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Telling the story of your day through emotion, fleeting moments,

and everything in between!

From vineyard vows to mountaintop elopements and redwood “I dos,” I’m here to frame the joy, the tenderness, and the love that makes your story yours.

Your elopement isn’t just a moment — it’s joy, movement, emotion, and the kind of love that stays with you. I’m here to capture it all through intentional photography and movement‑driven content you can feel. Whether you’re exchanging vows in Napa Valley or adventuring into a national park, every moment deserves to be remembered exactly as it unfolded.

Hey there, lovebirds!

Welcome to Tying the Knot — the heart of my love‑story experiences.

This is where your journey begins, whether you’re dreaming of a cinematic hybrid experience or full professional photography that captures your day with intention, emotion, and adventure.

Based in Napa Valley’s wine country and traveling wherever your love leads, I work with couples who want their celebration to feel alive — from surprise proposals and intimate elopements to backcountry weddings and courthouse “I do’s.” Whether you’re exchanging vows beneath Yosemite’s granite walls, wandering through Sequoia’s ancient forests, or sharing a quiet moment along the cliffs of Big Sur, my work is rooted in connection, artistry, and storytelling that lets you relive your day exactly as it felt.

Here, you’ll find two distinct offerings designed to honor your story:

  • Wild Love Framed — my signature hybrid experience blending intentional photography with movement‑driven content for couples who want their day to feel cinematic and alive.
  • Love in the Wild — full professional photography for proposals, elopements, backcountry weddings, and intimate ceremonies.

Whichever path you choose, your story will be told with heart, intention, and the wild beauty of the places you love.

Explore what's possible, start your journey here!

Your cinematic hybrid experience — intentional photography blended with movement‑driven content for couples who want their day to feel alive.

Full professional photography for proposals, elopements, backcountry weddings, and intimate ceremonies — timeless storytelling rooted in emotion and place.

Let’s create unforgettable memories together.

Think back to the moments that have stayed with you — the ones that made life feel big and beautiful. Now imagine your proposal, elopement, or intimate wedding filled with moments just like those: the laughter, the quiet emotion, the wild joy of choosing each other in a place that feels like magic. Whether you’re planning a national park adventure, a vineyard ceremony, a mountaintop “I do,” or a simple courthouse vow exchange, your story deserves to be told in the most honest and beautiful way.

Capturing the magic in the moment.

I’m not here for perfect poses — I’m here for the real, unscripted moments that unfold naturally between you. The laughter, the quiet emotion, the way you reach for each other without thinking. Whether it’s a surprise proposal, an intimate ceremony, or vows exchanged in the wild, these are the pieces of your story that matter most. I capture it all with intention, artistry, and heart.

Elopement couple bride looking at camera and groom looking at background, cuddled together in Yosemite National Park at sunrise.
blue hour close up of elopement couple holding hands with mountains in background, Yosemite National Park
Laughing bride with table setting behind her outdoors.
A couple smiles joyfully while holding gelato outdoors, with the woman wearing a colorful floral patterned dress.
Wedding invitation suite with beige lace shoes, floral stationery, gold earrings and a citrus slice on gray surface.
Groom in an elegant white dinner jacket and black bow tie poses outdoors at dusk among tropical plants and palm trees.
A smiling bride in a white strapless wedding dress with long dark wavy hair and a small white hair accessory.
Elopement couple at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park at Sunset with Half Dome in the background.
Elopement details photo for wedding in Yosemite National Park

Timeless memories for your one-of-a-kind love story.

Your celebration is more than a moment — it’s the beginning of a chapter filled with emotion, movement, and meaning. I’m not here for stiff poses or forced perfection; I’m here to document the real connection between you. With years of professional photography experience and a deep love for storytelling, I capture your day with intention, artistry, and heart. Based in California and always ready to travel, I photograph proposals, elopements, backcountry vows, courthouse ceremonies, and intimate celebrations in extraordinary places — from Napa Valley vineyards to national parks and wild mountain landscapes.

Let’s create something magical together.

Ready to bring your vision to life? Let’s connect and start planning the experience that feels true to your story — I’d be honored to document it.

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So Delighted to Meet You and Capture Your Special Day!

I’m a passionate photographer based in the gorgeous Napa Valley. I specialize in capturing the magic of your most cherished moments and turning them into timeless memories you'll love forever. Who doesn’t want to look back at their wedding day, maternity session, surprise proposal, graduation, or any other special milestone with joy? I’m here to make sure those moments are documented perfectly.

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Actually, it’s nature itself that creates the most beautiful pictures, I’m only choosing the perspective.

— Katja Michael
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