Adventurous photography for bold and daring couples in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Grounded by Nature, Focused on Marriage.

North Carolina Intimate Wedding Photographer

Serving destination weddings in Colorado & Beyond

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 Wedding days are often described as a blur.

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But not yours.

You won’t be rushing from thing to the next, managing other peoples expectations, stressed by logistics.

You’ll be grounded in nature, right where you feel at home.

You’ll be completely present with each other and have time with your closest friends and family.

You’ll be romanticizing the meaningful details that represent your relationship.

Your photos will capture the epic landscape where you choose to exchange vows and the peace you felt all day long.

And they’ll turn your favorite memories into art.

 
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Let’s label this wedding as “yours”.

Intimate weddings, adventure elopements, micro weddings, – whatever you call it, the heart and vibe is all the same. So let’s ditch those labels and call it what it is, your-freaking-wedding-day. The beginning of your marriage.

All that matters is you having an experience created with care, but lived carefree. I believe you can have a stress free wedding day. Even with guests, even with intricate details.

And you deserve to have it intentionally documented so you can hold on to the memories of that day.

After all, they aren’t just photos of your wedding day. They are photos of your very first day of marriage.

 
 
 
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North Carolina and Colorado Wedding Packages

 

Colorado Intimate Weddings

From horseback riding and having your dog sign the marriage certificate — to receptions with looming peaks and starlit dancing with your favorite people in the world. Whether you want to hop in a jeep or hike, there are endless places among wildflowers and alpine lakes from Crested Butte to Ouray, to celebrate your wedding in Colorado.

North Carolina Intimate Weddings

From venues nestled in the mountains of Asheville or hiking to rocky outcrops near Boone, the Blue Ridge Mountains offer a place to explore and recharge. Maybe it’s the peace, the vastness, or the laid-back-vibes. But one thing’s for sure, the Blue Ridge Mountains warmly welcomes love and adventure

 

Undecided on your dream location or have another magical place in mind?

I can help with that!

I can help you find a location OR if you’ve already decided on the place let’s chat details and I’ll create a custom package for you.

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Meet your destination elopement photographer…

Erika here!

And by here, I mean North Carolina and Colorado.

I call North Carolina home but spend the summer months in Colorado (and of course travel in betwen)!

Wherever I have the privilege of photographing your vows, I’ll be completely focused on you.

When we come out of the woods and it opens up to a 360º view, there will be an initial gasp and exclamation of the beauty all around you. I’ll be hanging back, letting you soak it all in. Smiling to myself thinking, “I know right!?” Doesn’t matter if it’s the 2nd or 20th time I’ve hiked that trail — I’ll be right there with you.

 
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“Point blank, Erika is a dream to work with.
She creates an environment where you can show and express your love exactly how it feels right to you.”

 
 

Let

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Getting you started on your wedding planning journey.

Resources & tips for North Carolina, colorado & Destination weddings

 
 
 
 
 
 

“If you want to go on an adventure, Erika will go with you and you’ll have amazing photos (and memories)! From the moment she said ‘heck yes let's go bouldering for your engagement photos' to the day we tied the knot, she was ready to make our wedding vision a reality.”

—Danielle

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Let's go play in the mountains and get you two married while we're out there!
 
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