• Today I’m posting something different because today is a really important day. This morning, not only did the United States gain a new president, a president I am hopeful will guide this country forward with grace and humility and truth. But we also gained our first FEMALE, child of an immigrant Vice President, Madam V.P. @kamalaharris . This singular fact has had me in tears all morning. I am the child of a Native American (I am a registered member of the Delaware tribe) and the child of a German immigrant-my sweet mama. Growing up, I struggled with grasping if I was an American, a German, or a Native American. I’d spend summers overseas exploring the Black Forests and then would come back to school and bullied and name called. “There goes Hitler” - classmates arms raised high at me. “What does the whitest red man say” kids would scorn. I didn’t know where I belonged. I didn’t know because my first generation of “mud blood” wasn’t represented anywhere. Being the mother to two children, my eldest my daughter, to wake up this morning and watch a child of an immigrant, a woman, someone like me, be sworn in as the Vice President of my country. The country I was born in - I could not contain the tears. My children, my daughter, will grow up with this incredible and strong woman leading the country. The photos you see here are some of my most cherished belongings. The black and white photo is of my mama and her brother, who passed away before I was born because of Chernobyl. The first colored photo is of my saint Opa, Oma, mom and myself. The Ernie tattoo I have on my arm is for that man - who taught me the value of humility, art and loving all humans. And the last image of my mother - who through adversity learned English while going to college, gained a masters and is now one of the leading PSR workers for the state of Idaho helping kids in some of the most unimaginable situations. This is my blood. And I am so graciously proud today that I am, in fact, the #childofanimmigrant
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    Today I’m posting something different because today is a really important day. This morning, not only did the United States gain a new president, a president I am hopeful will guide this country forward with grace and humility and truth. But we also gained our first FEMALE, child of an immigrant Vice President, Madam V.P. @kamalaharris . This singular fact has had me in tears all morning. I am the child of a Native American (I am a registered member of the Delaware tribe) and the child of a German immigrant-my sweet mama. Growing up, I struggled with grasping if I was an American, a German, or a Native American. I’d spend summers overseas exploring the Black Forests and then would come back to school and bullied and name called. “There goes Hitler” - classmates arms raised high at me. “What does the whitest red man say” kids would scorn. I didn’t know where I belonged. I didn’t know because my first generation of “mud blood” wasn’t represented anywhere. Being the mother to two children, my eldest my daughter, to wake up this morning and watch a child of an immigrant, a woman, someone like me, be sworn in as the Vice President of my country. The country I was born in - I could not contain the tears. My children, my daughter, will grow up with this incredible and strong woman leading the country. The photos you see here are some of my most cherished belongings. The black and white photo is of my mama and her brother, who passed away before I was born because of Chernobyl. The first colored photo is of my saint Opa, Oma, mom and myself. The Ernie tattoo I have on my arm is for that man - who taught me the value of humility, art and loving all humans. And the last image of my mother - who through adversity learned English while going to college, gained a masters and is now one of the leading PSR workers for the state of Idaho helping kids in some of the most unimaginable situations. This is my blood. And I am so graciously proud today that I am, in fact, the #childofanimmigrant
  • CLIENT REVIEW: “I cannot say enough how incredible Heather Woolery is. She made me and my fiance so comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole process. At the last minute, we had to find a new location for our elopement and within two days Heather had mapped out a PERFECT location for us to relocate to. She is dedicated, dependable, and so sweet! Not to mention our photographs were absolutely perfect! They told our story so beautifully. If I ever need a photographer for future events she is the first one I'll be calling!”⠀ ⠀ My heart explodes every time a client leaves words like this 💗 like how could it not??⠀ ⠀ But it is my number one concern to not only be there to document your moments to give you TANGIBLE memories; but to also be a friend, a support system and a part of your “get you freaking married” team.⠀ ⠀ I’m here to help with location scouting, timelines, vendor recommendations and anything else I can help with in between 🧡 and I am only taking FOUR more weddings/elopements in 2021!⠀ ⠀ If you’ve recently been engaged, ready to say “I do” - oh sweet friend hop over into my DM’s or fill out the contact form on my website! I’ll send you a booking guide, a little video on what it’s like to book with me and set up a no-strings phone call to answer any of your questions!⠀ ⠀ I’ve got the coffee brewing, Let’s connect sweet friend over some joe and make your perfect day happen 🧡⠀ ⠀ #howto #howtoelope #elopementplanning #elopementhacks #elopementtricks #heatherwooleryphotography #coffeewithheather #coffeewithheather #intimatewedding #adventurewedding #destinationelopement #destinationelopementphotographer #elopementinspo #huffpostido #elopementwedding #adventurouslovestories #justalittleloveinspo #adventurouswedding #momentsovermountains #intimateweddingphotographer #oregonelopement #mountainbride #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopement #portlandelopementphotographer #pnwweddingphotographer #pacificnorthwestelopement #washingtonelopement #loveanddevotion #pacificnorthwestbride
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    CLIENT REVIEW: “I cannot say enough how incredible Heather Woolery is. She made me and my fiance so comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole process. At the last minute, we had to find a new location for our elopement and within two days Heather had mapped out a PERFECT location for us to relocate to. She is dedicated, dependable, and so sweet! Not to mention our photographs were absolutely perfect! They told our story so beautifully. If I ever need a photographer for future events she is the first one I'll be calling!”⠀ ⠀ My heart explodes every time a client leaves words like this 💗 like how could it not??⠀ ⠀ But it is my number one concern to not only be there to document your moments to give you TANGIBLE memories; but to also be a friend, a support system and a part of your “get you freaking married” team.⠀ ⠀ I’m here to help with location scouting, timelines, vendor recommendations and anything else I can help with in between 🧡 and I am only taking FOUR more weddings/elopements in 2021!⠀ ⠀ If you’ve recently been engaged, ready to say “I do” - oh sweet friend hop over into my DM’s or fill out the contact form on my website! I’ll send you a booking guide, a little video on what it’s like to book with me and set up a no-strings phone call to answer any of your questions!⠀ ⠀ I’ve got the coffee brewing, Let’s connect sweet friend over some joe and make your perfect day happen 🧡⠀ ⠀ #howto #howtoelope #elopementplanning #elopementhacks #elopementtricks #heatherwooleryphotography #coffeewithheather #coffeewithheather #intimatewedding #adventurewedding #destinationelopement #destinationelopementphotographer #elopementinspo #huffpostido #elopementwedding #adventurouslovestories #justalittleloveinspo #adventurouswedding #momentsovermountains #intimateweddingphotographer #oregonelopement #mountainbride #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopement #portlandelopementphotographer #pnwweddingphotographer #pacificnorthwestelopement #washingtonelopement #loveanddevotion #pacificnorthwestbride
  • Spent the entire day putting together mood boards for upcoming clients and creative shoots and sending out emails.⠀ ⠀ So much so, I still have yet to finish my cup of coffee from this morning and it’s almost 4:00 pm 🙄🤦🏼‍♀️ whoops!⠀ ⠀ But putting all of this together seriously is so dang humbling as I get crushed by the incredible support! Honestly, pivoting into what your soul is telling you to do is a terrifying thing and to be met with so much love has been a moving and emotional experience for me. So, just thank you from the bottom of my heart.⠀ ⠀ All of that to say - this shoot was life giving to me and I couldn’t help but edit for three days straight and get it up on the blog ASAP. There’s no way I’ll ever be able to share all the magic from this shoot here on the gram - so hit the link in my bio to read about my inspiration for the shoot and see allllll the beautiful goodness that transpired last Saturday 🖤🖤⠀ ⠀ Creatives:⠀ Photography: @heather.woolery Design + Costume Design: @heather.woolery Florals: @christinaroseflorals Makeup: @laisebeauty Hair: @marigold.hair.design Venue: @bullyforyoucolfax Ringleaders: @haleyklemmetson @winter.duncan
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    Spent the entire day putting together mood boards for upcoming clients and creative shoots and sending out emails.⠀ ⠀ So much so, I still have yet to finish my cup of coffee from this morning and it’s almost 4:00 pm 🙄🤦🏼‍♀️ whoops!⠀ ⠀ But putting all of this together seriously is so dang humbling as I get crushed by the incredible support! Honestly, pivoting into what your soul is telling you to do is a terrifying thing and to be met with so much love has been a moving and emotional experience for me. So, just thank you from the bottom of my heart.⠀ ⠀ All of that to say - this shoot was life giving to me and I couldn’t help but edit for three days straight and get it up on the blog ASAP. There’s no way I’ll ever be able to share all the magic from this shoot here on the gram - so hit the link in my bio to read about my inspiration for the shoot and see allllll the beautiful goodness that transpired last Saturday 🖤🖤⠀ ⠀ Creatives:⠀ Photography: @heather.woolery Design + Costume Design: @heather.woolery Florals: @christinaroseflorals Makeup: @laisebeauty Hair: @marigold.hair.design Venue: @bullyforyoucolfax Ringleaders: @haleyklemmetson @winter.duncan
  • To all the couples looking to get married. To all the expecting parents. To all the beautiful souls out there simply longing to celebrate themselves and be seen for who you want to be seen... ... leave room for imagination and read a good old book once in awhile. dance in the kitchen with a glass of wine. and pack a box of donuts before you hit the road, for goodness sake. let's make sure we capture the magic feels of your backyard wedding or adventurous national park elopement. let’s make sure to capture the enchanting moments of your maternity or portrait session the old fashioned way – in good photographs. I'm not your typical show up, take the photos and leave kind of photographer. With an art and writing background, I'm more interested in documenting your moments, telling your story in the most enchanting and honest ways possible. Featured in @popsugar , @rockymtnbride and with 5+ years of experience - I promise I've got you covered!
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    To all the couples looking to get married. To all the expecting parents. To all the beautiful souls out there simply longing to celebrate themselves and be seen for who you want to be seen... ... leave room for imagination and read a good old book once in awhile. dance in the kitchen with a glass of wine. and pack a box of donuts before you hit the road, for goodness sake. let's make sure we capture the magic feels of your backyard wedding or adventurous national park elopement. let’s make sure to capture the enchanting moments of your maternity or portrait session the old fashioned way – in good photographs. I'm not your typical show up, take the photos and leave kind of photographer. With an art and writing background, I'm more interested in documenting your moments, telling your story in the most enchanting and honest ways possible. Featured in @popsugar , @rockymtnbride and with 5+ years of experience - I promise I've got you covered!
  • Last October, my family and I took a small weekend getaway to the Washington coast in replacement of our big family trip to California we’d been planning for two year (oh one of the many joys of life during a pandemic).⠀ ⠀ Once our air bnb was booked, I started looking around for nearby places that be fun to explore that was also outside and would allow us to social distance and I came across this tree.⠀ ⠀ Aptly known as the “Tree of Life” as it lives suspended off the ground with its roots burrowed into the adjoining sides of earth. It is a hot spot for tourists which made me a little nervous seeing how we’re supposed to separate ourselves from everyone but it was an easy walk that included the beach (two things to make a trip with kids appealing) and so we went.⠀ ⠀ I wouldn’t call it a “hike” so much as a small walk down to the beach to get to the tree but nevertheless, it was pretty damn clear why this spot was so popular.⠀ ⠀ As I stood under this tree, marveling at how it had endured what should have been its “end all” and yet it continued to thrive and live. It pivoted away from the “traditional” way a tree should live and because of this - it survived.⠀ ⠀ I can’t think of a better metaphor for what we’ve all gone through in the last 12-months and what we face going into this new year. Pivoting away from our comfortable routines and contorting the way we think, the way we do things. Mixing it up, thinking outside the box - this is what will become our strengths - our ability to move forward and grow.
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    Last October, my family and I took a small weekend getaway to the Washington coast in replacement of our big family trip to California we’d been planning for two year (oh one of the many joys of life during a pandemic).⠀ ⠀ Once our air bnb was booked, I started looking around for nearby places that be fun to explore that was also outside and would allow us to social distance and I came across this tree.⠀ ⠀ Aptly known as the “Tree of Life” as it lives suspended off the ground with its roots burrowed into the adjoining sides of earth. It is a hot spot for tourists which made me a little nervous seeing how we’re supposed to separate ourselves from everyone but it was an easy walk that included the beach (two things to make a trip with kids appealing) and so we went.⠀ ⠀ I wouldn’t call it a “hike” so much as a small walk down to the beach to get to the tree but nevertheless, it was pretty damn clear why this spot was so popular.⠀ ⠀ As I stood under this tree, marveling at how it had endured what should have been its “end all” and yet it continued to thrive and live. It pivoted away from the “traditional” way a tree should live and because of this - it survived.⠀ ⠀ I can’t think of a better metaphor for what we’ve all gone through in the last 12-months and what we face going into this new year. Pivoting away from our comfortable routines and contorting the way we think, the way we do things. Mixing it up, thinking outside the box - this is what will become our strengths - our ability to move forward and grow.
  • Today’s the last day of my kids’ holiday break and we’re all a little melancholy about it - so we’re over here binge watching as many Harry Potters that we can while annihilating a whole pan of rice krispie treats ✨✨ I will definitely miss these slower sweeter days! But I’ve got to ask; which is the best Harry Potter movie and while is the worst? Extra house points if you tell me why👇🏻 . . . . . #moabutahexplored #moabutahelopement #elopementphotog #elopementplanning #archesnationalpark #canyonlandsnationalpark #nationalparkelopement #bidenharriselect #madamvp #redrockelopement #35mm #35mmmagazine #lookslikefilmkids #lookslikefilm #artistsoninstagram #artisticphotographer #moabweddingphotographer #utahweddingphotographer #zionweddingphotographer #archesweddingphotographer #canyonlandsweddingphotographer #deadhorsestateparkwedding #deadhorsestatepark #desertwedding #optoutside #heatherwooleryphotography #letsadventure
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    Today’s the last day of my kids’ holiday break and we’re all a little melancholy about it - so we’re over here binge watching as many Harry Potters that we can while annihilating a whole pan of rice krispie treats ✨✨ I will definitely miss these slower sweeter days! But I’ve got to ask; which is the best Harry Potter movie and while is the worst? Extra house points if you tell me why👇🏻 . . . . . #moabutahexplored #moabutahelopement #elopementphotog #elopementplanning #archesnationalpark #canyonlandsnationalpark #nationalparkelopement #bidenharriselect #madamvp #redrockelopement #35mm #35mmmagazine #lookslikefilmkids #lookslikefilm #artistsoninstagram #artisticphotographer #moabweddingphotographer #utahweddingphotographer #zionweddingphotographer #archesweddingphotographer #canyonlandsweddingphotographer #deadhorsestateparkwedding #deadhorsestatepark #desertwedding #optoutside #heatherwooleryphotography #letsadventure
  • First post of 2021 - so I'm here wishing you all ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ • A Happy New Year⁠⠀ • A year full of adventure and joy⁠⠀ • A year full of new experiences⁠⠀ • A year of saying yes instead of no⁠⠀ • A year of facing fear⁠⠀ • A year of dancing in the kitchen barefoot⁠⠀ • A year of good company and friendship⁠⠀ • A year of love, love for others, and love for yourself⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ May this year keep the fire in your soul that 2020 ignited. May it be the next chapter in your glorious tale. And may you never forget how incredible you and your life is. I'm so grateful for all of you and this journey we all get to go on together and on our own. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Cheers to 2021 and all that it will bring + may the force be with us all. -H⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ -----⁠⠀ Photographer: @heather.woolery ⁠⠀ Design + Florals: @wildwood_company_ ⁠⠀ Dress: @hyacinthbridal ⁠⠀ Bridal Jewelry + Bolo Tie: @hellscanyonboloco ⁠⠀ Sweets: @goosehousebakery ⁠⠀ Paper Goods: @ardentdesign.co ⁠⠀ Hair: @marigold.hair.design ⁠⠀ Makeup: @tesealaise ⁠⠀ Models: @moore_of_mckayla @jonmoore16 ⁠⠀ Magazine feature: @rockymtnbride #idaho⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ #happynewyear #happy2021 #idahobride #Idahoelopement #spokaneelopement #washingtonelopement #washingtonphotographer #inlandnorthwestelopement #inlandNWphotographer #sandpointelopement #indiebride #indiewedding #intimatewedding #microwedding #bohowedding #loveintentionally #destinationwedding #destinationelopement #junebugweddings #greenweddingshoes #coffeewithheather #heatherwooleryphotography #rmbvendor #heyheyhellomay #adventurouswedding #2021bride #radstorytellers #beyondthewonderlust #youaremyhome
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    First post of 2021 - so I'm here wishing you all ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ • A Happy New Year⁠⠀ • A year full of adventure and joy⁠⠀ • A year full of new experiences⁠⠀ • A year of saying yes instead of no⁠⠀ • A year of facing fear⁠⠀ • A year of dancing in the kitchen barefoot⁠⠀ • A year of good company and friendship⁠⠀ • A year of love, love for others, and love for yourself⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ May this year keep the fire in your soul that 2020 ignited. May it be the next chapter in your glorious tale. And may you never forget how incredible you and your life is. I'm so grateful for all of you and this journey we all get to go on together and on our own. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Cheers to 2021 and all that it will bring + may the force be with us all. -H⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ -----⁠⠀ Photographer: @heather.woolery ⁠⠀ Design + Florals: @wildwood_company_ ⁠⠀ Dress: @hyacinthbridal ⁠⠀ Bridal Jewelry + Bolo Tie: @hellscanyonboloco ⁠⠀ Sweets: @goosehousebakery ⁠⠀ Paper Goods: @ardentdesign.co ⁠⠀ Hair: @marigold.hair.design ⁠⠀ Makeup: @tesealaise ⁠⠀ Models: @moore_of_mckayla @jonmoore16 ⁠⠀ Magazine feature: @rockymtnbride #idaho⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ #happynewyear #happy2021 #idahobride #Idahoelopement #spokaneelopement #washingtonelopement #washingtonphotographer #inlandnorthwestelopement #inlandNWphotographer #sandpointelopement #indiebride #indiewedding #intimatewedding #microwedding #bohowedding #loveintentionally #destinationwedding #destinationelopement #junebugweddings #greenweddingshoes #coffeewithheather #heatherwooleryphotography #rmbvendor #heyheyhellomay #adventurouswedding #2021bride #radstorytellers #beyondthewonderlust #youaremyhome
  • "whatever causes night in our souls may leave stars" - victor hugo⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ----⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I had a whole other caption written for today - but then I re-found this quote while browsing aimlessly on Pinterest and it just felt like it needed to be shared.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This year has caused so much darkness across the world, but it has also ignited internal fires, sparked movements, new ideas, and directions. It's with this darkness, we've found the stars and I think at the end of a year like 2020 it's important to remember this.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ May we all never forget this year - and all that it changed for us. Through the night, into the dawn, we've been remade.⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #adventurebridals #covid19wedding #happynewyear #2021newyear #2021bride #shesaidyes #isaidyes #2021elopement #2022bride #2022wedding #washingtonelopement #oregonelopement #washingtonelopementphotographer #portlandelopement #artfulwedding #Idahoelopement #oreagoncoastelopementphotographer #Washingtoncoastelopement #adventurouslovers #adventurouselopement #uniquewedding #intimateweddingplanner #pacificnorthwestelopement #coastelopement #adventurewedding #adventurouscouple #photobugcommunity#30RisingStars #wildhairhappyhearts
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    "whatever causes night in our souls may leave stars" - victor hugo⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ----⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I had a whole other caption written for today - but then I re-found this quote while browsing aimlessly on Pinterest and it just felt like it needed to be shared.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This year has caused so much darkness across the world, but it has also ignited internal fires, sparked movements, new ideas, and directions. It's with this darkness, we've found the stars and I think at the end of a year like 2020 it's important to remember this.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ May we all never forget this year - and all that it changed for us. Through the night, into the dawn, we've been remade.⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #adventurebridals #covid19wedding #happynewyear #2021newyear #2021bride #shesaidyes #isaidyes #2021elopement #2022bride #2022wedding #washingtonelopement #oregonelopement #washingtonelopementphotographer #portlandelopement #artfulwedding #Idahoelopement #oreagoncoastelopementphotographer #Washingtoncoastelopement #adventurouslovers #adventurouselopement #uniquewedding #intimateweddingplanner #pacificnorthwestelopement #coastelopement #adventurewedding #adventurouscouple #photobugcommunity#30RisingStars #wildhairhappyhearts