An Elopement Straight Out of a Fairytale- Jason & Camryn

Some days just feel like magic. Not in a grand, over-the-top way—but in a quiet, deeply romantic kind of way. Jason and Camryn’s elopement was exactly that. The weather was cold, yes, but the kind of cold that brings clarity to the air and soft light to the sky. Wrapped in nature, surrounded by stillness, they promised forever with only each other (and the chill) as witnesses.

Camryn stepped into the day looking like she’d walked out of a dream. Her dress—elegant, flowing, and ethereal—moved gently with the wind, and the pink bouquet she carried gave the perfect pop of color against the cool tones around us. She looked like a modern-day princess in the wild. Everyone watching her (okay, it was a small group, but still) had the same thought: this moment was meant to be hers.

The fact that she did her own hair and makeup? Honestly, we were all a little stunned. Not only did she look stunning, but every detail was just so well done. Flawless curls, soft glam makeup—it was the kind of look you’d expect from a whole beauty team, not something done solo that morning. There were definitely murmurs of, “Can she teach us her ways?” going around.

But even beyond how beautiful she looked, it was the way Jason looked at her that stood out the most. Every time she turned toward him, his whole face softened. That quiet admiration, the way he held her hand or wrapped her up in his coat between shots—it all spoke volumes. These two are just really, really in love, and they made it feel effortless.

Throughout the day, we paused here and there between photos to let them soak it all in. There’s something about an elopement that just invites stillness. No distractions, no rush, no need to entertain anyone else. It was just about them. You could feel how deeply present they were with each other. Every smile, every touch—it was like they knew these little in-between moments would become the ones they’d remember the most.

At one point, Camryn shared a few stories from her time as a cheerleader for the Cardinals football team, and we were all ears. She lit up when she talked about it—not just the big game moments, but the friendships, the travel, the way it shaped her. It was fun to hear those pieces of her life come through during a day that marked the start of her next chapter. It made everything feel even more layered and meaningful.

And that’s the thing about intimate elopements like this: they leave room for story. There’s space to laugh, to share memories, to move slowly. You don’t just check off a list of events—you experience the day. You live it, together.

The landscape around us only added to the magic. Whether it was the open fields, the tall trees catching the light just right, or the quiet hush of winter all around—it created a backdrop that felt untouched and almost sacred. This could have been anywhere, really. That’s the beauty of nature-forward elopements. Whether you’re tucked into the mountains, standing by the ocean, or wandering through a field of wildflowers, the love becomes the focal point. The place only enhances what’s already there.

And Jason and Camryn didn’t need much. No venue. No big production. Just a little bit of nature, a lot of heart, and each other.

Watching them that day reminded me why I love what I do. I get to witness beginnings—not just the kind that happen with confetti and champagne, but the quieter ones too. The ones that feel like a deep breath after a long season. The ones that start with cold fingers and warm hearts. The ones where you look at your person and say, “Let’s just do this our way.”

Whether you’re saying your vows on a windswept mountain or along the coastline with salt in your hair, your story matters. And it deserves to be told in a way that feels like you.