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Now booking 2026! Limited spots in June and September for Tirol, Austria!

Because you want to feel awesome on your wedding day.

SPECIALIZING IN NEW YORK AND NEW HAMPSHIRE MOUNTAIN ELOPEMENTS.
ALSO BOOKING ADVENTURE WEDDINGS  IN MY SECOND HOME-
THE AUSTRIAN ALPS AND GERMAN ALPS.

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Austrian Alps and Adirondack Mountain Elopement Photographer & Hiking Guide

Also photographing adventurous weddings & mountain elopements in New Hampshire.

Outdoor Chronicles is focused on creating one-of-a-kind memories for people that value quality time together over everything else. Dogs ALWAYS welcome.

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Before you scroll further, you should know that...

 

You are perfect just as you are.

 

Every love story is beautiful—yours included.

 

Here, you’re celebrated for exactly who you are, no exceptions. All identities, all backgrounds, all bodies are welcomed with open arms. This is your safe, affirming space to be seen and cherished.

 

Now, let’s capture your love, your way.

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Imagine

On your wedding day, you wake up in a lovely riverside cabin that you've rented for the week. With no rush, you enjoy a peaceful morning before getting ready for the day. Lacing up hiking boots, you double check your pack to ensure your vow books are safely tucked inside. You feel a mix of excitement and nerves as you prepare to marry your best friend.

 

After driving to the trailhead, you embark on a hike to a magnificent viewpoint where you exchange your vows in privacy. As you celebrate with a picturesque picnic overlooking distant mountains, you cuddle and cherish this moment together, thinking that nothing could be better.

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This is what your wedding day could look like. 

All dogs welcome!

Also, "Hi, I'm Molly!"

Me: An elopement photographer passionate about creating unforgettable, environmentally-friendly wedding day experiences in Upstate New York, New Hampshire, and Austrian Alps. My dogs are a huge part of my life, and I'll always encourage you to bring yours!

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You: A couple who wants more than just pretty photos—you want a wedding day that reflects who you are. You’re not afraid to break tradition, embrace adventure, and focus on what truly matters: celebrating your love in a way that feels authentic, meaningful, and entirely you.

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Let's get off the beaten path

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Since rebranding to Outdoor Chronicles Photography, I’ve spent the last six years helping couples craft one-of-a-kind elopements that feel true to who they are—no cookie-cutter photos or overdone locations here. (ahem...Mount Jo and Whiteface Mountain*...cough cough). Nope. Here we focus on creating a day that honors exactly who you are in this moment so that each and every aspect feels tailor-made for your relationship.

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Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxed lakeside ceremony in Austria or a sweaty hike to a jaw-dropping vista in the Adirondacks or White Mountains, I’ll help you create a day that’s as unique as your relationship. 

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** No hate to Mount Jo or Whiteface- I love them both! But it's also where everybody else goes and you will definitely have an audience...if you are choosing to get married outdoors to avoid the same old ballroom pictures, why would you want the same old elopement pictures as everyone else?

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You thought about a traditional wedding, but...

You feel safer in the mountains and amongst the trees.

You crave adventure. And maybe you hate being the center of attention.

You want to be truly happy on your wedding day doing whatever it is that brings you joy. And nothing that doesn't.

Doesn't choosing to have an intimate wedding day experience where you truly enjoy your time together surrounded by beautiful scenery sound AMAZING?

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Find Your Perfect Elopement Spot with a Licensed Hiking Guide

 

As a licensed hiking guide,  I understand what it takes to find that perfect spot for you. Whether your ideal site is perched atop jaw-dropping vistas in the Adirondack High Peaks region, next to a seasonal lake atop a high peak in the White Mountains, or amidst the craggy peaks of the Alps, with me at the helm we can create something magical that honors everything between you two. My goal is for your outdoor experience to be exactly what you want it to be – whether that's total relaxation or an adventurous hike up the mountain side. Let me help make those dreams a reality–no matter how sweaty we get along the way!​

AUSTRIAN/GERMAN ALPS & NEW YORK ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

Experience a wedding day that is fun, meaningful, and enjoyable.

No stress. No drama. No pressure.

White Mountains, NH
Central Adirondacks, NY
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Maybe...

Muddy boots and trail snacks are more your vibe than glitz and glam.

WHEN YOU WORK WITH ME YOU GET:
AN EXPERT ADVENTURE GUIDE* &
PHOTOGRAPHER

*Yes, a real-life certified guide, with a license, badge, and everything!
LOCATION SUGGESTIONS
TAILORED TO YOU
BREATHTAKING
EXPERIENCES
INTROVERT-FRIENDLY 
POSING
YOUR OWN PERSONAL WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER
CINEMATIC & DOCUMENTARY STYLE STORYTELLING
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The Outdoor Chronicles Experience
It comes down to making it easy!

Services are individually tailored to suit your needs—I offer local expertise and planning assistance to help create dreamy memories you can cherish forever. Sure, you will get gorgeous photos, but it's really about crafting and ENJOYING an amazing elopement experience.

Let us provide the support to make your elopement day relaxed and beautiful. No stress. Just fun.
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Meet Your Elopement Photographer

WHEN IT COMES TO HIRING AN ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER, YOU WANT SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS AND WILL EMPOWER YOU TO HAVE THE WEDDING YOU  WANT!

As an adventure wedding photographer and licensed NY hiking guide, I specialize in small, intentional weddings that truly reflect who you are. Whether it’s just the two of you or a close-knit group of loved ones, I’m here to empower you to have the wedding day you want—one that feels natural, meaningful, and unforgettable. Inspired by my own experience of ditching a traditional wedding for a heartfelt ceremony in the mountains, I created Outdoor Chronicles Photography to help couples celebrate their love in a way that feels authentic. Based in the Adirondacks and Catskills of New York, I focus on sustainability and local connections, but I also spend part of the year in the Austrian Alps, where I grew up. Wherever your adventure takes us, I’ll be there to guide you every step of the way.

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Molly curates an absolutely amazing experience and then gives you the most beautiful pictures so you can relive it for years to come. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Go get married in the woods and bring Molly!

Rachel and Brian

TIPS FROM THE BLOG
How to Elope in Upstate New York
How to Have a
Ski Wedding
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Next Steps
Schedule a free consultation to receive a pricing guide, meet and discuss wedding day plans.

Book your wedding package and I’ll guide you through the whole wedding planning experience.

Relax and enjoy your intimate wedding day. That’s it. No stress, just fun.
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FOR LOVERS GETTING MARRIED

Fill out the contact form below to receive your elopement pricing guide and schedule your free consultation call. Please note that all fields must be filled out in order to submit the form. 

You can expect to hear from me within 24 hours Monday-Thursday. If you do not hear back within 48 hours, I may be in the mountains with limited service. Please feel free to send me an email at molly@outdoorchroniclesphotography.com.

I can't wait to plan your adventure!  - Molly

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