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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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"I am so glad that I stumbled across Karen Castor Photography!! She was absolutely one of the best photographers I've ever had the chance to work with! I loved that she was willing to go the distance for me and my fiance! Karen was very creative and had an amazing eye for the best shots!! We got to learn a whole bunch of new cool poses that turned out so beautiful! I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for an elopement photographer!!!"
Jessica + Tanner
"I am so glad that I stumbled across Karen Castor Photography!! She was absolutely one of the best photographers I've ever had the chance to work with! I loved that she was willing to go the distance for me and my fiance! Karen was very creative and had an amazing eye for the best shots!! We got to learn a whole bunch of new cool poses that turned out so beautiful! I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for an elopement photographer!!!"
Jessica + Tanner
"I am so glad that I stumbled across Karen Castor Photography!! She was absolutely one of the best photographers I've ever had the chance to work with! I loved that she was willing to go the distance for me and my fiance! Karen was very creative and had an amazing eye for the best shots!! We got to learn a whole bunch of new cool poses that turned out so beautiful! I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for an elopement photographer!!!"
