Does this sound like you?
- You’re overwhelmed by the idea of planning a traditional wedding and want something different
- You want an experience that celebrates your love and feels uniquely you.
- You want more than just pretty pictures — you want to truly live your day together.
- You have wanderlust
- You want someone who will affirm you belong. Don’t feel like you’re outdoorsy enough for an adventure elopement, but deep down you’re craving the wilderness? I’m here for you.
- You’re caught between the idea of a traditional wedding and the pull of a wild, authentic experience — and kinda want both.
If this sounds like you, I’m here to say you are not alone and you have come to the right photographer! You belong in these beautiful wild places, and together, we’ll create an elopement experience that feels 100% true to you.
My business is rooted in my core values: environmental stewardship, humanity, and authenticity. You are free to express your truest self on your wedding day, and I want to help you bring that vision to life.
I'm a documentary photojournalist-turned elopement photographer, and I can't wait to get to know you! Playing outside is the best way to experience life together, and I combined my 10-years in the Army planning events, formal journalism training, and vast travel experience to help you plan an epic elopement that feels like your honeymoon.
Kat
Meet the photographer
You don’t have to be outdoorsy to elope outdoors. You just need to be open to presence and wonder.
more than just a photoshoot
What's different about working with me
I’m not here just to rush you around and snap photos in beautiful places. I’m here to help you stay grounded in what truly matters — to deepen your connection with each other and the environment around you. When you’re truly yourself, there’s no need to perform on this special day. You simply get to be present. That’s why my process is all about crafting an experience, not just taking pictures.
Let’s design your perfect-fit elopement — your love, your values, woven together with my planning, guidance, and the care I bring to every detail.
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I think it’s a missed opportunity to show up at a beautiful spot, get the shot, then jump back in the car and leave. I want you to revel in the wonder of the place you choose to elope. This is a memory you’ll carry for the rest of your life — the smell of moss, the warmth of the sun, the sound of the creek. You can’t truly feel that if you’re just popping in and out all day.
Together, we’ll craft a plan that becomes your compass for the day. Many photographers talk about candid moments and storytelling — I intentionally build in space throughout your day to breathe, relax, and truly loosen up.
Whether you have a clear vision or just a feeling about where you want to go, we’ll shape the day around what matters most to you as a couple. It all starts with easy, heartfelt conversations about what you love, what makes your relationship unique, and how you want to remember this day.
I take on only a small number of elopements each year, so I can give you the devotion and care you deserve. From our first conversation to the moment you hold your album in your hands — you’ll have my full attention and creative energy every step of the way.
No Date? No Location? No Problem!
Limited Clients = Full Attention
I'll meet you where you are
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Graciously shared
— sarah & ben
“Kat was very dedicated to making sure we got what we wanted from the photos and the experience. She was also super flexible as we had to change our schedule due to mountain rains. Kat was great to work with, and we're so grateful for her capturing our wedding day!"
— alanna & dusty
“She was amazing! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We had a very small intimate wedding and she put so much effort into capturing the most delicate photos as well as lots of candid moments."
— Keasha & brian
"Amazing and worth every penny! Kat is perfect for a big decision like this. It was my first time ever having a professional photographer and I never thought I'd have my dream wedding. She truly captured it with beautiful high quality photos. She is also very kind and personable! You won't regret choosing her at all.
— Joanna E.
"Kat is such a wonderful photographer! She makes the whole process such a fun experience. she makes you feel so comfortable and confident and has an amazing eye for photos. 1000/10 recommend!! I can’t wait to shoot with her again!
So how does it work?
1. Decide you want to play outside on your wedding day.
2. inquire with me
You don't need to know the details, just start brainstorming what time of year you love, what activities bring you closer, and where in the world you've always wanted to go!
3. we plan the adventure
4. experience your elopement to the fullest
I'll work with you to design a custom itinerary incorporating everything you want for your day, from sunrise hiking to a picnic lunch by a waterfall. Lean on me! Planning is my happy place, and I know so much about Western Montana and all the hidden gems.
When your wedding day is here, all you have to do is enjoy it, experience it with your partner, and create memories together. I'll be there to document the magic and guide you through your own adventure. And when it's over, you'll have those moments captured in timeless images forever.
Whether you want a private sunrise ceremony, lakeside in Glacier, or you want a classic wedding at a local venue, reaching out is the first step to having your own planning expert to bounce ideas and bring your vision into focus. I'll be with you through every step of the process as your cheerleader, advocate, and guide.
Acknowledging Indigenous Lands
We honor their enduring relationship with this land and their ongoing contributions to the cultural, spiritual, and ecological well-being of the region.
With humility and deep gratitude, we recognize that our ability to hold elopements in these beautiful places is possible because of the care and stewardship of the Indigenous peoples who have lived on and honored this land, including:
The Niitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy)
The Séliš (Bitterroot Salish)
The Ksanka (Kootenai)
The Ql̓ispé (Pend d’Oreille)
