Meet me in the

mountains

married couple with rainbow, tips to elope in Paradise Valley

STORYTELLING WITH A LOT OF HEART

As a 4th generation Montanan, I love exploring the beautiful place I live. You can find me in my Subaru exploring hot springs, local breweries and always looking for gorgeous locations.

I specialize in candid storytelling and love to explore beautiful places. Some favs: Southwest deserts, the PNW on the coast + forests, Hawaii and more.

After getting my B.A. in photography from Montana State University I fell hard for shooting weddings and couples.

The connection between people and sharing in their joy is everything! The experience I deliver starts with great advice, thoughtful timelines and fully becoming part of your team!

Since 2009, I have shared in many amazing stories and truly consider it an honor to be part of it all.

Love is an adventure, I want to photograph yours.

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All are welcome

I believe all couples deserve a safe space and beautiful photos! All couples are welcome.

Respect for the land

To keep our lands safe and open for others to enjoy we follow Leave No Trace principles when exploring the outdoors. Leave it like we found it is always our goal.

The vibe

Candid + Stylish

all about gorgeous locations

The style

classic / FILM INSPIRED look

authentic, romantic and JOYFUL

The experience

relax AND have fun!

an elevated experience you will enjoy

OFFERING INSPIRATION + THOUGHTFUL TIMELINES

Much love

"As a photographer myself

Merissa was a pleasure to work with! She was easy to chat with and made us feel comfortable from the get go. We adore the photos she captured and will cherish them forever!

As a photographer myself, I can’t recommend Merissa highly enough."

- Shelby

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