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I take the time to truly get to know each of my couples and the unique aspects that make their relationship special. This is my greatest tool when helping curate the elopement day of your dreams.

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I can promise your wedding day will NOT be all about the photos. There will be few photos where you smile and look at the camera. Your elopement day is about the connection between each other and the experience you're having. I want you to be able to revel in each and every beautiful moment. I'm just a fly on the wall.

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I care about the outdoors and protecting them as much as you do. We will always "Leave No Trace" and when possible, leave it better than we found it.

ENGAGEMENTS

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AVERAGE package

Curated date + 2-3 hour session

WEDDINGS

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AVERAGE PACKAGE

planning + 10 hour coverage

ANNIVERSARIES

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AVERAGE package

Curated date + 2-3 hour session

At least 8 hours of coverage (your day deserves no less!)

Help creating your stress-free & fun elopement day timeline

Personalized vendor/activity recommendations

Printing rights & mobile app to share with friends & family

Tips, tricks, and elopement planning guide

A free Cincy photo session (engagement, adventure or boudoir)

At least a 2 hour session full of activities & a suprise date

Custom itinerary unique to your relationship

Multiple locations based on interests

Guidance on outfits and styling

A polaroid keepsake printed at your session

Printing rights & mobile app to share with friends & family

"If I could give this more stars I would."

“SHE captured an authentic representation of our relationship”

After our session with Alex, I’d recommend her to anyone who is looking for both stunning photos and the opportunity to spend quality time with your loved one. Her adventurous spirit shines through in all her work, which creates an environment that isn’t just an average or awkward photoshoot but rather an exciting and enjoyable lasting memory. Alex didn’t focus on posing us; instead, she let us be our natural selves and captured an authentic representation of our relationship. Thanks so much, Alex!

“She pulls all the stops and goes far beyond just taking photos”

Where do I begin with how amazing Alex is? She was incredibly accommodating to my husband and me. She worked through all the details, was straightforward, and kind. The package we agreed on included an engagement shoot (highly recommend). Alex took care to ask us questions about our relationship, things that we enjoyed and some of our favorite things about one another, and what we do for each other. It was special to reminisce. She also made us both feel super comfortable. I was worried I’d be awkward (not a natural model).. she made it fun. It wasn’t like we were there by ourselves. It was better, it felt like we were there with one of our good friends! She found the most interesting spots too! She pulls all the stops and goes far beyond just taking photos, she captured the truly intimate and special moments that happen in a blink of an eye. She also incorporated some of the questions she prepared before the shoot. It was seriously one of the best days and one we both cherish!

“she has an eye for capturing every little thing you think you would want to be photographed”

Hiring Alex to photograph my wedding was the best decision I made. I’ve never been somebody super comfortable in front of a camera, but Alex made it so easy to feel like it was normal. Not only does she take beautiful pictures but she has an eye for capturing every little thing you think you would want to be photographed. To have somebody so talented be so down to earth and easy to talk to was everything I was looking for in a photographer. I’m so happy to have worked with you and even happier to have become friends in the process. Thank you so much for everything.

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alex johnson

I don't know about you, but I definitely feel a kinship with every person I meet who loves adventure as much as I do. I'm assuming if you're here, you share that kinship with the person you've chosen to spend the rest of your life with. Being outdoors together is never a question but a necessity. With this much passion for the outdoors and each other; how could you choose to get married anywhere else?

I started to realize this very thing for myself 5 years ago. I reevaluated shooting these huge weddings where it seemed like the focus wasn't even on the commitment they were making because of all the hecticness and formalities. Their life savings were spent on big fluorescently lit halls, subpar food, and...tablecloths. At the end of the day, I'd ask, "So, was it everything you imagined", expecting a positive answer...And honestly, it hardly ever was. It was so hectic it all just felt like a blur. I can't tell you how many couples would tell me after the fact; "I wish we would have eloped".

While hearing that was heartbreaking, it made me realize that wedding traditions are sort of broken. Everyone expects you to fit into the mold and some people just don't. I'm here to say "THAT'S OKAY!" If you don't care about your wedding dress getting a little muddy while hiking up a mountain, having your dog be your witness, or screaming "I DO" off of a mountainside; then you've come to the right place. You have endless possibilities to create the elopement day of your DREAMS...and it just so happens, that helping couples like you do just that is my favorite thing to do.

My elopement business was born when I decided to become an "Avid Traveler" myself. I was sick of putting myself in a box and letting the expectations of others dictate the path of my life. So, I listened to that little voice that said "JUMP!", sold almost everything I owned, and moved into my 2012 Toyota Prius. Ah, just typing that feels like home, haha. I parked my car in the Miguel's Pizza lot in Slade, Kentucky as my home base. I hiked and climbed the Red River Gorge daily. Then I traveled the US photographing wedding days that now truly set my soul on fire...Along with the souls of the couples I was photographing. And when I would ask; "So, was it everything you imagined?"; they said, "Yes and more" and I finally felt like my values and my work had aligned into something beautiful.

I did end up moving back to Cincinnati, Ohio, but I still visit my second home regularly (RRG). I now have a house my roommate has nicknamed "The Jungle" (because of the insane amount of houseplants in it) and a little dachshund named, Zissou. I love to spend my days hiking, disc golfing, or checking out every new coffee shop that pops up. Let's chat and grab a drink if you're local. I'd love to hear about your next adventure.

Zissou

Hi, I'm Zissou the dachshund! Appropriately named after Bill Murray's character in "The Life Aquatic". I'm a bit of an adventurer myself. I love going on road trips with my human and sniffing out new places. You can normally find me jumping around with my friends at the local dog park or ripping the arms off of every expensive toy my mom buys me. Oh, also, I love peanut butter and trying to snuggle my mom's laptop while she tries to edit photos. I’m “helping”, I promise.

Rachael

She’s my best friend, adventure buddy, and right hand (wo)man! Rachael helps every wedding day go smoothly; whether that’s by keeping everyone on schedule, moving the hair out of your face & making sure your dress is fluffed in every shot, or keeping everyone organized during the family photos. she has a deep love for the outdoors and even had me shoot her hiking wedding back in 2019! peep my hiking boots in the photo! haha. Rachael is up for anything and ready to go anywhere at a moments notice. That now includes taking a train with me across the U.S.! We are two peas in a pod and the perfect duo for your wedding day.