Say your vows anywhere. Laugh, cry, hike, hug. I’ll capture it all, exactly as it felt.
Adventure elopements, micro-weddings & intimate celebrations, documented honestly
Serving Washington all year
Arizona & Hawaii fall/winter
“WOWZA. Bernadette has been so incredibly wonderful to work with”
Amanda - Bride, Fox Hollow Farm
If a packed guest list doesn’t feel like you, then you’re in the right place
Standing in front of a camera is a lot. I take the stress of being in front of a camera off of your plate, so you can be yourselves and enjoy your day.
Documentary & candid photography that is true to color. For small, intentional weddings and elopements (100 & less), set in places that feel grounding and real- beaches, mountains, forests, wherever your story unfolds.
Adventure quietly photographed
Your Wedding Photographer & Guide
Hi, I’m Bernadette—Bernie to my friends!
I’m here to help bring your vision to life, gently and intentionally. Weddings can feel overwhelming, I show up not just as your photographer, but as a calm, steady presence you can lean on.
With 10+ years behind the lens, I blend documentary storytelling with gentle direction, to create imagery that feels effortless, emotional and artfully composed.
Desert sunsets, mountain summits, rain-soaked forests, Hawaiian coastlines. If it’s meaningful and a little off the beaten path, I am absolutely your person. I’ll capture your love exactly as it unfolds.
From timeline planning to location guidance, I help craft your experience that feels seamless from start to finish.
You scroll through your photos and remember exactly how it felt. Not how you stood, not what you did with your hands. Just you two, wild and happy and completely yourselves
Trusted by couples, for heartfelt storytelling
"Bernadette photographed our wedding far beyond anything we could have imagined. Her talent behind the lens is matched only by the warmth and genuine care she brings to every moment. We would recommend her without hesitation to anyone who wants their memories beautifully preserved."
— Shawn & Brandy · Teton Valley, Idaho
"Even with Mt. Baker hidden in the clouds, Bernadette found the magic. She captured every moody, atmospheric moment of our day with a quiet artistry that exceeded every expectation — our photos are the perfect portrait of a Pacific Northwest mountain wedding."
— Wesley & Alexandria · Glacier, Washington
Every image we create together is rooted in:
Real laughter, tender glances, moments that actually happened
You, in a place that feels like you — not a backdrop, a destination
A story told quietly, beautifully, and without performance
“Love is patient, love is kind.”
"She is my adventure. He is my home."
Why I’d be honored to photograph your wedding or elopement
Weddings move fast — and it’s easy for the two of you to get lost in the whirlwind. That’s why I carve out quiet moments just for you, capturing the real laughter, closeness, and love that started it all.
One couple said it best:
“It felt like a peaceful getaway. We would recommend you in a heartbeat!”
Your wedding is a celebration of your love. You deserve photographs that truly feel like it.
The day goes by in a flash. The laughs, the shaky vows, the happy-cry moments. Don’t let them slip away. Let’s catch each one.
