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How To Elope in Glacier National Park

How To Elope in Glacier National Park

How to Elope in epic Page, Arizona

How to Elope in epic Page, Arizona

Carefree Engagement at Point Reyes California

Carefree Engagement at Point Reyes California

Anna & Alec - Autumn Moody Columbia River Gorge Elopement

Anna & Alec - Autumn Moody Columbia River Gorge Elopement

How to Elope in Olympic National Park

How to Elope in Olympic National Park

An Epic Elopement at Deer Park at Sunset!

An Epic Elopement at Deer Park at Sunset!

A Moody, Rainy, & Romantic Zion National Park Elopement

A Moody, Rainy, & Romantic Zion National Park Elopement

A Sequoia National Park Elopement with Pizza

A Sequoia National Park Elopement with Pizza

Top 5 popular locations (and 5 secret ones!) to elope in Olympic national park.

Top 5 popular locations (and 5 secret ones!) to elope in Olympic national park.

Why elope? Here is a guide to the differences between an adventure elopement and a regular wedding.

Why elope? Here is a guide to the differences between an adventure elopement and a regular wedding.

A Yosemite Adventure Elopement at Taft Point

A Yosemite Adventure Elopement at Taft Point

Iceland Elopement Photographer Glacier Lagoon

Iceland Elopement Photographer Glacier Lagoon

Destination Elopements, weddings, & Adventure SEssions

Stunning Death Valley Elopement

Stunning Death Valley Elopement

A Sequoia National Park Elopement with Pizza

A Sequoia National Park Elopement with Pizza

A Yosemite Adventure Elopement at Taft Point

A Yosemite Adventure Elopement at Taft Point

A Glacier National Park Adventure Session

A Glacier National Park Adventure Session

Stunning Iceland Wedding and Adventure Session

Stunning Iceland Wedding and Adventure Session

Kelsey & Jeff // Yosemite National Park Elopement

Kelsey & Jeff // Yosemite National Park Elopement

Jon & Ingrid // Zion National Park Adventure Session

Jon & Ingrid // Zion National Park Adventure Session

Horseshoe Bend Session - Jillian and John

Horseshoe Bend Session - Jillian and John

Maui Destination Wedding

Maui Destination Wedding

Horseshoe Bend Adventure Session

Horseshoe Bend Adventure Session

Ben & Leslie // Romantic Urban Couples Session in New York City & Brooklyn

Ben & Leslie // Romantic Urban Couples Session in New York City & Brooklyn

Wilson & Amy // Los Angeles Engagement Session

Wilson & Amy // Los Angeles Engagement Session

Pacific Northwest Elopements , Weddings & Adventure Sessions

Anna & Alec - Autumn Moody Columbia River Gorge Elopement

Anna & Alec - Autumn Moody Columbia River Gorge Elopement

Elopement in the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic NP

Elopement in the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic NP

Playful engagement session at Crescent Beach

Playful engagement session at Crescent Beach

An Epic Elopement at Deer Park at Sunset!

An Epic Elopement at Deer Park at Sunset!

A Mystic Olympic National Park Adventure

A Mystic Olympic National Park Adventure

Epic Diablo Lake Elopement In The North Cascades

Epic Diablo Lake Elopement In The North Cascades

A Lake Crescent Wedding That is Moody and Spectacular

A Lake Crescent Wedding That is Moody and Spectacular

Organic Elopement in Port Angeles Washington

Downtown Seattle Engagement Session - Hannah & Kyle

Downtown Seattle Engagement Session - Hannah & Kyle

Alexandra & Traesti // Whidbey Island Engagement Photography

Alexandra & Traesti // Whidbey Island Engagement Photography

Alyssa & Matt // Ruby Beach Adventure Session

Alyssa & Matt // Ruby Beach Adventure Session

Nicholle & Sean // La Push Beach Elopement

Nicholle & Sean // La Push Beach Elopement

Resources to help you plan

How To Elope in Glacier National Park

How To Elope in Glacier National Park

How to Elope in Olympic National Park

How to Elope in Olympic National Park

Finding That Perfect Location for Your Photo Session

Finding That Perfect Location for Your Photo Session

Top 5 popular locations (and 5 secret ones!) to elope in Olympic national park.

Top 5 popular locations (and 5 secret ones!) to elope in Olympic national park.

Why elope? Here is a guide to the differences between an adventure elopement and a regular wedding.

Why elope? Here is a guide to the differences between an adventure elopement and a regular wedding.

Finding The Perfect Wedding Dress in Montana

Finding The Perfect Wedding Dress in Montana

The Dress Theory // Bridal Session in Olympic National Park

The Dress Theory // Bridal Session in Olympic National Park

Personal Adventures & Other cool stuff

My Favorite 2019 Instagram Posts!

My Favorite 2019 Instagram Posts!

2018 Best of Review in Pictures

2018 Best of Review in Pictures

Best of 2015

Best of 2015

Discovering Kim: A Wanderlust Trip

Discovering Kim: A Wanderlust Trip

My High Divide Hike

My High Divide Hike

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May 16

“WE’RE MARRIED! WOO!”

That was the battle cry of Madison and Robert on their wedding day and Yosemite! But thanks to @briannamadia and her post today, it got me thinking about all different types of battle cries that we make for ourselves.

Some battle cries are of joy and declaration of intent in a happy moment.

Some are of frustration and resolve.

And some are of hope and determination. Just depends on what time of life you’re in right now.

One thing is for sure though for couples getting married, have a battle cry to express your joy, your decision to be married and running face (and heart) first into the adventure that is marriage!
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May 15

First session back in Washington was amazing! The light was perfect. Renee & Kristen were incredible sweet with each other and had electric chemistry! I adored Renee’s soft blush dress accompanied with her awesome tattoos and infectious smile.
Love is love is love and I am here for it!

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May 11

Black and white photos from your wedding day...
While I go through a couples photos to create their teaser or gallery, I will decide to turn a photo to black and white. I do this because something in that moment feels like it needs to be focused on. Could be how the lighting was captured, the emotion you’re sharing, the landscape was epic, or even (let’s be honest photographers) to hid something we noticed. But that last reason is very very rare.
There is something timeless, classic, and even more beautiful about a black and white shot. You focus less on colors and more of the soul of the moment. I grew up as a photographer looking to people like my father and Ansel Adams. The latter of which almost never shot in color!
I may just be rambling, but if you see a black and white shot in the cluster of photos I give you, I hope you can also see the beauty in it that I did that made me turn it monochromatic.
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May 10

“The sun shines not on us but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us. Thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing. The trees wave and the flowers bloom in our bodies as well as our souls, and every bird song, wind song, and tremendous storm song of the rocks in the heart of the mountains is our song, our very own, and sings our love.”
-John Muir
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May 9

Mother’s day will always look different for me. For me personally, I never planned on being a mom to another human. I commend those who have created life! But this year for me, looks even more different. I am one less fur baby this year than I was last year. It makes my heart heavy writing those words. But my heart is also healing and I am able to give even more love to this little guy. He has been my saving grace, my tear licker when I cry, my little spoon on days I don’t feel well, and my sassy little guy when we play.
Happy Mother’s Day to those who made humans, and those who are the human for their fur baby!

#furmama #furbaby #furbabies #happymothersday #mothersday

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May 5

Ya know, there is just something about that California light and maternity/couples photos that get my creativity flowing! Think I might start offering and sharing them more often. Who would be interested in that??

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May 3

That newly married feeling, nothing can compare.

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May 2

Anyone else ready for summer?? My July this year is quite open. But rather than being worried about working myself to death, I’m excited at the thought of having more time for hiking, actual camping with friends, swapping stories and sharing cheers, & going to my favorite spots and getting some sun on these pasty white legs of mine!
Who else is ready?? 🦵🏻☀️🏕

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Kim Butler Photography | Intimate Wedding + Adventure Elopement + Engagement Photographer

LGBTQ-friendly | BIPOC Inclusive | All skin colors & body sizes are welcomed
Port Angeles, WA | Available for travel

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