As a Northern Minnesota elopement and intimate wedding photographer, I can assure you that it never gets old documenting love stories. Whether new or old friends, I truly can’t express just how grateful I am that this is my job. So when my dear friends reached out to book a Grand Marais Autumn adventure session, […]

Picture this: You’re on a relaxing vacation on a deck by the lake somewhere. You’ve been soaking up the sunshine, snacking on watermelon, and hiking in the forest. Before you know it, it’s 5:30 pm and an alarm on your phone goes off reminding you of a dinner reservation in 30 minutes. Suddenly, you’re scrambling […]

Is there anything more idyllic than spending a warm summer’s day perusing the shores of Lake Superior, followed by a cozy bonfire beneath towering pines and a sky full of glistening stars? While I might be biased, as a Minnesota Elopement and Intimate Wedding Photographer, I don’t think a more serene image exists. Well…maybe if […]

If you’ve spent any amount of time on Instagram or Pinterest in the last 4 years, you’d know that elopements have been all the rage. With the average cost of a traditional wedding surpassing $35,000, it’s no wonder that more couples are scaling back. So if you’ve found yourself thinking, “should I elope?” Here are […]

As a Minnesota elopement and intimate wedding photographer, the North Shore has such a special place in my heart. Whether it’s the towering pines, the rushing of waves crashing to shore, or the ever present breeze, it’s just the happiest place on Earth. So you can bet that when a North Shore elopement inquiry enters […]

If you’ve been on social media in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed the influx of couples eloping. And while eloping certainly isn’t “new”, it’s definitely taken the wedding industry by storm post-2020. As a Minnesota and Pacific Northwest elopement photographer, I’ve realized just how many couples aren’t certain what an elopement is. So […]

Hi, friend! I am so glad that you’re here. If we haven’t met yet, I’m Payton! I am a North Shore, Minnesota elopement photographer. I serve couples who crave an untraditional and unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether you’re envisioning an intimate wedding at Palisade Head or an adventurous elopement on the Superior Hiking Trail, I’m here […]

Planning your elopement is one of the most exciting chapters in your life. After all, you are preparing to marry the love of your life! And as exciting as it all is, it can also be super stressful. It seems like there are at least 297 moving parts that all have to somehow come together. […]