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DOCUMENTING ADVENTUROUS ELOPEMENTS SERVING ONTARIO, CANADA & WORLDWIDE

ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER & PLANNER

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FOR THE NEXT ADVENTURE, NO MATTER THE DESTINATION

Always Ready

Wanderlust runs deep over here. I’m always packed and ready—chasing stories across oceans, through quiet hillsides, and into the heart of wherever your love leads. No place is too far when it means capturing something real, raw, and beautifully you.
















A LITTLE GLIMPSE

AT WHAT MAKES MY

Heart Feel Fullfilled

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m probably out exploring back roads with my husband (my best friend), windows down, dogs in the backseat, and a good playlist on repeat. I’m a big believer that a spontaneous road trip can cure just about anything.

My heart feels most at peace among the trees—whether it’s a tree in the backyard or one in the mountains, or a quiet forest path— they feel like home. I spend my days dreaming up elopements and future trips, building a life that feels slow and intentional, and soaking in all the little joys: dog cuddles, deep convos, starry skies, and those rare, quiet mornings with a hot cup of coffee and nowhere to be.

Behind the camera, I’m calm, intuitive, and locked in. I don’t just show up to take pretty pictures (even though you best believe I'm gonna take some pretty pictures lol)—I’m here to help you feel grounded, seen, and completely yourselves. Sometimes you will know I’m there as I guide you through a moment if necessary, and sometimes I will completely fade into the background as you just experience being present with each other. I’ll be your guide, your hype girl, and your steady presence through all the excitement. I’m here to make it feel easy, genuine, and so you.

















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MY WHY

Art of Savouring Moments

I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE

I fell in love with the art of savouring moments—the quiet ones, the messy ones, the ones that pass by too quickly if we’re not paying attention. That’s what pulled me into this work. There’s nothing like the shift I see in someone who walks into a shoot saying, “I’m so awkward in front of the camera,” only to completely light up when they see their photos. When they truly see themselves—laughing, loving, alive, present. That moment of realization, when they forget they ever felt awkward because they were too busy being real... that’s what I chase. That’s why I do this. Capturing people in their joy, their connection, their truth—it’s the most powerful kind of magic I know.















ELOPEMENTS

Why

I FELT CALLED TO MAKE A SHIFT —

For years, I stood behind the lens at big, traditional weddings—grand venues, packed guest lists, tight timelines, and moments that felt more curated than lived. And again and again, I heard the same quiet confession: “I can’t wait for the honeymoon” or “I wish we had just eloped.” Beneath the surface of champagne toasts and carefully choreographed dances were couples who felt disconnected from the day that was supposed to be theirs. I saw it in their eyes—the weight of expectations, the fatigue of trying to make everyone else happy, the ache of missing the real moments in the name of traditions and timelines.

They had spent tens of thousands on a beautiful day that didn’t feel like them. A day where their love was squeezed between drunk speeches and family politics. Where their uniqueness became an afterthought in the whirlwind of keeping up appearances.

Then, everything shifted. I photographed a wedding with just a few people—no grand entrance, no stress, no bridal party. Just two people in love, surrounded by the few who truly mattered and the warm hug of a Muskoka cabin. It was unhurried. Honest. Deeply felt. I remember thinking, this is what it should feel like. Like breath. Like presence. Like love with nothing in the way.

Elopements give couples permission to come home to themselves. To strip away the noise and reconnect with what matters most. To write a new story—one rooted in intention, in soul, in truth. And that’s the kind of story I want to tell.  















WHY

TRAVEL

To Elope?

There’s something undeniably magical about stepping into a new landscape to begin the next chapter of your story. When couples choose to travel for their elopement, it’s not just about the photos (though let’s be honest—those will be stunning). It’s about creating an experience that feels immersive and unforgettable. Your wedding day becomes more than a single event—it becomes part of a greater adventure. One cost, one journey, one intentional celebration that flows seamlessly into your honeymoon.

You don’t need to spend tens of thousands on a venue when the world offers cliffs kissed by ocean winds, sunrises over desert sands, alpine lakes tucked into quiet valleys, and ancient forests whispering blessings with every breeze. Nature doesn’t charge a rental fee—she simply shows up, in all her wild beauty, to witness your vows.

When you choose to travel, you get to craft a day that’s deeply you. Whether that looks like hiking boots and a sunrise ceremony or a slow morning in a tucked-away villa followed by ocean dips and fresh wine, you get to let go of what a wedding “should” look like and lean fully into what it could be. That’s the kind of love story worth chasing.

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I'D

LOVE

TO GO

Norway

Patagonia

New Zealand

Portugal

Spain

Finland / Lapland

Japan

Albania

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