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My husband and I wanted an adventure-style elopement, but initially weren't sure it was really all that it seemed. Were couples actually having blast hiking around in their wedding clothes, or were they just on a big awkward photoshoot? I did ALOT of googling for a photographer/ videographer that seemed authentic and more experienced based. The moment I found Kathryn I reached out, we connected over the phone, and my husband and I knew she was exactly who we were looking for and yes, an adventure elopement was for us.

Kathryn was incredibly fun, responsive, knowledgeable, and professional throughout our planning process. We weren't really sure what an elopement day could look like but through conversation and some Q+A Kathryn put together a full-day timeline that was perfect - she even gave us fantastic location suggestions, among other recommendations.

Our elopement day was everything we hoped and more. We had truly one of the best days of our lives doing the things we love most. Hiking, drinking coffee, kayaking, good food and drinks. Kathryn felt like a friend along for the hike, and the energy she brought to the day was both calming and invigorating. (Outside of being an amazing videographer, she is an incredible human) I barely remember her taking photos or video for most of the day. So, when I look at my pictures I feel like I'm stepping into that memory - rather than looking at a picture someone took.

Speaking of pictures... our photos and video are both incredible. When we received them we both lost our breath a few times. Kathryn did a remarkable job of documenting that day, and our relationship, in a way that feels so true to who we are. It is everything we wanted and more.

If you're on the fence, I'd recommend connecting with Kathryn to get a better sense for the whole experience. And, if you're considering what type of day to book - I'd recommend a full day if possible. We had a 10 hour day, and still ran out of time!

First off I wanna start by saying that choosing to elope can be exciting and scary all in one. The research alone can be quite overwhelming and hard to manage all alone. We came across Kathryn after reaching out to one or two other photographers and truly feel it was “meant to be.” She exceeded our expectations and helped walk us through every step of the way. She even went out of her way to help us find air bnb’s that would allow us to bring our 4 fur babies along with us for our trip, as this posed to be one of our biggest challenges. We were served with some strong brisk winds on the morning of our sunrise elopement and my husband failed to take the advice Kathryn had previously sent us about the weather at our location. She offered up the own hat and gloves off of herself to make sure he was as comfortable as he could be. Neither of us expected that, but proved no fault to her character. Her energy is so positive and friendly. We were very comfortable with her and having her spend such a special day with us that our closest loved ones weren’t there to witness. I highly encourage you to put your trust in her. She proved to be worth every penny and gave us the best experience I feel we could have had choosing this path. Our pictures and video are nothing short of beautiful or amazing. We are blessed to share our experience with this wonderful lady! ❤️

When my husband and I set out to plan our elopement, we knew we wanted to include our immediate families, do it outdoors near Asheville, and keep it small. When we first started our research in the fall, we became overwhelmed. I found Kathryn by a google search and when I exchanged my email address for the great quiz on her website, I got an email a few days later detailing the itinerary for exactly the kind of day I wanted. One of the significant challenges we ran into was putting together the day's itinerary between two different locations. Kathryn was patient to help answer questions, helped us find the perfect spot, and make the itinerary that felt right for our day. Her questionnaires were so helpful to think out the details of the day and to ask ourselves the questions about big and small things. On the day before and day of, she helped us alter our schedule to fit the day's weather. On the day, even though it was rainy, windy, and foggy (and TBH, not at all what I'd pictured!) she helped me to re-frame the day in my mind and heart. She was such a delight the and brought a non-anxious and joyful presence to our day. Afterwards, we could not be more excited about our photos and video. Kathryn was a true joy to work with before, during, and after our micro-wedding!! 10 out of 10 would recommend her!