Let’s capture all the feels - not only poses
From surprise proposals to mountain-top elopements and backyard weddings. Capturing all your emotions and connections is my favorite.
With 10+ years’ experience, my goal is to create space for you to be fully present — to laugh, wander, explore, cry, kiss, and just be. I believe the best photos come from genuine connections and moments, not perfect posing. I’ll gently guide you when needed, but mostly, I’ll capture the magic as it unfolds.
I’m drawn to light, movement, earthy tones, and the kind of love that shows up in the little things — the shared glances, the deep breaths before vows, the messy, joy-filled moments.
Let’s wander, laugh, explore, and make images that feel like home. If you want photos that make you feel, moments that matter, and an experience that’s fun, easy, and deeply intentional — you’re in the right place.
The woman behind the lens
I’m an introvert with a sarcastic edge and a deep love for meaningful connection. I may be quiet at first, but I come alive in honest moments—the kind shared between two people wildly in love, surrounded by the ones who matter most. I believe in love, in marriage, and in Christ, and those beliefs shape the way I serve my couples.
When my husband and I planned our own wedding, we did it our way—DIY details, intentional choices, and a whole lot of heart. It was imperfect, beautiful, and completely ours. But there is one decision we still carry with us: we didn’t hire a professional photographer. As the years have passed, the lack of images—the in-between moments, the quiet joy, the way it all felt—has become something we deeply regret.
That experience is why I do what I do.
I photograph weddings for couples who crave intimacy over perfection, connection over posing, and adventure over expectations. For those who want to wander, breathe deeply, laugh freely, and be fully present, knowing your story is being captured with care. Your wedding day is fleeting, but the memories don’t have to be. I’m here to preserve them honestly, artfully, and with heart.
My husband and I live in adorable Snohomish, WA. We have dogs, cats & chickens. I love being outdoors enjoying nature, traveling, and watching movies. Animal lover and advocate.
Education
New York Institute of Photography
I put a lot of work into keeping up with the best practices and creative ideas to capture your day as effectively as possible.
I have two cameras, a few favorite lenses, and am an adrenaline junkie. Absolutely love planning trips and helping with weddings and elopements.
Hi I’m Bernadette — Your Adventure Elopement & Intimate Wedding Photographer
Serving Wild Hearts In:
Washington
Arizona & Hawaii
(and anywhere else your heart takes us)
My Documentary Style Approach With Fun Prompts
Why this style? I have found it to be the best and most fun way to capture you and your love.
AIARE 1 certified for those backcountry adventures!
I love to travel!!
Here are some of my favorite places.
Hawaii, the warm weather the sound of the waves and the birds. Not to mention snorkeling with turtles and manta rays! The Hawaiian history and culture are amazing. I would move there, but I know I’d miss the mountains and my husband isn’t ready to leave the gorgeous summers we have.
Switzerland, the amazing Swiss Alps are gorgeous, skiing felt like a movie. You can ski to Italy from Zermatt, we did it! The history is so cool, not to mention my family is from there, just a little bias.
Montana wilderness, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, Whitefish (my favorite place to ski) So much nature and things to do, breathtaking.
Arizona, We road tripped up North, it is pine trees and gets snow in winter, stunning. Then the South, warm with cactus, feels like a completely different state. I recommend road trips all over.
Utah, we road tripped to Mountain Bike and camp in Red Canyon and see Bryce and Zion national parks, gorgeous color and nice people. Moab and skiing are on the list for the next trip.
Nashville and New Orleans, Amazing history, the food was so good. The people are very nice. Even though it’s the city, it was very fun!
