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Erika El Photography - Wedding and Elopement Photographer based in the North Carolina Mountains
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Erika El Photography - Wedding and Elopement Photographer based in the North Carolina Mountains
Home
About
North Carolina Packages
Colorado Packages
Portfolio + Resources
Contact
Home
About
North Carolina Packages
Colorado Packages
Portfolio + Resources
Contact
Stormy Roan Mountain Engagement Session
Engagement & Adventure Erika Packett 2/3/23 Engagement & Adventure Erika Packett 2/3/23

Stormy Roan Mountain Engagement Session

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Loveland Pass Colorado Adventure Session
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Loveland Pass Colorado Adventure Session

Colorado is the perfect place for a trip, and to make it even better? Plan an Adventure Session to document your epic travels!

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Garden of the Gods Engagement Session / Colorado Springs
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Garden of the Gods Engagement Session / Colorado Springs

Garden of the Gods is one special backdrop of red rock formations for your engagement session or wedding.

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Romantic Canoe Engagement Session
Engagement & Adventure Erika Packett 11/3/22 Engagement & Adventure Erika Packett 11/3/22

Romantic Canoe Engagement Session

Romantic engagement session canoeing in the fall.

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Washington Coast Adventure Session at Ruby Beach
Engagement & Adventure Erika Packett 8/29/22 Engagement & Adventure Erika Packett 8/29/22

Washington Coast Adventure Session at Ruby Beach

Moody session at one of Olympic National Park’s iconic beaches.

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North Carolina Waterfall Engagement Session
Engagement & Adventure Erika Packett 7/19/22 Engagement & Adventure Erika Packett 7/19/22

North Carolina Waterfall Engagement Session

The best part of hiking to a waterfall for your summer engagement session? Jumping in the water!

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Some words are just meant for each other. 

My couples often choose to do private vows so they can be the most true and vulnerable selves knowing only they will hear the promises shared. Standing in front of guests, being the center of attention can
To add to your wedding day packing list: 

Favorite candy. 

On the hike down from their elopement we went through an impressive amount of twizzlers and no regrets were had. So pack some candy like silt fake cigarettes and ridiculous bride and groom
When asked where my inspiration comes from, the answer will always be nature. 

Nature also ensures no wedding days or sessions ever look the same, even if I photograph in the same place at the same time of year, the weather always changes things. It
Boy does it feel good to be back in Colorado.

This first time I came out here I knew it wouldn’t be the last. And I’ve been back every year since. It was only the second time I came back that I thought I’d really love to work out h
The funny thing is, you didn’t even notice the trim wasn’t done. Because, that’s not really whats important. They had just moved into their new house a few weeks prior to the session but we didn’t want to wait to capture some
Rhododendron season in Western North Carolina 🌸

These big bushy mountain flowers bloom in late through June and peak at various times based on their elevation. 

The two best places to see them are at: Craggy  Pinnacle Trail
Roan Mountain

But they
Do you get stuck wondering how to make your wedding day your own? I talk a lot about infusing your personalities into your day and and choosing intentional details...but are you still like...what does that actually mean!?!?

If I were doing my weddin
Wait, does this sound like YOU?

✔️ You don’t want a big traditional church wedding but you you’re also unsure what eloping looks like and what options there are in between those two? 

✔️Your options feel endless - you can do whatever yo
11 years of loving you. To some that’s a lot and to others it’s a little, but either way, I can say marriage is freaking awesome and I’m so glad I get to do it all with you @jakepackett ❤️

Photos 1&2 - @venturingvows 
Photo 4 -
Anyone else feel most at home outside in nature? It’s my happy place, and usually something my couples relate with and why they end up choosing a wedding in nature. It doesn’t hurt that nature is both so inspiring and calming. A pretty go

Erika of Erika El Photography is an adventurous elopement and intimate wedding photographer based in North Carolina and Colorado serving couples in the Blue Ridge Mountains and San Juan Mountains, but available worldwide for destination weddings.

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