It was a sunny August day, perfect for a mountain elopement. Nature was still in full bloom, with long daylight hours.

K. & V. got married during the peak of COVID-19. Their formal ceremony had to be canceled, even though everything was ready.

I had the fortune of meeting the delightful A and E at the end of summer. They wanted a scenic mountain location with moderate hiking. I suggested Artist Point at Mt. Baker in Washington, as the scenery is incredible and would make a wonderful setting for A and E's memories. And that was the plan. Alas, as the days creeped closer to the shoot, thick forest fire smoke made its way to the area and threatened to ruin everything.