let's make your elopement a campfire worthy story that you'll tell for years to come...
— Charlene + Charlie
"I'd get married again just to get to relive it through Mollie's photos."
welcome to between the pine, home of epic elopements & adventurous weddings
explore real elopements
— Cady + Tyler
“When I say there hasn’t been a picture I’m not obsessed with, I mean it.”
An intimate gathering at a cozy A-frame cabin in the woods with a handful of your favorite people…and your pupper.
A dreamy ceremony on a clifftop overlooking the beach, followed by a leisurely hike through lush rainforest.
Or chasing sunsets in the mountains, just the two of you (plus your trusty elopement photographer).
An adventure elopement is exactly what you and your best person want it to be:
(It’s not just about Vegas anymore.)
we're taking back the word ‘elopement.
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If you’re craving an exhilarating adventure elopement in the Pacific Northwest or Kauai, we’re here to make it happen for you. Just say the word, and we’ll help you plan every last detail, from a day-of timeline that runs like clockwork to finding a hidden gem of a trail that finishes at a stunning mountain overlook.
Oh, and then we’ll capture epic photos so you can relive your adventure elopement over and over.
Hey, I’m Mollie, founder and photographer-in-chief of Between the Pine.
Meet Your Elopement Photographers
book dawn »
Dawn can’t pass up chips & guac, a rewatch of the Twilight movies, or the chance to check out a new thrift shop.
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Dawn’s been photographing adventure elopements all over the Pacific Northwest for over 7 years. (And she knows what it’s like to be in your shoes—she had a clifftop micro-wedding in North Cascades NP.) She loves capturing the in-between moments and tiny details that get couples to say “we can’t believe you caught ALL of that!
meet dawn:
Eugene, OR
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book amy »
Painting, coffee, sunset surf sessions, powder days, and van adventures with her fam.
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Since 2010, Amy has documented over 150 weddings and elopements in places like Washington, Oregon, and Wyoming. Amy calls the Olympic Peninsula home, and loves taking couples to her favorite hidden gems in the area (we are talking waterfalls, beaches, forest trails, and of course mountain overlooks!).
meet amy:
Port Angeles, WA
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When she’s off-duty, you can find Kass rock climbing, backpacking, skiing, or hitting the road in Sheila, her camper van.
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Kass made a smooth transition from outdoor recreation guide to adventure wedding photographer, and she’s got 6 years of experience under her belt. There’s nothing she loves more than getting to know new people and experiencing the outdoors together in a meaningful way.
meet kass:
Seattle, WA
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book whitney »
When Whitney isn’t capturing elopements you’ll find her backpacking, climbing 14ers with her husband and pups, skiing and taking to the open road in her camper van!
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Born and raised in Colorado, Whitney has explored many different types of terrain with her husband and two border-aussies. She’s an avid outdoor enthusiast turned adventure elopement photographer and captures the vast landscapes all the way down to the in-between moments. She is an expert on all things Colorado- from secluded trails that lead to alpine lakes with stunning views, the best slopes to hit ski after saying your I dos, and which backroads make for the best Jeeping adventure on an elopement day.
meet whitney:
Edwards, CO
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Together, we’ll find your perfect spot and plan every last detail. Then we join you on the big day to capture stunning photos…and cheer you on every step of the way.
Between the Pine makes your adventure elopement dreams come true.
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.
breathtaking photos that showcase your personality as a couple against a dramatic natural backdrop.
We’ve photographed over 100 adventure elopements, and we have more than a little expert knowledge about the when, where, and how of making each one a smashing success.
The outdoors is our home turf.
Whether you’ve scaled Half Dome or you’ve never visited a national park, we’re here to make your adventure wedding happen.
we firmly believe the outdoors is for everyone.
In other words, we love love, which is why we promise the same service and respect to every couple we photograph.
Four words: “All Welcome, All Ways”.
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Why choose Between the Pine for your adventure wedding?
wondering how to elope?
“The quality of the photos is obviously amazing, but they could never show the real care and thought put into our special day.
Every minute we spent with Mollie, we felt the pressures of the world and our elopement dissolve away—by our wedding day it felt like we were being taken care of by an old friend.”
— Nickie & Jarrett
“She is an expert to be trusted in this industry based on her experience alone. One of our main goals when planning was to book a photographer who would deliver a product we would love to look at and share for the rest of our lives.
Mollie was prepared for everything, and made us feel at ease all day, and I think that was truly the best part. We trusted that she would document all of the magic with her lens for all of the small moments…and BIG ones too!”
— DIANE & JAVIER
"Between the Pine went above and beyond to cultivate our dream wedding into reality.
Thier planning, communication, and leadership skills are exceptional. Paired with their dedication, creativity and a very apparent, finely honed skillset in their craft, captured the most precious moments of our big day in spectacular fashion."
— LAURA & JOSH
"Mollie is absolutely incredible. She is a thorough, thoughtful planner, with extraordinary agility when faced with changing weather conditions. She knows all the best nature shots and scouts them out prior to.
The day of, we were very nervous, but she instantly made us feel comfortable. She is so. much. fun! And, of course, her photography is simply the best of the best. I cannot recommend her enough. Just book her!"
— SKYLAR & RAELYN
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A mountain winter wedding in Washington state is truly magical! Picture a winter wonderland, surrounded by mountains while you snowshoe your way through a dreamy forest. That is exactly what Victoria and Gianluca experienced during their snowy wedding day! If you are dreaming of having your very own winter wedding, keep reading because I give all the details on how to plan your best day ever, plus all the inspo for you!
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Picture a winter wonderland, surrounded by mountains while you snowshoe your way through a dreamy forest...
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rainy engagement photos in the forest
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Mountain Winter wedding in Washington state
stunning mount rainier elopement
intimate kauai wedding
elopement story
When Laura and Josh reached out to me about having their intimate elopement on the gorgeous island of Kauai, I couldn’t have been more excited! Kauai has some of the most diverse landscapes, so visiting them all on your elopement day is an absolute must (and so is stopping for shave ice)! From canyons, to lush forest, sea cliffs, coastlines and of course waterfalls, there’s no shortage of adventures to enjoy with your new spouse.
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Kauai has some of the most diverse landscapes, so visiting them all on your elopement day is an absolute must...
archive #04
rainy engagement photos in the forest
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Mountain Winter wedding in Washington state
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Intimate Kauai wedding
stunning mount rainier elopement
elopement story
A fall Mount Rainier elopement can truly be unpredictable due to the seasons shifting. When Maggie and Billy postponed their elopement day from February to October, I gave them all the possible weather scenarios that could occur due to the change in seasons. As luck would have it, we didn’t need to use any of our back up plans because Mother Nature pulled out all the stops to make sure these two had one of the most stunning autumn days.
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Mother Nature pulled out all the stops to make sure these two had one of the most stunning autumn days...
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Mountain Winter wedding in Washington state
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Intimate Kauai wedding
archive #03
stunning mount rainier elopement
rainy engagement photos in the forest
elopement story
Rainy day engagement photos are so dreamy and give you all the Pacific Northwest vibes. When Matt reached out to me about planning a surprise proposal for his partner Ty, I couldn’t be more excited to scheme up the ultimate plan for their big day! Keep reading to see how Matt proposed to Ty and of course these must-see rainy engagement photos to help you envision what a rainy engagement could look like!
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Rainy day engagement photos are so dreamy and give you all the Pacific Northwest vibes...
need some inspiration? grab a coffee and comb through these adventure archives we've filed away...
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— Karleigh & Hunter
"14/10 would HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for a wedding you’ll NEVER forget!"
