Want to plan an Austin elopement? You’ve come to the right place. Austin, Texas, has so much to offer  from urban sophistication to its vibrant culture to picturesque nature. It’s an incredible place to plan the elopement of your dreams.  I had the chance to plan and photograph Andrea and Conor’s Austin elopement, where I got to plan and show them around one of my favorite cities.  Let’s dive into what you should know if you want to plan an Austin elopement.   Austin Elopement Guide  If you want to elope in Austin, there are a few things you’ll want to know first ..read more

Just outside Austin, Cactus Moon Lodge sits atop rolling hills with tree-covered vistas. This Texas Hill Country wedding venue is an amazing compound of multiple abodes, complete with an infinity edge pool, firepit, and views for days.  Cactus Moon Lodge was the ideal Texas Hill Country wedding venue for Ellen and Danny’s multi-day wedding, and it was an epic celebration no one will ever forget. If that is just what you and your partner are looking for, you’ve come to the right place. Check out more about the venue itself and how Ellen and Danny brought the venue to life for their dream w ..read more

A multi-day wedding experience is perfect for you and your partner if you know that you want to have extended quality time with your guests, plan a celebration that’s true to you and want to spend the entire weekend celebrating this special and significant moment in your lives.  When deciding where to have your wedding, a ranch might be perfect if you love the outdoors and ambiance and want a truly unique experience tailored to you and your guests!  I had the chance to capture Josh and Elena’s wedding outside Austin, Texas. It was not only stunning but an experience that I’ll never f ..read more

Have you been searching for wedding venues in New Mexico? There are so many amazing options to choose from, but I have to mention one of my favorites - Vermejo, a Ted Turner Estate. This wedding venue is surrounded by natural beauty, mountains, serene water, and stunning acres of picturesque land, and even comes with luxury accommodations. I had the chance to capture Allison and Jesse’s multi-day wedding weekend here and I loved every moment that I was there.  Let’s dive into more about Vemejo and you can check out some of the highlights from Allison and Jesse’s wedding. Plus, discover my ..read more

  Texas Hill Country Adventure Elopement A few years back, adventurers Hillary + Trevor met while backpacking in New Zealand and began dating shortly after and have lived in multiple cities and countries ever since. Recently, they moved from Oregon to Austin in search of even more adventures together. On February 22, 2018, they got engaged and began planning their wedding. Like so many couples over the past couple of years, their original wedding plans were canceled due to the pandemic.  For Hillary + Trevor, that was a bit of a blessing in disguise: neither of them wanted all the fu ..read more

  Corte Del Norte Elopement and Intimate Wedding Photographer I had the privilege of shooting this epic intimate wedding weekend with Hereafter Films at Corte Del Norte in Marfa, TX before we headed to Big Bend National Park for a day-after session. Kayla and Josh are two kindred souls with lots of style and class. It’s not surprising their day was full of character and reflective of who they both are individually and as a couple. Close family and friends surrounded them as they exchanged vows outside just outside the city at Le Tierra and celebrated at Corte Del Norte, a small weddi ..read more

  Basecamp Terlingua Elopement Photographer There’s so much to share about this day! Like many in 2020, Priscila and Hunter were in the middle of planning a large wedding when they realized the reality of COVID impacting plans, made them reflect on what they really wanted out of their wedding day. Soon after exploring elopement day options, they found me! We began the process of planning their elopement and had to change dates a few times due to Big Bend National Park closing, but that didn’t stop Priscila and Hunter from having an elopement day, true to them!  We started the day wit ..read more

Austin, Texas Wedding, and Elopement Photographer Dreaming of a luxury wedding but don’t know where to start? Silver Thistle Events and I design and document deluxe elopement and wedding experiences for couples who embrace the unexpected. Like you, we believe your experience is your truth. Your values are your vision. Your love is your celebration. We create wedding elopements with a sole purpose: to be true to you! Let’s get started dreaming and planning your true elopement or wedding day In Texas or beyond! Get in touch, would love to hear your ideas and plans ..read more

  Marfa, TX Elopement and Intimate Wedding Photographer Where do I start with this epic modern intimate wedding in Marfa?! Adventuring around Marfa with Gentry and Chris was definitely a highlight! They stayed at the Hotel Paisano with their family and friends but decided to spend the day exploring Marfa together and visiting some of their favorite spots before tying the knot at Calera Chapel, outside Marfa. They wanted to enjoy time together in a relaxed manner, taking advantage of the time for photos as well! These two are so in love and have a zest for life! My favorite part of capturi ..read more

Adventurous Elegance and Unforgettable Moments: Dave and Maura's Wes Andersen and Garden Inspired Mulit-Wedding at Montesino Ranch Dave and Maura's multi-day luxury wedding at the picturesque Montesino Ranch, Lodging & Events is one for the books! Steeped in elegance, infused with Wes Anderson's visual charm, and accentuated by a love for gardening, this extraordinary celebration of love took guests on a captivating journey like no other. With Dave and Maura's shared history at UT Law School and their beloved dog Finn as cherished participant, this wedding weekend was destined to be a tru ..read more