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TRUE LOVE STORIES

Elopements, Micro-weddings, Candid Boudoir & Everyday Romance

Your love is more than a posed picture, it’s a story. My True Love Story photography is unscripted, raw, emotional, and honest, capturing the in-between glances, the unguarded laughter, and the sacredness of choosing each other. Whether it’s a ceremony among the trees, a kitchen dance break, a mountaintop cuddle, or a quiet cabin retreat, I tell your story in images that feel lived-in and true. Forget the stiff and curated, you’ll walk away with a visual narrative that looks and feels like you. (and if you want a few formal-ish portraits, I'm down for that too ;)  ​​ I take my time to get to know you and your epic little love story. So that I can accurately capture and convey through your visual story on the day of your shoot like it feels to you. We'll brainstorm everything from location, to timing, to wardrobe, to vibe, and more. This is a creative collaboration that will bring you closer as a couple. ​ *Micro-weddings are 25 or fewer people TOTAL including the couple & officiant. For weddings larger than this, check out the Events tab ​​ Sessions include: 20+ artistically edited images per hour of shoot delivered via your private gallery with print purchase options (editing corrects lighting and temporary blemishes or background distractions but never alters your natural beautiful shape.)​ 1 hour → ~20 final images 2 hours → ~40 final images 3 hours → ~60 final images 4 hours → ~80 final images A candid, soulful photography experience that leaves you with both portraits and deeper connection

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