Colorado Elopement + Adventure Photographer

From mountaintops to canyons to oceans - I'm here for emotional photography from Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and beyond

(719) 297-1362 or photos@mountainohanaphotography.com

A romantic wedding portrait showing a couple embracing under a delicate white veil soft lighting. Intimate romantic elopement photographer

Adventure Elopements

Romantic and INtimate. Your adventure. Your rules. Colorado, Utah, + Beyond
An intimate candid moment of joy and laughter between a couple. Colorado. couples session. Colorado cabin elopement. Intimate elopement

Intimate Elopements

Your life, your rules. Lets plan your adventure together.
Tiny silhouette of person standing on sand dune against dramatic sunset sky. Great sand dunes national park

Real Adventures. Colorado, Utah, + Beyond

Traveling near and far to document families, love stories, and mountain vows in golden light—with presence, purpose, and deep connection.
Person in blue dress explores white limestone rock formations at sunset. Paint mines park colorado couples photos

Romantic Moments Colorado

Traveling near and far to document families, love stories, and mountain vows in golden light—with presence, purpose, and deep connection.
A couple embraces while standing on sand dunes with majestic mountains in the background during golden hour.

Couples Outdoor Sessions

Traveling near and far to document families, love stories, and mountain vows in golden light—with presence, purpose, and deep connection.
Rock climber in turquoise jacket scales steep cliff face while secured by climbing gear and ropes.

Let's Adventure Outdoors

If you're ready for adventure, so am i
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HOW IT WORKS

  1. Fill out the quick and easy form to send me a message
  2. I will excitedly get back to you within 48 hours
  3. We will set up a phone or Zoom meeting & make sure we are the right fit for one another
  4. Session is booked!


Let's make magic!

COnnection before profit


SKIP THE "WEDDING TAX" - KEEP THE QUALITY


When I started photography, money was the last thing on my mind. I wanted emotion, I wanted connection, I wanted authentic moments. As I moved more towards photography as a business, I've seen the harsh reality of what happens in this industry, and how certain niches are drenched with astronomical pricing when it's a special day - there's the wedding tax, baby tax, birthday tax - and I don't subscribe to that industry standard anymore. My goal is to provide QUALITY work, which is what you already deserve, at an accessible price point. Quality should be available to everyone, ESPECIALLY on their most special days!

Why Hire an Elopement Photographer?

Eloping isn't just about beautiful photos


Photographing an elopement is a special occasion as it means I've been entrusted with an extremely important task - but my job goes beyond the photos. Eloping is an experience. I venture beyond "just a photographer" and into the realm of location scout, permit hunter, timeline helper, and planning partner. I can help you find the perfect mountain backdrop or go beyond into helping plan a romantic backpacking trip where we wake up at sunrise deep in the woods to catch the first light of the day. We can find the perfect rock climbing spot where you & your partner hang upside down to say "thou will climb with you forever" for a really interesting adventure elopement. If you want to dive into glacier water and yell "I DO" from a kayak, let's make it happen. You want your toes in the ocean and a fruity drink in hand? I'll help you get there. You tell me your favorite flavors and I'll find a baker to make the cake of your dreams. Go beyond traditional white dresses and black suits and let's find your ideal colors and dress styles, whether it's romantic, funky, pastel, vibrant, or a bathing suit type of day. I'm not just here for pretty pictures, I'm here to help you create the easiest day possible so that all you need to focus on is marrying the person of your dreams.

Two wedding rings rest on an open book page with soft white tulle fabric creating a romantic composition. Intimate elopement photographer
A smiling bride with strawberry blonde curls wears a veil and hoop earrings on her wedding day. Cabin elopement
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Natural Light Photography

Elopements + Families + Adventures

Storytelling with heart. Honest, artful portraits in the mountains of Colorado, Utah, and beyond.

Hi, I’m Erica, a Lover of Adventures, Challenges, and Life.

For all the love stories, big and small

Whether you're planning a surprise proposal at sunrise, chasing little feet during a seasonal mini session, adventuring somewhere new, or just wanting to bottle up the everyday magic of being in love—I’m here for it. From quiet glances to big laughs, these moments matter, and I’d be honored to help you hold onto them.
You'll notice a variety of photos here - that's because I'm absolutely fascinated with textures, lighting, curves, angles, colors. Life includes all those things & I love everything about it!

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A couple in wedding attire share an intimate moment, the bride in white while the groom wears a cream-colored suit. Romantic and intimate

Intentional, intimate, and wildly you—crafted in nature and captured in golden light.

Stunning orange sunset over ocean waves crashing on a sandy beach during golden hour. St Pete beach photographer

Let me join you on your adventure, near or far! For the wild at heart.  Story-telling in natures most breathtaking locations.  

A family group poses together framed by a natural rock arch formation. Garden of the gods family photographer

Short, sweet, and full of heart. Year-round sessions with all the magic and none of the stress.

Family holds hands while walking together across sand dunes at sunset. Great Sand Dunes National Park family photographer outdoors

Playful, candid, and connection focused. Capturing the beauty of your real life moments, outdoors.

An affectionate couple sharing laughter outdoors during golden hour. Couples photographer colorado springs

For the quiet looks, big laughs, and everything that makes your love uniquely yours.

An intimate moment shared between two people in warm evening light. Arizona couples photographer

From the surprise "yes" to the sweet afterglow—let’s capture the start of your next chapter.