authentically you.
truly and
you deserve photos that are
Whatever yours looks like,
Every LOVE is
an ADVENTURE.
I create images that are a reflection of you, your story, your personalities, rather than just the latest trends you see online.
I’m a bit untraditional, and strive for a balance between creative poses and quietly documenting what’s organically unfolding between you. I’ll be there to guide and direct you when needed, but also step back and let you be yourselves and be present in those in-between moments.
I get to know you so that I’m not just a stranger showing up on your day, but rather a trusted friend who knows what’s important to you and how you want your wedding day to feel.
Your love is unique, so why should your photos be any different?
my approach
I specialize in artful photography for weddings, elopements, and couples sessions. All of my clients receive a phone consult, a wedding guide, lightning fast communication, a custom wedding day timeline, printing rights, a la carte options to craft their perfect photo package, vendor recommendations, professionally-edited high-res photos delivered in a gorgeous online gallery, access to an exclusive store to purchase high-quality prints + albums, and of course my undying love for life.
My elopement packages also include a custom day-of time tailored to the adventures you want to include, planning assistance, location scouting and a custom location guide, help with acquiring permits, and vendor recommendations in the area. I have countless ideas for how to tailor your elopement day to who you are as a couple, lists upon lists of the most gorgeous locations in the U.S., and 5+ years of experience in this industry.
Consider me your elopement wizard!
In a world that puts so many expectations or obligations to tradition when it comes to a wedding day, I am here to empower couples to plan a day that feels true to them. Whatever kind of celebration you’re planning - an adventurous elopement in Yosemite just the two of you, an all-weekend bash in New York City with all your people, or a cozy wedding at home with your closest friends - I am here to help and document every moment in a relaxed and candid way. Along with being your badass photographer, I’m also your hype man, your wardrobe assistant, your hiking buddy, your dance partner, your friend.
And if you’re worried about feeling awkward in front of the camera, I got you. I take a very relaxed, documentary, unposed approach (I hate posey photos even more than I hate Ross Gellar). I focus on getting to know my clients and knowing their personalities so my direction and “posing” feels effortless and natural. I will guide and direct you through your photos, giving you the space to be present together and enjoy your day, while capturing all the honest emotions, the beautiful imperfections, and the meaningful in-between moments that happen when two people are just themselves and in love.
I grew up *loving* stories, hiding away in my room and reading for hours on end. But when I finally picked up a camera for the first time, I realized stories weren't just found in books. They are told through moments, through hands softly holding each other, through a gaze, through the way two people in love smile at each other. Your photos will contain every moment and emotion. From the anticipation as you’re getting ready, to the moment you look into each other's eyes and say "I do" for life, to the faces of the people you wanted there to witness it, to the unplanned exchanges you didn’t even know were happening, these will be photos that make you *feel*.
Other than the couples I work with, I also draw inspiration from the earth and its many unique landscapes and the variety of settings I find myself in. With true-to-life colors and fiilmy textures, your wedding photographs will feel like works of art that reflect the beauty of the place where you chose to say your vows.
Includes:
+ hourly coverage options
+ a customized wedding day timeline
+ access to wedding and engagement session guides
+ vendor recommendations
+ online gallery of professionally edited, high-res images
+ personal printing rights
+ access to online store for prints & products
+ a la carte options to craft your perfect package
For local celebrations
starting at $3,000
Oklahoma Weddings and Elopements
the investment
Includes:
+ hourly coverage options
+ custom timeline tailored to your perfect day and the adventures you want to include
+ location scouting and custom location guides
+ vendor recommendations
+ assistance with permits
+ online gallery of professionally edited, high-res images
+ personal printing rights
+ access to online store for prints & products
+ a la carte options to craft your perfect package
+ all travel fees included for the continental U.S.
One day or multi-day coverage for those planning a celebration anywhere in the U.S. or the world
starting at $5,300
Destination Weddings and Elopements
Includes:
+ up to 2 hours of shooting and exploring
+ location scouting and custom location guides
+ access to exclusive session planning guide
+ assistance with permits
+ online gallery of professionally edited, high-res images
+ personal printing rights
+ access to online store for prints & products
Engagement, anniversary, or just because
starting at $800
Couples Sessions
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“Hiring Payton was one of the best decisions, if not THE best, that I made for my wedding. Each photo she took was absolute magic. My fiiancé said that Payton's galleries looked like "someone creating art", and I think that sums up her work perfectly. Apart from her amazing photos, Payton is truly such a delightful human being, she is so kind and professional. The photos that Payton delivered to us are truly beyond words, but a few that fiit are: phenomenal, magical, breathtaking, and beautiful. She helped to capture the best day of my life, and gave us memories that I will cherish forever.” - Kyley + Miguel
"Each photo she took was absolute magic"
“Payton is the most considerate & insightful person to have on your team. Her artistry turned into honestly the most beautiful and personal photos I’ve ever seen. She photographed our very queer, very TexMex, polyamorous, 92° wedding. She didn’t shy away from the “different” but instead made sure to beautifully capture all the moments that made our celebration unique. The photos have so much energy & life to them. They line the walls of our home so we can regularly reflect on all the perfect fleeting moments Payton immortalized for us. I will never forget her calming and supportive presence that eased the chaos of the day and how reassured I was knowing we were in her hands!” - Nora + Zac
"The photos have so much energy & life to them"
“Payton is really truly the best. We adored our engagement shoot with them - they made us both feel so comfortable and let us really be ourselves, and it shows in the beautiful pictures. And I can't overstate how in love we are with their wedding pictures - they preserved every moment SO perfectly and captured the energy of the day so we will never forget it. We can't stop looking at them. Payton is so easy to work with - they are super communicative, great at directing you in front of the camera so you feel your best, and so, so talented. We are incredibly happy with our decision to work with them and we absolutely can't recommend them more!!” - Emma + Abby
"They preserved every moment SO perfectly"
“From the very beginning Payton was a rockstar. Not only is she is extremely talented at taking photos of the couple/guests but also at incorporating the surrounding landscape making her photos works of art. She was totally up for meeting us at an extremely early hour for sunrise photos in Joshua Tree NP and made the whole experience so easy as she had scoped out places for us and knew where to go. She made us along with our family and friends feel so comfortable - keeping us laughing and smiling the whole time. Highly recommend her! She was a pure joy to work with and everything we could have ever dreamed of in a photographer.” - Rylee + Michael
"A pure joy to work with"
“Payton is an amazing photographer and human! We knew right away Payton was the one; the one who would fit into our small wedding group so perfectly and provide us with photos we would love and cherish for a lifetime. Leading up to the wedding we were in contact often, and they provided us with more info than we could have ever expected. When the day of the wedding came, Payton fit in so well, that by the end of the day it felt like they were another family member at our ceremony. We were BLOWN AWAY with the whole gallery. Every singe photo was amazing. I cannot recommend Payton enough. If you want the truest photos that capture who you are, look no further and book Payton right now!” - Alexa + Josh
"We were BLOWN AWAY with the whole gallery"
Testimonials
Yours! I’ve photographed luxurious 200-guest weddings with disco balls and live bands, as well as intimate national park elopements with just a couple and the mountains. For me, it’s all about connecting with my couples and seeing them plan their dream day whatever it looks like. There’s a special place in my heart for outdoor intimate weddings and elopements, but no matter the style or setting or size of your wedding, if we chat and the vibes are vibing, then let’s fucking gooooo.
Hell YES. As a queer woman myself, this is a safe, inclusive space for all. Love is love, and it all deserves to be celebrated.
Art takes time to perfect. For engagement/couples sessions, my promised delivery time is 4-6 weeks. For weddings, delivery is 8-10 weeks. I've been on the other side of the camera and know how hard it is to wait for your photos to be done! So I promise I won’t make you wait any longer than I have to. Believe me, I’m as excited to give them to you as you are to see them!
Realistically you can expect around 75 edited photos per hour of shooting, but I also don't put a limit on how many photos you receive in your fiinal gallery. You deserve every beautiful moment!
My home base is Oklahoma City, but OH YES, I travel. I work extensively in the southern California/Joshua Tree area. Exploring is in my blood, and I love nothing more than helping a couple craft the perfect adventure for their wedding day. I have several package options for destination weddings, elopements, and adventure sessions. With locations like Joshua Tree, Chicago, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Israel, and England under my belt, I’m more than ready to help you find the perfect location for your dream wedding or session. Plus, travel costs are built in so you aren’t surprised by any fees!
Yes! When you receive your gallery, there is literally a shop built right in so you can directly order prints and albums! I have chosen high-quality print labs that will do your photos justice. You can design an album yourself, or have me design it for you!
I get it, life happens. I offer one free reschedule for couples sessions if you need to postpone, but any others will require a $150.00 rescheduling fee each time. I know it’s rough, but when you book a session, I reserve that date for you, plan my schedule around your session, and turn down other jobs for that date. (Also, I rarely reschedule for weather - some of the best photographs I've ever taken are when the wind is crazy, storm clouds are on the horizon, or a little rain is falling. As long as the conditions aren’t dangerous, if you're down, I'm down!)
HOORAY. Head on over to my contact page and shoot me a message! I’ll get back to you to set up a free phone consult, because I want to hear ALL about you two and your big day!! Then all it takes is a signed contract and $1500 retainer (or 50% retainer for sessions) to make this thing official!!
It is a schedule of all the events and photos that will take place during your wedding day! It’s not set in stone, just a basic outline to keep us on track and prioritize time for what is most important to you. About a month before your wedding, I'll send a questionnaire to get all the fiinal details, and type up a custom timeline for you. If you’re working with a wedding planner, I’ll work with them so everyone is on the same page and your day flows seamlessly.
I always schedule a phone chat or video call before booking, just to make sure I’m the perfect fit for your day. But if you’re local, I am always down for a coffee or pizza date!!
I send your photos straight to your email inbox in a beautiful online gallery! You can share the link with family and friends, plus with unlimited downloads, you can save every photo directly to your computer.
Absolutely! This is a huge part of my elopement services. We’ll chat all about what kind of location or landscapes you’re drawn to, and then I’ll create a custom location guide full of ideas and options for you to choose from. I have spent a lot of time traveling and location scouting, and have handpicked some of the most gorgeous places the world has to offer. Even if it’s somewhere neither of us have been, I am confident we’ll find the perfect place for your elopement day.
For weddings or sessions within Oklahoma, travel fees are $.66 per mile extending beyond 30 miles of my zip code. If the location is further than 3 hours from my home, there will be additional charges for an overnight stay. For weddings or sessions outside Oklahoma, travel costs are built into my package prices so that you don’t get surprised with travel fees later. I always take care of booking my own accommodations, flights, and rental car, so one less thing for you to worry about!
Sorry, no. My editing style is a huge part of my business and brand. I work hard perfecting each image you receive to make sure it’s just right. If you're looking for a different style of editing, then I'm probably not the photographer for you!
FAQs
Rather than a rigid wedding schedule that feels like an all-day photoshoot, my one wish is for you to fully immerse yourself in your perfect day, take it slow, savor those moments, and spend your day doing whatever the hell feels like your idea of the dream celebration. And I’ll be right there with you, capturing it all as it unfolds before my eyes. I’ll give you room to enjoy every tiny detail, but when inspiration strikes, I’ll also throw in some creative ideas for photos so fun and powerful and badass you’ll want to show them to everyone you meet. My process relies on you giving me your trust, to let go and get lost in the moment, and to let me work my magic and capture how your wedding day felt.
If you’re ready to take that leap together, then I’m in.
I want to give you MEMORIES, photographs that come alive with feeling.
I don’t want to just give you pretty photos
