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Luxury Mountain Elopement at Mt Baker | AmberRae & Bernard
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Luxury Mountain Elopement at Mt Baker | AmberRae & Bernard

Bykiersten January 27, 2023December 11, 2024

AmberRae and Bernard’s luxury mountain elopement in the North Cascades was incredible! See more from this Mt Baker elopement with designer wedding details on the blog.

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Moody couple portraits at La Push Beach elopement
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Moody Beach Weather While Eloping with Family | Stevie & Alban

Bykiersten January 13, 2023May 30, 2024

Stevie and Alban eloped at La Push Beach with the most adorable little guest, their daughter! See more of how this couple chose to elope with family on the blog!

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Bride and groom couple portraits during their glacier elopement in Alaska
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Adventurous Helicopter Elopement over Alaskan Glaciers | Nicole & Chris

Bykiersten December 30, 2022May 30, 2024

Chris and Nicole planned an adventurous helicopter elopement in Alaska! We explored multiple locations and had the best time taking in the Alaska scenery. See more from this incredible Alaska elopement on the blog!

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Bride and groom eloping on a cliff overlooking a canyon and waterfall in Iceland
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Destination Elopement in Iceland with Multiple Locations | Andy & Cindy

Bykiersten December 16, 2022May 30, 2024

This elopement in Iceland was filled with so many different sceneries and so many magical moments with the couple! See more from Cindy and Andy’s incredible destination elopement on the blog!

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Bridal portraits during waterfall elopement at Mt Hood
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Misty Mt Hood Elopement with Two Brides | Hillary & Piper

Bykiersten December 9, 2022December 11, 2024

Hillary and Piper’s Mt Hood elopement was such a relaxed, intimate day! The couple hiked to an Oregon waterfall in Mount Hood and exchanged vows in front of their closest friends. See more from this intimate waterfall elopement on the blog!

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Bride and groom couple portraits in front of Half Dome
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Private Yosemite National Park Elopement at Tunnel View | Keri & Bradley

Bykiersten November 18, 2022December 11, 2024

Keri and Bradley’s Yosemite National Park elopement was such a relaxed and intimate day! After an elopement ceremony at Tunnel View, we explored the valley and ended the evening with photos in front of the falls. See more from their gorgeous elopement in Yosemite on the blog!

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Tropical Costa Rica Elopement | Cass & Anna
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Tropical Costa Rica Elopement | Cass & Anna

Bykiersten November 4, 2022May 30, 2024

Cass and Anna’s tropical Costa Rica elopement was one for the books. See more from this gorgeous adventure wedding on the blog!

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Bride and groom couple portraits at North Cascades elopement
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Moody North Cascades Elopement at Barclay Lake | Deana & Tam

Bykiersten October 21, 2022May 30, 2024

Deana and Tam had to change their elopement plans at the last minute but that didn’t stop them from having an intimate day filled with love! See more from this couple’s North Cascades elopement on the blog!

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Bride and groom portraits at Rocky Mountain National Park elopement
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Rocky Mountain National Park Elopement | Mason & Sarah

Bykiersten October 14, 2022December 11, 2024

Sarah and Mason’s Rocky Mountain National Park elopement was filled with laughter. See more from their laid-back national park elopement on the blog!

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Bride and groom holding lanterns in the forest
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Rainy Hoh Rainforest Elopement on the Olympic Peninsula | Sandra & Josh

Bykiersten October 7, 2022December 11, 2024

This rainy Hoh Rainforest elopement was filled with lots of laughs! See more from this fun elopement in the Olympic Peninsula on the blog!

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About Henry Tieu Photography: A team of story-focused destination elopement photographers based out of Seattle, WA who specialize in preserving love stories in breathtaking landscapes. Awarded Best Wedding Photography 2019-2023 and a recipient of Rising Star in Wedding Photography by Rangefinder Magazine. We're proud to be an Asian and LGBTQ-owned business that values diversity and inclusivity.

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This thought has been heavy on my heart the past c This thought has been heavy on my heart the past couple of months. I once saw someone post“How are photographers like yourself still posting photos like business as usual with everything going on in the world right now?” And someone responded “Because I still need to feed my family. I don’t have another choice.” That response hit me hard. It brought me back to the years I worked full-time as a Cardiac ICU nurse and full-time as a photographer - just trying to chase a dream without sacrificing food on the table. It brought me back to the sleepless nights after I finally left nursing—a stable career that guaranteed a roof over our heads—to pursue art. I remember wondering: “Was this the right choice?” “What if people get sick of my work?” “What if I fail my couples, my husband, my family?” And yet—8 years and 250+ five-star reviews later—although the journey wasn’t easy (and still isn’t), I’m proud but most importantly grateful. Grateful for the trust my couples give me. Grateful for the art I get to create. Grateful that photography can support my family and gave us our twin babies If you’re out here navigating your own fears, balancing dreams with real-life responsibilities—I see you. Becoming a photographer who creates art that moves people and builds a business that provides real financial freedom doesn’t have to be a far-off dream. It’s a reality. It’s a reality for me, and I know it can be a reality for you—if you TRULY believe in the POWER OF ART and the IMPORTANCE OF SERVING COUPLES on their wedding day. That’s why I’m so excited to share:
 Maddie Mae of @adventureinstead and I are teaching a FREE WORKSHOP: “How to Stop Attracting Price-Shoppers & Break into the High-End Market.” We’ll walk you through actionable steps to create stand-out work and craft a premium client experience so you can confidently book couples who trust you as an artist. Join us on Tuesday, April 29th at 1pm ET / 11am MT/ 10am PT
(Replays available if you can’t make it live!) Info in bio or simply comment “LEARN” and I’ll DM you the link to join us for FREE
What does love look like to you? The light swirl? What does love look like to you? The light swirl? It’s what I imagine love would look like in physical form — when no one else is around, when the world gets quiet, when two souls collide and explode into warm light. Under a sky full of stars, surrounded by mountains as old as time itself… R and C made their own kind of magic and allowed to me to be there to capture this beautiful ending of their elopement day Yes, to some, this is simply a photo. But to R & C, to me, to us, this was also a quiet promise, …a deep breath, …a moment suspended between earth and sky. So with R and C’s patience, I light paint their love with the beautiful Mt. Shuksan in the back. Thank you R & C. More of this, always. Captured on @sonyalpha and edited with @hdpresets #washingtonelopement #creativeweddingphotography #lightpaintingphotography #sonyalpha #mtbaker #starphotography
3 Tips for Storytelling Wedding & Elopement Moment 3 Tips for Storytelling Wedding & Elopement Moments with the Sony 28-70mm GM ✨📸 1️⃣ Use Space to Tell the Story – Start wide to capture the scene, then zoom in for intimate details like hands, necks, and organic moments—all without switching lenses. 2️⃣ Capture the In-Between Moments – Don’t drop your camera after a pose! The silent, fast autofocus keeps you ready for raw, unposed emotions. 3️⃣ Embrace Blue Hour – Keep that F/2 aperture open and shoot into the night without losing quality. This lens hasn’t left my camera body since I got it and it is definitely a game changer for wedding photographers @SonyAlpha #SponsoredbySony #SonyAlpha #SonyGMaster #Sony28-70mm
🏆 AHHH!!! I WON THE 2025 BEST OF THE BEST ENGAG 🏆 AHHH!!! I WON THE 2025 BEST OF THE BEST ENGAGEMENT PHOTO by @junebugweddings 🥹 When my husband told me I got an email from Junebug, we were in the middle of feeding our babies. My hands started shaking. My heart felt like it was about to leap out of my chest. This past year has been a whirlwind—traveling the world, documenting love stories, and raising a family. Every moment has been a gift, but it’s also come with sleepless nights and long, exhausting days. When life moves this fast, it’s easy to lose sight of why we first picked up the camera. So when I submitted 15 photos out of the thousands I captured this year, it wasn’t just about entering a competition. It was about reflection— seeing my art, acknowledging my growth, and reliving the incredible moments I shared with my couples. This winning image was taken in Fiji, where I spent three unforgettable days documenting J and K’s love story. It was a moment of celebration, of breaking free, of going all in despite fear. This award means everything to my heart and is more than a simple recognition — it’s a reminder of what I hold so strongly in my heart both in life and in photography because for me, the thing about photos is that no matter how crazy life can get, for a second, when we click that shutter button, time stands still,  everything freezes, and in that moment, for a fraction of a second, everything is beautiful and life is imperfect perfect. J and K, thank you for trusting me to tell your story.
To the Junebug team and judges @sararogersphotography @thientongphotography @dylanmhowell — thank you for seeing our hearts.
 To my 2025 couples, I can’t wait to create more magic with you. ✨ #bestengagement #photographyaward #destinationweddingphotographer
During a recent mentorship, my mentee asked if I e During a recent mentorship, my mentee asked if I ever get nervous about unpredictable weather at elopements. To be completely honest—yes, I do. Even after all these years, that feeling hasn’t gone away. No matter how prepared a couple is, no matter how much they embrace the adventure, I still feel a sense of responsibility. Maybe it’s because, at many elopements, the photographer is the only vendor there.
 Maybe it’s because it’s someone’s wedding day, and all I want is for them to have memories they’ll cherish forever.
 Maybe it’s because society has spent so long romanticizing the idea of a “perfect” wedding day. But here’s what I’ve learned: perfection isn’t found in clear skies or golden sunsets—it’s in the way couples embrace whatever unfolds. Like M & D, whose Dolomites elopement became an unexpected two-day adventure. A week before their wedding, an early snowstorm blanketed parts of the Alps, making the already unpredictable weather even more uncertain. Some trails were covered in snow—in mid-September. At times, we hiked through thick fog, unable to see more than 15 feet ahead. Other times, we sat and waited, hoping for the sky to open up, for just a glimpse of the mountains. And yet, through it all, M & D never wavered. They leaned in, embraced the unknown, and trusted the journey. Because at the end of the day, this is what elopements are truly about. And in a way, life with your spouse is exactly that - lean in, embrace, and trust. Thank you M and D for these magical memories Photographed on @sonyalpha / edited with @hdpresets #dolomiteswedding #dolomiteselopement #mountainwedding #creativeweddingphotography
Truly, who says you have to stop taking photos at Truly, who says you have to stop taking photos at sunset? We planned on star photos for their elopement but I also wanted to take it up a notch. As I was tracking the stars, I learned that on this day at 11:59pm, right before their elopement day would end and turn into just another ordinary day, the Milky Way would align perfectly right above Mt. Baker. I took the idea and presented to K and J right away. WE WERE ALL SCREAMING. I’m incredibly lucky to have their trust for this day and these photos Can’t wait for another season of wedding star photos this summer!!! Amazing vendor: Photography @henrysdiary Floral: @rainandpines Dress: @aandbe_bridalshop and @madilanebridal Suit: @josabank Videographer: @nwfilmco #milkyway_nightscapes #creativeweddingphotography #astrophotography #mtbaker

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