I’m a super bubbly New Hampshire elopement photographer serving couples all over New England who love true to color & vibrant editing.
I want you to have the most incredible experience and photos that tell the true love story of your day that you can cherish in years to come. I want you to feel safe & comfortable in your own skin with a wedding day that is uniquely you. A celebration with just the two of you exchanging vows in a breathtaking spot or surrounded by your family- whether that’s biological, chosen family of friends, or beloved pets.
I’ve photographed 100+ weddings (big & small) in the USA & Europe so I’m an expert in posing, lighting (both natural light and flash for indoor spaces), and there is no scenario I haven’t been in. I am able to give couples peace of mind that no matter how the day unfolds, locations, the weather, etc. they are going to get gorgeous images.
I’m a huge outdoor enthusiast and there probably isn’t a wilderness sport I don’t love! Today I’m a Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace Certified Photographer, and graduate of Maddie Mae of Adventure Instead’s Adventure Elopement Academy (so I’ve learned from the best). New Hampshire holds a special place in my heart from my times hiking Mt. Washington, paddle boarding on Lake Winnipesaukee, and rock climbing at Rumney. Now it’s my mission to give couples like you an incredible elopement day in the state I love so much!
So if you are looking to have an incredible day with a custom timeline completely tailored to the activities you both love while getting those classic romantic photos then I would LOVE to be your New Hampshire elopement photographer. If you’d like to check my availability you can fill out my contact form here.
WHAT IS AN ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT?
Drumroll please! An adventure elopement can be WHATEVER YOU IMAGINE IT TO BE! Seriously they are that cool. If you’ve got a location already in mind- that’s great! If you come to me and all you know is that you want to elope but literally nothing else- I’m here to help!
I specialize in elopements of 20 guests max to really put the emphasis back on you marrying your best friend surrounded by a select VIP group of people (if you want to have guests). Most times I’m capturing getting ready in the morning, your first look, vow exchange + ceremony, and any activities or exploration you want to incorporate in your day.
WHAT IS AN ALL DAY ELOPEMENT?
I’m glad you asked! Traditional weddings by default always get full day coverage and an elopement should be no different- it’s your wedding day after all! With elopements you aren’t bound to a venue’s strict timeline so when I say the world is your oyster, I truly mean it.
I tell my couples to dream up their most perfect day from the second they wake up to the moment they lay their heads on the pillow at night. What types of scenes are you seeing? What are you drinking and eating? What are your favorite activities to do? With all day elopements I’ll capture your sweet getting ready moments, your first look, ceremony, and all the activities & exploration we can pack in.
I promise this is not an all day photoshoot whatsoever. Your wedding day will be intentionally crafted to incorporate your favorite landscapes and passions- plus we’ll be taking advantage of the most gorgeous light at sunrise or sunset!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR NEW HAMPSHIRE ELOPEMENT PACKAGES?
- Starting at 4 hours of photography coverage (I also offer 8 hour and multi day collections)
- “Getting To Know You” Questionnaire & “Logistics/Activities” Questionnaire
- Ceremony location recommendations
- Vendor recommendations
- Custom elopement timeline
- I will fill out & pay for any special use permit needed (if applicable)
- 101 page “How To Elope” Guidebook jam packed with resources
- 25 Page “How To Leave No Trace While Getting Married” Guidebook
- High resolution fully edited digital files (Sneak peeks within 48 hours and the final gallery back within 8-10 weeks)
- Complimentary photo retouching of distractions
- Private online gallery to share with family and friends
- Print release
WHEN DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH NEW HAMPSHIRE ELOPEMENTS?
I photograph New Hampshire elopements Monday-Thursday and I offer 4 hour, 8 hour, and multi day collections.
BEST LOCATIONS FOR A NH ELOPEMENT
New Hampshire has so much diversity when it comes to landscapes (and it’s totally ok if you don’t have a specific location in mind when you reach out). Some amazing backdrops you can consider include the following: beach, lakes, cliffs, waterfall, lupine fields, mountain views (from the ground), mountain views (on a summit). Below are just a handful of popular locations below- but I suggest specific names of trails with the clients that book me!
- Mount Washington
- Franconia Notch State Park (Artist’s Bluff, Echo Lake Beach)
- Crawford Notch State Park (Mt. Willard)
- Echo Lake State Park (Echo Lake -North Conway)
- Seacoast NH (best for beach elopements) Odiorne Point State Park
- Sugar Hill NH (best for lupine elopements)
- Kancamagus Highway
- North Conway NH (Cathedral Ledge)
- Portsmouth NH (for those looking for a city elopement that screams historic New England charm)
- The Lakes Region
DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH LGBTQIA+ ELOPEMENTS?
You bet! I’m an inclusive wedding vendor. All are welcome.
WE DON’T WANT TO HIKE A TON DURING OUR NEW HAMPSHIRE ELOPEMENT, IS THAT OK?
Of course! One of the many perks about New Hampshire is that there are so many gorgeous locations where you just pull up, park and walk across the street to stunning views. As for mountain elopements, most of the ceremony locations where my couples have said “I do” were 90 minutes or less of hiking to reach our desired destination.
HOW MANY GUESTS CAN I BRING TO MY NEW HAMPSHIRE ELOPEMENT?
You are more than welcome to have a celebration with just the two of you or you can absolutely bring your VIP family and friends along. My intimate weddings and elopements are capped at 20 guests.
BEST TIME OF YEAR TO ELOPE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
The temperatures fluctuate a bit throughout the state depending if you are in a coastal town like Rye or more north in a mountain town like North Conway. In the winter months if you are looking for snow, it’s more likely you’ll have a snowy scene if you are anywhere Franconia or North Conway, and more north to the top of the state.
WINTER
Winter is a beautiful time to elope in the White Mountains if you dream of getting married in a winter wonderland. Typically the Franconia or North Conway region (and north) get snow in the winter from November-March, but the first snowfall has been later each year. North Conway averages around 90 inches of snowfall a year. The snowiest months are December, January, and February. Picture a wedding day featuring falling snow, frozen lakes & waterfalls, snowcapped mountains and toasty warm beverages.
SPRING
Spring time in New Hampshire (March-May) is best for roaring waterfall elopements or ceremony sites that are accessible by a close parking lot. Since NH does have a mud season April to mid May we avoid most trails in the mountains since they are closed due to trail maintenance before the summer hiking season.
SUMMER
June, July, and August are glorious months to elope in New Hampshire. Flowers and trees are in full bloom, the weather is nice, and its warm enough to take a dip in one of NH’s many lakes or rivers. If you are looking to have an elopement featuring the gorgeous lupines, they bloom early to mid June in Sugar Hill, NH.
FALL
New Hampshire is famous for its vibrant fall foliage. Year after year thousands of people travel to NH to see the colors change and experience New England fall to the fullest. September and October are the two best months to elope in New Hampshire and notably always get booked up first. Picture a gorgeous fall day amongst exploding colors of red, orange, and yellow leaves when you look across a mountain valley. You celebrate with apple cider, freshly baked cider donuts, and even go apple picking at a local orchard.
Top tip: In years past the brightest fall foliage in the White Mountains National Forest region occurs October 1st-October 12th. This is the most popular two weeks out of the entire year for elopements so if you know you want a fall elopement with bright foliage reach out as soon as possible.
HOW DO I CHANGE INTO MY WEDDING ATTIRE OUTSIDE?
If you don’t want to hike in your wedding attire from the start then I bring along my handy dandy Wolfwise pop up tent for you to use whenever you’d like to change your outfits.
BEST PLACES TO STAY FOR YOUR NEW HAMPSHIRE ELOPEMENT
NEW HAMPSHIRE LUXURY HOTELS
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Riverwalk Resort at Loon Mountain
Wentworth By The Sea: A Marriott Hotel & Spa
HOW MANY PHOTOS WILL WE RECEIVE?
I believe in quality over quantity so you can expect on average a minimum of 50 images per hour.
HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR EDITING STYLE?
To give your images that timeless look, my editing style is vibrant & true to color. By not following a trend, your images will have that classic look with a mix of some black & white photos in your gallery.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR US TO RECEIVE OUR NEW HAMPSHIRE ELOPEMENT IMAGES?
You’ll receive your images within 8-10 weeks max, but you’ll get some sneak peeks within 48 hours. I take time editing each individual photo with my vibrant/true to life editing style. I also include complimentary photoshop retouching of your images for magazine worthy photos! This includes things such as removing zits, flyaway hairs, apple watch tan lines, trash, and photobombers in the background of your photos.
DO YOU OFFER PRINTS OR HEIRLOOM ALBUMS?
Yes! The link to your online gallery connects to a professional printing lab so you can order prints, framed wall art, and canvases through me if you are looking to decorate your homes with memories of your wedding day. Heirloom albums provide the perfect keepsake to stand the test of time. My talented album designer Meg will take over with communication and guide you through the entire process from start to finish.
WHAT IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER ON MY NH ELOPEMENT DAY?
I don’t believe in bad weather only bad gear! Growing up in New England I have photographed in all weather conditions from snowy days in Vermont to rainy days. In my opinion rainy days can create some of the most romantic photos (I also bring along clear umbrellas for you too!). The couples I love working with are ready to have a dance party in the rain and embrace the weather no matter what!
ARE YOU A CERTIFIED OUTDOOR GUIDE?
I’m not a certified outdoor guide with the American Mountain Guide Association, but definitely an outdoor enthusiast. I am a certified Wilderness First Responder though and do have a current CPR certification. I grew up hiking with my family and was a part of an adventure sports program in college (that was a year long tryout). I used to help lead hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, ice climbing, and snowshoeing trips. Some of my favorite areas I’ve solo hiked include the Swiss Alps, the Dolomites in Italy, and Mt. Rainier & the Northern Cascades NP in Washington.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS IF WE ARE LOOKING TO ELOPE IN NH?
- CHOOSE YOUR ELOPEMENT DATE (ARE YOU ENVISIONING LUPINES, BRIGHT FALL FOLIAGE, OR A WINTER WONDERLAND?)
- DECIDE IF YOU WANT TO HAVE ANY GUESTS OR FURRY FRIENDS AT YOUR ELOPEMENT (I PHOTOGRAPH ELOPEMENTS CAPPED AT 20 GUESTS)
- BOOK YOUR NEW HAMPSHIRE ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER AND ANY OTHER VENDORS YOU’D LIKE (ELOPEMENT PLANNER, HAIR & MAKEUP, FLORIST, WEDDING DESSERT, ETC)
- IF YOU BOOK WITH ME, THEN YOU’LL LET ME KNOW YOUR IDEAL CEREMONY LOCATION AND I’LL GIVE YOU SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS ON YOUR IDEAL BACKDROP (BEACH, LAKE, CLIFF, WATERFALL, LUPINE FIELD, MOUNTAIN VIEWS)
You can read the full process from inquiry to post wedding here!
HOW DO WE BOOK YOU?
You’ll reach out in my contact form with your desired date, coverage time (4 hours, 8 hours, or multi day) and a general location to see if I’m available. If I’m free your date then we’ll hop on a zoom call so I can learn more about the two of you and the elopement day you envision! After that, I’ll send you the proposal (contract & invoice) for you two to sign & pay and then you’ll be officially blocked off on my calendar!
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
Yes! Unless otherwise noted I do two payments (one with the signing of the contract and the last payment 2 weeks before your wedding day) but I can absolutely split your chosen collection into 3 or 4 payments if needed. I’m super flexible!
BOOK ME AS YOUR NEW HAMPSHIRE ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
If you realized that a fancy ballroom isn’t your jam, but the world’s most beautiful landscapes are- you are in good company! You are 100% not alone in your decision. Some couples choose to elope because they hate the idea of being the center of attention. Others may choose to have an intimate wedding because they wanted to have a sustainable celebration. Whatever your reasoning, I’ll be your cheerleader!
- Super bubbly Massachusetts based wedding & engagment photographer with 10 years of experience
- Completed Maddie Mae (of Adventure Instead) Adventure Elopement Academy
- I photograph New Hampshire elopements Monday-Thursday at sunrise or sunset
- Vibrant/ true to life editing style
- Natural posing/prompts and photojournalistic photography style
- I grew up hiking and rock climbing in NH so I love adding new locations to my list
- I’m a Wilderness First Responder and CPR certified so you’re in the best of hands!
- I’m a Leave No Trace Aware certified photographer
- An avid outdoor enthusiast myself I used to guide wilderness trips in college (hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, etc.)
- Sneak peeks within 48 hours
- Full gallery back within 8-10 weeks
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