hi friend, I'm thrilled you're here.

I'm Payton. My heart beats for deep conversations, a crispy diet coke, traveling the world, and good storytelling. 

My friends will tell you I'm the most Leo to ever Leo and the least nonchalant person to ever exist. Making people feel loved is practically an art form to me, and all the ways that overflows into my job is a dream come true. I love to plan elaborate parties and host dinners for my friends, so I appreciate the hell out a curated aesthetic. My love languages are nights out at cozy cocktail bars, skipping small talk, drinking wine on my balcony, and a good mountain view. 

I live with my dog Mumford in the heart of Oklahoma City, a place that has unexpectedly stolen my heart over the years. But my life has been forever changed by traveling, so some of my favorite hikes and favorite cocktail bars can be found in my other favorite places - Joshua Tree, New Zealand, and Italy. 

Really I just love being alive and trying new things
and romanticizing the hell out of life. And I'd love to romanticize the hell out of your wedding day.

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If you've never felt cool or sexy in photos, that's just because you've never had photos taken by me.

I have built my business around storytelling, human connection, and making my clients feel like hot shit on the best day of their lives. I care about the vibe you've curated and the bouquet you designed just as much as the people you've gathered to celebrate with you. Photography is my dream way of spending my life telling the stories of people in love, appreciating art and design and creativity showcased in all the details of a wedding day, and documenting the beauty of being human.

However you found yourself here, I already think you're the coolest person ever.
Now let’s go create some art.

intentional
detail-oriented


intentional
detail-oriented

iII.

(NEVER WITHOUT A DIET COKE)

call me chef the way i be cookin'

There is no amount of money I wouldn't spend on a well-made cocktail

5.

Playing pool is the sexiest first date activity 

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Best hikes I've ever done are Roy's Peak in New Zealand and Tre Cime de Lavaredo in the Dolomites

4.

Fall/winter wins over spring/summer in every way

3.

Noah Kahan's Stick Season is one of the greatest albums ever made

2.

Joshua Tree is my favorite national park (though Yosemite takes a close second)

1.

hills i'll die on

iV.

Finally (and I cannot stress this enough), love is love, no one is illegal on stolen land, and free Palestine.

7.

Let's Plan an Adventure!

2026

Upcoming Travel

V.

Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park

Location(s):

June (exact dates TBD)

DATES:

Dolomites, Italy

Location(s):

August 22-September 2

DATES:

New York City

Location(s):

November (exact dates TBD)

DATES:

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