When Janae and Lio first reached out to me, I was certain that their wedding would be one of the best I’ve ever been a part of. They didn’t want anyone there but them, their location was still undecided and they were open to suggestions, and they were still looking for an officiant (if you don’t already know, I am legally ordained.)

We hit it off immediately on our first Zoom call and decided on Minnewaska State Park for their elopement. Two days before the wedding, the forecast called for rain almost all day at the park. We frantically brainstormed some alternative locations with cover from the rain, as it looked like Minnewaska wasn’t going to work. Then, like a gift from the earth itself, the rain started disappearing from the forecast, and Janae made the executive decision to go ahead with Minnewaska. It turned out to be an absolutely perfect day, and the rain held off until we started walking back to our cars to leave.

This elopement will definitely go down as a highlight of my year and my career as a photographer. For Janae and Lio to put their faith in me to help with location planning, photography, and officiating meant the world to me! I’m so thankful to have played a role in such an incredible day.

Oh yeah, we also saw two snakes.