Hey you!
Heck yes — let’s elope in Leavenworth!
You’re here because you crave more—more peaks, more river air, more meaning. Let’s trade rules for ridgelines. We’re your Leavenworth adventure elopement pros for photography and videography, ready to turn that spark of an idea into a day you can actually feel in your bones.
Bavarian charm, granite peaks, golden larches, rivers that sing. If Leavenworth feels like your kind of magic, we’re here to help you plan an intentional adventure elopement and capture it in photo and film so you can relive every goosebump.
You’re wildly in love. We’re wildly obsessed with telling your story
Who are we?
We’re Vannessa + Coleman Crawford, the two-person photo + video team documenting your dream adventures since 2010. Whether we’re backpacking to a remote vista, climbing Cascade peaks, or getting sandy on a coastal beach, say no more, we’re already in. Around Leavenworth, that looks like sunrise on Icicle Ridge, larches glowing above alpine lakes, vows by the Wenatchee River, and a celebratory pint in town.
We capture adventure elopements with both photography and videography, telling your story fully: raw moments, wind-in-your-hair laughter, the quiet inhale before your vows. We can’t wait to bag a peak with you, hike to an awe-inspiring overlook in your favorite national park, or pack crampons and ice axes for an alpine mission if that’s your vibe.
How we make it easy (and epic):
Planning with purpose: Custom location scouting in Icicle Canyon, Lake Wenatchee, and larch country, plus permits, season tips, and Leave No Trace.
Stress-free timelines: From blue-hour hikes to twinkle-light toasts in town, unrushed, intentional, and you-centered.
Photo + film together: High-res, emotive images and a cinematic elopement film with immersive audio to relive it all.
Trail-tested pros: We hike, snowshoe, scramble, and snack-mule so you can stay present.
Any season in Leavenworth: Wildflowers in spring, long golden evenings in summer, golden larches in fall, cozy snow globe winters.
Choosing to elope in Leavenworth is choosing yourselves, adventure over expectations, connection over crowds. We’re here to transform your bold vision into a remarkable reality with adventure elopement photography + videography that feels raw, real, and unmistakably you. Heck yes!
Leavenworth Adventure Elopement Photographer & Videographer
“Vannessa and Coleman are the ultimate adventure elopement duo! They researched and then traveled to Iceland ahead of my husband and I to scope out the best spots to photograph our elopement. Our experience was amazing and our photos are absolutely breathtaking!! Our friends and family were shocked by the beauty of our photos and they brought tears to our eyes. I can’t recommend them enough; they are the absolute best at what they do. Next month they will be doing our maternity photos and we can’t wait.”
-Veronica and Ty | Iceland
"We hired Vannessa and Coleman for our adventure engagement photos and then our adventure elopement. We wanted snowy mountain pictures and we got two very different locations and weather conditions, but each was uniquely beautiful in their own way. They really know how to take any weather condition and turn it into something gorgeous. They are extremely easy to work with and go above and beyond to make sure it is an enjoyable experience. I cannot recommend them enough; they are truly amazing!"
- Kim H.
Photo + Film
As your photography and videography team, we live for the outdoors and love tracking down fresh, wild locations. Tell us where you want to go in Leavenworth or beyond and we will be there. We bring the gear, food, and fun. You bring yourselves and that wildly in love energy.
We have been traveling around the United States to soak in as many adventurous, wild places as we can, photographing and filming amazing friends we have met along the way. We look forward to adventuring on trail and, where allowed, off trail, all while honoring Leave No Trace.
Every collection includes:
Both of us for photography and videography so your story is told fully
Location and timeline planning, plus a custom logistics portal tailored to your Leavenworth adventure elopement
High resolution, hand edited photos delivered in a beautiful online gallery
A handcrafted elopement film with license free music and immersive audio
Permits guidance, seasonal and weather advice, and thoughtful Leave No Trace practices
Unlimited stoke, snacks, backup plans, and trail tested support
Tell us your vision, including season, vibe, and accessibility needs, and we will build a plan that fits. Whether it is a two peak sunrise mission above Icicle Canyon, larch season vows by an alpine lake, or a chill forest ceremony with your favorite humans and a celebratory pint in town, your Leavenworth adventure elopement will feel like you.
Devyn + Alex | Mt Rainier Intimate Elopement
Do vow renewals count?
Absolutely, a thousand times yes. A vow renewal is an elopement of the heart, and we treat it with the same intention, care, and stoke. It is still your love story, just with more miles on the boots. Picture sunrise mist along the Wenatchee River, a quiet overlook above Tumwater Canyon, pine-scented meadows near Ski Hill, or snowflakes catching the cabin porch light in winter. We keep it simple and candid so you can sink back into the feels while we handle the planning support, light logistics, and all the storytelling in photography and videography. If it matters to you, it matters to us, and we are honored to document every laugh tear and hand squeeze.
Our wedding days are the happiest of our life because of Vannessa and Coleman…. they handled every challenge with grace and the assurance that comes from experience. They were as excited as we were about every aspect of our wedding, and that allowed our experience to be filled with so much love and laughter. We would choose them ten times over and can’t recommend them highly enough!
F.A.Q.
What’s the best time for a Leavenworth elopement?
Spring brings wildflowers + rushing rivers; fall brings iconic larches; summer is long golden evenings; winter is cozy, snowy magic. There’s no wrong answer — just the one that feels like you.
What if the weather changes?
Adventure is part of the story. We craft flexible timelines and backup spots so the day stays fun and stress-free.
Do you help with permits + logistics?
Absolutely. Consider us your Leavenworth trail guides with cameras. We handle the un-glamorous stuff so you can focus on the fun. We will help identify whether your spot needs a permit, point you to the exact forms, and keep track of deadlines. We build a simple timeline, share maps and GPS pins, and create a custom logistics portal with parking notes, bathroom info, and backup locations. We also keep an eye on weather, road closures, and seasonal conditions, then offer smart plan B and plan C options. You just show up ready to adventure. We will bring snacks, stoke, and a calm plan that keeps everything easy.
We are awkward on camera- Help?
Same. Good news is you do not need to be models. You just need to be yourselves. We keep it playful with easy prompts and movement so you are never wondering what to do with your hands. Think walking by the river, whispering inside jokes, a quick spin under the pines, or clinking enamel mugs at sunset. For video, we capture the real moments and add gentle direction when needed, keeping everything natural. No stiff poses. No cheesy stuff. By the time the mountains light up, you will forget the cameras are there and just enjoy your adventure elopement.
Our approach: honest and candid, always
We are there to witness your day as it naturally unfolds and to tell it truthfully. Think real laughter, wind-tossed hair, muddy boots, teary eyes, and quiet hand squeezes. We keep our presence low-key so you can stay in the moment while we document the story in a way that feels like you.
For photography, we lean into candid moments and natural movement rather than stiff poses. For videography, we capture the sounds that make it real: the river rushing, your breath right before the vows, the crack of a champagne pop, friends cheering in the trees. No cheesy prompts and no manufactured drama. Just honest, human storytelling you will recognize every time you look back.
Can we bring a few guests?
Absolutely. We’ll help pick locations that keep the experience intimate and accessible.
“We couldn’t be happier with the photos Coleman and Vannessa did for us at Mount Rainier. They were so easy and fun to work with, picked an absolutely beautiful spot, and took some stunning shots. We ordered prints through them and they look even better than we even imagined they could. Can’t wait for an excuse to work with them again soon!” – Rosamond S.
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