Recently engaged? Hiring a travel elopement photographer can be a great decision for couples looking to capture their special day in a unique and memorable way. Courts Captured Moments is ready to travel to you! I book a number of engagement sessions and adventure weddings around the country. Skip over the usual travel fees and […]

Yellowstone in February isn’t soft. It’s steam hanging in the air. Snow under every step. Bison walking through valleys like they own the place (because honestly… they do). It’s a layer up, adjust your gloves, board a snow bus, and commit to the experience kind of day. And that’s the best part! A Yellowstone elopement […]

If you’re the kind of bride who wants to feel confident instead of stiff in your elopement photos, we should talk about boudoir for a second. Because the brides who book a boudoir photo shoot before their elopement walk into the wedding day completely different. More relaxed. More comfortable. Way less in their head. It […]

A North Cascades don’t do slow days. Clouds roll in fast, light shifts constantly, and snow loves to stick around longer than anyone plans for. But when the mountains finally open up? Unreal. The kind of views that make cold hands, extra layers, and waiting it out completely worth it. And that’s exactly why a […]

A Smoky Mountain elopement doesn’t unfold slowly or quietly. It moves. Fog rolls in. Light shifts. Wildlife shows up when it feels like it. And honestly? That unpredictability is part of the fun, as long as someone knows how to roll with it. That’s also exactly why documenting an adventure elopement the right way matters […]

One of the biggest stress points I see couples hit when planning an elopement, especially when working with a California elopement photographer, is the timeline. California gives you a lot to choose from. Coastlines, mountains, deserts, cliffs, forests… and somehow all that freedom can turn into pressure real fast. Elopement planning usually starts with good […]

Washington is one of those places that makes people want to slow down. The kind of place that stops you mid-sentence because the light just shifted or the fog rolled in exactly right. It’s why so many couples choose to elope in Washington in the first place, not just for the views (but duh, they’re […]

The quiet right after the hugs is always my favorite part. That moment when family heads inside, the door closes, and it’s suddenly just the two of you standing there thinking, okay… wow… this is really happening. That moment is exactly why learning how to plan an elopement with family matters so much. You can […]

This Rocky Mountain National Park elopement started out totally normal. Cloudy, sure, but calm. Quiet. One of those winter days where you’re like, oh this is actually kind of perfect, soft light, peaceful vibes, nobody around. And then Rocky Mountain National Park was like, lol, watch this. The snow started coming down harder. The wind […]

When planning your wedding, there are countless decisions to make. From choosing the perfect venue to selecting the right photographer, have you considered adding a videographer to your wedding experience? If not, it’s time to explore why this choice can elevate your special day and leave you with priceless memories. Photographs are timeless, capturing moments […]

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and every detail matters. From the dress to the décor, you’ve poured your heart into creating a celebration that reflects your love story. But when the cake is eaten, the flowers fade, and the guests head home, how will you relive the magic of that day? This is […]