This May elopement in Olympic National Park will be remembered for a long time. Not just for its beauty and emotion. A few weeks after the ceremony, the groom sent me a photo of his arm—a large tattoo of one of my photos on his shoulder. That message made my day.

It was a sunny August day, perfect for a mountain elopement. Nature was still in full bloom, with long daylight hours.

This adventure elopement at Olympic National Park was a full-day celebration, filled with personal touches, emotional moments, and picturesque locations, ending with a rainy but joyful ceremony on Ruby Beach surrounded by loved ones.

When I stumbled upon an old, rusted car in the forest, it sparked an idea for a photo session.

This sweet and photogenic couple chose to have their romantic photo session with their two dogs.

It was an intimate gathering: just the bride, groom, two of the groom’s brothers, and the bride’s brother and sister. Each guest played a part in both the preparation and the ceremony.