About
"We felt so grateful that we had chose her to shoot our wedding for many reasons, but one being that she put genuine love, focus, and energy into our elopement."
Meet the Photographer Behind Karlie Larson Photography
WHY I CHOSE TO SPECIALIZE IN ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
When I first started photography I was just 13 years old, taking photos of birds in my backyard was my absolute favorite. I'd sit for hours at the window, writing down every bird I saw, and kept my bird ID book at my side.
My family used to take rides into the mountains, and took family summer vacations to national parks. Photographing birds and wildlife gave me such joy. I kept my camera around my neck, ready to photograph anything. And living and growing up in North Idaho, there's such an abundance of beauty in the scenery, the wildlife, everything.
Later down the road, I photographed my first traditional wedding in 2017, and photographed those kinds of weddings for a few years after that. But for each traditional wedding, I came home not feeling excited or passionate about the work I did. I dreaded going to a wedding, and I didn't feel excited at all.
When the pandemic hit in 2020, I learned about elopements. It combined everything I had loved growing up, and changed everything for me. In 2019, I photographed my very first elopement which was my best friend's elopement on the Oregon Coast, and in 2020 I made the full switch to photographing elopements. Each elopement was such an incredible and memorable experience, and I knew I had found my niche.
I also had a traditional wedding myself when I got married in 2017. While it still means a lot to me and my husband, looking back, both of us wish we had eloped. We had guests inviting themselves, family inviting people we hardly knew, and it wasn't fully about us.
So now getting to help other couples elope in my "Idahome" is like a full circle moment for me, and it is so fulfilling. My couples travel from across to country to elope in my backyard, and it blows my mind every single day. I am so grateful!
What's Unique About Working With Me
I HAVE BEEN DOING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR OVER HALF MY LIFE
It all started when I was just 13 years old. From photographing birds in the dumping snow in freezing temperatures to taking northern lights photos late at night, I’ve photographed in all the elements which has prepared me for working in the outdoors for your elopement.
I'M A BORN AND RAISED IDAHO LOCAL
As an Idaho local, I have an arsenal of scenic locations to share with you, along with the guidance and logistics to help guide you through the whole process, even if you’ve never been to Idaho before or if you’re coming from across the country to elope in this gorgeous gem state.
I'LL ONLY BOOK 15 COUPLES A YEAR
So I can truly put my full energy into each of my couples individually to give them the best experience possible. My couples and I also often become friends after we work together.
I'VE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHING WEDDINGS SINCE 2017
I originally started out photographing traditional weddings in 2017, and made the switch to elopements in 2021. Having 8 years in the wedding industry has given me a lots of experience.
What It's Like to Work With Me
Wanna know what it's like to have me along for your adventure? Take it from my previous couples - from trekking though thunderstorms to having all the extra snacks for you, I am here to make sure every aspect of your day has been thoroughly prepared for.
"On our actual wedding day, Karlie felt like another family member with us all day. She is so kind and friendly and easy to be around."
"She went above and beyond to capture every moment beautifully, even trekking through a thunderstorm with us."
"She was so thoughtful throughout the day and even gave us some of her extra snacks when we realized we had forgotten to eat."
"She was calm, fun & made you feel like you could just be yourself."
"She was extremely prepared the day of our elopement and was ready to put in the miles to hike to the top where we wanted to get married."
Features and Awards
My Approach
Of course I love taking photos, but what means even more to me is helping you craft an entire experience for your elopement.
My approach to documenting your day is capturing all of the main moments along with everything in between. I'll be capturing everything in a documentary way, from the way you lace up your hiking boots with your wedding dress to saying heartfelt vows to each other, to celebrating with smores by a fire at the end of the night.
You'll have the freedom to enjoy your day without worrying about smiling and posing for photos, it will all come naturally.
Where I Serve
Specializing in documenting elopement + micro-wedding experiences throughout Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, and more! Anywhere in the Western U.S. and worldwide.
My 2026 books are open and have availability! You can elope in places like:
My "Elopement Bucket List" Locations
Glacier National Park, Montana
Alaska
Colorado
Olympic National Park, WA
Mt. Rainier National Park, WA
When I'm Not Photographing Elopements, I'm...
Exploring my Idahome
As a North Idaho local, my "backyard" has so many breathtaking places to explore. With waterfalls and alpine lakes, you can catch me bringing my camera with me to document my adventures.
Some of My Favorite Things!
Some of my obsessions include reading fantasy books (Ranger's Apprentice and the Lunar Chronicles are a couple of my favorites), and I love playing PC games like Minecraft, Overwatch (Mercy main here) and June's Journey with my Zipfizz every morning. I'm pretty sure I've seen every episode of Spongebob at least 50 times (cue the Best Day Ever song), and Star Wars are some of my favorite movies. I own two Pit bulls and whenever I see another pittie you can hear me yelling, "That's a pittie!" And of course getting to explore in our Tacoma, along with kayaking and birdwatching.
I can't wait to meet you!
"Karlie proved herself to be an expert in the industry that we could rely on."
"These photos brought me to tears. She did such an incredible job not only capturing us but also the beauty that was all around us."
"Her attention to detail and organization is beyond words! She was such a help throughout the entire process."
"Not only was our wedding day an absolute dream come true, Karlie had become a genuine friend along the way."
"Karlie is a kind, creative, and rockstar of a human that we were lucky enough to have capture our beautiful day!"
