ALEX and KELLY

Helping couples throw out the rule book, one elopement at a time.

Photo taken by Sempreverde Studios

WE KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE…

Choosing an elopement isn’t for everyone,

and we understand firsthand

the decision you’ve made together to elope rather than have the traditional ‘big’ wedding day.

We understand the feelings of wanting to elope

but not quite knowing how it will come together.

So, going forward,

don’t think of us as just your wedding photographers.

because let’s be real,

you’re not having any old wedding. You’re choosing to elope

outdoors,

and you’re going to need someone who can help you have

the best experience possible.

kelly wearing snowshoes smiling in a snow covered forest

You’re going to need someone who knows the outdoors.

Better yet,

thrives in it.

You’re going to need someone like us.

grab your thermos + let’s chat
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alex and kelly standing with one of their couples, theyre all smiling at the camera in a snow covered forest

When you work with us, you’re getting a whole lot more than pretty pictures

think of us as…

  • your location experts
  • someone who is going to capture the pictures you’re dreaming of having
  • your adventure buddies
  • your advocates
  • your cheerleaders
  • your right hand man(s)
  • your planning consultants
  • someone you can text when you find ‘the dress’
  • soon to be best friends

But why do we do it?

because we’ve been in your shoes.
We know the feeling of wanting to elope because you care more

about your partner then you do pleasing everyone else.

Let us speak from the heart for a second…

(because we are super passionate about this).

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two brides wearing white wedding dresses and blue hiking backpacks are kissing while standing on a leaf covered hiking trail with the sun setting behind them

These moments, the ones where you

promise to spend the rest of your lives with one another,

are the ones to cherish.

They’re ones you don’t want to settle on just to please others or “fit in.”

You don’t need to get married in the same place or in the same way

as everyone else in your family or hometown.

You do you… and we promise we’ll be here to help you each step of the way.

So forget the uncomfortable heels and too-tight collars. We will guide you on your woodsy adventure

and capture the breathtaking landscape photos you’ll want to hang in your living room (or Airstream) for life. 

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR ELOPEMENT
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a bride wearing a lace wedding dress and groom wearing a grey suit and orange tie are embracing in a sun lit slot canyon

So, who are we?

YOUR ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHERS

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alex and kelly sitting on a rock on top of a mountain in virginia
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WE’RE ALEX AND KELLY

We aim to be more than the strangers behind the camera – Instead our mission is to be the confidant, the ultimate guide for couples who love the outdoors, are in love and seeking to start their forever journey in an untraditional way. 

We met in 2013 while on a caving trip in West Virginia with mutual friends, and have been adventuring together ever since. We are true experts when it comes to the outdoors. Location scouting, reading maps, GPS, topo, everything that’s involved in a true adventure, and doing it safe, we are it. We chase powder for days, and skip work early to get a jump start on the weekends. We live for this shit. We live part time in our 4×4 Ford E350, and while we are not out adventuring, we have a home base in Colorado.

After having our own adventure elopement in 2016, we decided we would advocate for couples who are just like us. Couples like you. We’ve been in the exact same shoes as you right now. Knowing you want to elope, but not quite sure how it’ll all come together… don’t worry. That’s what we are bringing to the table. First hand experience. There is no task involving your wedding day that we don’t want to be a part of. We’ve helped couples get permits, hold dog leashes while you get changed, and always have high spirits. We’ll even bring hand warmers, and a few extra carry on shots of espresso. If it involves making your day comfortable and stress free, we probably already have it covered. We are here to answer your questions, and give you answers to questions you probably didn’t even know you had.

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Kelly

Fun fact:

Role at In Love and Adventure:

Hometown:

Favorite outdoor activity:

The main reason you chose to elope for your wedding day:

One thing you want someone to know about you:

Has a serious obsession for murder mystery stories

Marketing, web design, photo editing, admin duties, photography

Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania

Snowboarding or hiking

I really just wanted to be married already without everything that comes with a traditional wedding day. I hate being the center of attention, and it was really important that our day was focused on us.

I’m an individual who makes my own rules. I follow the beat of my own drum, and I follow my heart wherever it leads.

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Alex

Fun Fact:

Role at In Love and Adventure:

Hometown:

Favorite outdoor activity:

The main reason you chose to elope for your wedding day:

—

One thing you want someone to know about you:

Has been playing guitar for over 20 years

Location guides, permits, van and road logistics

Overlea, Maryland

Scuba diving

I think that If I had to sum it up, the first day of my marriage was too important to spend with anyone else besides my wife, and too important to spend indoors.

I crave discovery. I was born too early to explore space, and too late to discover our country. So I’ll make do with what’s left.

Our Core Values: Authenticity + Curiosity

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We serve couples who know they want to start their married lives together in a special way — a way unlike how anyone has ever experienced it before.

Our couples seek forests and cliffs and sunsets.

Our couples trade perfume for bug spray and table linens for picnic blankets.

 

We would be honored to venture off the beaten trail with you documenting your special day… your way.

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Does this sound like you?

THEN WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU AND HEAR ALL ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE DREAMING UP FOR YOUR BIG DAY.
LET’S GET YOU TWO MARRIED!
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What to expect

WITH IN LOVE AND ADVENTURE

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“Alex and Kelly were just amazing to work with. They were so much fun and creative the whole day.”

“They were spot on with timing, details, and all the little things you would never think of for an adventure photo shoot. The pictures blew us away!”

“All your future clients will be lucky to have you.”

“I have received so many compliments from the pictures on our wedding day.”

“A really talented photographer and planner. Our photos turned out perfectly.”

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?

  • Take comfort in knowing you’re working with a couple who understands the brave decision you’re making to have a non traditional wedding day. Back in 2016, we eloped on the beach in North Carolina. We get it, we get you. So forget the unsolicited advice, with us, there’s no judgement and no questions asked why you’re choosing to get married this way. In fact, we encourage it!
  • We specialize in elopements. We don’t photograph big weddings and take on a few elopements here and there because they’re trendy. We niched down and only serve couples like you. Why? Because we understand first hand that traditional weddings are not for everyone. We want to be advocates for couples like you, because we’ve been in your shoes. We truly believe that the way you get married matters, and that you deserve to get married however you want.
  • We care about the outdoors. We are Leave No Trace Aware Photographers. Learn more about Leave No Trace here.
  • We are going to make sure you’re geared up and ready for your elopement day. If you’re wanting to have a hiking elopement, check out our blog post specifically written for couples who are unsure what to pack for their hiking elopement. But just to let you know, we have a huge duffle bag in our van filled with gear just in case you forget an item or two. We will also bring hand warmers, headache medicine, bobby pins, literally anything you can think of to make your day more comfortable, we will be bringing it on the trail with us. Why? Because your photos are going to reflect how you’re feeling, and at the end of the day, we are here to deliver those wedding photos you’ve been dreaming of. So if that means being overly prepared for our couples, we’re doing it!
  • We are true experts when it comes to the outdoors. Location scouting, reading maps, GPS, topo, everything that’s involved in a true adventure, and doing it safely, we are it. We chase powder for days, and get a jumpstart on the weekends. We live. For. this. Shit.
  • We’ll create a timeline for you. All you have to do is pick a location, arrange lodging, travel, and vendors, and we will take care of the rest for you. Remember how we said we specialize in elopements? Based on our feedback from you, we will create the ultimate elopement timeline for the most unforgettable day.
  • Exceeding your expectations is the norm for us. That’s how we got all of our 5 star reviews, see for yourself here.
  • We are passionate about your wedding day. We do this because we love it. When the big day arrives, we’ll have our boots laced and gear packed and our focus is on you having the most unforgettable day. We can not wait to start planning your dream wedding, because you deserve it!
we want to hire you!

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