Whether you dream of tying the knot in a towering forest of pines in HOH Rain Forest in Olympic National Park, exchanging vows on Cannon Beach in Oregon, or have always dreamt of taking golden hour bridal portraits in North Cascade National Park in Washington, BUT you are not sure what activities to do for […]

There are so many cozy and badass Airbnbs in Washington but what about A-frame Airbnbs? The A-frame Airbnbs are unique and the coolest shape of place where you can get ready for or get to elope at! You have come to the right place. I have made a list of the 18 Best Washington A-Frame […]

⁣ Imagine throwing the wedding rule book out the window and just running off to Artist Point at North Cascades National Park to say, “I do.” That’s exactly what Briana and Michael did, and it was truly one of the most Dreamy Summer Artist Point Elopement Inspired ever, spent exploring all the most beautiful places […]

Oh hey, friend! I am so glad that you’re here. If we haven’t met yet, I’m Payton! I am a Washington elopement photographer. I serve couples who crave an untraditional and unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether you’re envisioning an intimate wedding in one of Airbnb’s backyards with a scenic view or an adventurous elopement in Olympic […]

Olivia and Jacob’s Rainy Spring Elopement at Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska, was the most dreamy afternoon. I can’t wait to share a few of my favorite images and stories from the day with you all. Olivia + Jacob’s Stunning Rainy Mendenhall Glacier Elopement A rainy first look at the Airbnb near Mendenhall Glacier After Olivia […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]