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 […]

Welcome to a different way of seeing love stories. I’m Payton, a Deaf elopement photographer based in North Shore, Minnesota, where I capture the quiet moments that define extraordinary relationships. My lens captures subtle expressions among the wilds of Grand Marais and the Boundary Waters. Raw emotions flourish naturally in these sacred spaces. I serve […]