A Winter Hiking Elopement; A Snowy Editorial on the Appalachian Trail; Annapolis Rock

A Winter Hiking Elopement; Snowy Editorial on the Appalachian Trail; Annapolis Rock

This is what a full-day, personally tailored hiking elopement can look like on the east coast. Even in the midst of the winter season, the mountain landscapes are full of mystique. The cold is harsh, but the eerie beauty commands attention.

I brought this conceptualization to life after many months of manifestation, as it had been circulating in my mind for some time. None of this would have been possible without the immense group effort it took to style, plan, and execute this romantically vintage and editorial vision.

I find it important to thoughtfully honor the details of the attire you see here. The staple of these photographs are their nostalgic flare and authenticity. Nearly everything was sourced from local thrift stores, or they were passed down from others. The dress in particular, a timely piece, belongs to my mother-in-law. From the moment I saw this photograph of her on her wedding day – circa 1987 – I felt compelled to bring this gown back to life once more in a radically different way.

As you scroll, you’ll realize that these are unconventional scenes from a modern love story. They intertwine with fragments of time that existed before us. This was a bitter, wintery day spent in the mountains. We reimagined these scenes to allow the people you see in this collection to romanticize and celebrate them. Every part of the vision started to seamlessly fade together until it was perfect.

This elopement highlights the undeniably cinematic edge we were looking for. It was important to pay tribute to the personal dynamics of their relationship. Designing and participating in an experience that intimately molds to the individual is a gift that all lovers should indulge in.

Once we had fused the personal and modern elements with the reinvented details of the past, we brought our shared conceptualization to the Appalachian trail. We set it free, and watched it scenically unravel. The day was spent exchanging stories, thoughts, and relishing in all of the varying avenues of love and inspiration that led us here.

It was a uniquely gratifying feeling to watch every moment come to life.

Does the unconventional speak to you? Have you always wanted your wedding photos to reflect your personal style, rather than the style of tradition? Do you want a wedding experience that’s just different than the ordinary? I hear you, and that’s why I want you to fill out this contact form. Let’s create visual artistry and an experience that is specifically curated for you in every way.

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