06/04/2026
On the first sunrise of pride month, I captured Erin and Sinclaire’s elopement. In August 2024 I captured their proposals to one another. It isn’t lost on me how incredibly special and what an honor it has been to capture these two chapters of their love story. To see how in love these two truly are with one another and the unwavering love and support from their close family members who were there to witness them take their vows was such a beautiful way to ring in pride month.
As a bisexual woman myself in a straight presenting marriage, it is not lost on me how privileged I am to not have to worry about my right (or fighting for my right / fighting to keep my right) to marry my partner. I have never had to worry about strangers giving us weird looks when we hold hands, kiss or snuggle up to each other in public. I have never had to fear being verbally or physically assaulted by people who deemed our loved a threat to the “societal norm”. If something ever were to happen to my partner or I, we never have to be scared of not legally being able to make decisions for each other or be by each other’s side.
This is why LGBTQ+ rights are so important to me not just on a personal level but as a photographer who captures love (whether it’s a surprise proposal, engagement photos, couples photos or wedding / elopement photography). As an inclusive photographer I try my hardest to create a space where all my couples feel comfortable being themselves and being in love out loud and freely. I want all my couples to know as their photographer I am equally excited and equally invested in all my couples and all the love stories I capture. And I promise I will do my damnedest to make sure it’s authentically captured. No one’s love has ever or will ever be too much for me to capture.
As a side note, if you are another photographer or vendor reading this who profits off capturing love or working in the wedding industry in general, this should be your stance too (and if not, you should for sure consider another career).
Happy pride month! Thank you to my LGBTQ+ clients who have trusted me and given me the honor over the years to capture you and your love story. 🏳️🌈
