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.

 
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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.

And you deserve to have the whole story of your day intentionally documented so you can hold on to those memories.

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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“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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Meet your destination wedding photographer…

Erika here!

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 feel 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 in fall offers the best 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

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

With 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 for your wedding day.

 

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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