For the ones who choose
love over everything else

You’re planning a moment — raw, unhurried, entirely yours. I'm here to photograph it exactly as it happens.

A bride and groom kissing on the beach in wedding attire, with the ocean and clear sky in the background.

Black and white photo of a newlywed couple standing close together in a forest, holding hands with foreheads touching.

Some love stories weren't made for ballrooms.

They were made for mountaintops. For misty mornings in the Pacific Northwest. For the two of you, barefoot in the wild, saying everything that matters with no audience, no agenda — just presence.

If you've felt the pull toward something more intimate, more intentional, more you — you're in the right place. This is where your day gets to look exactly like your love.

A bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony, with the bride holding a booklet that says "Here" on the cover.

A newlywed couple walking hand-in-hand on a paved trail in a forested mountain area, with lush green trees and rocky mountain peaks in the background. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress and high heels, while the groom is dressed in a light gray suit with a black tie and brown shoes. The groom is holding a bouquet of flowers in his left hand, and they are smiling at each other.

Adventure, quietly photographed

Meet your photographer

Hi, friend — I'm Bernadette.

I've been photographing love stories for over 10 years, and elopements and intimate weddings are where my whole heart lives. There's something sacred about a couple who decides their day belongs to them — and I get the honor of being the one quiet witness to it all.

Based in Snohomish, WA, I serve couples across the Pacific Northwest, Sedona, and destination locations worldwide. My approach is unhurried, personal, and always rooted in faith — because I believe every love story is worth telling with intention.

"Bernadette made us feel completely at ease from the very first message. By the time our wedding day came, she felt like a friend." — Shawn & Brandy

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MY APPROACH

I don't believe in stiff poses or cookie-cutter timelines.

What I do believe in: golden hour light, genuine laughter, and giving you enough space to actually be present on the most important day of your life. I'll guide you just enough — and then I'll step back and let your love do the rest.

Every couple I work with gets my full attention, a personalized timeline, and a photographer who's already thought of everything, so you don't have to. You bring the love. I'll take care of the rest.

EVERY WANDERLUST WEDDING & ELOPEMENT INCLUDES:

A Documented Experience That Feels Like You
No cookie-cutter timelines, no rushed poses, no forgetting what matters most. Every couple I work with gets a fully personalized approach — because your love story is yours alone, and your photos should feel that way.
Timeline Planning That Takes the Stress Off Your Plate
I'll help you build a day-of timeline that flows naturally and protects the moments that matter most — golden hour portraits, quiet in-between moments, and everything you didn't even know you'd want captured.
Unlimited Planning Support from Someone Who Gets It
I've been there — I know what it's like to wish you had someone in your corner who actually knows the industry. I'll answer every question, share location ideas, help you plan your first look, and be your go-to resource from the moment you book until the moment we wrap.
Adventure-Ready Travel Across the PNW
No Extra Fees Washington and beyond — I'll meet you wherever your story takes you. Travel within Washington and Arizona is always complimentary
Military & Veteran Discount
Proudly offering a discount for those who have served.

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Four Adventure Collections

The Ultimate Weekender

The night before. The whole next day. Golden hour and everything in between

14 hours of coverage
Full-resolution edited gallery (850 + images)
Online gallery, web size & high resolution with printing rights
Location scouting & full-day timeline planning
Video clips throughout your day
Sneak peek gallery within 1 week
Full gallery within 6-8 weeks
Welcome package
USB of gallery & wood picture box
Priority gallery delivery within 5 weeks
Luxury Album
Starting at
8,000

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Wanderlust

From sunrise to golden hour — all of it, documented.

8-10 hours of coverage
Full-resolution edited gallery (500 + images)
Online gallery, web & high resolution, with printing rights
Location scouting & full-day timeline planning
Video clips throughout your day
Sneak peek gallery within 1 week
Full gallery within 6-8 weeks
Welcome package
USB of gallery & wood picture box
Starting at
4,400

Wild Hearts

More time. More terrain. More of your story.

6 hours of coverage
Full-resolution edited gallery (360 + images)
Online gallery, web & high resolution with printing rights
Location scouting & full-day timeline planning
Video clips throughout your day
Sneak peek gallery within 1 week
Full gallery within 6-8 weeks
Welcome package
USB of gallery & wood picture box
Starting at
3,300

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Nomadic Romance

Just the two of you and a little bit of wild.

4 hours of coverage
Full-resolution edited gallery (240 + images)
Online gallery, web & high resolution with printing rights
Location scouting & timeline planning
Video clips throughout your day
Full gallery withing 6 to 8 weeks
Starting at
2,200
550 per additional hour

Black and white photo of a bride and groom in wedding attire, smiling and close together indoors.

Screenshot of a Google review by Amanda Marley, praising photographer Bernadette for wedding and maternity photos, highlighting her friendly demeanor, creativity, and professionalism.

Mid-week special receives 15% off of any collection, not valid with any other offers

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Ready to start your amazing elopement?

I would love to meet you and hear all about your day

Book your meeting

Your Questions, Answered

Getting started is simple. Reach out through the schedule form or send a text to book your consultation—I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
Adventure-ready. Faith-driven. Entirely here for you. I didn't have a professional photographer at my own wedding. It is our biggest regret.
10 years of experience and know how to capture your story
You can reach us anytime via our contact form or email capturedbybernadette@outlook.com
Calm, honest, and straightforward. I’m here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving, plus have some fun!
Yes of course! Photography is a big expense that is worth it and you need to be able to make payments how it fits for you.
There are 2 plans. Both are 30% down.
First plan is broken into 3 payments
Second plan is broken up equally until your date.
We work with it — and honestly, some of the most beautiful elopement photos I've ever taken were in moody, overcast, or rainy conditions. The Pacific Northwest has its own kind of magic in any weather. We'll have a plan and a backup, and I'll keep you calm no matter what the sky is doing.
Some locations do require permits, and yes — I'll walk you through exactly what's needed and where to get it. I've navigated this process many times and I'll make sure nothing gets missed before your day arrives.