Hi, I’m Andrea
Seer. Space-Holder. Story-Weaver.
There are those who follow the well-worn path,
and those who hear the quiet howl from deep in the forest and follow it instead.
That second kind? That’s me, and who I work best with.
Some people dream of a big, traditional wedding. The kind with grand entrances, matching napkins, multi-tiered cakes, and 200 sets of eyes watching them pledge their forever.
And then there are people like me (and if you’ve gotten this far, most likely, you).
If you’re more drawn to the sound of waves hitting rock than the clinking of forks on china, if the idea of reading your vows beneath a sky that doesn’t care what you’re wearing and feels more sacred than any church aisle, if you’ve ever thought “what if we just did this our own way?”—then I’m already on your team.
I’m Andrea: award-winning photographer, and Michigan elopement expert.
I live on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s wild Upper Peninsula, where Lake Superior sings, the northern lights dance, and the land remembers.
This place isn’t just where I live- it’s part of who I am. The mossy forests, the ever-changing lake, the ancient quiet you feel in your bones… it all finds its way into my work. I believe the land holds stories, and when we slow down enough to listen, it shares them.
My days are shaped by simple magic. Coffee in hand, animals underfoot. I share this life with my husband, Scott: my solid ground. We’ve been together forever (or at least it feels that way, in the best kind of way). Our daughter, Natalie, is my greatest teacher: wild, curious, deeply kind. We have 3 magical cats and a whippet puppy, Apollo. And my horse, Scarlett, who lives nearby on a farm.
Our house is filled with herbs, books, and little altars of meaning: rocks, bones, foraged treasures. There’s always a candle burning. Always something on the stove.
From this place, I do my work.
I work with soul-led couples: nature-lovers, introverts, rebels, magic-makers, people who crave something real.
Something rooted.
Something beyond the expectations and performance of a “perfect” wedding.
Because what I’ve learned, through my own elopement, through motherhood, through years of walking beside other humans in love, is that the most powerful moments are never the most polished.
They’re the ones where you feel the truth in your chest.
Where you let yourself be fully seen. Fully felt.
That’s what I help you create.
A day that reflects your truest selves.
A space where you can breathe easy.
Where presence matters more than perfection.
Where the magic isn’t staged, it just is.
My own elopement story?
I was with my partner, Scott, for seven years before we eloped. We already had a daughter, a home, a full life, and zero interest in centerpieces or seating charts. What we craved was meaning. Simplicity. Something that felt like us.
So we hiked into the wilderness with our photographer and our officiant and said our vows in a breathtaking place with the wind as our witness. No audience. No timeline. Just love, nature, and presence.
That day changed everything. It showed me that weddings could be intentional, intimate, and full of meaning. And now, I help others create that same kind of magic in their own way.
I’m telling you this because I want other couples like us to experience those unforgettable moments in a wild and untamed place, where the focus is solely on you and your story, without any interference from others. If you like the idea of escaping to a magnificent natural setting, free from drama and expectations, where you can truly be yourself and have a fantastic and magical time, I understand and would be thrilled to help make it happen for both of you.
This is more than photography.
This is story-weaving.
Ritual-making.
Memory crafting.
Whether you’re promising your forever on a cliff overlooking Lake Superior, in a mossy forest clearing, or barefoot on rocky shoreline, I’m here for it.
I’ll help you plan it. I’ll document it. I’ll hold space for the real magic to unfold.
This work is sacred to me.
And if you’ve read this far, it probably is to you, too.
The soul behind the lens
I walk the line between worlds. Earth and spirit, seen and unseen.
These are some of the things I hold close:
— I believe in listening to the land. I walk slowly in the woods, speak to trees, and thank the plants I forage.
— I live in a charming historical home surrounded by houseplants, books, herbs, family, and a couple of friendly ghosts.
— My daughter is pure magic. My husband is my anchor and makes me laugh so hard on a daily basis.
— I practice folk magic, herbalism, and shamanic journeying—quiet, ancient ways that help me stay rooted.
— I’m obsessed with wild mushrooms, moon phases, and finding magic in the mundane.
— Some of my favorite stories are Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter (it’s sad that the writer is turning out to be such a toxic person).
— I believe your elopement can be a sacred threshold. A spell. A memory that lives in your bones.
I would love to meet you somewhere in the wild and go exploring with you, or even just have a fire, smores, and some good drinks.
If something in your heart is whispering this is it, follow that.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
Just a feeling. A nudge. A spark of what if…
I’ll help with the rest.