Hiking Elopement in Kananaskis

September 18, 2023

Jess and Alex came all the way from Ontario for their hiking elopement in Kananaskis. They had never been to Western Canada before, let alone hiked up a mountain! Hiking in Ontario is a little different than hiking in Alberta. After lots of discussion, we settled on East End of Rundle for their elopement, and […]

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It was the day after hiking Mt. Temple that I had this mountain top engagement session. We donned our headlamps and started out in the dark, noticing there was a group ahead of us already! It’s not too many times you meet anyone else on a mountain at 4am. We soon caught up and overtook […]

Mountain Top Engagement Session

August 25, 2023

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Pros and Cons of an Adventure Elopement

July 10, 2023

An adventure elopement refers to a non-traditional and intimate wedding ceremony that takes place in a unique and adventurous location. It often involves the couple and a small group of close friends or family members. Here are some pros and cons of having an adventure elopement: Pros: Cons: Ultimately, the decision to have an adventure […]

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Vicky and Ryan booked me for an adventure session in their wedding attire on their one year anniversary. If you ask me, that’s a great way to get some sunrise elopement photos if you had a bigger wedding originally! This was their first ever sunrise hike, and they were so in awe of the beauty […]

Kananaskis Sunrise Elopement Photos

June 23, 2023

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Canmore Sunrise Hiking Session

June 14, 2023

Mackenzie and I have followed each other for a long time on instagram. Finally, we got to meet! I was wanting to get out for my first sunrise hike this season and wanted to photograph a couple while I was at it. I knew Mackenzie and Justin were experienced hikers, so I’m super glad they […]

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Since winter is a slower season for shooting, I wanted to get out and get creative. I posted to my instagram story looking for a couple of couples who would be down to go out and shoot in the mountains for fun. Turns out, it wasn’t hard to find a few haha. Matt and Olivia […]

Couple’s Session at Bow Falls in Banff

May 30, 2023

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Winter Engagement Session in Banff

March 9, 2023

Often it’s common for couples to want to get married in the summer or fall when it’s slightly warmer outside. So sometimes that means getting engaged in the winter time, which can result in a winter engagement session. While engagement sessions in the winter can be chilly, the pristine white snow makes everything look clean […]

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Are you newly engaged and planning a helicopter elopement? That’s amazing! You’re probably wondering about the best helicopter companies for heli elopements in Alberta. I’ve got you covered. As far as I am aware at this point, there are two main helicopter companies who do mountain elopements in Alberta. Rockies Heli is based near Nordegg. […]

Best Helicopter Companies for Heli Elopements in Alberta

February 21, 2023

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Best Places to Elope in Kananaskis

January 28, 2023

When you think about eloping in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, there are endless options for locations. Whether you want to do a hike, say your vows by a lake, go canoeing, or find an intimate venue, there are so many! I photograph most of my elopements in Kananaskis. It is one of my favorite areas […]

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It depends. I know we all hate that answer when we ask about anything. But it’s true! How much an elopement costs depends on many factors, including how many vendors you want, how many guests you have, the location, etc. So let’s breakdown some of those details here! Cost of Vendors for an Adventure Elopement […]

How Much Does an Elopement Cost?

January 16, 2023

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