While elopements have grown in popularity in the last several years, you might be wondering, what does an elopement actually look like? That's because, unlike weddings, you probably have never actually [...]

Getting married on an Adirondack high peak is a great way to have a unique, intimate wedding that is meaningful and fulfilling. Whether you’re a current ADK 46er, working on [...]

A guest post by Associate Photographer, Sarah Short Whether your “family” is related to you by blood or not, they hold a special place in your heart. Even if you’re [...]

A guest post by Associate Photographer, Sarah Short If you’re torn between eloping and having a big wedding, you’ve come to the right place. We want to share the story [...]

One of the most liberating aspects of elopements is that you are in complete control over your guest list. You don’t have to fill a venue or debate over inviting [...]

The average elopement in New York costs between $5,000 - $12,000 when factoring in all of the costs, including photography, a dress and suit, officiant, and lodging.

Renowned poet Senora Roy once said, “If you fail, you will be criticized, and if you succeed you will be criticized, you can’t make everyone happy. So you may as [...]

Eloping in the Adirondacks in the spring is no small feat (especially for the bride in a dress). The chilling winds and still icy trails are spring trademarks here. That [...]

There’s no doubt that Florida is one of the most popular travel states in the US–and for good reason. Breathtaking Florida beaches leave no room for disappointment, making it the [...]

The Preamble: why we chose to elope I should make one thing clear: I didn’t always plan on eloping. Once upon a time I was a little girl with a [...]

Your wedding day should be one of the happiest days of your life. Unfortunately, so many couples spend the days leading up to and even the day-of riddled with stress [...]

Congratulations, you’ve decided on an adventurous elopement! Eloping for your wedding allows you to focus on what really matters: you and your loved one. You can celebrate exactly the way [...]

When your parents hear the word elopement, they may think of running away and getting married in secret. In this day and age, that’s just not true anymore! After years [...]

Congratulations! You’ve gotten the ring and made the decision to elope in upstate New York.  The next question is: Where to? We’re here to help! As elopement photographers, we’ve been [...]

If you want to elope in New York, but you’re not sure how, this step-by-step guide should help! We are The Pinckards (Dan and Laura), and we photograph and help [...]

As Elopement Photographers in the Adirondack Mountains, our primary focus is helping couples have the wedding day of their dreams without the stress of the traditional production-level wedding. But most [...]

If you're planning a mountaintop wedding or elopement, you have probably started to think about how to hike with your wedding dress and suit.

The Lake Placid Stagecoach Inn is the oldest building in Lake Placid, NY and is perfect for small, intimate weddings in the Adirondacks. Will and Elizabeth’s micro-wedding with just 12 [...]

This Mountaintop Elopement in the Adirondacks was super emotional and intimate. Mary and Isaac love the outdoors and hate being the center of attention, so they decided to get married [...]

Sadly, more often than not, we hear from brides and grooms about how stressed or upset they were planning their wedding, because they felt pressured to do everything their parents [...]

As with ANY event, there are a few mistakes to avoid when planning your elopement. If you’ve decided that an adventurous elopement is for you (or you’re still deciding what [...]

Coronavirus has pretty much affected everyone in the entire world right now. It has changed plans, caused people to lose their jobs, or worse – their lives. The wedding industry [...]

This past Saturday, Dan and I hiked Ampersand Mountain in Saranac Lake, NY (in the Adirondack Mountains) to photograph a proposal. Proposals are some of our favorite events to capture, [...]

OUR CAMERA BODIES Nikon Z6 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera We have two Nikon Z6 camera bodies, which are our primary choices for video and self portraits. The Nikon Z6 shoots video [...]

Adventurous elopements are rapidly growing in popularity for a bunch of (great) reasons: 1) unforgettable memories at incredible locations, 2) jaw-dropping photos to cherish for the rest of your life, [...]

To most brides, one of the most important aspects of their wedding is having an amazing dress. Walking down the aisle, her soon-to-be husband seeing her in the dress for [...]

If you’re getting married in the Adirondacks and are looking for the BEST wedding vendors to hire for your wedding or elopement, this new interview series will hopefully be super [...]

Wondering how to plan an elopement without it feeling bland and boring? Just because you’re eloping does not mean that you have to skip out on the little details that [...]

Hi there! We’re the Pinckards! We are wedding and elopement photographers based in the Adirondack Mountains, with a strong focus on adventurous elopements. A lot of people follow us online [...]

Looking to propose in the Adirondacks? You’ve come to the right blog post! We put together a list of some of THE BEST places to propose in the Adirondacks, and [...]