i am so honored you're here.
What I'm All About...What Makes Me Come Alive.
Hi! I'm Isabelle. And I absolutely LOVE my job as an elopement photographer. I've always had a love for the visual arts, taking numerous art classes in school and spending much of my free time being creative so, when I finally figured out I wanted to be a photographer, life made a little more sense. And it clicked even more when I decided to focus on elopements and small weddings. I'm happiest experiencing unfamiliar places and am always down for an adventure. I enjoy gardening and trying new recipes, but would usually rather be on the move than at home. I am based in Colorado, but I adore slow-paced road trips heading to other states in search of wild flora and elusive fauna. I'd rather go camping than to the movies or try local delicacies over known cuisine. I am so lucky to be doing a job that combines my passions and lets me be my best self. So, if you have somewhere unique you want to elope (or want help deciding on a place) whether it be in Colorado or elsewhere, get in touch & let's explore together!
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100+
33
states photographed couples in
WEDDINGS & Elopements photographed
COUNTRIES VISITED
Ordained Officiant
How I better serve you...
Value of Relationships
Over Transactions
Want to keep your elopement even more intimate? I can legally sign your marriage license in most U.S. states.
I cherish the friendship that we will inevitably create and will always do my best to help or serve you in any way that I can. You are so much more than simply another client to me. You become one of my top priorities. I commit to only a small number of intimate weddings and elopements each year so that I can give my full attention to you and your amazing wedding day. From the day you reach out to me onward, you can expect me to be present and communicative with you to make sure you feel totally prepared, informed, and completely comfortable.
Planning & Knowledge
I have a lot of experience in both the outdoors and with weddings. I take great pride in my research and detailed planning capabilities. However, I also like to embody what I call "structured spontaneity" meaning although I'll plan, I'll also remain flexible. Nature can be unpredictable so I always have multiple back-up plans for us.
CPR and First Aid Certified
Adventure can sometimes be associated with risk, but I am ready for care. I am all about safety while also encouraging excitement. You can trust that I'm experienced + prepared.
Fast Facts:
Where I'm From: Louisiana
Home Base: Front Range of Colorado
"Bucket List Elopement": Sailing elopement around Greek islands.
Favorite Moment of Every Wedding: When you say your vows...*tear*
A Few of My Favorite Things: sunrises, pizza, backpacking, cats, plants (I want to be a minimalist except when it comes to plants...why is propagation so easy?!), late night comedy shows, A-Frames + Mid-Century Modern architecture, tacos, and ALWAYS doing new things that push me beyond my comforts (I secretly like Type 2 fun)
Fun Fact: My husband and I eloped in Italy with a few of our closest family + friends, and we can't imagine us having a more perfect wedding day!
Current Obsession: baking sourdough bread
volunteer advocate
My calling to help and give back:
I feel pretty strongly that if I had a different path in life not related to photography, that career would be working for a non-profit organization. Since high school, I have regularly volunteered with everything from disaster relief to hotline counseling. Spending time assisting and advocating for others is extremely important to me. And I know you care too. That is why I am committed to give back with each booking I make. For every new client, I promise to pick up a new shift or commit to work on a project either dedicated to helping others or caring for the environment. Below are two examples of organizations I am currently passionate about helping.
an organization that works with conservation and land agencies to provide a volunteer workforce for outdoor stewardship projects like native planting, campsite inventory, trail construction, community food gardening, and wildlife habitat restoration. Short-term projects that help our natural lands and the living things on them.
an organization that provides a No Cost Grocery Program of fresh edible produce that would otherwise be discarded from local food vendors. Not only that, but they deliver those perishables directly to neighborhoods (especially communities where grocery access is limited) via bicycle to keep financial and environmental costs down.
core values
Importance of Play
Honor the Outdoors
Diligence Driven
strong advocate that self-care and exploration lead to creativity and better work
the environment needs caring for; I practice reduction and am sustainability driven
Making sure I utilize my eye for detail
Worthy of Investment
Authenticity Focused
All Welcome All Ways
spending $ + time on myself is absolutely the best thing can I do for myself and my business
LGTBQ+ and BIPOC ally consciously fighting for what's right + also recognizing that indigenous americans deserve recognition of their land
belief that being open, honest, and transparent is essential
Some Behind the scenes with my couples
digging deep
I'm often asked, why elopements?
I believe elopements are the most beautiful and meaningful way to get married. You can do basically whatever you want - hike a mountain, explore a new country, helicopter to a remote island...the world is yours. Just imagine that adventure experience, a bonding moment to really kick off your dream life together. Can you picture it? Do YOU want a day that's intimate and specifically geared to you?
If any of this has resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you and help you start planning your unique elopement experience.
“There's something comforting and exciting in her authentic pursuit to photograph you as your pure selves. She captures the genuine, and her artistic eye makes magic in the otherwise mundane. You never feel awkward or uncertain in a session with her, and that to me is priceless when it comes to capturing big events.”
“Isabelle is not only the sweetest human, but her eye for photography is top-notch, and she isn't afraid to hike a steep climb at 4 AM in the freezing cold and snow. I was blown away when I received her galleries! She has a beautiful way of capturing love and surroundings.”
-Amanda
-Laramie
ISABELLE SCHICKETANZ PHOTOGRAPHY
A Colorado Elopement Photographer who specializes in guiding unique, nature-inspired adventurous elopement experiences.
Located in Longmont, CO
