Intimate + real moments between lovers
in ALL the places YOU feel the most alive.
The Experience
So you’re here Because traditional Weddings aren’t Your thing.
Let’s talk about your big day
You’ve got that little feeling in your soul telling you you’re meant to celebrate your love a little differently. I’m here for it.. and you! Due to my passion for the outdoors and exploring, I specialize in elopements and intimate celebrations under 50 guests.
INTENTION OVER TRADITION
A few things that
are Important to me
ADVENTURE OVER PERFECTION
INTIMACY OVER GIANT GUEST LISTS
VULNERABILITY OVER INAUTHENTICITY
Each person has their own definition of eloping, but here’s my own vision: An elopement is an intimate wedding day that is built around an experience. When you decide to elope, this day should be focused entirely on you and your partner and the values + experiences that bring you two together as a couple. It’s a day that is intentionally planned to be a reflection of your relationship and what truly matters.
Eloping doesn’t mean you’re running away in secret or that you can’t afford a big wedding or that you have to have a day that’s any less special than a traditional wedding.
Eloping is about taking the most important part of a wedding — the tying the knot part, the promising yourselves to one another through thick + thin part — and building an experience around it that feels authentic to YOU. Want to elope but feel like you may want to include some traditional elements from a larger wedding like a first dance or cake cutting? You can absolutely include those things if you feel called to that, or you can completely toss them out the window.
Eloping is your chance to make your special day quite literally whatever you want it to be. Of course, this looks different to every couple, and that’s the best part! Elopements have no rules and each one is unique!
TRADITIONALLY THE TERM ELOPEMENT REFERRED TO A COUPLE RUNNING AWAY TO GET MARRIED IN SECRECY.
BUT TODAY, ELOPING HAS AN ENTIRELY NEW REPUTATION. NOT ONE OF SHAME, BUT AS MUCH OF A CELEBRATION AS ANY OTHER WEDDING.
WHAT IS AN ELOPEMENT ANYWAY?
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So the Real question..
Capturing the big,
The little, & each
Moment in between
Look back on true memories
Whatever day you've been dreaming up, I am so excited to capture the intimacy, emotion, and pure bliss of your special day. Whatever your vision, I am here to help you bring it to life. I believe that every moment of your wedding day has beauty and deserves to be documented. I’ll help you have a relaxed, beautiful, and FUN wedding day so you can focus on what really matters: your love together.
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Love is Love
BIPOC + LGBTQ+ couples always welcome here!
Each love story,
Adventure, & Special
day is unique
Lets celebrate authentically
I’ll give you photos that showcase the location you intentionally picked out, photos of all the people you’re sharing your day with, and each of those little details that tie everything together. All of the planned events and all of the unexpected, candid emotions that I could never curate. Your photos will remind you of what your day felt like and will allow you to keep your favorite memories alive for years to come. They’ll be meaningful, fun, romantic, intimate, and full of joy. Your photos will represent you as a couple and the experience you’ve planned to celebrate your love.
I invite you to view the ways we can work together then contact me so we can connect, dream + plan your perfect day!
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INQUIRE
After you complete my contact form, you’ll receive a ‘hello’ and and an investment guide to look over and a link to a call scheduler!
01.
CALL
Now is when we call to chat details and I will answer any questions you may have. Time to see if we’re a good fit for one another.
02.
BOOK
Love my work and want to capture some beautiful memories together? Follow up if you think we’re a match made in heaven!
03.
SHOOT
First thing’s first- let’s get your engagements scheduled! I include engagement sessions in my intimate wedding collections!
04.
BIG DAY
Its your big day, sit back and enjoy while I capture all the big and small moments for you to look back on!
05.
POST
6-10 weeks after your special day, you’ll receive your images via an online gallery. (Yes, I send out sneaks!)
06.
The PROCESS
The PROCESS
hawaii | ALASKA | ICELAND | NORWAY | BANF, CANADA | GREECE | YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK | BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA | GLACIER NATIONAL PARK | NORTH CASCADES, WASHINGTON
LETS TALK DREAM LOCATIONS
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WHITNEY’S TRAVEL
BUCKET LIST
Explore the world with me!
BASED IN COLORADO, TRAVELING WORLDWIDE
If you’re considering a destination elopement or intimate wedding & would like to work with me, then email me! I can already tell you I’m 100% down & so excited to hear your vision!
If you’re looking for an elopement photographer, look no further!
Whitney is your gal. Even before we signed a contract she talked with me for an hour on how she would make the entire photography experience fun, easy, and effortless.We just got our engagement album back and I can confidently say she delivered on all aspects. Whitney’s communication skills are impeccable, her knowledge of stunning/adventurous locations cannot be beat, and best of all she made us feel so comfortable!
Sierra + Andy
Your search for an elopement photographer is over..
If you’re seeking a photographer and you’re reading this, the search is over. The work put forth by Whitney was absolutely phenomenal as she went above and beyond in every area. She was very easy to communicate with and made the day flow effortlessly. The morning of the wedding, she pitched a new idea that her and her husband wanted to incorporate during the ceremony and the results were stunning. During the reception, Whitney stepped in multiple times to aid one of the bridesmaids (our coordinator) with the order of events. When we planned our wedding the easiest decision we made was booking Whitney as of photographer. Once again, you will be grateful you booked with WhitneyRae. Whitney, thank you so much!
PAT + DANIELLE
She captured every candid & authentic moment possible..
10/10 would recommend using Whitney as your wedding photographer, she was beyond accommodating with our wedding and the photos are jaw-droppingly amazing. She also brought her husband as a second photographer to catch every candid and authentic moment possible and we couldn't be happier with how the day went and how helpful they both were. Photography is not something you should skimp on and Whitney's delivery and professionalism is top-notch.
JESSIE + TYLER
She made us feel at ease and totally comfortable
Whitney is AMAZING!!!! I literally cannot say enough great things about her and her work. She is kind, sweet, and has such a gift. We booked Whitney through a friend referral for our engagement shoot and wedding. Her work perfectly captured the love we feel. She made us feel at ease and totally comfortable (my fiancé and I had never had professional photos done!). 10/10 recommend Whitney for all your photography needs!!!!!!!!
emily + ryan
She Made Me Feel Like a Queen
Whitney is an amazing photographer with an amazing eye. I am not the most comfortable in front of a camera and she made me feel like a queen. She was full of poses, prompts, and sweet ideas to capture my fiancé and I. Whitney is so personable, and we felt so comfortable we hired her to fly out to our wedding in Indiana. A photographer turned life long friend, and I couldn’t be any happier.
Laney + Jordan
It was a Fairytale and the pictures tell the story!
We hired Whitney to shoot our July wedding in Park City, UT. She blew us away with the results! She was very organized, professional, and detail oriented. She made many suggestions to honor my mother who passed away, it was very special. I highly recommend Whitney for a wedding, engagement shoot or any other photo opportunities. We have so many amazing pictures from our special day to choose from. It was a fairy tale and the pictures tell the story!
Paige + Creighton
The photos turned out gorgeous and I’m still swooning!
Whitney did a fantastic job for our engagement shoot. Mother Nature was throwing us a curve ball without giving us our dreamy snowy idea. However, Whitney was super quick to come up with an even better site that provided us with some stunning lake backdrops. Being in front of the camera is usually awkward for anyone but Whitney made us laugh and feel comfortable in that awkwardness. The photos turned out gorgeous and I’m still swooning! We can’t wait to have her capture our wedding!
Kyndal + Roy
From the initial contact, she was Super Responsive, professional, accommodating and kind.
We absolutely love Whitney! She was so helpful through our indecisiveness and awkwardness and created a great atmosphere to ensure we had fun during our engagement shot. Even my fiancé who was dreading the entire day had a great time and as soon as we were done he said "we have to have Whitney at our wedding." That was before we even saw the absolutely stunning photographs she took for us. I can't recommend Whitney enough.
Amelia + Dylan
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