Hi! I’m Mia!
I have traveled all over the world but I get to call Central Oregon my home. Born and raised in the midwest, I found my passion at an early age. I was always obsessed with magazines and pretty pictures so when I was old enough to buy my first camera, I’d dress-up and make-up my friends and experiment with poses, lighting and angles. As I got older, a few friends would ask me to capture their weddings and the rest is history!
I can honestly say I’ve found my calling because I’ve never wanted to do anything else.
Having been in the wedding industry for over 12 years, I have seen many trends come & go. What matters most is the meaningful relationship you’ve built together and honoring it every step of the way. I encourage couples to celebrate in a way that allows the space to be truly present, relaxed, & feel excited the entire time.
HERE’S WHAT WORKING WITH ME IS LIKE:
My job doesn’t begin and end on your elopement day. It begins the second you inquire with me. Our first call is an opportunity to get to know each other so that I can come up with ideas and fun activities you may not have thought of. I want to know the milestones of your relationship, and all of your favorite things to do together. Let’s infuse your day with meaningful moments each and every step of the way.
I consider my shooting style very laid back. I believe the best photos happen unposed, when you’re happy and having a good time. I focus more on creating an enjoyable atmosphere than being overly particular about the position of your left pinky.
When you feel good, you look good. That’s my motto.
Your investment covers all of my travel and accommodations so you never have to worry about hidden fees or additional costs. I like to arrive days early so I can physically scout and plan my shots before the big day. That way I can purely focus on capturing the magic between you two and all of the spontaneous moments in between.
I make sure we’ve packed enough snacks, touch-up supplies, props, safety equipment, first aid kit, and backup gear in case you forgot anything. Nothing matters more to me than your ability to have a good time on your wedding day.
I’ll be so excited for you to see your photos that you’ll get a handful of sneak peeks within 24 hours of your elopement. I then work diligently to make sure you get them ALL back within 4 weeks, just in time for your month-a-versary. 🙂
When your Collection includes an album, I’ll create a design that effortlessly tells the story of your day so you can flip through it in your home without having to boot up a computer or scroll through the thousands of pictures in your phone’s camera roll. It’s all right there, in the beautiful heirloom that is your wedding album.
Story-time About My Darling and I…
…since you just might meet him on the trail!
His name is Pacman and we met at a bon-fire in Joshua Tree on New Years Eve while each on our own adventurous road trips. We kept in touch via Instagram for a couple weeks until he decided to meet me at my next destination: Yosemite National Park
Our first date was a 5-day hike on the Yosemite North Rim Trail. We got to know each other very quickly and had a feeling this would be a long term thing. We lived about 3000 miles from each other so we did the distance thing for a while. Now, we own and live on 5 acres of land in Central Oregon and Crater Lake National Park is our actual neighbor!
We love our homestead and enjoy raising chickens, gardening and cooking scrumptious meals together. When we’re not working, we’re often camping with beautiful views, fishing a new lake, or paddleboarding into the sunset.
I’ve always been a traveler but he’s brought out the more adventurous side of me. We have seen so much of the world together and our love of travel has brought many new experiences our way. Being able to share that with other couples is absolutely magical.