A bride and groom standing on a rocky outcrop in a mountainous landscape with a small lake and snow patches.

SACRED VOWS IN UNTAMED PLACES

Artfully curating and documenting elopement days for couples who value the depth of marriage and choose authentic connection over production.

A bride and groom in wedding attire embracing on a rocky mountain terrain with rugged, colorful mountains in the background.

SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS

ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

A bride and groom sharing a kiss in a river with a waterfall and rocky cliffs in the background
Black and white photo of a couple gently touching noses, against a mountain landscape background.

COLORADO WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

Gone are the days where eloping means sneaking away to the courthouse to get married. The adventure elopements and intimate weddings I photograph are for the couples who want to have an experience that is centered around the significance of marriage and the commitment they’re making to each other, all while enjoying the adventure and beauty of the San Juan Mountains. That may or may not include a handful of guests, but the extra fuss and stress of a large, traditional wedding is left behind and each element of your wedding day is carefully chosen to create the day of your dreams.

With the most beautiful alpine lakes, waterfalls, wildflowers and sweeping mountain views to choose from as your witnesses, we’ll customize a day that includes all of the things you want and nothing that you don’t. I’ll help you find a location that makes your soul sing, and document the entire experience.

YOU FOCUS ON MAKING THE MEMORIES AND I’LL DOCUMENT THEM FOR YOU.

ELOPING ISN’T ABOUT RUNNING AWAYβ€” IT’S ABOUT RUNNING TOWARDS WHAT MATTERS MOST

A bride in a white wedding dress and a groom in a dark suit holding hands while walking through a lush green flowering meadow with mountains and trees in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A bride and groom embrace in front of a lush, flower-filled landscape with a waterfall cascading down rocks in the background.

Marriage is one of life’s most profound commitments, a promise between a man and woman stepping boldly into a new chapter. Choosing to elope means honoring that commitment in a way that’s deeply personal, free from outside expectations and focused entirely on your love. Whether it’s on top of a mountain summit, in a field of wildflowers, or beside a waterfallβ€”

where you say your vows becomes part of your story.

I’ll help you find the perfect spot to tell this part of your story.

A bride and groom holding hands in a forested mountain setting during sunset.
A bride and groom walking on a rocky ledge overlooking a misty canyon with towering rock formations and sparse green shrubs.

LET’S PLAN AND DOCUMENT ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAYS OF YOUR LIFE

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I’M HERE TO HELP YOU PLAN THE ELOPEMENT OF YOUR DREAMS.

Hi, I’m Elise and nothing makes me feel more alive than spending time in the mountains and taking photos that capture the feelings of that moment. I’m a born and raised Colorado girl and I can’t wait to document YOUR story while showing you my favorite place in the world. 

I care deeply about providing an experience where you feel at ease so that you can fully enjoy your elopement day and immerse yourself in the beauty of Colorado’s mountains. I’ll use my eight years of guiding experience to help you find the perfect location and plan a day that leaves you feeling like there’s nothing more you could possibly want for your elopement.

let's start planning
A bride and groom embracing by a lake in a mountainous forest during sunset.

β€œElise helped us organize our day and was super accommodating with what we wanted. She captured us in two locations that we were wanting and included our families as well. Elise was a natural behind the camera and made sure we not only felt comfortable but had FUN while taking our photos. We are in love with them and will cherish them forever!”

-Noah and Liv

β€œYou can count on Elise to capture every little moment and detail, and to also be in tune with what you need on your wedding day.”

β€œElise has such a calming presence that makes you immediately feel at ease and yourself in front of her camera. She meets you where you’re at and knows to provide direction when needed, but not direction that feels stiff or forced.
You can count on Elise to capture every little moment and detail, and to also be in tune with what you need on your wedding day. The way she shoots is timeless and her editing style is true to color (which I love). She was able to be flexible when our golden hour happened sooner than planned with clouds coming in, and was able to pull us away at a different time in order to get sunset photos at the right time!
Our wedding photos perfectly encompass all of the feelings and little moments during our wedding day from start to finish. We will truly cherish these photos for the rest of our life.”

-Kevin and Brooke

Bride and groom holding hands near a lake, with snow-capped mountains in the background.

PLANNING RESOURCES AND INSPIRATION

Visit the blog to find inspiration and ideas for your elopement day and check out some resources I’ve compiled to help you start laying the foundation for your day.