YOU KNOW THAT FEELING
The funny thing is... Your favorite days were never about the summit.
When you've been hiking for a while...
The conversations get quieter.
The world gets a little smaller.
You stop thinking about tomorrow.
You just exist together.
They were about jamming out on the drive there.
The bad gas station coffee.
Getting a little lost.
Laughing until your stomach hurt.
The way time somehow slowed down.
You didn't want the day to end.
That's the feeling I believe a wedding day should leave you with
Just the two of you , or maybe a few people who actually matter to you.
A day that unfolds naturally.
That moves at your pace.
That feels grounded, calm, and real.
And that's the kind of day I help you build.
No pretending.
No rushing through a timeline.
Just living.
"From the very first moment, he made us feel comfortable, natural, and fully present in the moment."
"We had the most incredible experience working with Bryan. From the very first moment, he made us feel comfortable, natural, and fully present in the moment, which truly shows in the photos. The images are breathtaking, filled with emotion, and captured the scenery and our connection in such an authentic and artistic way. His eye for detail, lighting, and composition is exceptional! Every photo looks like a piece of art, and he managed to beautifully reflect exactly what we were dreaming of! We are deeply grateful for his professionalism, kindness, and talent. Thank you Bryan for turning one of our dreams into reality and giving us memories that we will cherish for a lifetime!"
-Mariana & Bruno-
Sunset Hiking Elopement
YOU MIGHT HAVE JUST FOUND YOUR PEOPLE
Not because you hike the farthest. Because you feel most like yourself outside
If you're reading this and quietly thinking...
"Yeah... this feels like us."
Then let me show you how we make that day happen.
Whether that's a 20-minute walk to an overlook or a full day on the trail.
You care more about how the day feels than how it performs.
You want laughter, quiet moments, and room to actually be present.
You don't need to be a hardcore hiker.
We'll probably click if...
You want the trail to be part of the experience and you'd rather have a day that feels real, not perfect
ThIS Kind of Day Doesn't happen by Accident
How This Kind of Day Is Designed
You'LL look back and say, “We weren’t posing. We were living."
Photographing elopements in the u.S. and anywhere that has a hike with a view.
A day like this doesn’t come together by accident. It’s shaped around intention.
I help adventurers, hikers, and trail runners design wedding days that feel grounded, intentional, and real.
When you’re heading into the mountains on your wedding day, who you trust matters.
My job is to hold the logistics, the terrain, and the timing steady so you can stay fully present in the moment.
I'm Bryan - Hiking Elopement Specialist + Trail-Day Designer
"If you're considering an elopement where you spend the day doing things you love with your spouse and have it all documented beautifully, I cannot recommend Bryan enough."
"Bryan is fantastic at what he does. First of all, he took the time to get to know us as a couple by conducting multiple virtual meetings and really deep diving into our love story. This helped us when it came to wedding day because we felt so comfortable with him! He also created a timeline of events which was so helpful and put less stress on me! Our elopment consisted of hiking and canoeing, and Bryan being the adventure seeker like we are spent 8 hours documenting our day through camera. He even brought his kayak so he could capture some epic photos of us in our canoe paddling and exchanging personal vows! When we received our photos, we were speechless. They are all so incredible that we can't choose a favorite! He captured our love perfectly!"
-Allie and Howard-
All Day Hiking Elopement with Canoeing Adventure
So How Do We Build Your Trail Day?
How to have a hiking elopement with me in 3 easy steps
You reach out. We hop on a call. No pressure, just getting a feel for each other. I want to know how you move through the outdoors and what you're thinking.
We’ll talk about what you want this day to actually feel like — not just what it should look like.
This is where everything comes together.
Routes that match your comfort level.
Timelines built around light, pace, and breathing room. Permits, weather, backup plans—all handled.
You’re not figuring this out alone.
You just get to show up ready.
You wake up. You hike. You laugh a little more than expected.
You reach a place you earned.
And somewhere in there, you say your vows.
Nothing forced. Nothing rushed.
Just a the best day ever that feels like you.
We Start With A Real Conversation
You go Live Your Day
I Design A day that fits you
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If this feels like your kind of day, let’s start planning it!
You don’t need a full plan yet. Just a starting point. Tell me what you’re dreaming about, what you’re unsure of, or even just “we know we want to be outside.”
We’ll figure out the rest together.
Not sure where to start planning your hiking elopement or if you want to have one?
YOUR hIKING ELOPEMENT RESOURCE LIBRARY
Hiking Elopement guide
Hiking ELOPEMENT PACKAGES
Best Places for hiking elopements
Where can I be your Hiking elopement photographer?
Hiking Elopement locations I Absolutely love
Dolomites
ICELAND
Yosemite National Park, California
West Coast of Portugal
Acadia National Park, Maine
Acadia
Patagonia
Grand Tetons
Although I am based in Georgia, that's not the only place I'm willing to follow you on your adventure. I am all about exploring places that light up the part of you that craves a little wild, a little wonder, and a day that feels like freedom.
How do you do that? Two ways:
- You could have a big, bold adventure — a trail you've never walked before but always wanted to, a landscape that feels completely new, or a place that pushes you just outside their comfort zone in the best way.
- You could do something familiar — the mountain you hike every fall, the overlook that’s already part of your story - a place that holds meaning because it’s been there for so many chapters already.
Both are valid. Both are powerful. If you’re dreaming up a place that matters to you, I’m already in.
2026 Travel dates
Tennessee
March, 2025
North Georgia
March - April, 2026
Acadia/Maine
Need some more inspiration?
June 2-9, 2025
August, 2026
Dolomites
Sept 16-20, 2026
Moab, Utah
"He wasn’t just a photographer, he was a friend. He became a calming presence, our biggest supporter, and someone who truly saw us."
"I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to describing how grateful we are for Bryan! Looking through our photos feels like reliving the entire day all over again. His eye for detail, creativity, and ability to capture genuine emotion is unmatched. These aren’t just pictures, they are memories we will cherish forever. The entire experience was seamless. Everything was beautiful, flexible and go with the flow which is up my alley. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond, who will make you feel comfortable, and who will give you the gift of reliving your happiest moments, this is your guy. We couldn’t imagine our day without him, we are truly thankful!"
-Savanna and Blake-
All day waterfall elopement
