Hi, I’m Michael, Your Washington Elopement Photographer

A photo of Michael Graw, the elopement photographer behind Wandering Sole Studios. He's holding a camera with a telephoto lens while leaning on a rock in the middle of a large, open valley.

I’m a Bellingham, WA wedding photographer focused on helping couples celebrate their biggest adventures in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

I moved to the PNW 15 years ago for school and and instantly fell in love. It’s where I started my photography career, where I built an incredible community, where I met my partner, and where I most love exploring.

I got my start in photography shooting endurance sports and focused mainly on editorial and commercial work, until one summer a friend asked me to photograph their elopement in the North Cascades. Elopement photography clicked immediately for me, and I’ve been working with adventurous couples ever since. It’s beyond gratifying to help couples bring their dreams to life and capture once-in-a-lifetime moments in truly wild places across the PNW.

I’ve carried over many lessons from my early days and still have deep roots in the mountaineering and endurance sports communities, so you’re getting much more than a traditional Washington wedding photographer when you work with me.

I’m comfortable with both big mountain days and relaxed adventures closer to home. I love a good bushwhack and I bring a huge smile to every day outside. You can count on me to be in for whatever you have planned for your elopement.

When I’m not behind the lens working with couples, you can find me skiing and climbing in the North Cascades, on my bike around Bellingham, or trail running in the Chuckanuts.

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  • “If you're on the fence about hiring Michael, just do it. We had a last-minute weather issue and he suggested a backup spot that was honestly better than our original plan. He nailed every little detail and we just got to enjoy the day.”

    —Sarah and Eric