Amy Zumwalt Photography

10/06/2026

“We’ve never been to Oregon.”
No problem! I love showing off the PNW to couples who have never experienced it. :)

“We’re also really bad at having our pictures taken.”
If you told me you were good at it, I probably would think you were a little weird. 🤣

“We have no idea what we’re doing!”
Of course you don’t. That’s what I’m here for! :)

“We would love to see the redwoods and definitely some big sea stacks.”
I have the spot for you!

“We want the day to just feel like ours.”
Done. I’m ready for you. 🥰

Eloping with a photographer/planner who is passionate about the reasons for your decision, the location you decide on, and your experience makes all the difference.

Scroll to the end to read Miranda and Hayley’s words about their elopement experience.

09/24/2026

WILDLY BEAUTIFUL ELOPEMENTS DON’T REQUIRE A PASSPORT (OR A 6-MILE HIKE, OR SPECIALIZED GEAR, OR A CROSSFIT MEMBERSHIP...)

This waterfall looks like it belongs somewhere on the other side of the world. I mean, the Iceland vibes are strong.

But it’s not Iceland. it’s Oregon. In fact, it’s not just Oregon. It’s 40 minutes from the Portland airport.

Yep. You can land in Portland, grab your rental car, and be standing in front of a waterfall that looks like it belongs on an entirely different continent before you’ve even had time to recover from your flight.

And you definitely don’t need to spend six months working out to make the hike. This particular waterfall doesnt require a hike at all. Just a super short paved walk down, and then back out.

You’d never guess something this stunning could require so little logistical effort. And that’s what I want to emphasize.

I love an adventurous elopement. I love getting outside and seeing places like this - views that just make you lose your mind. And I really love watching the expectations of my couples completely blown out of the water when they see the spots I plan out for them.

But I don’t think adventure should be measured by how many miles you hiked to get there, how much gear you had to carry, or how complicated the logistics had to be.

Maybe you want to hike six miles into the mountains for your elopement. I’m absolutely here for that.

But maybe you don’t.

And thats okay too.

09/10/2026

Day 1 of 2 for McKenzie & Tim 💍

Kenzie Lynn | Bethany

A slow morning together, and then all afternoon to feel the mist from the iconic Latourell Falls before driving out to the north coast for day 2.

08/27/2026

08/21/2026

The Pacific Northwest has no shortage of stunning backdrops. But if you’re a mountain person, this is the place.

👉How to elope 101

1. Hire a photographer who also helps you plan your elopement. (Hint.. that’s me.)
2. Let’s find your dream spot.
3. Have an experience beyond what you thought was possible.
4. Get kickass photos.
5. Wonder why anyone would choose a different way to start their lives together. 🥂

07/25/2026

I can tell you first hand, after almost TWENTY YEARS of wedding photography, that there’s nothing more beautiful than a couple who has chosen to prioritize their wedding day experience and their ability to be fully present. For a lot of us that means leaving behind the expectations and obligations to anyone but ourselves and our partner. And I’m here for that.

07/09/2026

Of course couples are eloping now because they want to avoid wedding stress and they don’t want to spend tons of money on a dinner party for a couple hundred people. But there’s another even bigger reason I’ve noticed in many of my couples - in fact, they don’t always recognize this specific source of stress until I shine a little light on it.

Tomorrow I’ll be sharing what I believe is the absolute number 1 reason to do a full stop on the wedding plans and pivot towards an elopement with just you and your partner. And here’s a hint: it has to do with being an empath.

I’ll also be sharing more of Karima and Carla’s Oregon coast elopement, and I think you’re going to want to see it.

06/28/2026

Hayley and Miranda flew across the entire country to marry each other in a place they had only dreamt about.

They prioritized themselves and their relationship on their wedding day—a day that should never be about pleasing or performing for others.

I find so much joy in planning and documenting elopements like these.

You and your partner deserve to have the day you want. And if that’s an elopement, that day deserves to be prioritized and celebrated just as much as any big wedding day.

Dream big. Celebrate your life together. And if you’re considering an elopement in a place that moves you, reach out. 💜

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