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Adventure and Vow - Elopement Photographer

Washington Adventure Wedding Photographer capturing wildly connected elopement days.

Adventure and Vow® is a husband and wife team that photographs adventure elopement weddings. We are capture epic wedding days in Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Arizona and Alaska. We believe your wedding day should be an intentinal expression of yourselves connecting to you, your partner and the environment.

09/08/2025

✨“I wish we had stayed longer.”✨
 That’s something we hear often from couples who come to Moab just for their elopement day before setting off on a honeymoon road trip through Utah’s Big 5 or to Arizona, Colorado or Wyoming.

And honestly? We get it. Road trips are amazing and a fun way to honeymoon —but Moab itself is worth slowing down for. Even a few extra days here can completely change the experience.

Personally, we stay in Moab months at time and it's still not enough 😅

There's truly so much to do, let's break it down:
✨ Hiking
✨ Off roading
✨ Canyoneering
✨ Climbing
✨ Fishing
✨ Float the Colorado River
✨ See the dinosaur tracks
✨ camping or glamping
✨ Stargazing under the dark skies
✨ Enjoy the local cuisine
✨ Day trips to Hanksville + Monument Valley
✨ Visit the National and State Parks

So if you’re planning your adventure—make room for Moab itself. Stay a little longer. Soak it in. You’ll be glad you did. ✨

09/07/2025

Hi Friends! We are bringing back the Fall Mini's to Arizona this year!!

We love catching up with our past couples on these and documenting their families as they grow, seeing new faces, and even the pups come out!

The sessions are for couples, singles, families, and anyone who wants photos heading into the holiday season!

TY - to snag your time slot email [email protected]

If you have questions, feel free to drop them in the comments.

09/05/2025

Can you elope with just 3 weeks to plan????

We've noticed a huge influx of last minute inquiries lately, so we wanted share some tips for planning an elopement on a shorter time frame.

By the way the answer to that question is YES.

When planning an elopement within 45 days or less these are our top tips...

Choose an elopement location that does not require a Special User Permit (This typically means avoiding National Parks and State Parks)
Our top 4 favorite locations that don't require permits are...
✨ Sedona,
✨ Moab (where these were taken)
✨ Mt Baker NF
✨ the Knik Glacier in Alaska

📸 Work with an elopement photographer that assists with planning (hi 👋🏼) ) - you have not done this before, working with someone who plans elopements in their sleep will help elevate stress and help you get everything done!

✨ Purchase a dress off the rack or online!! I will link my elopement wedding dress shopping guide in the comments. Our top recommendation is

✨ Keep it simple, the fewer items you need, details, vendors, and guests, the easier it is to plan quicker without stress.

✨ Ask for help when you need it . Helping hands from your partner, friend, vendor, or family are never a bad thing.

💪🏼 You got this, have fun with it!

Are you in the middle of planning your elopement and stuck on something??? Drop a question in the comments - we're happy to help!! ⬇️

09/03/2025

August...

12 love stories.
Countless memories made.
Thousands of images that unfold the stories.

Wow, this month was filled with so much laughter, hugs, joy, miles on the trail, happiness and wonder.

We've been working away behind the scenes here editing, BUT we can not wait to share more with you for each of these elopement days *soon* but I couldn't leave you hanging anymore and wanted to share a little snippet for each of these beautiful days, with such wonderful people for now 💕

We truly can't thank our couples enough for bringing us along on this part of their journeys. 🫶🏼

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09/01/2025

The biggest moments in life often happen in the quietest most least talked about times.

Blue hour - most people do not know what this even is, overshadowed by golden hour.

When the light disappears over the horizon and the area grows quiet. The land that had sharp shadows an hour earlier is now soft, beautiful, untouchable like a painting.

It holds you, captivating to the eye. A lite chill in the area makes you hold each other closer. The moment of a day ending, your wedding day.

The time you have left before the stars come out to be still, truly cherish it, let it sink in fully. A moment still in time.

As the night grows older, the stars come out. Now you are reminded of how small you are, how big the world is. How you got SO lucky in this world of billions of people to find each other. It is a moment in time that completely freezes you as you hold each others hands staring up at the stars above. So far away, yet seemingly close enough to reach out and touch.

These are moments you can feel to your bones. Barefoot in the desert running across sand stone. The sound of nothing lingering.

A place that keeps wanting you to come back - not home, but a place your heart feels settled, at peace, in awe and full.

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08/29/2025

Dodging wind pockets and rain droplets,
we set off of the a glacier pool,
Deeply blue,
A small piece of ice,
Holding up their love story,
Ink smudges,
but worlds still felt.

A warm kiss in the cool frosty air,
as mountains stood witness.
Silent and timeless.

From Texas to this mountain crest,
A cake made with love, carried miles,
Shared in celebration with a boundless view.

Just a little bit from this incredibly sweet day with Morgan + Kellen. 🚁

Thank you to for always sending us out on epic adventures with the best guides in one of the worlds most beautiful places. 🙏🏼

08/26/2025

Planning a wedding can be daunting, but planning an elopement is INSPIRING. ✨

When you get engaged, you're often told you need at least a year to plan a wedding. But you don't need that long all, when it comes to eloping.

How long does it take to plan an elopement??

On average, we say anywhere from 2 months to 10 months.

There are always exceptions to rules, right?

We've planned incredibly beautiful + intentional elopements before within 2 weeks. Then, on the other hand, we've also planned an elopement over the course of 16 months.

So if I put a definitive answer out it'd be - in any amount of time that works for you, depending on what you're doing + if your ideal vendors are available.

The first 3 things to do when planning your elopement:

    ✨ Pick an ideal date/date range

    ✨ Discuss together possible locations and/or important adventures to include on your day

    ✨ Hire an elopement photographer


It's faster and easier to plan elopements in locations where you don't need a special-use permit for your ceremony.

Our top 5 favorite places that don't require special use permits are:

    ✨ Sedona, Arizona

    ✨ BLM land in Moab, Utah (we hold that permit for you already!)

    ✨ Olympic National Park (5 people or less)

    ✨ Mt Baker area (12 people or less)

    ✨ Oregon Coast (50 people or fewer)

Utilizing your elopement photographer for information and planning assistance can help you easily + quickly plan.

We understand not wanting to wait a whole year to get married! We were engaged in May and married in August.

Eloping doesn't cause you to put your life on hold, go through a lot of stress planning. It allows you freedom to do more of what you want and get to share something remarkable together.

Get in touch - we would love to help you plan + capture your dream elopement day!!! ✨

How long do you think of an engagement Taylor + Travis will have??? If they eloped - where do you think they'd pick??? 👀

Drop your guess in the comment, I'll go first....

08/25/2025

Waking up this morning felt like waking up as a kid on Christmas....wait scratch that, it felt better than that....

Why you ask?!

Because we're heading to Alaska ✨

When people ask me my favorite place to photograph, my answer truthfully is - in places that my clients already have a strong connection with. A place that is a part of their story, that's shaped their relationship in some way.

Here is the thing, though - there is something so magical, so unreal, so touching about being in Alaska.

If you have been there or haven't been there before, it is a place that instantly moves you, becomes a part of you, providing inspiration, wonder, and peace.

I feel incredibly lucky to get to capture couples' love stories in this magical place - so today I'm throwing it back to Dallas + John's elopement day in Juneau, Alaska last year.

Their first time in a seaplane.
First time on a glacier.
First time in a helicopter.
First time in alaska.
First time in a cruise.

So many first, so many memories made, so so so special.

I'm literally buzzing with excitement this week for our couple eloping on the Knik glacier and for our annual alaska adventures planned!!!

Stay tuned this week for the adventures ✨

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08/23/2025

Lately our couples have been showering us with kind words, I wanted to take the time share this recent review from Emma + Daniel who shared a beautiful day in Olympic National Park/

We can never say enough how thankful we are that our couple's trust us with their special day, but to also take the time to leave us kind words. Truly, we are forever thankful.

08/22/2025

Maryanne + Zack shared this story with me at their elopement and I wanted to pass it on…

The Lummi people tell of a time when Kulshan (Mount Baker) and Tahoma (Mount Rainier) once lived side by side. Eventually, Kulshan wandered north, leaving Tahoma behind. In longing, Tahoma stretched higher into the sky, hoping he would return. Between them rose Shéqsan (Mount Shuksan), their child, standing in the valleys as the thread between the two.

I loved hearing this because it gives more meaning to the mountains we’re constantly photographing in—reminders that these peaks aren’t just backdrops, but living stories.

Connections through nature.

That sense of connection carried into Maryanne + Zack’s day. We watched them pause to admire plants sprouting from the earth, tiny animals in the tarn, and the color of the rocks.

These weren’t just trails or viewpoints to them—they were the landscapes that shaped them, their own backyard mountains.

And as if the mountains wanted to wrap them up in a warm congrats hug, the clouds pulled back at the end of the evening.

What had been gray and heavy softened into glowing sherbet skies, peach and lavender spilling across the ridgelines. It felt like the whole range exhaled—a sunset none of us will forget.

08/15/2025

As I start to edit Wen + Canhui's elopement day I'm brought back to the sheer joy that this day was and how much + intention was poured into it.

These two chose to get married in the Mt Baker area, surrounded by two prominent peaks they have previously summited together - Mt Baker + Shuksan.

We started the day with a little window of stars - important to them as they've spent many nights and early morning starting + ending their adventures under the stars.

Between the dark skies + sunrise they got cozy in their sleeping bags of which they've spent many summit adventures cowboying camping in, making their wedding day coffee + breakfast.

Shuksan was hiding under the clouds but slowly started to make its appearance just in time for their emotional, private vows.

It was a morning that reflected them, the things they find joy in and an intention setting for the rest of the day celebrating with their family and closest friends.

We joined them for an early dinner at their Airbnb where Wen surprised Canhui with a live charcoal drawing video that displayed the story of their relationship. It was incredibly beautiful + moving - many of us to tears.

They shared a toast with each person after cutting their cake - which wasn't just any cake. The first layer showcased them snowboarding down Forbidden Peak - one of their favorites. The second layer then at their favorite bouldering project area in Leavenworth - also where they met. The top player showcasing their proposal at the top of Mt Rainer's Summit.

The summit of this day though - their wedding ceremony, becoming married. Bill officiated in English, while a dear friend officiated in Chinese. Their friend also wore their rings on the very carabiner that Canhui proposed with on Rainier. Their parents shared warm words, but also helped them with an important part of the ceremony - tying the knot - literally.

It was a beautiful celebration, one where you're smiling ear to ear all day. Completely tied together with intention, the story of their day and so much love. Filled with fun, truest moments and the making of fond memories.

Can't wait to share more 🥹

08/13/2025

YA'LL - When I tell you I will never get over the joy of watching these two witness Moab for the first time on their elopement, I really mean it.

J + M traveled from Toronto, Canada in their Tesla, with their two pups in tow, to the American Southwest - for the first time. Their longest road trip, to their biggest adventure!

Day 1 - We hiked out under the stars to see the Milky Way, sipping on coffee in their sleeping bags until the sun rose, displaying the wild landscape for the first time to their eyes! They enjoyed every minute of it - laughing, running around - the excitement for the wedding day was here!

Day 2 - They got ready at their unique glamping stay, separately, so they could share a first look out among the desert towers. Little surprises brought laughter and joy. Then we set out for some off-roading with the boys in tow, stopped for a vista picnic lunch (under the snow, yes).

Soon we were reaching the vista they would be camping out at for the night (yes, we camped with them!) to set up the fire pit, tent and hubby + wife sign on their dual camp chair. They helped each other get ready and walked hand in hand to their private, emotional, beautiful ceremony. Their boys (anchored with our climbing gear) were watching alongside them, cliffside.

The night ended by the fire, under the stars, with more pizza. Stories shared and dreams spoken out loud for future adventures.

As the groom said - the best days end by a campfire under the stars.

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