On a recent trip with some other photographers we stopped at Mt. Rainier for a couple days where we got to photograph this elopement inspiration. We meet up with Gracie and Scott at our cabin to get ready in the afternoon. They wrote little notes to each other and spent the time laughing and getting dressed before we headed up to the mountain. You probably would think I was crazy if I told you that there was actually snow on the forecast for the day, but we took the risk and realized you should never trust the iPhone weather app.
It was about a 45 minute drive from the cabin, winding through the trees as you make your way up to Mt. Rainier. We finally reached a point where we were above most of the clouds and the mountain looked beautiful over the trail as we headed out. It was a beautiful evening on the trail as we made our way to their ceremony spot. We even spotted a mama bear and cub off in one of the near by meadows and a fox that ran by.
We walked about a mile to a small lake off the trail where they shared their letters and where we ended our evening. It started to cool off so we pulled out the jackets just in time for it to start sprinkling a little before we headed back to our cars. Overall it was such a beautiful evening and I can’t wait to visit the area again.
Location | Mt. Rainier National Park Photo scans | Photovision Dress | Grace Loves Lace
Flowers | Brenna Burnette Florals Stationary | Love Letters by Sophia
August 2nd, 2019 at 4:08 pm
You did a beautiful job telling this story! Love your filmy photos 😍
August 5th, 2019 at 6:33 pm
I grew up overlooking the Orting Valley toward Mt. Rainier, and it’s a place that holds so much of my heart. You’ve captured it perfectly, and created such a wonderful experience for this beautiful couple.
August 5th, 2019 at 6:38 pm
So beautiful. This wedding is absolute perfection. Just the right amount of grain!
August 5th, 2019 at 7:04 pm
These are such perfection. this location is insane, and you are so brave because iI would be running so far away from that bear haha.
August 5th, 2019 at 7:09 pm
I am so in love! Location goals right here!
August 5th, 2019 at 8:55 pm
One of my favorite places in the world. What a beautiful day! I love her jean jacket too. Got lucky with the clear day too
August 5th, 2019 at 9:09 pm
Oh my goodness, your work is incredible!! It’s not too common (at least to me) to see film photographers doing adventurous elopements!! I’ve always wondered why because film is just so stunning.
so obsessed with your work!!! I just went on the biggest rabbit trail through your website.
August 6th, 2019 at 6:48 am
I love everything about this!!!
August 6th, 2019 at 3:41 pm
I love that shot of them looking out at the water! These are so so lovely and that location is to die for. Really love your work.
August 8th, 2019 at 2:22 am
Her necklace! Those mountains! It doesn’t get any better!