Meet Your
Elopement Photographer
Don't know where to start?.....................................................
Can't decide on a location?...............................................................
Stressed with planning?................................................
Overwhelmed by vendor options?...................
Confused by permits?..........................................................................................
Traveling to Washington?.................................
Not sure about me third-wheeling you?...................................................
Want to do a technical elopement?....................................
Don't know where to start?.................
Can't decide on a location?..............
Stressed with planning?......................
Overwhelmed by vendor........ options?
Confused by permits?........................
Traveling to Washington?........
Me third-wheeling your................ elopement?
Can't find a photographer............
for your technical elopement?
I'm here to guide you every step of the way
I'll set you up with my location guide
I'll help you craft your perfect timeline with you
I've got a recommendation short list curated for you
I'm your national park expert
I'm your local guide to all things hikes, eats and more
I'll be your hype-gal and friend
I do extreme mountain sports, sign me up!
I'm here to guide you
every step of the way
I'll set you up with my location guide
I'll help you craft your perfect timeline with you
I've got a recommendation short list curated for you
I'm your national park expert
I'm your local guide to all things hikes, eats and more
I'll be your hype-gal and friend
I do extreme mountain sports, sign me up!
I'm not like a *regular* elopement photographer, I'm a *cool* elopement photographer!
I'm your elopement photographer, Cherlyn
Nice to meet you!
Heya! I'm Cherlyn!
And I love to climb mountains, search for fields of wildflowers, hike amongst golden larches in the fall, bake pumpkin pies, grab brunch with friends.
While I grew up in Washington, it wasn’t till college that I found myself escaping into nature and lugging my camera everywhere -- from skiing off the summit of Mount Baker to climbing up the knife-edge ridge of Eldorado Peak and canyoneering down waterfalls of Zion and Southern Sierras. I'm guessing if you're here, you're into epic adventures too!
fast facts
Miles Hiked: 3400+
Trails Visited: 400+
Vertical Feet Climbed:
1.2 million+
Peaks Climbed: 100+
Ski Resorts Visited: 15+
States: 38
National Parks: 25
Countries: 25
I love to bake!! I document a lot of it on Vanilla Whisk. I spend way too much time daydreaming about becoming a Parisian — or at least watching Taylor Swift perform there. I’m overly optimistic about the ripeness of my wild blackberry pickings. Every week, I volunteer at a horse barn. Thai noodles are my go-to food and I have a sweet spot for In-N-Out
Cherry blossoms
Lemon curd croissants
Trail running
Backpacking
Urban biking
Alpine lakes
Climbing glaciers
Larch hiking
Leaf peeping
Alpenglow
Pumpkin spice
First snowfall
Warm blankets
Holiday baking
Hot cocoa
did you know?
these are a few of my favorite things
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
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Summer
Autumn
Winter
I'm an engineer-turned-photographer who meticulously researches every trip, so that means you'll get the best, optimal experience from my expertise!
I believe that nature is a great therapist and brings out our inner child and that’s when the best candid and genuine smiles happen. That's what makes adventure elopements so special! My goal, as your photographer, is to help you cultivate a meaningful experience to celebrate your unique love.
I know that elopement planning can be stressful, so I'm here to help walk you through everything from location scouting to vendor connections and last minute details. Whether you and and your beau love hiking in the dark just to catch that perfect sunrise or long climbs just to stand on the top of the world, I’d love to be your gal to capture it all! I can’t wait to get to know you, your love story and your passion for the outdoors!
Some of the adventures I've been on
Motorbike Tour in Vietnam
In the office
Summiting Sloan the "Matterhorn of the Cascades"
Hiking in Canada
Skiing from the summit of Mount Baker
Sunset on a North Cascades backpacking trip
In the office
Hiking in Canada
Skiing from the summit of Mount Baker
Summiting Sloan the "Matterhorn of the Cascades"
what is it like to work with me?
Don't just take it from me, read a testimonial!
"We were so lucky to get in touch with Cherlyn, who helped turn our wild idea into a reality and supported us through the whole process. From license logistics to travel packing lists to being a one-person planner/photographer/officiant, she did it all enthusiastically, thoroughly, and expertly. The photos Cherlyn took of our waterfall elopement will be treasured for years to come. It wouldn't have happened without her!"
-D+L
Let's be friends! Follow me on Instagram
@CherlynElizaPhoto
