Rainier is perhaps the most recognizable of Washington’s three parks. The 14,410 foot mountain towers over everything in it’s vicinity and can easily be spotted from a distance. But if you’ve ever visited Mount Rainier National Park you’ll know that the mountain is home to countless peaks, ridges, meadows, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and wildlife.

I’ve hiked in the park for years and love photographing elopements at Rainier. Whether you’re dreaming of hiking for a private elopement or being surrounded by your closest family and friends while you say your vows against a picturesque mountain backdrop, Mount Rainier is a great location choice.

The first session I did during my time in California was a Shark Fin Cove Elopement. Santa Cruz is home to many beaches and coves but Shark Fin is, perhaps, one of the most recognizable with its famous fin-shaped rock protruding out of the water. With paths along the cliffs on both sides of the […]