After a season away in Tennessee, I found my way back to the place that’s always felt like home: the Northwest. I’ve traveled plenty, but nothing compares to the wild beauty of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
My passion is capturing love stories as they truly are — raw, adventurous, and unapologetically you — all set against landscapes that take your breath away.
Some of my favorite moments happen off the beaten path, hiking into hidden gems that most people will never see. Whether you’re saying ‘I do’ with your closest family, exchanging vows just the two of you, or simply wanting your story told in photos that feel real, I’d be honored to be the one behind the camera.
hi, I'm winter
I'm also your new hiking buddy with a camera
Outdoor Wedding & Adventure Elopement Photographer in Idaho, Montana & Wyoming
My story really began on a road trip from Idaho to Alaska.
I camped in the Yukon, hiked backcountry trails, and woke each morning to landscapes so wild they hardly felt real — bright wildflowers against icy peaks, caribou crossing streams, quiet lakes reflecting endless skies. I kept wishing I had a camera to share the beauty I was seeing.
That trip sparked a love for photography that never left. For a while, I dabbled in landscapes and wildlife, fitting it in between raising kids and everyday life. But eventually, I invested in new gear, hit the road again, and started building real experience in some of the most breathtaking places — from National Parks to hidden backroads.
Friends and family began asking me to photograph their engagements and weddings, and after the first one I knew: big ballrooms weren’t for me. What I loved most was capturing love the same way I fell in love with photography itself — out in the wild. Through retreats, education, and countless adventures, I found my calling: documenting intimate love stories in the landscapes that inspire them.
@winterkphotography