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by Shawna Rae Photography

Newly engaged couple Standing in the snow in Finland surrounded by Reindeer and a forest

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 […]

Bride and groom standing holding hands and facing each other with the Dolomites and setting sun in the background. This is a hecliopter elopement

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 […]

Bride and groom embracing in the wind at Jack's Point in Queenstown, New Zealand. Groom is wearing a kilt and bride a traditional Scottish dress.

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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