Your wedding day deserves to feel like you: real, wild, and full of soul. Whether you're saying your vows on an Alaskan glacier or halfway across the world, you deserve a wedding day that feels deeply intentional. My goal is to help you create that experience, then to capture it in cinematic, soul-stirring imagery that makes you feel something every time you look at it; the way you wrinkle your nose when you laugh, how you close your eyes as the wind moves through your hair, and the raw moments that tell the real story of your beautiful, messy, once-in-a-lifetime love.
For couples who crave a wedding day full of
freedom + fresh air
...and photography that's
soulful, cinematic, + wild
You don't like to be the center of attention
The pressure of wedding planning is overwhelming
You're drawn to the road less travelled
You want to plan an experience, not a performance
You're ready to...
Enjoy the journey as much as the destination
Enjoy your wedding day at your own pace
Feel entirely comfortable and free
Have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure together
So you decided a traditional wedding wasn't your thing
Contact me to plan a wedding day that feels like you: real, wild, and full of soul
You get ready together in a cozy A-frame cabin, cooking bacon and grabbing each others butts
You dance barefoot in the sand, syncing your rhythm to the waves, then jump in!
You say your vows on a mountaintop with breathtaking views and the sky as your witness
You end your day soaking in a hot spring while the northern lights dance for you
You wear that blue wedding dress you love so much
Your day doesn't have to look like everyone else's
Picture this...
Does this sound dreamy, or what?!
Hey There, I'm Sierra
I'm a mother of two crazy boys, dog mom to staffy dogs, and wife to my high-school sweetheart. I'm a day-dreamer, dream-chaser, and I like to romanticize life's little moments. I call everyone "dude", you can find me dancing to whatever song is currently stuck in my head, and I will wade in freezing water to get THE shot for you. When you work with me, you can expect to dance, run, piggyback, motorboat, swear, laugh, and get messy.
You can often find me with my head in the clouds, feet in the mud, and a third (or fourth) cup of coffee in my cup.
"We're shy and super
awkward"
Sound familiar? You're definitely not alone. The truth is, most people feel a little unsure when the lens turns their way—wondering what to do with their hands or if that big laugh looks weird. But here’s the thing: looking comfortable in photos starts with feeling comfortable in the moment. That’s where I come in—to create space where you can just be you. No stiff posing, no fake smiles—just genuine connection, movement, and laughter that feels natural. Together, we’ll make the whole experience feel easy, relaxed, and actually fun (yes, really).
... said every couple I've ever photographed, ever...
What it's like working with me
The best photos don’t come from stiff poses—they happen in the in-between moments, when you’re too busy living to notice the camera. My relaxed, lifestyle approach lets your story unfold naturally.
I’ll quietly capture the real, candid moments as they happen, and when it’s time for portraits, I’ll guide you with gentle prompts—things to do rather than poses to hold.
You’ll be spinning, laughing, and wrapped up in each other—no worrying about where to look or what to do with your hands. Just genuine moments that feel full of life.
Lifestyle Approach
Couples often tell me that working together feels effortless. There’s no pressure, no performance—just space to be fully present. I bring a calm, down-to-earth energy that keeps things grounded no matter what the day brings—wind, mud, laughter, or a little bit of beautiful chaos.
My goal is simple: to help you relax, breathe, and actually enjoy your day unfold as it should - naturally, joyfully, and without rush. You get to focus on each other, while I quietly take care of the rest.
A Grounded Presence
Your story deserves to be felt, not just seen. Every photograph should pull you back into the heartbeat of your day—the sound of your laughter, the salt in the air, the chill of mountain mist on your skin.
With a background in Social Science and advanced training in The Art of Emotion, I understand how people connect, express, and respond. That insight helps me create a space where you can simply be yourselves—fully present, comfortable, and connected.
The result? Images that don’t just show what your day looked like—they let you feel it again. Alive. Honest. Unmistakably you.
Emotion Driven
- Nick + Gigi
"First, we had no idea how to elope (a little ironic) but her website as well as her communication/advice really helped us feel prepared to make the most out of the day and of our trip to Alaska.
Second, when our bags got delayed, Sierra was so calm, reassuring, and helpful. Our bags had all our props for the photos + our clothes for our week long wilderness cruise. She was on top of things immediately. She was able to get us flowers last minute (which made a world of difference), lent us her jacket, and brought along extra props to make our day special.
Third, my now-husband and I are not photogenic people. We rarely have our picture taken together and are awkward as soon as a camera comes out. We don't know how Sierra did it but we look so comfortable in the photos!
Not only was Sierra amazing through the whole process but the photos are absolutely stunning. "
Booking Sierra as our elopement photographer was one of the best decisions we've made when we decided to elope to Alaska.
TESTIMONIAL
Sierra is amazing! Her lighting style immediately drew us to her when looking for wedding photographers as we wanted to capture the vibrance and joy of our big day. She met those expectations with her beautiful photos and was also such a pleasure to work with. She is calm, organized, very approachable, and a great communicator, which allowed us to relax and just have fun. Thank you, Sierra!
- Leanora S. and Alex B.
CLIENT LOVE
Sierra is an ABSOLUTE ANGEL! I cannot recommend her enough. She made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera and was so much fun to work with. I have the most beautiful photos to last a lifetime. I could have never dreamed of these photos turning out the way they did! She is truly an artist. When we get the chance to go back to Alaska, I will be booking her for another photoshoot! Love her so much and I am sending her hugs from Florida! Thank you again!
- Kaci W. and Josh W.
CLIENT LOVE
Sierra made our engagement photo session so easy, fun, and completely worthwhile. The process was incredibly simple and Sierra was flexible with getting us booked quickly. She was responsive, and accommodating. She made as feel at ease. And all of this before actually seeing the end result! Needless to say, Sierra has incredible talent, and the photos she took of us will be cherished forever. She is a true gem, and anyone would be lucky to have her photograph an important moment in their life. 1000% worth it.
- Paige B. and Cody N.
CLIENT LOVE
Sierra made me feel so comfortable in my own skin! She is so down-to-earth and just a wonderful person. Her photography skills capture you in the best light and she is just magic when it comes to framing and composition. I would absolutely recommend her for even the most intimate moments of your life and enjoy all the captured memories forever! My husband and I are thrilled with our photos, and cannot thank Sierra enough for her time invested into her work.
- Carolyn S.
CLIENT LOVE
We Hired Sierra Wilson's photography services, for our wedding on the Mendenhall glacier in Juneau AK As it is on glacier we had short wedding ceremony but we really appreciated Sierra Wilson work when we saw final pictures! We don’t know how she could capture those amazing pictures in 40 mins on glaciers! Sierra is a professional and understanding person, she spoke to us for 30 min while booking about our expectations and delivered them 100% Great quality of work! We are happy that we hired her for our special day! Sierra made it beautiful with her creative skills. Strongly suggest her service.
- Sarahbeth and Sandeep H.J.
CLIENT LOVE
WOW!!! We are absolutely thrilled with all of our amazing photos! Sierra is such an awesome person and was able to capture every special moment throughout our day! She knew exactly what to do and say to make us feel 100% comfortable. Looking at our photos brings us right back to that moment! Thank you Sierra for being such an amazing piece of our wedding day! We can’t wait to come back to Alaska for our next adventure! For sure Sierra will be a part of it!
- Maggie B. and Bill P.
CLIENT LOVE
The biggest challenge when first looking for a surprise proposal photographer was finding one in a location we have never been too. Thankfully, with the help of all of Sierra's astounding reviews and stunning portfolio, the choice was easy! Sierra made this process seamless and guided me through her process in making this precious moment one to last a lifetime. She is responsive to any concerns, descriptive in creating a plan for execution, and exuded warmth and friendliness at all times. Sierra made us feel comfortable and playful in our photoshoot, making for a variety of beautiful photos that we would have never thought could be possible. She is an absolute master in this craft and highly recommended to anyone looking for a photographer! Thank you, Sierra!!!
- Jonah N.
CLIENT LOVE
We booked Sierra for our Juneau wedding photos and WOW! are we ever happy we did!! Not only is she an amazing photographer (that’s clear from her website!), but she managed to make us feel relaxed and comfortable, and we had fun!! (and that’s saying a lot because we do not usually enjoy having our photo taken lol). Thank you so much Sierra for making the whole process simple, for going over and above, and for perfectly capturing us!!!
- Chelsea and Dan G.
CLIENT LOVE
“I had a lot of confidence in Sierra as a photographer but I was still pretty sure I would hate the pictures because I hate all pictures of me. I totally had a panic attack about it before arriving. And I LOVE these pictures so so so much. I adore them all, it actually made me cry”
- Melanie
CLIENT LOVE
“Taking photos with Sierra is fun and easy going. The experience was really special and intimate. No pressure to be perfect, and just capturing the moment in its most natural state. The final product turned out beautifully too! I would recommend any couple to schedule a session with Wild Iris Photography!”
- Kayla T.
CLIENT LOVE
“Working with Sierra was very easy. She was so sweet and very receptive to my ideas and added ideas of her own. When we got to the site she brought chocolate for my daughter as a special treat which was so thoughtful. She made beautiful maternity photos for my family to look back on for years to come. I would highly recommend her for your family photos.”
- Samantha
CLIENT LOVE
“After a lifetime of feeling uncomfortable in my own skin I was nervous and excited about my boudoir shoot. My partner and I were immediately at ease with the professionalism and direction that Wild Iris photography continuously gave throughout the shoot. A lifetime of uncertainty was turned into confidence! Seeing just a glimpse of our photos has us so excited to see the rest - we know without a doubt that not only photos will be something we cherish but the experience as well. Highly recommend!”
- Chloey
CLIENT LOVE
“Sierra is an AMAZING photographer and really catches the beauty in a photo. She is kind, sweet, honest and really cares about her clients. I cannot recommend her enough. I would give her way more than 5 stars. She makes you feel so comfortable, confident and gorgeous during the shoot. I’ve done 2 shoots with her so far and I CANNOT wait to do another one with her again. Sierra is a serious blessing! You will not regret getting your photos done by this gorgeous lady!”
- Ambree
CLIENT LOVE
I cannot recommend Sierra enough. We used Wild Iris for Senior Pictures. Our whole experience was about so much more than just pictures. My daughter has never been a fan of having her picture taken. Sierra really took the time to get to know her and what she wanted before the photo session. Sierra arranged for hair and makeup before the shoot which was so convenient and turned out amazing. She has an excellent eye for perfect photo spots and made sure my daughter was comfortable and enjoying the shoot the entire time. When we received the final photos I was speechless. They are so beautiful. They really reflect my daughter’s personality. Everything went above and beyond my expectations and I look forward to using Wild Iris Photography again in the future.
- Sonja P.
CLIENT LOVE
It has been an honor to work with Sierra. She works magic with her camera lens. I'm super excited to start sharing her creations from our branding photoshoot together last week. She made me feel at ease right away. And her images reflect me as an artist; fun, messy, colorful. I highly recommend her work!
- Christine K.
CLIENT LOVE
Sierra photographed our styled elopement and the whole day was just amazing! She is so easy to work with & gives the perfect amount of instructions and freedom to have as much fun as you want to with it. Her pictures turned out better than i could have imagined & really captures the love and joy from that day. We will cherish her work forever. EVERYONE should have Sierra photograph the big & little moments in their lives
- Paige & Xavier W.
CLIENT LOVE
Sierra took such amazing and wonderful photos! She was a joy to work with and really captured our family's personality. I would absolutely have her take our photos again!!! Well worth it! If you are still on the fence, stop thinking and book a time slot before someone else does.
- Michael and Teresa C.
CLIENT LOVE
- Kaci + Josh
"Sierra is an ABSOLUTE ANGEL! I cannot recommend her enough. She made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera and was so much fun to work with. I have the most beautiful photos to last a lifetime. I could have never dreamed of these photos turning out the way they did! She is truly an artist. When we get the chance to go back to Alaska, I will be booking her for another photoshoot! Love her so much and I am sending her hugs from Florida! Thank you again!"
she made my husband and i feel comfortable in front of the camera and was so much fun to work with
TESTIMONIAL
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditionally, eloping referred to running away and getting married in secret. However, times have changed. Today, an elopement is considered a non-traditional, intentional, and intimate way of getting married. This could mean just the two of you and a witness, or it could mean you two and a small group of your loved ones.
Some couples still elope in secret. Some announce their plan to elope ahead of time. Most eloping couples have a private ceremony followed by an epic adventure, while some host a larger reception for loved ones at a later date.
An adventure wedding is a wedding that takes place in a beautiful, often outdoor location where the experience itself is part of the celebration. Sometimes that means traveling to a dream destination with your loved ones, and other times it’s somewhere closer to home that feels special to you. Adventure weddings often follow the same general flow as traditional weddings, but with more freedom, flexibility, and space to explore. Designed for couples who want their day to feel authentic and immersive, these celebrations might unfold on a beach, in a forest, or on an island — where the journey to get there becomes part of the story.
Adventure weddings and elopements share the same heart — both are intentional, experience-focused ways to get married that move away from tradition. The main difference comes down to scale and how you celebrate. Elopements are usually more intimate, often just the couple or a few loved ones, while adventure weddings tend to include a larger guest list and a bit more structure — like a ceremony setup, dinner, or dancing.
Adventure weddings often include shared celebrations like a reception-style dinner, while elopements lean toward more private celebrations such as stargazing or kayaking. Both honor freedom, connection, and the beauty of nature — and there’s plenty of overlap between the two!
That’s entirely up to you! I don’t have a strict guest count limit like many elopement photographers do, and I’m just as happy photographing an intimate ceremony with a handful of loved ones as I am a destination wedding with 100+ guests. Most elopements typically include between 2–20 people — just enough to share the moment without losing the intimacy and freedom that make elopements so special. Any more than that, and I would consider it an adventure wedding.
My goal is always to help guide you toward a day that feels perfectly aligned with you, not one shaped by others’ expectations. And if I ever feel that your vision might be better served by another photographer or approach, I’ll let you know.
This is one of the best parts about eloping — you can do whatever the heck you want! You can elope close to home or across the world. Think about what feels most you: mountain peaks, ocean cliffs, forests, or something totally unexpected. Start by asking yourselves — do you have a favorite place, a spot that holds meaning, or a destination you’ve always dreamed of visiting?
From there, I’ll help you narrow it down based on accessibility, season, permits, and travel logistics to find the perfect spot that fits your vision. I specialize in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Iceland weddings — but I’m always up for an adventure wherever your heart leads.
I’m so stoked to get to know you and help bring your wedding dreams to life! Getting started is easy — just fill out the contact form below and tell me a bit about you two and your vision. Within 48 business hours, I’ll send a personalized pricing guide and a link to book a discovery call.
During the call, we’ll chat through ideas, locations, and how to make your day feel perfectly you. When you’re ready to move forward, I’ll send over an electronic contract and 25% retainer invoice to officially reserve your date — then we’ll dive right into planning your dream wedding day!
