Tiana Olivia Photography
Get to Know Your adventure-loving planning Partner & elopement photographer
Memory Documenter + Planning Guru + Adventure Lover
Hey there, I’m Tiana!
I’m a mountain girl who is always seeking beauty and solitude in nature. I’m a follower of Christ. And I believe that it’s the small moments that hold the most meaning in the end.
Getting to help couples plan and document what will be one of the most important days of their lives is a huge honor and not something I take for granted.
When I’m not working, you can usually find me hiking with my German Shepherd, Newkirk, planning my next road trip, or spending quality time with family and friends.
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Tiana Olivia Photography
ready for whatever nature throws at us
Come rain or shine, I’ll be prepared! I’m a prepper, a planner, and that girl who always does her best to plan for every circumstance. Whether it’s a personal backpacking trip or a day out in a National Park for an elopement, I’ll bring the bear spray and the backup equipment.
My elopement emergency kit is always at the ready with things like warm layers, lanterns, a couple of clear umbrellas, bear spray, and of course, lots of snacks!
One of the only drawbacks to eloping in nature is that nature has a mind of its own. Which is why I always plan ahead for every type of weather!
What You Won’t Get from Any Other Elopement Photographer
Local Location Expertise
As an Idaho local since 2018 and an avid explorer, I know this state inside and out the way only a local can. From the best hikes to the best spots for stargazing, I’ll guide you to exactly the kind of experience you’re craving for your elopement. And I’ll probably provide you with some fun historical facts along the way.
Personal Connection
I’ll never take on more than 15 elopements per year because I want to be able to give each couple I work with my full attention and time they deserve. You can’t really get to know couples when your calendar is stuffed, which is why I intentionally book just enough to keep personal connect with each couple that decides to trust me with their day.
Adventure Ready
No matter how crazy you think your adventure is, I’ll be there with the 10 essentials and an excited grin on my face! I love outdoor adventures whether it’s scrambling up a rocky ridgeline, rock climbing, or backpacking in grizzly country. Whatever adventure you’re seeking, I’ll make sure we all come prepared with bear spray and snacks.
I live My Life and Run My Business by the “Golden Rule”
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”
Throughout my entire life, I have always strived to treat others with the same level of care, kindness, and integrity that I would like to receive back. While this is a philosophy that I carry throughout my personal life, it also flows into my business.
With every couple that trusts me enough to hire me, each potential client that reaches out to me, and random strangers I talk to about eloping (people are always fascinated when I tell them I’m an elopement photographer, even if they’re not getting married anytime soon), I always do my best to be a resource, a supportive friend, and a helpful guide.
As someone who hasn’t always received this kind of consideration throughout her life, I know how far a little kindness can go.
Why I Do What I Do
No, I didn’t elope. I’m actually not even married. So I don’t have this personal story about how I was stressed out planning my own big wedding and decided to run off into the mountains instead.
My story is a little more unconventional and comes in two parts…
Part 1.
My entire life is documented in Photos and video
Growing up, a camera was never far away. One could almost always be found in the hands of my parents or my older sister, as they clicked the shutter, capturing memories, people, and places.
I like to joke that I come from a family of photographers, but it’s true. My dad, the OG, shot 35mm film before eventually transitioning to the digital age, and my older sister, who commandeered my dad’s DSLR at a young age.
My dad was in the Air Force when my parents got married, which meant they spent the first few years of their marriage in Europe. Between the two of them, they have thousands of photos, preserved in 35mm slides.
Growing up, my family would gather around a projector screen as my dad scrolled through vintage slides from his military service and photos from my parents’ adventures through Europe.
Over the years, the stories that went along with the slides have changed, but the images remain the same.
After returning to the States and leaving the military, my parents continued to document their life, especially that of their family. We have hundreds, if not thousands, of photos from my childhood. From the day I was born to family reunions, and just about everything in between.
It wasn’t until I reached my teens that I realized how rare this was
Having endless photo albums and digital libraries of photos was normal in my family, so I never realized how rare it was to have so much of your life documented.
Getting to relive some of my favorite childhood memories or be reminded of moments I had forgotten about is one of my favorite things about photography.
Like seeing the sunrise in the mountains on my first backpacking trip, exploring Yellowstone National Park for the first time when I was 10 years old and terrified of bears, or hiking to a Waterfall with a route I had meticulously planned out, or playing in the snow as a child.
But not everyone has access to those memories.
Part 2.
When I was 14, I started running my first business.
My family didn’t have a lot growing up. But I had dreams of being an artist (a costume designer specifically), and I needed money to practice my art. Fabric is expensive, y’all. Being the self-starter I am, I was always on the lookout for ways to make money. I couldn’t wait to be old enough to get a real job at a local fast food restaurant, but alas, at 14 years old, I was too young to get any sort of traditional job.
In 2011 a family friend had an entire business she was giving away and I saw my opportunity. I no idea what I was getting myself into, but I was blessed to receive a successful business model, vendors, supplies, and even a few longstanding customers to get started.
My first business and job involved purchasing craft supplies in bulk and reselling them on websites like Etsy and on my own website, which I built myself.
For little 14-year-old me, this turned out to be exactly what I needed financially. However, it wasn’t fulfilling. But I did this for a few years before I got a “real” job and put that business to rest.
But I knew from then that I was an entrepreneur, and I was never going to be fulfilled working for someone else.
Everything changed in 2020… But not for the reason you think.
In the spring of 2020, I began recovering from being depressed for half a decade. Christ had come into my life in a personal way, setting me free, and I fell in love with life. I began to feel peace, joy, and contentment in life in a way I had never experienced before.
I also had some health issues I was recovering from. Up until this time, I was very much an indoor girl. I needed to find a way to get outdoors, and I landed on hiking. This was another one of those defining moments in my life. I fell in love with hiking and the outdoors, and I started photographing my adventures and the beauty I found in nature.
Taking photos of nature became part of how I saw the Lord’s goodness in my life. Even though I had been taking photos since I was in my early teens, it wasn’t until this time that I began to hone my skills as a photographer.
Then, in 2022, a friend announced her elopement on Facebook
They had gotten married in the North Cascades, and it was the first time I had ever seen wedding photos that took my breath away. They had an elopement because of some family dynamics that would have made a traditional wedding awkward, plus it just fit the two of them so much better.
I remember seeing those photos and feeling like that was what I had been waiting for.
A way to combine my love of the outdoors and photography while also serving others.
I spent the next few weeks Googling “adventure elopements,” which led me to the path of becoming an adventure elopement photographer myself.
Now, several years into being an elopement photographer, I consider myself incredibly blessed to call this my job.
I’m an entrepreneur. An artist. A memory documentor. A planner. A nature lover. An adventure enthusiast. All under the umbrella of “elopement photographer”.
And that is something I will never take for granted.
As someone who can’t imagine getting married without my family by my side, I love working with couples who have strong family values.
I honestly think eloping is the best way to get married today. But I also understand that not everyone wants to get married alone.
Eloping doesn’t have to mean getting married alone.
You can still bring your parents. You can invite your best friend. You can still be surrounded by the people who love you the most on your wedding day.
Eloping is simply having a wedding day that is truly about you and your marriage
And I love helping couples create a wedding experience that keeps them at the center of the day. The way it should be.
PNW Born and Raised. Idaho Local.
Getting to guide couples through this incredible region of the U.S. is one of my favorite parts about being an elopement photographer!
My entire life has been spent in the Northwest. I grew up in Western Washington, spent my entire life road tripping through the PNW, and currently live in North Idaho.
Elopement Locations I Specialize in
I specialize in locations that I have firsthand experience in. That way I can provide you with the best resources and experience. They’re places I’ve spent days, weeks, and years in and I know like the back of my hand.
These locations include:
Psst! I have guides to each of these locations. Just click on the one you want!
Currently On My Adventure Elopement Bucket List:
Do we share a Vision? Let’s hop on a no-pressure call to chat about your plans!