Washington Adventure wedding photographer, Bernadette

Let’s capture all the feels -

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, cry, kiss, and just be. I believe the best photos come from genuine connections not perfect posing. I’ll guide you gently 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. Let’s wander, laugh, explore and make images that feel like home.

The woman behind the lens

I’m an introvert who comes 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 every couple.

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 absence of those in-between moments, the quiet joy — has become something we deeply regret.

That experience is why I do what I do — and why I take the honor of documenting your day so seriously.

Education & continued learning

Formally trained through the New York Institute of Photography, I'm committed to staying current with the best practices, techniques, and creative approaches in the industry — because you deserve a photographer who never stops growing.

Hi I’m Bernadette — Your Adventure Elopement & Intimate Wedding Photographer

Serving Wild Hearts In:

Washington, Arizona & Hawaii

(and anywhere else your heart takes us)

PNW photographer and her husband at Entiat Falls, WA with dogs

My approach: documentary style with a little direction

I believe the best photos happen when you're actually living the moment — not posing for it. My style blends natural, documentary storytelling with fun, easy prompts that bring out the real you. No stiff smiles, no awkward poses — just genuine connection, captured beautifully.

And for those wild, backcountry adventures? I'm AIARE Level 1 certified — so I can safely go wherever your love story takes us.

I Love to Travel — And I'd Love to Photograph Your Adventure

Some of my favorite places have shaped the way I see light, landscapes, and love — and they might just inspire your elopement or adventure session location.

Hawaii — warm water, sea turtles, manta rays, and a rich culture that takes your breath away. I'd move here if the mountains weren't calling me home.

Switzerland — the Swiss Alps are stunning, the history runs deep, and yes — we actually skied from Zermatt into Italy. A little biased since my family is from there, but it earns every bit of it.

Montana — Yellowstone, Glacier, and Whitefish for skiing. Pure wilderness and endlessly breathtaking.

Arizona — pine forests and snow in the north, warm desert and saguaro cactus in the south. Two completely different worlds in one state. Road trips highly recommended.

Utah — Red Canyon, Bryce, Moab, Zion for mountain biking, camping, and jaw-dropping color. Skiing is next on my list.

Nashville & New Orleans — incredible history, unforgettable food, and genuinely warm people. Proof that city elopements can be just as magical.

When we meet, tell me where you've been — I love connecting with couples over travel