Ryan & Allie - Yosemite National Park, California

When we started discussing this trip with my photographer girlfriends to Yosemite, I honestly wasn’t sure how Yosemite would be. I mean there is so much about Yosemite, you see it romantically depicted in photographs all the time. It’s hard to know will it live up to it’s expectations? I have to say it exceeded them and was even better than I imagined. I kept thinking, I have to come back here and wander in this vast country on some big hikes. Of course, hiking the half dome is also on my bucket list. Watching the sun come up over Glacier Point was mesmerizing. Ryan and Allie were so easy going and just the most adorable couple, they made my “job” easy. Huge shout out to all of my photo friends who made this trip possible and such a blast! And…always check to make sure you have your keys before you start hiking out.

Joanna AdamsMarch 10, 2020Elopement Photographer, elopement, Wedding photography, yosemite, yosemite national park, california elopement, wild, wild elopement, elopement in the wild, intimate wedding, intimate elopementComment

Joe & Aparna - Elopement - Grinnell Glacier, Glacier National Park, MT

When Joe and Aparna started planning for their intimate elopement in Glacier National Park, I knew it was going to be a spectacular moment. We started the day off in East Glacier where Joe and Aparna got ready at a quaint adorable cabin. Stopping by the Many Glacier lodge for a cup of coffee from Montana Coffee traders was a must. We began on the trail as the sun was coming up. This time of year in the park is simply magical and the best part is that it tends to have fewer people that you have to share it with. I loved exchanging adventure stories with Joe and Aparna and learning about their lives. Aparna chose colorful, traditional Indian attire (I loved learning about her culture) that she could hike 11 miles in comfortably. When we got to the Glacier and the incredible color of water flowing out of it, Joe and Aparna exchanged their vows and promised the rest of their lives together. We wandered around the Glacier and the different perspectives depending on where you are standing are astonishing. I am so grateful for this part I got to play in Joe and Aparna’s elopement and wish them many adventures and love together :)