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 one 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 with your photos, you'll hold your memories in your hands.

That's what I want
 
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Let’s label this wedding as “yours”.

Intimate wedding, adventure elopement, micro wedding, – whatever you call it, it is less about the specific number of guests or traditions and much more about the intention and vibe. You want nature, you want connection with your people, and you want to feel deeply present. So let’s ditch those labels and call it what it is, your-freaking-wedding-day. The beginning of your marriage story.

And you deserve to have the whole story of your day intentionally documented.

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

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“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.”

 
 

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I’m here to serve you.

I’m Erika and I’m here to come along side you on your wedding day (and before!) to make you feel comfortable, to tell you exactly what to do with your hands, and create tangible memories, like little pieces of art, that tell your story. And ensure the experience of documenting your story is a joyful one.

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

I’ve been photographing in North Carolina and Colorado for years and have fallen deeply in love with these landscapes. So wether you need to know what trails offer the best display of wildflowers in Crested Butte, where to rent a jeep in the San Juan Mountains of western Colorado, what week offers the best fall colors in the Blue Ridge Mountains, or what venues in Asheville have epic views and cozy cabins for your guests, I’m your girl.

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North Carolina + Colorado Wedding Packages

 
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Colorado Intimate Weddings

A place where you can jeep over rugged terrain, take a gondola ride to your ceremony site, have your dog sign your marriage license, and end with a luxury reception surrounded by looming peaks, all in one day.  Colorado is a place where adventure and luxury are a match made in heaven. Some of my favorite places in Colorado are Crested Butte, Ouray and Telluride. Good news is, you can’t go wrong. 

North Carolina Intimate Weddings

Home of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where venues are nestled in the mountains with enough cabins for all your guests and hikes to rocky outcrops with incredible displays of fall colors. Imagine rolling vistas, a leisure horse back ride, canoeing on a lake and a romantic dinner under string lights where the sound of laughter mingles with the sound of nature. From Asheville to Boone, there are endless places to celebrate your wedding.

 

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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Getting you started on your wedding planning journey.

Resources & tips for North Carolina, colorado & Destination weddings

 
 
 
 
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“If you want to go on an adventure, Erika will go with you and you’ll have amazing photos and memories! She was ready to make our wedding vision a reality.”

—Danielle

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