Testimonials

"My biggest fear of eloping was not feeling like a bride, or feeling like I was going to regret it in the future. I wish I would have relaxed more during the build up of it. Seriously – RELAX! If you are working with Jess and Austin you are in GOOD HANDS! I had never felt so at peace for such a big day."

“They were able to capture sincere joy, freedom, and love unlike anyone else. If having your wedding day captured beautifully, in a way that reflects perfectly who you and your partner are together appeals to you, then I cannot recommend working with The Drawhorns enough.”

“They were thoughtful and genuine about their support and work with queer couples, which immediately helped us feel comfortable. (Also, for what it’s worth we looked at literally 100 photographers and The Drawhorns rose right to the top.) We will forever be grateful for the care they took to ensure we have our special moments forever.”

“We felt supported in the planning process from the very beginning. They work together seamlessly and exude positivity, joy, love, and calm. Meeting them for the first time was like meeting up with old friends. Austin’s excitement for life (and birds, and cool stumps) was contagious. He helped anchor us in the moment and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Jess’s ‘go-with-the-flow’ attitude allowed our hike and ceremony to feel effortless.”

“Once we found The Drawhorns’ work online, all of our wedding plans fell into place. In our wedding photos, you can see how much love we have for one another. We do not look awkward or shy, we look relaxed, happy, and smitten.”

“Being an introvert, I was worried that I would be exhausted going for a long hike with people I didn’t know on our wedding day but it was the opposite. I mean, don’t get me wrong — we were physically exhausted but it was the best day of our lives! It was like magic. You can feel the emotion in their pictures. They are real, genuine people who believe whole-heartedly in the work they do.”

“Jess and Austin helped make our decision to elope one of the BEST decisions we’ve made! They helped us stay present in the moment and connected. Our photos tell our story perfectly, and we love reliving that day!”

“Working with The Drawhorns was like a gift. They made the planning of our dream wedding so easy.”

“Jess and Austin both made us feel incredibly comfortable through the whole process. They were great at giving small directions for photos and our photos are truly magical, capturing the beauty of the day and the moments.”

“They were there for us every step of the way. Jess and Austin helped us have a wonderful time and took amazing photos.”

“The memories created and captured are priceless and we’re so glad to have them for a lifetime. I would go back and plan this day and choose The Drawhorns over and over. Jess and Austin make a great team and did a great job making our photos look natural.”

“I really could not have been more happy with how our wedding day turned out with Jess and Austin,. The Drawhorns handled all the hurdles leading up to the wedding day and on the wedding day itself, and my wife and I were left to imagine us and our future together while surrounded by snow swept mountain peaks bathed in light from the setting sun.”

“I do not know many people who can make it feel normal to meet in a dark parking lot at 4:00 am and start heading out into the woods, but Jess and Austin totally pull it off. With their help our elopement kept all the wedding traditions we love i.e. vows, ring exchange, first dance, but left behind all the stress and conventional norms that did not fit us as a couple. Everyone who has looked at our pictures has said how happy we look and that really does sum up our experience.”

“Nothing about our experience felt staged. Everything was authentic and in the moment and it turned out absolutely beautiful! Jess and Austin braved some very frigid weather just to make our elopement the adventure we had hoped for. They are professional, fun, and also real people.”

“We were nervous that eloping would make our wedding feel less special, but it was the opposite — we were able to focus on just the two of us, our love for each other, and what the commitment of marriage meant for us. They made us 110% comfortable and we had SUCH a fun time! It flew by, we could not believe when it was over! Looking at our photos, I’m amazed at how they captured the blast we were having!”

“When I look at our photos, I see us as we truly are. The only worry I felt leading up to our day was how I would feel in front of the camera. But Austin and Jess are so passionate about capturing couples as their genuine selves, that those worries melted away immediately upon meeting them. Our photos capture every bit of silliness and joy that we felt that day.”

“Because of Jess and Austin we were able to spend a week vacationing and adventuring with our kids and then have a dream wedding culminate a fantastic vacation! 💜 The absolute best experience ever. Jess and Austin Drawhorn made our dream elopement come true.”

“Sometimes wedding planning made us feel like we were in a vacuum, and it was nice to know that we could reach out for any reason when we were overwhelmed. As soon as we met Jess and Austin, their warmth made us feel that we were among friends.”

“Our vision of a low-key, adventure elopement was completely fulfilled by working with The Drawhorns! We shared stories and laughs between photos and it never felt like a photoshoot. We would recommend them 100x over to anyone who is looking for that same vision.”

“Our family were initially not thrilled with our decision to elope… however, after seeing our wedding photos those same family members were saying ‘oh yea, you guys definitely made the right decision, this is so you.’ I look at these photos constantly and am brought back to a place of such happiness every time. We cannot thank you enough Jess and Austin. You have such a talent for uniting love in the most beautiful places. I wish we could do it all over again every day.”

“We will never forget that day because of the amazing photos we have and because of the genuine kindness we were shown by The Drawhorns. They are just lovely people and we really enjoyed getting to know them on our hike. On top of making us comfortable in front of the camera and taking breathtakingly beautiful shots, they were extremely professional and took all the necessary precautions to keep us safe during Covid.”

“I cannot imagine having married my best friend with any other photographers. From the planning, to picking the perfect spot, to capturing all of our favorite memories and feelings that day, to their attitude, professionalism, laughs, and creative ideas, they simply were the best.”

“We interviewed several elopement photographers and they were clearly the best in communication, professionalism, project management, and photography. Jess and Austin were extremely easy to work with, easy going and very professional at the same time, a hard combination to find.”

“Jess and Austin will put their hearts and souls into making your day everything you imagined and more. Through it all, Jess made us feel confident and excited that no matter what happens, they would be able to capture our day in a beautiful and unique way.”