Creating fun, comfortable elopement adventures that reflect your unique love + Defy the Ordinary

Minnesota elopement + intimate wedding photographer serving Washington, Oregon, California & beyond.

Imagine a transportive "just us" experience focused on your authentic connection. 

You've been dreaming of an intentional, unforgettable elopement in a breathtaking location where you can see the sights & be your most radiant + quirky real selves together.

BUUUUT YOU HAVEN'T HAD MUCH LUCK finding someone you jive with yet to help make your dreams a reality

As a fellow misfit and an elopement planning whisperer, location-scouting expert & elopement photographer fairy godmother, I've got your back.

A playful, passionate and cozy kind of day filled with adventure that is authentically YOU, where your one-of-a-kind connection is the star of the show.

PHOTOS FOR ANYONE UNAFRAID TO BE THEMSELVES

Growing up queer, I get what it's like to feel squished in a world that values conformity. 

Your elopement photos are gonna be a freaking VIBE – heartfelt, whimsical, passionate & striking.

Your memories will be captured at your truest and your you-est, taking you right back to this surreal adventure & how it felt.


You will always be encouraged to be your most creative, bold, unapologetic, free, spontaneous *real* selves.

We're all about radical self-love and free expression 'round here. It's good for the soul, plus it makes for incredible photos ;)

AS SEEN IN:

Meet your Mean Girls-quoting, Bigfoot-hugging, dry humor & ghost story-loving dork of an elopement photographer.

Hey there, friends! I’m Luke (he/him), and I’m here to make sure your elopement is as awesome as you are —laid-back, fun, and totally YOU.

Think of me as your photographer, planner, and hype man all in one. Whether you’re up for a spontaneous road trip or epic views without a long hike, I’ll help create a day that’s relaxed, stress-free, and unforgettable.

Planning is easy and personalized. We’ll design an adventure that reflects your unique love — whether it’s quiet moments in the woods, a windswept desert, or bold coastline vibes.

With all the heavy lifting done, you can sit back, soak in the moment, and enjoy the ride (literally, if road trips are your thing!). I’ll be there capturing all the real, raw, beautiful moments.

Picture it... the adventure of a lifetime.

Just you and your best friend hitting the road to visit spellbinding locations, kicking your marriage off with an unforgettable elopement adventure crafted just for you –
together.

1. BRAINSTORM + GET YOUR PACKAGES

Excited to start planning? Let's kick off with a fun lil’ brainstorming session about your dream elopement to get those creative juices flowing. If you're feeling a bit daunted and unsure where to begin (totally normal!), no worries — I'm here to help! Feel free to ask me anything at all; this is just a chill, relaxed conversation between pals, so there's no pressure! After our chat, you'll receive your custom packages and book your fave.

2. FINALIZE YOUR DREAM PLAN

3. enjoy your beautiful elopement!

Let's jump into the fun stuff! We'll collab closely to create your perfect day. You'll fill out a questionnaire so I can really get what you're dreaming of, and then I'll start nailing down all the details — from a killer list of amazing locations to awesome vendor, activity and lodging recommendations, we won’t miss a thing!

4. experience the magic again

Yessss! Your amazing day has arrived! Take a deep breath, exhale, and dive into the experience and fully savor it. This ain't your standard, run-of-the-mill wedding — this is an intentional, made-for-you celebration we've put together, and it's going to be unforgettable, no matter what. Just relax, live in each moment, and let me capture you both in your element.

READY TO START BRAINSTORMING YOUR ELOPEMENT?

While you're soaking up that newlywed glow, I'll be obsessing over your stunning elopement photos, putting together a collection of memories for years of awesome throwbacks. Your final gallery will arrive within 90 days, packed full of all those magic moments—the quiet tears, the big laughs, the heart-pounding excitement. It’s all there! So, grab some wine and tissues, snuggle up, and get ready to dive back into your unforgettable elopement.

The thing I loved most and that everyone can just see is that he really was able to capture the love between my husband and I, in such a lovely way, I just really feel like it captured OUR love and that it wasn't staged, forced or posed. It was just us, dorkiness and all, and he captured that pure happiness and uniqueness. His eye is amazing and he just really made the day magical and fun.

– A + B

"It was just us, dorkiness and all, and he captured that pure happiness and uniqueness."

"It instantly felt like we'd known each other for years. I want to relive the day and I'd hire him again in a heartbeat."

My husband and I hired Luke for our intimate wedding in Joshua Tree National Park from sunrise to sunset and it instantly felt like we’d known each other for years. He made us comfortable and it felt like we had an old friend shooting our wedding. The photos are stunning and perfectly captured our personalities and our wedding day. He also had knowledge of the park and area so that we could trust him to location scout and not have to worry about it. In addition he is so creative and captured some amazing pool and lantern photos, coming up with ideas on the spot in different locations that ended up turning out great. I want to relive the day and I’d hire him again in a heartbeat.

– E + T

"Our house is going to become a shrine of all our adventures because we can't pick our favorites!"

Everything went so perfectly. Luke made it so easy and effortless and fun. You can just tell he loves his job and that makes it so easy to work with him. He hyped us up which helped make some amazing artwork and because of that we have so many STUNNING memories captured. Our house is going to become a shrine of all our adventures because we can’t pick our favorites 😂 We are so blessed to have worked with THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER and hope that our paths will cross again in the future 🖤

– S + T