Instead, you catch yourself dreaming about something more relaxed, more intimate, something where you can connect with nature. Maybe you want to get married just the two of you, or maybe you want to gather a small group of your loved ones for a sunset ceremony and a gourmet dinner.
Maybe you’re not keen on being in the spotlight all day, or the price tag is daunting, or you’re just not into huge hotel ballrooms with funky carpets. (Us either.)
You’re not that into the idea of a “traditional” wedding with tons of guests.
As soon as you got down to planning your wedding, you realized something:
As your adventure elopement photographers, we’re there to help you plan everything from start to finish, whether you’re a local like us or coming from another state, like over half our couples do. We’ll create an adventure that feels like you, whether that’s summiting a mountain, canoeing across an alpine lake, or soaking in the views at a drive-up overlook (hint: we know the best ones).
But when it comes to figuring out the where, when, and how of an outdoor adventure wedding, you need someone else on your team.
Once everything’s organized, we’ll hit the trails to document it all—we’re talking vibrant photos that balance you with the epic landscapes that surround you. And along the way, we promise we’ll have a lot of fun.
We’re a team of experienced elopement photographers each with our own local expertise & outdoor passions.
Our Team
Which trails are perfect for your energy level, your desired vibe, and the weather that day
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How to come up with a plan B, C, and even D in case Mother Nature isn’t feeling it
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How to pack a wedding dress so it doesn’t wrinkle during a 5-mile hike
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Exactly how much we can fit into your wedding day timeline without overdoing it—and how to keep spirits high as we move from one thing to the next
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How to strike that perfect balance in photos between incredible landscapes and the couple at the center of the story (that’s you)
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Which trails are perfect for your energy level, your desired vibe, and the weather that day
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Which trails are perfect for your energy level, your desired vibe, and the weather that day
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How to come up with a plan B, C, and even D in case Mother Nature isn’t feeling it
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Which trails are perfect for your energy level, your desired vibe, and the weather that day
01
How to come up with a plan B, C, and even D in case Mother Nature isn’t feeling it
02
How to pack a wedding dress so it doesn’t wrinkle during a 5-mile hike
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Which trails are perfect for your energy level, your desired vibe, and the weather that day
01
How to come up with a plan B, C, and even D in case Mother Nature isn’t feeling it
02
How to pack a wedding dress so it doesn’t wrinkle during a 5-mile hike
03
Exactly how much we can fit into your wedding day timeline without overdoing it—and how to keep spirits high as we move from one thing to the next
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Which trails are perfect for your energy level, your desired vibe, and the weather that day
01
How to come up with a plan B, C, and even D in case Mother Nature isn’t feeling it
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How to pack a wedding dress so it doesn’t wrinkle during a 5-mile hike
03
Exactly how much we can fit into your wedding day timeline without overdoing it—and how to keep spirits high as we move from one thing to the next
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How to strike that perfect balance in photos between incredible landscapes and the couple at the center of the story (that’s you)
Which trails are perfect for your energy level, your desired vibe, and the weather that day
01
How to come up with a plan B, C, and even D in case Mother Nature isn’t feeling it
02
How to pack a wedding dress so it doesn’t wrinkle during a 5-mile hike
03
Exactly how much we can fit into your wedding day timeline without overdoing it—and how to keep spirits high as we move from one thing to the next
04
05
How to strike that perfect balance in photos between incredible landscapes and the couple at the center of the story (that’s you)
Which trails are perfect for your energy level, your desired vibe, and the weather that day
01
How to come up with a plan B, C, and even D in case Mother Nature isn’t feeling it
02
How to pack a wedding dress so it doesn’t wrinkle during a 5-mile hike
03
Exactly how much we can fit into your wedding day timeline without overdoing it—and how to keep spirits high as we move from one thing to the next
04
05
How to strike that perfect balance in photos between incredible landscapes and the couple at the center of the story (that’s you)
Which trails are perfect for your energy level, your desired vibe, and the weather that day
01
How to come up with a plan B, C, and even D in case Mother Nature isn’t feeling it
02
How to pack a wedding dress so it doesn’t wrinkle during a 5-mile hike
03
Exactly how much we can fit into your wedding day timeline without overdoing it—and how to keep spirits high as we move from one thing to the next
04
05
How to strike that perfect balance in photos between incredible landscapes and the couple at the center of the story (that’s you)
Which trails are perfect for your energy level, your desired vibe, and the weather that day
01
How to come up with a plan B, C, and even D in case Mother Nature isn’t feeling it
02
How to pack a wedding dress so it doesn’t wrinkle during a 5-mile hike
03
Exactly how much we can fit into your wedding day timeline without overdoing it—and how to keep spirits high as we move from one thing to the next
04
05
How to strike that perfect balance in photos between incredible landscapes and the couple at the center of the story (that’s you)
Which trails are perfect for your energy level, your desired vibe, and the weather that day
01
How to come up with a plan B, C, and even D in case Mother Nature isn’t feeling it
02
How to pack a wedding dress so it doesn’t wrinkle during a 5-mile hike
03
Exactly how much we can fit into your wedding day timeline without overdoing it—and how to keep spirits high as we move from one thing to the next
04
05
How to strike that perfect balance in photos between incredible landscapes and the couple at the center of the story (that’s you)
Meet your photographer:
Cascade Pass
dreams of photographing a wedding in:
Gardening & making a homestead
If not a photographer, she’d be:
Hippeas, granola bars, a classic PB&J
Always snacking on:
washington
home base:
Bio
Founder
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Originally from Missouri, Mollie fell in love with hiking in college and set a course for the Pacific Northwest. She now lives in the Snoqualmie Valley with her husband and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Scout (aka the unofficial BTP mascot). In 2018, she founded Between the Pine, and she’s since hiked thousands of miles with our couples and taken more photos than she can count. She travels regularly to Kauai, her home away from home, for the incredible culture, the amazing landscapes, and also the coconut shave ice.
Alaska or the Faroe Islands
dreams of photographing a wedding in:
a full-time painter
If not a photographer, she’d be:
Chips & guac
Always snacking on:
washington
home base:
Bio
photographer & editor
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Amy’s photography career kicked off in Jackson Hole in her ski-bum era, when a neighbor asked her to photograph a wedding, and the rest is history. She lives on the Olympic Peninsula, and when she’s not out on the trails, she takes advantage of her location to ski and surf. The landscapes she sees as a photographer often inspire her work as a painter, too. Amy’s also our in-house photo editor!
Greece
dreams of photographing a wedding in:
a carpenter building out vans
If not a photographer, she’d be:
Chips & salsa
Always snacking on:
washington
home base:
photographer
Bio
title:
Kass was an outdoor recreation guide before becoming a photographer, so it’s no surprise that she loves rock climbing, backpacking, and skiing. She’s been photographing elopements for 5 years and especially loves seeing her home state through the eyes of couples who’ve never been there before.
New Zealand or Peru
dreams of photographing a wedding in:
A marine biologist
If not a photographer, she’d be:
chomps, apples & peanut butter
Always snacking on:
washington
home base:
photographer
Bio
title:
The queen of the North Cascades, Devin’s been photographing adventure elopements for over 7 years. In her fully biased opinion, Washington’s the most beautiful state—where else can you see the ocean, alpine lakes, mountains, desert, rainforest—you name it? She also may be the best UNO player in the world.
New Zealand!
dreams of photographing a wedding in:
an artist or a homesteader
If not a photographer, she’d be:
homemade lunchables
Always snacking on:
washington
home base:
photographer
Bio
title:
For the past ten years, Megan’s been photographing weddings, with a love for intimate celebrations out in nature. She says that you can experience anything in Washington as long as you have hiking boots, a backpack, and a car. She’s into the enneagram, kayaking, gardening, and listening to true crime podcasts.
We like to call ourselves local experts—as much as we’re down to travel, we also love to show you what’s good in our home states. We know the hidden gems, we know the weather patterns, and we even know what outfitter you should use for your post-wedding adventures. Over 50% of our couples are from out of state and lean on our experience.
We’re working from home, so to speak
Why choose Between the Pine for your adventure wedding?
Values:
You’re welcome here as long as you want to get married—we embrace couples of all genders, orientations, and backgrounds.
Four words: “All Welcome, All Ways.”
Whether you’ve scaled Half Dome or you’ve never visited a national park, we’ll come up with an itinerary that meets you where you are—and includes give-you-the-chills views along the way.
We firmly believe the outdoors is for everyone.
Together, we’ve photographed hundreds of adventure weddings and elopements. Our hand-picked team of photographers has more than a little expert knowledge about the when, where, and how of making each one a smashing success—while also ensuring that we stick to Leave No Trace principles.
The outdoors is our jam.
We’ll give you all the direction you need—while ensuring you feel relaxed—so that you won’t be able to choose which photo to frame first. At the same time, we have an eye for the narrative that unfolds on your day, and your photos will tell a cohesive story.
Epic photos that showcase your personality as a couple against a dramatic natural backdrop
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Between the Pine is more than just our photographers
meet our Behind-the-scenes Team
washington
home base:
Love the design of this website? Our branding? That’s Sophie, founder of Mod Bird Studio, at work. She works her magic to give Between the Pine beautiful and easy-to-use resources. We’ve known each other since our college days working at a summer camp in central Oregon. After moving away from the Northwest for years, she's back in the Seattle area excited to explore the city and car camp on the weekends.
Bio
graphic designer
title:
Sophie
Chances are high that Joanie is the first person you’ll chat with at Between the Pine. When we’re out on the trails, she’s answering emails, keeping track of our schedules, and playing matchmaker between couples and photographers. You’ll find her outside hiking, snowboarding, or paddleboarding in her downtime—with some Nerds Clusters tucked into her backpack for snacking.
bio
washington
home base:
team coordinator
title:
Joanie
wisconson
home base:
A former photographer, Asia now works as an editor for Between the Pine—although you’ll still catch her shooting film for fun. If she could have any other job, she’d want to be the person who names nail polish colors. Asia used to live in the PNW, but she’s relocated to Wisconsin, the land of endless beer and cheese. Her superpower is that she can get orchids to rebloom, no problem.
Bio
Associate Editor
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Asia
florida
home base:
The words you’re reading right now? This is who wrote them. Andrea’s the one who infuses the signature Between the Pine vibe into our website copy, emails, and guides. She runs her own copywriting studio, and when she’s not in front of her keyboard, she’s usually baking or reading historical fiction. She lives in south Florida, so instead of mountains or high desert, she’s got swaying palms, mango trees, and high humidity.
Bio
copywriter
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Andrea
washington
home base:
Kiersten writes all the elopement-planning guides on the Between the Pine site, and she also gets to blog our clients’ weddings. She currently calls Washington her home base, but she’s lived the laptop life all over the Western US and even in Eastern Europe. She’s previously experimented with floral artistry and is also a blossoming film photographer.
Bio
blogger
title:
Kiersten
