"Best photographer ever!! We had such a blast with Donna. She is down to earth and real one. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Donna for such a special moment"
Contrary to what many people will have you thinking during the process of planning, your elopement day is about you. You and your partner, your love, the things you like doing, the food you like eating, the places and people you love and everything in between.
I'm here to encourage you to seek an elopement experience that FEELS truly like you so that your photos will fully portray who you are as a couple. Don't be afraid to stray from the norm, march to the beat of your own drum and make your OWN day.
Curious about what that looks like? Let's connect so I can help you brainstorm all the possibilities! In the meantime, see what a peek into a wedding day with me looks like!
-Genesis & Cameron
"Donna was absolutely AMAZING to work with ❤️ our photos turned out incredible and we couldn’t be happier with our choice of donna. she is so much fun and really loves what she does!"
-Emily H.
I'm here to help you every step of the way with resources, recommendations, and to answer any and all questions you have during this process. I've photographed hundreds of events and know the ins and outs of it all. I am here to help 100% of the way! Ask me anything and everything you are questioning, chances are, I know the answer, and if I don't, by golly I'll help you find it!
“But Donna, what if we’re awkward?!”
Don't worry, I’ve gotchu!
You're probably thinking, "holy moly, I'm awkward" or "what will I do with my hands?", am I right?! Well, no worries! When we shoot together I'll be using interactive prompts and activities to guide you through such a fun photo session that you won't have time to feel awkward! From your questionnaire that I'll be sending your way I will curate a list of prompts that I think will best suit you both to encourage all the best candids.
Okay, let's be real, spending thousands of dollars on an experience to just let photos live on your computer makes NO sense. I'm here to help you figure out how to get these beauties into albums, printed as gifts, hung on your walls and living in your home around you. Physical memories to hold and touch are SO important.
More than anything at all, my desire is for you to have the most epic day with the most epic photos to prove it. I'm here to celebrate all the little moments right along side you! I'm here to keep an eye out on your makeup (no raccoon eyes here!), to help coordinate and prep for the best photos possible, to be a positive attitude when things aren't working quite to plan, and to always be your cheer leader! I want YOU to be fully enjoying yourself and being yourself while in front of my camera, and there is a lot more that goes into that than just simply taking a photo. I've gotchu!!
First off, I'm going to preface this with the fact that every single elopement and intimate wedding day is different, just like the couples planning them, so what I lay out below will look different for each day depending on what's being planned. My priorities during each portion will still be the same so you can count on me! Also, your wedding day deserves to be photographed from start to finish, don't think of it as a X amount of hours photoshoot, because it's about so much more than just the photos I'll be taking, it's about the full experience and documenting that in and of itself. All you need to be worried about is having the best time ever and I'll be there to photograph all the good memories!
Flip through the slides below to get a taste of what a day with me looks like!
1. Getting Ready
2. first look
3. ceremony
4. group photos
5. experience/portraits
6. delivery
Khristin & Nai
"to make your dreams come true when you book her. She has a true God given talent when it comes to making photos give you all the same feelings you had when they were taken. She has fantastic communication and will help with any questions you have. You will not regret having her photograph your special day. She also will travel! Which I was extremely happy with since our wedding was in Phoenix, AZ."
"Donna will go above and beyond..."
Phoenix, AZ
Michelle & Bronson
“She is pure talent and so easy to work with...She has this energetic abundance about her that keeps everyone motivated all night long and engages in your photoshoot one-hundred percent.”
"Engages in your photoshoot 100%"
Raven Glacier Lodge
Girdwood, Alaska
Samantha & Josh
“When I first inquired about having her photograph our intimate wedding, I knew she was the person for us... [She was] very down to earth and willing to help us find the best places, since we had never been to Alaska before and didn't have much planned. The day of she made us feel very comfortable, and guided us to get the perfect photos”
"I knew she was the person for us"
Homer, Alaska