True-to-tone cinematic photography for nature lovers

Keepsake Moments in Wild Places

I want you to feel it all.

The wind, the stillness, the love you share when no one’s watching. No poses. No pressure. Just you, being fully and wildly yourselves.

I want you to feel fully present on your elopement day.
To breathe deep. To laugh hard. To hold each other close without worrying about what you look like.

I’m not here to pose you or make things perfect. I’m here to capture how it felt.
The way your fingers found theirs without thinking.
The way the wind moved through your hair.
The way your smile softened when they looked at you like you were the only person in the world.

You don’t have to perform. You just get to be... wild, grounded, in love.
That’s where the magic lives.

I want you to feel fully present on your elopement day.
To breathe deep. To laugh hard. To hold each other close without worrying about what you look like.

I’m not here to pose you or make things perfect. I’m here to capture how it felt.
The way your fingers found theirs without thinking.
The way the wind moved through your hair.
The way your smile softened when they looked at you like you were the only person in the world.

You don’t have to perform. You just get to be... wild, grounded, in love.
That’s where the magic lives.

"I absolutely love working with Payton, and have a few times now. She’s got a wonderful eye for detail and for setting the scene. Even in an old church parking lot, she can find beautiful spots for photos. She is positive, fun and always smiling behind the camera. She knows how to make you feel relaxed and comfortable, so you get the most lovely pictures both posed and candid.
I love my photos from Payton, and you will too!! I 100% recommend hiring her if you want the kind of pictures you can’t stop looking at."

Amy & David

"I absolutely love working with Payton, and have a few times now. She’s got a wonderful eye for detail and for setting the scene. Even in an old church parking lot, she can find beautiful spots for photos. She is positive, fun and always smiling behind the camera. She knows how to make you feel relaxed and comfortable, so you get the most lovely pictures both posed and candid.
I love my photos from Payton, and you will too!! I 100% recommend hiring her if you want the kind of pictures you can’t stop looking at."

"She is positive, fun and always smiling behind the camera."

"I absolutely love working with Payton, and have a few times now. She’s got a wonderful eye for detail and for setting the scene. Even in an old church parking lot, she can find beautiful spots for photos. She is positive, fun and always smiling behind the camera. She knows how to make you feel relaxed and comfortable, so you get the most lovely pictures both posed and candid.
I love my photos from Payton, and you will too!! I 100% recommend hiring her if you want the kind of pictures you can’t stop looking at."

BROWSE ELOPEMENT STORIES

EXPLORE SOME OF MY WORK

Briana and Michael

Mt. Baker, Washington

Cailyn and Matthew

Beaver Bay, Minnesota

Olivia and Jacob

Juneau, Alaska

E + P

North Cascades, Washington

Kirsten & Tommy

Grand Marais, Minnesota

Kate + Jacob

Flattop Mountain, Alaska

M + A

Mt. Rainier, Washington

j + A

Duluth, Minnesota

G + R

Glacier Helicopter, Alaska

COMING
SOON

Beyond the Frame

GIFS

These aren’t just animated photos. They're tiny loops of real, fleeting magic. The way your partner pulled you in for a kiss. That quick laugh you shared after tripping over a root in the woods. Those quiet in-between moments that don’t always make it into a still image?
That’s where GIFs shine.

Think of them as moving memories you can share, over and over again.

GIFS

These aren’t just animated photos. They're tiny loops of real, fleeting magic. The way your partner pulled you in for a kiss. That quick laugh you shared after tripping over a root in the woods. Those quiet in-between moments that don’t always make it into a still image?
That’s where GIFs shine.

Think of them as moving memories you can share, over and over again.

Polaroid Films

The Little Extras That Bring Your Story to Life

GIFS

Polaroid Films

Beyond the Frame

These are the ones you can actually hold in your hands. Shot on vintage Polaroid film, these images feel timeless and nostalgic. They’re a little gritty, sometimes moody, and always honest... just like your elopement day.

I include Polaroids as part of your experience so you have something real to take home right away. No waiting. No editing. Just you two, exactly as you were in that moment.

polaroid Films

These are the ones you can actually hold in your hands. Shot on vintage Polaroid film, these images feel timeless and nostalgic. They’re a little gritty, sometimes moody, and always honest... just like your elopement day.

I include Polaroids as part of your experience so you have something real to take home right away. No waiting. No editing. Just you two, exactly as you were in that moment.