meet Luke

elopement photographer for couples who want their wedding to feel alive

I’ve never been interested in weddings that feel like performances.

The ones that I love to photograph and stick with me feel more like a favorite trip together than a formal event. Time to breathe. Time to wander. Space to be yourselves. Moments that aren’t rushed or over-managed.

I do this because I care deeply about how a day feels, not just how it looks.

When a wedding feels alive and playful, emotional, grounded, or a little bold, the photos come naturally. You don’t have to force anything. You just get to be in it.

That’s the kind of work that still matters to me years later. And if that’s what you’re looking for too, we’re probably a good fit.

"We made some incredible new core memories, and now our house is basically becoming a shrine to these photos. We couldn’t be happier with the experience."

Why I do this.

I’ve had a camera in my hand since I was a kid, and my very first booking back in 2018 was a seven-person elopement. Long before elopements blew up post-COVID, I was already in love with documenting these intimate, intentional days.

Since then, I’ve learned from some of the best in the industry, and my work’s been featured by Junebug Weddings, Bridal Guide, LOOKSLIKEFILM, Today, and more.

Wherever we go — foggy cliffs, desert canyons, mossy forests — the goal’s the same: to have a damn good time and turn your love into lasting, head-turning art.




EXPERIENCE THAT RUNS DEEP

I don’t just document your elopement.
I help you shape your experience.

That means holding a creative vision, reading the room in real time, and guiding when it actually helps — while leaving space for things to unfold naturally.

A few things that define my approach:

What makes working with me different.

I’ve had a camera in my hand since I was a kid, and my very first booking back in 2018 was a seven-person elopement. Long before elopements blew up post-COVID, I was already in love with documenting these intimate, intentional days.

Since then, I’ve learned from some of the best in the industry, and my work’s been featured by Junebug Weddings, Bridal Guide, LOOKSLIKEFILM, Today, and more.

Wherever we go — foggy cliffs, desert canyons, mossy forests — the goal’s the same: to have a damn good time and turn your love into lasting, head-turning art.




EXPERIENCE THAT RUNS DEEP

We prioritize flow, light, and experience over rigid timelines or long hikes. Multiple locations, scenic drives, and time to settle into the day, all without it feeling like a production.

Road-Trip–Style Elopements

Editorial when it fits. Candid when it matters. Emotional, stylish photos that feel natural rather than staged. Direction when needed, hands-off when not. 

Atmosphere-Driven, Cinematic Imagery

I’m LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent, and I work best with couples who want to feel relaxed being themselves, not “on” all day. Tender, goofy, intimate, bold — all welcome.

A Genuinely Safe, Comfortable Space

You don’t need a fully formed plan.
You don’t need perfect ideas.
You just need a sense of what you want the day to feel like.

I’ll help you shape the rest.

Outside of photographing elopements, I’m pretty low-key.

  • I’ve been shooting elopements since 2018 — long before they became mainstream (fun fact: my first solo wedding was a 7-person elopement!)
  • I’m drawn to dramatic landscapes, quiet moments, and a little mystery
  • My editing style is cinematic, atmospheric, and emotion-forward
  • I’m an introvert who somehow thrives doing this work

At the core of it, I care about people and about making work that feels honest, grounded, and worth remembering.

The best compliment I get isn’t just "we love the photos."

It’s "that felt like us."

A little about me.

"It felt like hanging out with a friend who just happened to be taking incredible photos. Nothing felt forced — it was just us, and he captured it perfectly.”

When you work with me, you’re getting:

  • A photographer who prioritizes experience over tradition
  • A day shaped around light, mood, and energy
  • Clear creative direction without micromanagement
  • Space to relax, move, explore, and actually enjoy yourselves
  • Photos that feel emotional, cinematic, and unmistakably you

At the heart of it, I want to encourage you to take the dream trip, trust what feels right, and create incredible new core memories you’ll be grateful you chose. 🖤

What you can expect.

I’ve had a camera in my hand since I was a kid, and my very first booking back in 2018 was a seven-person elopement. Long before elopements blew up post-COVID, I was already in love with documenting these intimate, intentional days.

Since then, I’ve learned from some of the best in the industry, and my work’s been featured by Junebug Weddings, Bridal Guide, LOOKSLIKEFILM, Today, and more.

Wherever we go — foggy cliffs, desert canyons, mossy forests — the goal’s the same: to have a damn good time and turn your love into lasting, head-turning art.




EXPERIENCE THAT RUNS DEEP

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Next Steps

Step One: 

If this feels aligned:

Reach out with whatever you have — even if it’s just a vibe for now

Step two: 

We’ll talk through ideas and possibilities for your elopement experience

Step tHREE: 

We’ll build a day that feels natural, meaningful, and genuinely fun 

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If you want a wedding that feels free, personal, and worth the effort —
I’d love to help you create it. :)

Curious about what to expect & how this whole process works?

Good news! I wrote an article about just that. From the moment you submit your contact form to the day you receive your final gallery, here's *everything* you can expect from our journey together.

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