put this post together to share some Maui travel tips, a few of our favorite things on the island, and some of our iPhone pics from the trip. We can’t wait to go back! Our first […]

It’s hard to find the words to describe how amazing this day was. Shannon & Chris are two of the loveliest people I have ever met, and their love for each other is the first thing I noticed. We met for sunrise (the absolute most gorgeous light in Hawaii!) on this gorgeous beach on Maui, […]

If you’re looking for the perfect spot for your elopement or intimate wedding, I cannot recommend Hawaii enough! This gorgeous and unique state is unlike anywhere else. While the state of Hawaii has eight main islands, the four most visited islands are Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. The first time that I visited […]

If you’re considering eloping in the islands of Hawaii, this blog post will help walk you through the process of how to elope in Hawaii! Hawaii is a gorgeous and unique state, unlike anywhere else! While the state of Hawaii has eight main islands, the four most visited islands are Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the […]

Creating a timeline for your elopement or intimate wedding day can seem overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be! I help all of my couples with crafting their timelines to make their elopement into the perfect day for them. Below are some tips and example timelines that will help as you begin to […]

Hawaii is undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous and unique locations for an elopement or intimate wedding! The first time that I visited Hawaii, I fell in love within minutes of arriving on Oahu. The beauty of the islands is absolutely breathtaking, and there’s a peaceful energy here that is unlike anywhere else in the […]

If you’re beginning to think about planning your elopement or intimate wedding, it can be overwhelming to figure out the first step. Is it the date, a photographer, the location, the plan for your day? And to be completely honest, there is no one way to plan your elopement. By choosing an elopement or intimate […]