Wedding & Elopement Photographer on the Oregon Coast

I’m a wedding and elopement photographer based on the Oregon Coast, specializing in couples who care more about connection than tradition. I photograph intimate weddings, adventurous elopements, and meaningful moments in wild, natural places—from the Central Oregon Coast to wherever your story takes us.

My approach is calm, intentional, and people-focused. I care less about stiff poses and more about helping you feel comfortable enough to be fully yourselves. The result is imagery that feels honest, emotional, and lived-in—photos that don’t just show what your day looked like, but what it felt like.

A Photography Experience Built on Connection

Being photographed can feel awkward—especially by someone you don’t know. I don’t believe in staying a stranger. I prioritize real connection with every couple I work with, because the best photos happen when trust is already there.

I’ll guide you when you need it, step back when you don’t, and stay grounded no matter what the day throws at us. Whether you’re planning a coastal elopement, a small wedding with your closest people, or a destination celebration, my goal is to make the experience feel easy, personal, and genuinely fun.

A Little About Me (and Why It Matters)

Before photography became my full-time career, I spent years working in emergency medicine. I joined my local fire department at 16, later worked as a Paramedic in Caldwell, Idaho, and eventually flew in the back of a helicopter out of Newport, Oregon.

That background shaped how I show up as a photographer. I’m comfortable in high-pressure situations, adaptable when plans change, and deeply tuned into people—because human connection was always the most important part of that job.

Living and working in Idaho also pushed me to learn Spanish so I could better connect with my patients. That journey led me to Puerto Vallarta, México, where I became fully immersed in the language and culture. It was a turning point in my life, and one I’m incredibly grateful for. I’m proud to be mostly fluent and to work with couples and families who feel more comfortable speaking Spanish.

Outside of Photography

I have a tendency to collect hobbies—thanks, ADHD—and that curiosity has taken me rock climbing, surfing, hiking, snowboarding, and traveling to some pretty incredible places. I love being outdoors, cooking good food, making a great latte at home, and trying (with mixed success) to keep my houseplant propagations alive.

Those interests tend to overlap with the couples I work with, and I’ve found that sharing real common ground makes the whole experience better—for everyone.

If This Feels Like Your Kind of Energy

I moved back to the Oregon Coast to pursue photography full time with the hope of building a life around meaningful work, travel, and telling honest love stories. It’s the career change I needed, and one that brings me a lot of joy.

If you’re down to swap travel stories, infodump about your current hyperfixation, and work with someone who genuinely cares about who you are—not just how things look—I’d love to be your photographer.