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A man kneels and proposes to a woman on a mountain ridge with stone markers and scenic, cloud-covered mountains in the background.

This proposal adventure on April Bowl Trail began in April 2025 when Nick sent me an inquiry. Nick and Ali were planning a trip to Alaska in August 2025 and Nick figured it was a perfect opportunity to pop the question. He wanted to create a truly unforgettable proposal moment and I was so thrilled […]

Two people sit inside a glass bus shelter at dusk, with bare trees and a stop sign in the background on a quiet roadside.

What even is a meet cute? When I say I’m so excited to share this bus stop photoshoot with you, I truly mean it. It’s been bubbling around in my brain for far too long and watching it come to life was so fun. If you’re a rom-com lover, like myself, then you’re no stranger […]

Snow-capped mountains and a wide valley under a cloudy sky, with a river winding through the landscape—perfect scenery for alaska hikes.

Alaska is full of so much beauty, hikes near and far, and adventures to be had around every corner and getting to experience it with other locals and share it with travelers makes me endlessly happy. As a life-long Alaskan I truly can’t imagine living anywhere else. My parents were older and retired once I […]

A couple dressed in wedding attire enjoys a lakeside elopement, sitting on a picnic blanket by the lake with red kayaks, a table of food, and mountains in the background.

Welcome to the first blog in my How They Eloped Series! I’m creating this series as a way to not only share beautiful photos from REAL elopement days, but to also pull back the curtain behind the lens. Timeline breakdowns, backup plans, package details, vendors, locations, and little tidbits about each couple themselves. I’ll also […]

Consider this your ULTIMATE elopement dress guide for your Alaska elopement, from choosing your style to material & so much more!

elopement timeline

Elopements deserve a full day JUST as much as weddings do! Keep reading for my best elopement timeline advice & ideas for your all-day elopement.

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