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Together we explore every chance we get- it's how I'm able to scout out so many epic places!
Capturing epic landscapes and adventuring to places I've never been is part of my life. It's even better these days because now I get to do it with my husband-Zack and two kids- Harper and Beau.
Exploring has been a huge part of who I am ever since I left my small hometown in Upstate NY. It’s the reason why I picked up a camera in the first place. I've explored 7 countries and I've done more hiking than I can even keep track of now. I'll never pass up the opportunity to try something new or explore a new place. I'm that friend that's always down for the adventure and I always follow through. Actually... 99% of the time I'm the one planning it all!
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WILLING TO GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR YOUR ELOPEMENT DAY, THEN I’M YOUR GIRL! FROM FINDING A JAW-DROPPING VIEW, CURATING A STRESS-FREE TIMELINE, CAPTURING THE INTIMATE EMOTIONS WHILE YOU EXPERIENCE ONE OF THE BEST MOMENTS OF YOUR LIFE, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN- YOU CAN COUNT ON ME.
My husband and I started to plan a big, traditional wedding. Not because that’s what we wanted, but because that was what seemed like we were supposed to do. We put a deposit down on a venue and once we started to really plan the details- food, entertainment, plate settings, open bar, decor, lighting, seating chart, etc. we quickly began to realize the day was not about us at all. In fact, every single decision felt like it was for our guests. We couldn’t make a decision on anything nor fathom spending so much money on it all.
I know what it’s like to question everything about a traditional wedding because I’ve been there.
Why I do this
Since that day, it's been my passion to help others get their dream wedding. You deserve a wedding that is authentically you.
We even pulled over on the side of the road for our first look simply because I liked the view as we drove by (Plus I just couldn't wait a second longer to see him). Not part of the plan-but nothing was holding us back to be able to do it because the only priority was us. We weren't in a rush to get ready, we didn't have guests to cater to, and we certainly didn't have anyone being negative. It was just me, him, the epic view, and a day filled with adventure. It made sense to get married this way. It was more us than a big wedding would have been. To this day, neither one of us regret our decision.
The entire day was stress-free and completely about us. We had the freedom to do whatever we felt like.
That’s when the decision was made to elope in Banff at Lake Moraine.
Our honeymoon on the other hand- completely planned and paid for before we even picked a venue. It was so easy and actually pretty fun to plan. One night while trying to plan, I broke down and finally said “I don’t want this.” My husband instantly agreed and we almost just went to the courthouse and did it that day! But then we thought- why not elope on our “honeymoon” that we had already planned?
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"Karen is everything you could want in an elopement photographer—and more. She captured our wedding day in Sedona so beautifully, I still can’t believe the photos are real! From the moment we met her, she made the entire experience completely stress-free, allowing us to be fully present and just enjoy every moment.
She literally hiked to the top of Cathedral Rock with us to get those epic shots—and made sure we got up there safely and on time. She also captured every single detail of our day: the adventurous Jeep ride, our sweet little picnic, our vows and ring exchange, and the stunning sunset photos at Merry-Go-Round Rock. Every image is breathtaking.
Karen is insanely talented, but what makes her truly special is the way she puts you at ease, coaches you with gentle direction, and somehow manages to make you feel both comfortable and radiant. We never once had to worry about how the photos would turn out—because with Karen, you know they’re going to be incredible.
If you’re planning an elopement adventure, do yourself a favor and book Karen. With her, the sky’s the limit—and you’ll walk away with photos (and memories) that you’ll cherish forever."
Joy + Mar
"Working with Karen was one of the best decisions we made for our Sedona elopement! From the beginning, she made us feel comfortable, truly listened to what we wanted, and brought such a calm, grounded energy to the day.
She captured everything so beautifully—the emotions, the little in-between moments, and the stunning red rock views that made the whole experience feel surreal. When we got our gallery back, we were completely blown away. The photos feel so us—natural, intimate, and full of heart.
We also have to shout out her dream team—Ash, our incredible hair and makeup artist, made me feel like the best version of myself, and Patricia, our sweet and soulful officiant, crafted a ceremony that felt so personal and meaningful. The whole day came together perfectly, and it wouldn’t have been the same without this amazing trio.
If you're eloping and want your day to feel effortless, beautiful, and true to you, Karen is everything. We are beyond grateful!"
Kayla + Austin
"I cannot say enough great things about Karen. I joined a Sedona wedding FB group and she was recommended and I fell in love with her work.
We met a couple times first on zoom and she is so responsive… coming from NJ and super type A I had a ton of questions and she was reassuring and helpful! We picked the all day adventure and added on extra time for get ready pics… She connected me with hair make up- Ash amazing! officiant - Patricia she made it so special! jeep rental and florals. Literally everyone was top notch top tier level of work and quality.
Day of wedding I was up at 2am for hair and make up… with hardly any sleep and man she made us feel so comfortable. Literally ran up the mountain for sunrise pictures and had a blast! Ceremony and sunset were just as special. I would do this every single year with her! There’s literally no one else I would have wanted to do this with- it was just me my husband and Karen and she killed it! We love her and are so happy we got to meet her and work with her !"
