The outdoors has always been where I feel most at home. I've spent countless days backpacking through rugged terrain, running remote trails, and mountain biking down winding singletrack. Pushing myself on solo adventures, like backpacking the Wonderland Trail and the Tour du Mont Blanc, has only deepened my appreciation for wild places. After years of exploring the Pacific Northwest and Colorado, where I’ve had the chance to experience some of the most incredible landscapes, I knew I wanted to help others connect with nature in a meaningful way. That’s what led me to adventure elopement photography. Capturing couples in these stunning, remote places, where the experience matters just as much as the photos, is something I truly love. Now, I’m also getting to share that passion with my son, introducing him to the same trails, mountains, and open spaces that have shaped so much of my life.

— an elopement photographer based in Colorado specializing in intimate mountain elopements across the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Northwest, Iceland, and beyond.

Hi, I'm Michelle

About

"So years from now, you don’t just remember, you feel it all over again."

I’ve always been a hopeless romantic, drawn to the quiet, meaningful moments that often say more than words ever could. Capturing someone’s love isn’t just my job, it’s something I genuinely care about and feel deeply honored to do. Elopements in particular hold such a special place in my heart because they’re intentional, honest, and centered on what truly matters: two people choosing each other. When you work with me, you can expect someone who is both thoughtfully organized and calmly adaptable. I plan every detail, build timelines that make sense, think ahead to potential challenges, and always have contingencies in place so your day feels effortless and unrushed. And at the same time, I believe the best moments can’t be forced, so when plans shift or something unexpected unfolds, I go with the flow, follow the energy of the day, and make space for what’s real, meaningful, and beautifully unplanned.

What you can expect when you work with me

My Why

Zanzibar, New Zealand, Iceland

01. Favorite places you've traveled:

Top 3 Survey Style

Get to know me

10. Romantic gestures:

Love notes, long hugs, planned adventures in the mountains

09. BEVERAGES:

Craft cocktails, lattes, IPAs

08. BOOK GENRES:

Historical fiction, fantasy, romance

07. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:

Mountain biking, trail running, backpacking

06. pop culture:

Taylor Swift, Gilmore Girls, Twilight 

05. daily habits:

Coffee, movement, meditation

04. Words you would use to describe yourself:

Loyal, principled, adventurous

Becoming a mom, backpacking the Wonderland Trail,
 1st  trip to the Olympic Peninsula

03. Favorite Adventures:

Italy (Dolomites AND Amalfi Coast), Indonesia, the Azores

02. Places you want to visit next:

I intentionally limit the number of clients I take on each year. This ensures that every couple receives not just a photographer but a dedicated storyteller. I have Limited spots remaining for 2026. Reach out to see if your date is available and to get on my calendar.

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