Looking for unique, fun, outdoor engagement photos in beautiful Bellingham, Washington? Wild Coast Photography is your destination for premium images from an experienced local Bellingham photographer. Jenn has spent more than a decade photographing and exploring Bellingham, finding the perfect off-the-beaten path venues for images that celebrate the natural wonder of the Pacific Northwest.

You should consider the Mount Rainier as your destination for an adventure elopement if you love wildflowers, alpine lakes, mountain towns, and the diverse landscape of the Pacific Northwest. This guide is everything you need to know to plan your elopement at Mount Rainier!

How to Elope in Patagonia | Where to stay, things to do, places to visit, and my favorite places in Chile and Argentina. Read about the differences between Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks and choose your perfect place to elope in Patagonia.

How can I possibly condense 18 days & 225+ miles of life changing experience into a single blog?! Hiking the Nuumu Poyo (John Muir Trail) in the summer of 2021 was a dream come true—just a year prior I was relearning how to walk after breaking my ankle, and I was itching to push my body to go farther.

Scotland Elopement Guide | Your guide to planning a wedding or elopement in Scotland—everything you need to know about finding the perfect ceremony spot, permits, and commitment ceremonies. Scotland is a wild place that varies with the seasons, but this guide fully prepares you for your celebration in this unique environment!

What the heck is a Best Date Ever Session?! It’s an opportunity to celebrate your love today. This can be an engagement session before the wedding, an anniversary session to celebrate a milestone, or simply a just-because adventure!

Alaska Elopement Guide | Your guide to planning a wedding or elopement in Alaska - everything you need to know to discover the perfect ceremony spot, obtain permits & navigate the seasons. Alaska is a wild place that varies drastically in accessibility throughout the year, but this guide fully prepares you for this unique environment. Connect with an Alaska elopement photographer!

Pura Via – Plan a Costa Rica Elopement | Your guide to the best places to elope in Costa Rica! Come to paradise and experience your dream wedding in the rainforest, on a beach, or even at the base of a volcano!

Colorado Elopement Guide | Your guide to planning a wedding or elopement in Colorado - everything you need to know about finding the perfect ceremony spot, permits, and self-solemnization. Colorado is a wild place that varies with the seasons, but this guide fully prepares you for your celebration in this unique environment!

Self-solemnization – also known as a “self-uniting marriage”– is the act of getting *legally* married without needing a judge or officiant to sign the papers – you don't even need witnesses! In fact, if you DO choose to self-solemnize & bring guests – ANYONE can sign as your witnesses (yes, even your dog).

Your guide to the best places to elope in the PNW! The Pacific Northwest has it all - stunning mountaintop lookouts, gorgeous rocky coastlines, and beautiful forests. Let us help you plan your PNW elopement!

How to Elope | A planning guide for your elopement with tips & suggestions from an elopement photographer. Get step-by-step advice for planning a true-to-you event. You deserve your dream wedding – a celebration that exceeds your expectations & aligns with your goals!

Yosemite Elopement Guide | A photographer's guide to eloping in Yosemite National Park - everything you need to know about timelines, permits & planning for your Yosemite elopement. Say vows in the valley, at the base of a waterfall, or overlooking El Capitan or Half Done at Glacier Point or Taft Point. Connect with a Yosemite Elopement Photographer & plan your Yosemite elopement!

Plan a New Mexico Elopement | Your guide to the best places to elope in New Mexico! The Land of Enchantment has it all - stunning desert vistas, gorgeous mountain viewpoints, and beautiful forests. This guide has suggestions ranging from the deserts of Ghost Ranch to the. snowy slopes of the Taos Ski Valley.

Alabama Hills Elopement Planning Guide | Everything you need to know about planning an elopement in the Alabama Hills & having a fun desert wedding in the wild granite fields outside Lone Pine, California. This is one of my favorite landscapes on earth & desert lovers are sure to have a magical time getting married at the base of Mt. Whitney!

Hawaii Elopement Planning Guide | Everything you need to know to elope on the garden isles – Permits, location suggestions, and even some local history. Fact: You don't need to be a Hawaii resident to get married on the islands, but you do need a local officiant & a Hawaii marriage license.