Natural Unions: Cinematic Love Stories for the High Sierra
We are Kira and Forrest—partners in life and the artists behind Natural Unions. We craft bespoke adventure elopements for intentional couples. If you want presence and peace in profound places, this is where your love begins its Forever Endeavor. We believe your wedding day should not be a pressured performance. Instead, we offer an unscripted immersion in nature that honors the true depth of your connection and experience.
Grounded Experiences in the High Sierra
We are true mountain folk. Born and raised among the granite icons of Yosemite and the hidden lakes of the Eastern Sierra, we live and breathe this Range of Light. We provide a sanctuary of local expertise for wearied couples. Because we value presence over performance, we do not offer "short" packages or rushed timelines. Instead, we curate full experiences that can last all day, or multiple days. This allows your wedding day time to breathe so you feel safe, seen, and celebrated from sunrise to the first starlight. And, we will help you create Signature Portraits and Cinematic Videos set against the epic scale of the High Sierra so you can take your stories home and share them with your loved ones.
Prepared for the Wild - Attuned to the Heart
We forged our own relationship in the wilderness. This foundation allows us to see your story from the inside out. We understand the quiet glances, the inside jokes, and the hum of standing with your person in a place as vast as your love. Kira documents your unguarded emotions and offers gentle guidance to help you look your best when the light is juuust right for those epic portraits. Forrest builds a cinematic world around your story and lets your candid and intimate moments blossom vividly in cinematic video. But we are not just artists in love with love. We are also professional guides, and we bring a grounded energy to the logistics and help you safely play together outdoors. We handle the "wild" variables--setting up a tent or shade to get you out of the elements, plopping hand warmers in your pockets to get you through chilly moments, packing snack and a super helpful wedding rescue kit in addition to a first aid kit--so you can focus entirely on each other. Think of us as your calm within the excitement—less like paparazzi, and more like old friends who have your back. We want you to have your best day ever together!
A Legacy Beyond the Screen: Photo & Video
You get a unique dynamic duo with Natural Unions. We capture your day through two distinct lenses: editorial portraiture and candid documentary video. We time our movements with the natural rhythms of the Sierra. Whether it is alpenglow on the snowy peaks or blue hour in the deep dark canyons, we co-create our epic Signature Portraits for your home gallery walls. We believe digital files are just the beginning. As "old-fashioned" creatives who learned photography on film and paper, we are passionate about the physical legacy of the art we create. From high-end acrylic art prints to bespoke heirloom albums, we provide tangible "marriage insurance." It is a physical reminder of the day you promised to endeavor together forever that can put a peaceful end to most arguments and help you get back on the trail together.
Your Adventure Starts Here
We want to hear your love story. Everyone has something special about how they met, when they knew they found the one, the challenges they endured, the triumphs they achieved, and the dream of the life they want to build together. Whether you envision a rugged summit ceremony or an intimate forest exchange, the possibilities in our California backyard are endless. Reach out below to book a free consultation call. Let’s co-create a day that feels just like the two of you.
In Love,
Kira & Forrest
