What if you said no to the big wedding?
No seating charts. No small talk with folks you barely know.
Just the two of you.
And maybe a couple of ride-or-dies.
And probably your dog.
Definitely your dog.
What if your wedding actually felt like you?
Sounds like a dream come true, right? Welcome to the world of elopement wedding photography, where the focus is less on staging things and more on being present. Less performing, more feeling.
You get to exchange vows somewhere stunning and personal, not because it looks good on Pinterest, but because it speaks to your story. A mountaintop in Colorado, a park in the city, an empty beach at sunrise, a lush National Forest, your favorite rooftop restaurant.. or anywhere you feel at home.
As your photographer (and if needed, your officiant too), I’m there not just to take pictures, but to witness and support your whole adventure. I’m a fly on the wall when I need to be, a quiet calming presence when things get emotional, and your biggest cheerleader when you’re ready to pop champagne in hiking boots.
Throughout the day, I’m right there alongside you, blending in, keeping things relaxed, and making sure all those meaningful glances, nervous giggles, and spontaneous moments are captured honestly and beautifully.
Elopements give you freedom. You get to break the rules, trust your gut, and build a day that feels true to who you are. And when you look back at your photos, I want you to feel it all over again... the love, the scenery, the freedom, the joy. A whole visual story of the day you chose you.
Weddings photographed
(97 LGBTQ+ weddings!)
Years documenting love stories
Photos delivered
Bachelor of Fine Arts
(yeah, I got the Big D)
"I am absolutely shout-from-the-rooftops BLOWN AWAY by how amazing Amanda's work is. She was phenomenal, from our first introduction to the final event. I'm so glad we got to meet her and that my husband and I will have these beautiful images forever."
Carmen
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Ben
"Amanda took our engagement and wedding photos and they’re absolutely gorgeous. We’ve gotten so many compliments on our photos. Amanda’s an artist and it really shows in her work, and she’s also fun to work with, and a wonderful calming presence to be around on your wedding day."
Sylvia
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Manny
"The photos are just magical, and the way Amanda tells stories through pictures blew our minds! It’s clear that they are a true artist, and from the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful for the attention to detail, care, and artistry Amanda put into our photos."
Angela
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Jessica
No associates, no revolving stable of photographers here. My calm presence and 15+ years of wedding photography experience is your guarantee your day will be preserved exactly the way you remember it.
I'll work with you (and your planner) to make sure we get all the photos that are most important to you, without turning your day into a photo shoot.
Instead we'll make photos that are about who you are and what your connection is like. No forcing you into stereotypes of any kind, gendered or otherwise. (That's actually baked into everything I do, but it's always worth reminding you)
Every photo that leaves here is selected, edited, and finished by me. They're all exposure and color corrected. Your portraits get a little extra love. No AI can replace that.
All wedding photos are finished and delivered to your online proofing gallery ready for download within six weeks of your wedding. You won't be left waiting months for your photos.
All your edited images are yours in full resolution. You'll download them and a copyright release so you can print them wherever you like. Though I do suggest you use my lab for the important ones you really want to last. (Clear your calendar and ask me to talk about printing.)
up to 12 hours of still photography coverage
permit assistance
complimentary officiant services
hybrid digital and film coverage
professional photo processing
online gallery available for one year
personal use copyright release
12x12 signature wedding album
domestic travel included
up to 8 hours of still photography coverage
permit assistance
complimentary officiant services
hybrid digital and film coverage
professional photo processing
online gallery available for one year
personal use copyright release
12x12 heirloom wedding album
domestic travel included
up to 6 hours of still photography coverage
permit assistance
complimentary officiant services
hybrid digital and film coverage
professional photo processing
online gallery available for one year
personal use copyright release
12x12 heirloom wedding album
domestic travel included
up to 6 hours of still photography coverage
permit assistance
complimentary officiant services
hybrid digital and film coverage
professional photo processing
online gallery available for one year
personal use copyright release
domestic travel included
up to 6 hours of still photography coverage
complimentary officiant services
hybrid digital and film coverage
professional photo processing
online gallery available for one year
personal use copyright release
12x12 heirloom wedding album
up to 4 hours of still photography coverage
complimentary officiant services
hybrid digital and film coverage
professional photo processing
online gallery available for one year
personal use copyright release
12x12 heirloom wedding album
up to 4 hours of still photography coverage
complimentary officiant services
hybrid digital and film coverage
professional photo processing
online gallery available for one year
personal use copyright release
Let's make some photos of what your life is like today. At home in your pajamas with your pets. And ice cream at your favorite spot to spend a Sunday afternoon together. Or we can have an epic adventure. It's up to you.
It's not just one day. It's the whole weekend sometimes. The day before when everyone is finally in one room together. That's the good stuff. Let's preserve the excitement.
Sometimes another photographer (or two) are what we need to get it all in. I only bring along the best. Every photographer who works with me is as qualified and experienced as I am. Because there's no do-overs.
Every album is custom designed. They are big, bold, and gorgeous (and heavy!). They're also archival and will be something your grandchildren can give their grandchildren.
Printing is my passion. A photo isn't done until it's printed. And I've picked some of the highest quality printing methods in the world for you to choose from. (Seriously, clear your calendar and ask me about printing.)
This is the stuff that gets me most excited. I've spent a lifetime learning how to make the most beautiful photo art. Palladium, silver gelatin, and photogravure are just some of the possibilities.
Let's make art together.
"The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire." — Ferdinand Foch
Thank you for considering me to be your photographer! I'd love to hear from you and learn more about you.
