This beautiful winter-styled elopement at Sundance Resort, near Park City, Utah, had me swooning.

We started our shoot just before sunrise and slowly saw the sun come over the gorgeous, snow-laden mountains. They turned an assortment of colors from blue, pink, and then orange as the sun crept up. Talk about a perfect beginning to a snowy winter elopement day.

So, why elope? If the thought of planning a wedding is more stressful than exciting, it may be your sign. There is a lot involved in a large wedding: choosing table sizes and linens, worrying about a seating chart, finding a space that will fit your style, and coordinating with multiple vendors for months on end. An elopement, or small wedding, will still require some level of work, but definitely on a smaller scale.

Enter: a styled photoshoot in wintry Utah to give you all the inspiration you need to start planning your own elopement. If you’re looking for a photographer that cares about your story, and you want to have meaningful photographs to treasure for the rest of your lives, I’m here to help. My photography style is a mix of true-to-color and nostalgic-film-inspired tones. My goal is always to capture your day as it was. That means more documentary-style and candid photos, and less of the awkward prom poses. Capturing your personalities and the little details that make your love story special is always my goal! I’ll be there to make you feel comfortable as yourselves, staying in the moment, as you enjoy your wedding day together.

If this sounds like it’s up your alley, let me help you plan and document your dream wedding day. Picture this: you and your love exchange private vows at sunrise in the mountains, hit the slopes together, and then relax with a bottle of champagne in front of a cozy fireplace. Gather for a small wedding ceremony with your best friends and family and celebrate with dinner and dancing the night away in your mountain cabin surrounded by the people you love most.

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If you’re looking for a permission slip to do what you want on your wedding day, this is it!

Like what you see and want to start dreaming up your elopement with me? Let’s chat! Contact Karissa.

XO,

Karissa