Hey I’m Sharlee!

Your Elopement Photographer Expert

I’m passionate about out-of-the-ordinary weddings for a reason.

I’m MORE THAN JUST YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

your elopement day deserves an experience – not just pretty photos

Deciding to break the rules of tradition and create a wedding of your own can feel overwhelming!

Yes, I love documenting unique love stories like yours, but I also have a huge passion for creating an amazing wedding experience for you.

With a strong background in the outdoors, my 5 years of working in the elopement world, and my type-A personality – I want to give you personalized planning assistance the entire way so that your wedding day can be your best day yet.

Things that I help with that are more than photos:

  • Guidance in each stage of the elopement planning process
  • Finding you those gorgeous & private locations to visit
  • providing vendor, lodging, and activity recommendations
  • Helping you obtain your marriage license and ceremony permit
  • Officiating your wedding
  • Celebrating with you on your epic elopement day!
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Sharlee

Owner | photographer

Just a little bit about me…

I grew up in a small town of Idaho, were i was surrounded by beautiful sceneries that immediately led me to falling in love with the outdoors. Some of my favorite memories were visiting yellowstone each summer, hiking, camping, and fishing through my childhood.

I picked up picked my first camera over 10 years ago taking photos of nature, which eventually led me along the journey to elopements. I instantly fell in love with seeing couples make a wedding day that is meaningful to them while connecting with nature.

Not only am I a huge lover of being outside, but I’ve always been a crazy animal person. I’ve been a Certified Vet Tech for the past 8 years and absolutely love when couples bring their fur babies to their wedding!

I moved to portland, Oregon 9 years ago, where I currently reside with dog, and cat. I love music, new food, traveling, camping, hiking, tide pooling, and climbing. I’m always up for trying new things outdoors.

So if you like adventure, romance, and pets – I might be the right photographer for you!

Get To Know Me

FAVORITE adventure

orca whale watching tour in san juan islands

favorite MUSIC ARTISTs

Fleet Foxes, Beyonce, Fleetwood Mac, Frank Ocean

MY astrology signs

Sun in pisces. Moon in Taurus. Rising in Aries.

SECRET TALENT

Plays fiddle and makes excellent goat noises

I’D SPEND my whole paycheck on

Eating out, travel, and outdoor gear

favorite ice cream

I love a good ol’ classic orange sherbert

MY HAPPY PLACE

waking up in a tent on the beach and going tide pooling

MOUNTAINS OR BEACH?

BOTH!

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Type 2 – the “helper”

favorite animal

penguin and puffins

Why I Love Elopements

I have seen so many couples regret their wedding day. I cannot stress the importance of how you get married – it makes a difference! I truly believe that you deserve to have one day where you two can celebrate your relationship the way that feels right to you, regardless of tradition and opinions.

You deserve a day that you get to splurge on celebrating yourselves!

they are…

MEMORABLE

During your elopement you’ll be able to feel like yourselves and have meaningful memories to look back on that’s a once-in-a-lifetime day. Your day will be filled with incredible sceneries and activities you enjoy!

they are…

AUTHENTIC

Elopements allow you to feel free in your wedding plans and produces photos that represent your relationship. I won’t come in with set poses, I’ll listen and see how you two interact so I can bring you images that scream you!

they are…

UNIQUE

Getting married in a spot that isn’t a stuffy wedding venue not only gives you unique photos and experience – but an entirely different wedding setting that I hope you can come back and celebrate in!

how my photography experience is different

  • newlyweds at blue hour outside of Port Angeles.

    Adventure & Pet Expert

    I’m always down for documenting couples that bring their pet(s), include animals, or showcase your favorite outdoor activity! I’m a Certified Vet Tech and seasoned nature enthusiast.

  • Personalized Posing Style

    I don’t bring along any set poses or make you feel like a prop. You don’t need modeling experience, I’ll capture your relationship authenticity. I also help with wedding album designs and wall art.

  • 5+ Years of Experience

    I’ve poured out hundreds of hours into learning and perfecting this art for you because i believe it’s the best way to get married. i aim to learn new photo methods and enhance your elopement experience to the fullest it can be.

“My husband and I are both somewhat introverted people, however, Sharlee made us feel comfortable the moment we met her and it truly felt like we were best friends!” – Z + M

“We will be cherishing our photos forever. I want to print and hang every single one.” – K + A

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