The Diary:
Resources for NW Montana and Glacier National Park Weddings & Elopements
and beyond
Vibrant Punjabi Wedding in Spokane, Washington: Hannah and Jora's Stunning Celebration
Hannah and Jora’s Punjabi wedding in Spokane was a beautiful blend of tradition, culture, and heartfelt moments. From the vibrant pre-wedding celebrations at Jora's parents' house to the emotional Sikh ceremony and stunning couple portraits at Manito Park, every part of their multi-day event was filled with love and joy. As a photographer and videographer, it was a privilege to capture their day, from the lively dancing at the Jago to the quiet, intimate moments during their First Look.
How to Elope in the Columbia River Gorge
If you imagine your elopement day to be moody, romantic, and surrounded by lush greenery then the Columbia River Gorge might just be the perfect elopement location for you! It offers some of the most amazing views, epic waterfalls, cozy Airbnbs, and fun activities to make your elopement a day you will want to relive over and over again! If this sounds like your dream elopement location then keep reading because I give you all the info on where to elope in the Columbia River Gorge, where to stay, the best time of the year to elope, and so much more!!
Intimate PNW Lifestyle Cabin Couples Photo + Video Session | Oregon Elopement Videographer
I seriously felt so inspired during this intimate PNW lifestyle couples shoot with Michelle + Eamon at the Woodlands House in Sandy, Oregon. It got me thinking a lot about how I used to think of engagement shoots — dressing up, frolicking in a field, moving couples through prompts…anddd idk, I love a good frolick, but this quiet, introspective, cozy style of storytelling in a confined space stole my heart. Keep scrolling for some majorrrr engagement shoot/story session inspo. (Pssttt — I’m obsessed w/ elopement couples adding story sessions!!)
Minimalist Lifestyle Couples Session in Tiny Cabin | PNW Video and Photos
Jess and Devin are two of the raddest people I’ve ever met — Jess is a Portland-based DJ and their wife Devin owns The Modern Minimalist, an amazing business offering holistic home organization + styling, in portland oregon + beyond. I was beyond inspired by the way these two move together, consider one another through looks and whispered words, and laughed over inside jokes they each recalled with just a glance. It was just an easy, beautiful shoot — storytelling with married love is my favorite. I think there’s so much beauty in comfort and stability and shared history. And, like, these two are hot haha — keep scrolling for their minimalist lifestyle couples session in a tiny cabin in Sandy, Oregon.
These two cracked me up, by the way — when asked if there was anything they weren’t comfortable photographing, they clarified that they didn’t want to lick each other’s faces — lmaoooo. Fair enough.
Sandy, Oregon Elopement Videography and Photography at the Woodlands House
James + Veronica are serving allll the wedding inspo at this styled Sandy, Oregon Elopement at the Woodlands House — they were so sweet with each other and it was a blast getting to know them in their engagement season. This day was EVERYTHING an Oregon wedding should be — drizzling moody rain, deep greens, a cozy cabin, a greenhouse ceremony, lavender florals, a curated tablescape. If you’re planning a PNW micro-wedding or elopement then you’re going to want to keep reading.
Flathead Valley Couples Boudoir Photography & Videography
I’ve been obsesseddd w/ spicy couples’ sessions lately, especially when it’s obvious that it truly aligns with the couples’ vibe. For those who prefer an intimate in-home date hot tubbing, cozying up by the fire, cuddling on the couch watching a film, sipping coffee on the balcony, or playing cards — an in-home lifestyle couples session might be for you. Scroll down for allll the Flathead Valley Couples Photography and Videography inspiration.