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All About Weddings at The Griffin House: A Beautiful Hood River Wedding Venue
As a PNW wedding and elopement photographer, I have captured a LOT of weddings at all sorts of venues but The Griffin House in Oregon is a venue that NEEDS to be highlighted!! It’s a venue that not only has the most idyllic views of the Columbia River Gorge but it also has the most amazing staff who will make sure to bring your dream wedding to life.
Best Locations for a New Mexico Engagement Photoshoot
New Mexico has truly stolen my heart! From the rugged mountains to vast deserts and charming adobe architecture, New Mexico provides a unique and breathtaking backdrop for your engagement photoshoot. You can choose to do a fun downtown date night and photoshoot or pick one of the many scenic nature views that New Mexico has to offer. In this blog, we'll explore some of the best locations for your New Mexico engagement photoshoot to celebrate your love and create lasting memories together.
Unforgettable Vows in Nature's Embrace: A Hiking Elopement in Umtanum Recreation Area Ellensburg, WA
Backcountry Bohemians, a Washington-based Elopement Photographer, shares inspiration for a hiking elopement in Umtanum recreation area.
Eloping at Artist Point: A Scenic Escape for Intimate Weddings
Backcountry Bohemians, a PNW-based elopement photographer, shares her tips for Eloping at Artist Point in Washington State.
My Top 3 Tips for a Smooth Elopement Timeline
A smooth elopement timeline makes sure you get all the events and activities you spent time planning for to happen. It also helps in reducing any stress or anxieties that can happen unexpectedly. Moreover, a smooth timeline helps manage the flow of events and activities, allowing for a seamless transition between different parts of your elopement/wedding day.
10 Unique Elopement Ideas to Make Your Big Day Feel Like YOU
It’s the word on everybody’s lips when talking about a fun and intentional wedding–elopements! What was once viewed as a cheap teenage runaway story to Vegas has become a popular path couples take on their wedding day. Elopements allow you to focus more on the experience of getting married than on the details of a big traditional ceremony. They invite couples to be more intimate and meaningful on their wedding day which has a lot to do with their increased popularity.
Playful God's Thumb Wedding Portraits
Inspiration for your God's Thumb Bridal Portraits | Captured by Backcountry Bohemians, a PNW based Elopement Photographer
Oregon Coast Wedding Venues - A Complete Guide
From the beautiful beaches and rugged cliff sides to the miles of lush forest along the coastline, Oregon is truly one of the most stunning locations for any wedding or elopement! It is the perfect wedding location for couples that are lovers of adventure, epic coast lines, and jaw-dropping views! As a Pacific Northwest wedding and elopement photographer, I wanted to share all of my favorite wedding venues/locations on the Oregon Coast!
Laid Back San Francisco Couples Session
Winter Photo Session Inspiration from this San Francisco Couples Session captured by Backcountry Bohemians, a PNW-based Photographer
Romantic Historic Cree Estate Winter Wedding in Palm Springs
Historic Cree Estate Winter Wedding in Palm Springs | Photographed by Backcountry Bohemians, a PNW-based Elopement Photographer
Unique Vow Renewal at Santucci Farm in Washington State
Unique Vow Renewal at Santucci Farm in Washington State | Captured by Backcountry Bohemians based in the Pacific Northwest
Olympic Peninsula Couple Session in the Hoh Rainforest
Olympic Peninsula Couple Session in the Hoh Rainforest | Captured by Backcountry Bohemians, a Washington Elopement Photographer
Complete North Cascades Elopement Guide
Check out this North Cascades elopement guide to help you elope in North Cascades National Park created by Backcountry Bohemians.
Romantic Hug Point Elopement | OREGON COAST
Thinking about eloping on the Oregon Coast? Check out this romantic Hug Point Elopement for PNW wedding inspiration.
The North Cascade Mountains in Washington: The Best Places to Elope
Are you dreaming of a magical Washington State Elopement among the North Cascade Mountains? Check out the best places to elope!
The Best Intimate Washington Wedding Venues
A traditional venue might not be quite right - in this guide, I’ll tell you the best intimate Washington wedding venues in the state.
The Best Places for Washington State Engagement Photos
Recently engaged? Check out the best places for Washington State Engagement Photos. List created by Backcountry Bohemians.
Elopement Timeline Tips: What to Do on Your Elopement Day
This guide is all about elopement timeline tips. Ya know, how to make one, what to do on your elopement day, and prioritize experiences!
Elopement vs. Micro Wedding: Which One is Right for You?
This guide will compare elopement vs. micro wedding, to help you figure out which one is right for you, and how you want to tie the knot!
How to Find an Elopement Wedding Dress
This guide will tell you how to find a wedding dress for an elopement - what to look for, and where to shop!
How to Plan a San Juan Island Elopement
For any couple who wants to tie the knot somewhere magical, a San Juan Island elopement is absolutely perfect!
Breaking the News: Telling Family You're Eloping
We’ll talk about telling family you’re eloping, with tips to prepare, and ways to break the news and announce your elopement!
10 Reasons to Elope on Your Wedding Day
Making the decision to forgo the traditional wedding is scary but here are 10 reasons to elope on your wedding day.
What's a Micro Wedding and Why You Should Plan One?
This guide will answer the question of “what is a micro wedding,” and explain why opting for one might be the perfect way to celebrate!
UNIQUE MICRO WEDDING IDEAS: Adventure Isn't Just for Elopements
These unique micro wedding ideas will give you some tips for incorporating adventures and experiences in your small wedding day!
Mt. Baker Winter Engagement
This Mt. Baker Winter Engagement is one of my favorites to this day! One question couples often ask is if I only shoot photos in the mountains during the spring and summer months. THE ANSWER? No freaking way! There is something magical about being in the mountains as the seasons change and if you’re up for it, so am I.
Sunrise Couples Session at Tunnel Springs Park in Utah
We woke up before dawn to head up into the high hills of Salt Lake City, UT to Tunnel Springs Park for a sunrise couple session. It was colder than I thought it would be for October, but our excitement kept us warm and our spirits high.
PNW Couples Session in a Cozy Cabin
This PNW Couples Session still gives me the warmest and coziest feelings. When winter hits in the Pacific Northwest, you can either hibernate until spring or head for the mountains. Winter doesn’t mean that you can’t get outside, but it does help to have a cozy basecamp to come back to.
Colorado Elopement Guide | Everything You Need to Know About Eloping in Colorado
From the cute mountain towns to the wide-open sand dunes, there are plenty of reasons for couples to plan their elopement in Colorado. For more, check out this Colorado Elopement Guide. You may find the most difficult part of planning your elopement is actually picking ONE spot.