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Washington Elopement & Adventure Wedding Photographer

Let's Plan Your Perfect Day

We aren’t doing traditional. We’re doing you.

Your best days are spent adventuring together, so why should your wedding day be any different?

I’ll help you craft a day that reflects the life you’ve built together — so you can say ‘I do’ while skiing off Mt. Baker, riding singletrack at Galbraith, or surrounded by family and friends at your favorite alpine lake.

I document the full scale of your adventure —the laughter, joy, unscripted moments, and quiet intimacy — all while handling the logistics so you can be fully present.

Let’s plan a celebration that feels like your greatest adventure yet.

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Photo of a couple in wedding outfits eloping at Artist Point, Washington and dancing with mountains in the background.
Photo of a couple getting married in the snow at Artist Point during a backcountry ski elopement. They're wearing a wedding dress and suit and standing together while holding hands with Mt. Shuksan in the background.
Photo of a couple eloping at Artist Point, Washington with their dog. They're in a suit and wedding dress and the bride is holding a bouquet and the groom is holding a dog in a tuxedo.
Photo of a couple eloping in the snow at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington while wearing ski outfits and sitting together in the snow laughing.
Photo of a couple during a mountain bike elopement on Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham, Washington. They're mountain biking in a wedding dress and suit while riding downhill with a Bellingham sunset in the background.

  • “Amazing. Incredible. Comfortable. We were both nervous about having our photos taken. This was so much easier and more fun than we expected!”

    — Valerie & Keith

Here are a few ways we can make your day unforgettable:

  • Backcountry skiing elopement: Earn your turns for a sunrise ceremony and a first dance through untracked powder.

  • Mountain biking elopement: Say I do before riding high-country ridgelines or dropping into loamy singletrack.

  • Rock climbing elopement: Celebrate your love with a multi-pitch alpine climb and exchange rings at the anchor.

  • Hiking & backpacking wedding: Share the moment with your inner circle at your favorite alpine meadow or mountaintop lookout.

  • Backyard & basecamp wedding: Toast to your future with a cozy, intentional ceremony that brings your entire community together.

Photo of a couple during a backcountry ski elopement near the Mt Baker Ski Area in Washington. A woman in a wedding dress has skis on and is sitting on her husband's shoulders with Mount Shuksan in the background.

Your love story doesn’t stop at the trailhead —and neither do I.

I’m a Washington elopement photographer specializing in technical adventure weddings for couples who feel most at home in the mountains and in motion. Whether you’re dreaming of exchanging vows on the skin track or singletrack, I handle the logistics and the lens so you can focus on the experience.

If tying the knot involves bringing family and friends along for the ride, I’ll help you find accessible vistas or plan an intimate backyard celebration so you can share the magic of the Pacific Northwest without leaving anyone behind.

Hi, I’m Michael — your sidekick in crafting a wedding day that’s totally you.

A photo of Michael, the Washington elopement photographer behind Wandering Sole Studios, in winter clothes with a snowy landscape in the North Cascades at sunset.

You can think of me as equal parts wedding photographer, logistics wizard, and storyteller who always knows where to find the best light. I’ve spent years exploring the Pacific Northwest and I specialize as an adventure elopement photographer for couples who want to skip the traditional wedding.

I’m here to keep the vibes high and stress low while we document the magic that makes your relationship special. I want to create a space where you can be yourselves and I’ll fade into the background to capture the experience.

Let’s build a day you’ll still be talking about on your fiftieth anniversary.

Learn More About Me

Authentic Elopement Photography Across the Pacific Northwest

I'm a Bellingham, WA wedding photographer who calls the North Cascades home and loves to explore the hidden corners of this incredible region. I travel throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and southwest British Columbia to capture the journey of couples who choose unscripted adventures in wild places. Wherever your story leads you in the Pacific Northwest, I’m ready to join the adventure.

Ready to start planning? Here’s how we make it happen.

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Reach out

Fill out my contact form or email me at michael@wanderingsolestudios.com. Tell me about your vision — whether it’s a high-alpine PNW elopement, a quiet backyard celebration, or something in between.

Vibe check

We’ll hop on a call to chat about your dream day. This is where we get to know each other and make sure we’re a good match.

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Lock it in

I’ll help you find the perfect location, build a day-of timeline that hits the best light, and share ideas to bring your vision to life.

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Map your day

Once you’ve picked your date, we’ll finalize the paperwork. A signed contract and deposit officially puts me on your team.

Celebrate

When the big day arrives, leave the logistics to me. You focus on the experience and I’ll be there to capture your journey.

Photo of a couple in wedding clothes eloping at Artist Point, Washington, with an alpine lake and the North Cascades behind them. The couple is holding each other and smiling.

Kick off your biggest adventure yet with a day that’s uniquely you

Let's Start Planning
Photo of a couple in a wedding dress and suit, wearing backpacking packs with a Just Married sign hanging off them, walking downhill on the Yellow Aster Butte trail after eloping in the North Cascades.

Your questions answered

  • I’m a Bellingham, WA elopement photographer, but I travel throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and southwest British Columbia for adventure weddings. Have a favorite spot in the North Cascades, Mt. Rainier, Olympics, or Methow Valley? I’ll be there.

  • Yes! I love helping couples find the perfect location to match your vision for a PNW elopement and I’m constantly finding new places for adventure wedding photography. Whether you want to link turns off a summit, climb a splitter granite face, or hike into secluded old-growth, I’ll come up with a list of possibilities and help you narrow it down. I also do all the legwork of scouting locations, navigating permits, and figuring out when to go to get the best light for your wedding.

  • Absolutely! We can plan a ‘just us’ elopement-style adventure in the morning — skiing, riding, climbing, or hiking — then meet your family at a trailhead, cabin, backyard, or brewery for a ceremony and celebration in the afternoon. Or we can have a wedding ceremony with family one day and a backcountry photography adventure another day. It’s a great way to combine the best parts of an elopement and traditional wedding!

  • I’m no stranger to bad weather as a Washington elopement photographer. Moody weather can make for great photos…up to a point My rule of thumb is that I want us to be safe and have fun. If the weather isn’t cooperating, we’ll adjust. I’m flexible with rescheduling (there’s no fee) and I always have a Plan B ready to go.

  • I’m not. There’s so much I love about being an adventure elopement photographer, but social media just isn’t one of those things. So, I’ve opted out. Check out my blog to see my recent Washington wedding photography or reach out to chat more about how I can help you capture your perfect wedding day.

  • Yes! I try to be flexible and leave some extra room in my elopement photography schedule for spontaneous bookings. Plus, cancellations happen and plans change, so it’s definitely worth reaching out!

  • As an adventure wedding and elopement photographer, I specialize in capturing outdoor celebrations that don’t fit the typical wedding day mold. I’m a technical partner who can ski, mountain bike, hike, and climb alongside you while capturing the emotion and energy that comes with celebrating your love in the mountains. I also provide full planning support for your elopement to make executing your big day easier and ensure we get photos you’ll love.