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Snowy engagement in the Dolomites in March

March in the Dolomites is a bit of a wild card. It might feel like spring in town, but head up into the mountains and you’re knee-deep in snow wondering if winter ever plans on leaving. Connor and Skylar leaned all the way into that energy, and honestly, I loved them for it. They reached […]

Photo of cinque torri in the distance

Being a Photographer Who Actually Thinks About Impact I travel for a living. The Dolomites, Switzerland, Iceland, remote valleys at sunrise, cliffs that try to blow us into the ocean. It’s an incredible job. It also has an environmental footprint, and I refuse to pretend otherwise. If I’m going to build a business around wild […]

Akaslompolo Finland Winter Engagement couple walking towards wild reindeer

Winter Proposal in Äkäslompolo Dale first reached out to me because he was planning something big and a little intimidating. He wanted to propose in Finnish Lapland, in the middle of winter, in a place neither of us had ever been before. He didn’t just need a photographer, he needed someone who could really help […]

Couple eloping at Passo Rolle in the Dolomites with wildflowers

Realistic Elopement Itineraries to Help You Picture Your Day If you’re thinking about eloping in the Dolomites, you’ve probably seen a lot of very pretty photos and not a lot of explanation about how the day actually works. So let’s clear that up. Eloping here doesn’t mean hiking until you drop, waking up at 3am […]

Iceland Elopement at Stokkness, groom picking up bride

Wild Elopement Locations for Couples Who Love Mountains, Nature, and Feeling Free AF. If your idea of romance includes wind in your hair, dirt on your boots, and landscapes that make you whisper “holy sh*t” under your breath, you’re in the right place. This is not a list for people who want chair covers, late […]

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