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Hi, my name is Autumn!
I help couples create experience focused elopements in the mountains of Idaho. I’ve photographed 75+ elopements and hiked 100’s of miles in Idaho’s backcountry. I’m a Leave No Trace aware photographer and lifelong outdoor adventurer.
A Complete Guide on How to Elope in Stanley, Idaho (2024)
This is the ultimate guide on how to elope In Stanley, Idaho. Here you will find resources for finding vendors, choosing a location and accommodations for your Stanley elopement.
Intimate Adventure Wedding in McCall, Idaho
With a sunrise session, a mountain view ceremony, and a scenic sunset hike, this McCall wedding was an adventure from start to finish.
Intimate Garden Party-Inspired Sun Valley Wedding
Sun Valley was the perfect setting for Kara & Jack’s intimate wedding, providing stunning mountain scenery and effortless beauty galore.
Country Wedding at Mackay Bar Ranch | Salmon River, Idaho
Penni and Mike brought Texas to Idaho with their country-style wedding at Mackay Bar Ranch, a gorgeous Salmon River wedding venue.
How to Elope on the Salmon River in Idaho
Eloping on the River of No Return: sounds kind of ominous, doesn’t it? Far from it, actually; the River of No Return, also known as the Salmon River, just so…
Intentional Mountain Elopement in Stanley, Idaho
A stunning Stanley elopement spent exploring the Sawtooth Mountains – what a gift. Their sunrise Stanley Lake portraits were a dream.
Vibrant Spring Wedding at Redfish Lake Lodge | Stanley, ID
This Redfish Lake Lodge wedding was the epitome of an elevated, vibrant celebration in the mountains – what a stunning venue in Stanley.
A Winter Sun Valley Resort Elopement
There’s no more magical way to elope in winter than to take a sleigh ride to your ceremony. Hunter & Whitney’s winter Sun Valley Resort elopement felt like something taken straight out of a storybook.
How to Write Elopement Vows in 4 Easy Steps
These 4 easy steps for writing (and storing!) your vows will help you create authentic written promises that you and your partner will treasure for a lifetime.
Troy & Rachel’s Sunrise River Elopement
This couple traveled to Idaho for their river elopement on the Salmon River near Riggins. Their elopement included a private jet boat tour.
Picking the Perfect Engagement Session Outfits
In this guide you will find 6 tips for picking out the perfect engagement session outfits for your engagement photos.
An Authentic Sun Valley Elopement
I had the opportunity to capture Andrew and Vivien’s gorgeous Sun Valley elopement. I left this elopement inspired by the beautiful Sun Valley sunsets and a warm heart from this couple’s family-focused elopement ceremony.
6 Reasons Why Elopement Weddings are the Most Authentic Celebration
Elopement weddings provide a unique solution for those whose relationship isn’t represented in the four walls of a church or a banquet hall.
A Redfish Lake Wedding with a Dog of Honor | Stanley, Idaho
Sandy and Justin created an unforgettable Redfish Lake Wedding that included a beautiful reception space, unexpected showers, and a furry four legged friend.
An Idaho Wedding Adventure With An Epic Alpine Lake
This Idaho wedding was a day full of adventure, laughter, happy tears, and epic views of the Sawtooth mountains!
The 5 Easiest States to Get Married In (2024)
Painless logistics with stunning backdrops…what more could you ask for? Here are the five easiest states to get married in!
McCall Elopement With Epic Mountain Vibes
N & N’s McCall Elopement Details We met the afternoon of their elopement in the parking lot for my Father’s Place in McCall. Nicole jumped out of her truck and…
6 of the Best Places to Elope in Idaho (2024)
For the wild, the romantic, and the adventurous: if you are looking for the best places to elope in Idaho, this guide is for you.
McCall Idaho Wedding at Historic Roseberry
Micah and Ben designed their wedding day around spending a few hours together at sunrise. We hiked to a lookout point on Payette Lake in McCall for their first look and couple photos.
How to Pick the Best Airbnb Wedding Venues in Idaho (2024)
This is your guide to brainstorming your wedding adventure, researching Airbnb elopement wedding venues and finding the perfect spot to house your wedding celebration.
McCall engagement session | Olive and Dan’s snowshoeing adventure
Adventuring with Olive and Dan for their McCall engagement session was a highlight of my winter! We met in McCall and drove out to the end of Payette Lake and just played in the snow for a few hours.
How to elope in McCall, Idaho (2024)
McCall is a sleepy mountain town in winter and bustling in summer. I grew up skiing in McCall in the winter and hiking there in the summer. This little piece of the outdoors is one of my favorite places in Idaho and I am so excited to share my guide on how to elope in McCall, Idaho with you!
Izzy & Cody | Sawtooth Mountain Elopement | Stanley, Idaho
Izzy and Cody had to cancel their elopement in Alaska due to COVID. They sat down and picked 3 states they wanted to see and Idaho was at the top of the list. They reached out to me 2 weeks before they wanted to elope and we started planning their day.
How to Get an Idaho Marriage License
A marriage license is basically a legal confirmation that you are eligible to marry each other.Idaho is one of the easier states to obtain a marriage license in. The info below will get you started on your way to getting your Idaho marriage license.
10 of the Best Engagement Photo Locations in Boise (2024)
Here is a quick read on 10+ of the best engagement photo locations in Boise (and beyond) to help you choose the perfect location for your engagement session.
David & Michaela | Moonridge Cabin Wedding | McCall, Idaho
Every detail of Michaela and Davids wedding at Moonridge Cabin in McCall, Idaho was intentional and a representation of their love and what they valued.
A Complete Guide on How to Elope in Stanley, Idaho (2024)
This is the ultimate guide on how to elope In Stanley, Idaho. Here you will find resources for finding vendors, choosing a location and accommodations for your Stanley elopement.
9 of the Best McCall Idaho Wedding Venues (2024)
In this post you’ll find a list of McCall wedding venues, McCall Airbnb wedding venues and a few of my favorite venues in the greater McCall area.