Elopement photography for couples who want to celebrate their love in the mountains.
Intimate, a little wild, and definitely not a beige courthouse.

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Based in Lake Tahoe, CA

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Want your day to feel like
a slow, joyful exhale?

You didn’t choose the obvious route. You're after an experience that makes your heart skip. One that is rich with meaning and truly the best kind of adventure.

As your Lake Tahoe elopement photographer and planner, I take the weight off so you can genuinely enjoy your day. From suggesting locations that cues goosebumps to creating space to slow down and really take it all in.

This gets to be easy. It gets to be joyful. It gets to be yours.

When the day is over, I want you to say: we felt everything.

"Thanks to Amanda, our wedding day was everything we dreamed of—memorable, joyful, and perfect. We are beyond grateful for her talent, kindness, and care."

Sarah + Russ

"Amanda didn’t just take photos, she created an romantic experience. She helped us with everything: choosing locations, building a timeline, and coordinating details like hair, makeup, and flowers. She even prepared us for little things we wouldn’t have thought of, like bringing hiking shoes and snacks, which made the day so smooth."

Natasha + Brian

You might be somewhere between stoked and overwhelmed, thinking, “We want to elope… but how the heck do we actually do this?” The where. The when. How to make it legal. Plus all those tiny details you didn’t even know you had to think about.

It can feel like a lot. But it doesn’t have to because I’m here to help you.

And my top priority is that this turns into one of the best days of your lives; the kind you’ll talk about around campfires and dinner tables for years to come.

Eloping doesn't come with a manual.

That's the whole point! 

After more than a decade of helping couples like you, I’ve learned the best days aren’t perfect. They’re the ones where you lean into the unexpected and let the good times roll. 

Before I ever lift my camera, I’m listening. Learning what lights you up, what matters most, and how you move through the world together. So when it’s all said and done, you don’t just walk away with beautiful photos. You walk away saying, “We felt everything."

Hi! I'm Amanda.

Your Tahoe Elopement photographer & Planner 

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"Amanda didn’t just take photos, she created a romantic experience. She helped us with everything: choosing locations, building a timeline, and coordinating details like hair, makeup, and flowers. She even prepared us for little things we wouldn’t have thought of, like bringing hiking shoes and snacks, which made the day so smooth."

Natasha + Brian

Eloping means creating a day where you don’t have to hold anything back. 

Now, let's make it real...

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