Meet Tinara, of Lovely & Co.
"She was so sweet and energetic the entire time, hyping us up. There where times we couldn't stop laughing cause she'd bring this fire and intensity right when we needed it."
-Johnny + Alysa
hey there
I'm Tinara!
Your Elopement Photographer, Curator and Architect
Listen, I'm going to be super up front here. I'm quite the feral photographer.
Professional? Oh yes.
Unfiltered and unhinged? Most likely.
I love a good curse word like I love a diet Pepsi, Sometimes.. it just hits just right, you know what I mean?
And if that is not your vibe - no sweat! I don't ask my couples to fake it, so why should I?
Elopements go against the grain, and so do I
Your elopement or wedding day should focus on your experience and time together.
Not bullet points and timetables.
I wanted to give my couples an elopement that felt intentional, unhurried, and focused on the presence of each other instead of the pressure to run here, and there, pulled away from meaningful pauses in their day to meet "expectations" and perform.
I constantly practice and educate about Leave No Trace principles for not just elopements but during my own personal adventures.
You can rest assured that I am CPR/First aid certified to be fully prepared for your elopement adventure!
At Lovely & Co, I believe Love is Love, and all love is Equal. I document EVERY elopement for any two humans in love.
When you hire me, you are hiring a fully woman owned and operated business
Full of Sugar and All the Spice, Theres plenty to see why I'm different.
Images Taken
100,000+
Rolls of Film Devloped
100+
love Stories
30+
Years Expereince
10+
Documentary photography that revolves around you, not you around it.
I believe your wedding should feel like your full vision.
It's not a production photoshoot. Less posing, More living.
I'm here to document those intentional and meaningful moments, not to pull you away from them.
Never interrupted, never rushed, just fully experienced.
I guide you when needed, but I won't pull you from a well needed pause, or force reactions or moments that don't occur naturally.
Think of it as preserving the feeling of the moment, as it happens. Like I said before, you will forget I'm even there. Being an introvert is good for something!
Get in touch to schedule a simple chat with me
All love should be celebrated
Full Stop
- Alysa C.
We had a tremendously fun day in the Adirondacks with Tinara. It was really great to be able to have our pick of the location we wanted, we chose Coney Mtn for the 360º Views. She really blew us away with the natural prompting she gave us, we really took in each little moment! It was so relaxing to just take it all in. It really was like having your best friend tag along for the ride, and take gorgeous photos of us! The photos are unreal. Each one feels like it transports us back to our elopement. We were laughing non-stop the entire day, I'd do this over and over again!"
- Leigh S.
"Having Tinara as our photographer was like having a close friend by our side—someone we could trusted instantly and completely. She helped us with everything, from choosing the right ceremony time, making sure we actually had time to soak in the day. Not once did we feel like we had to rush anywhere. We were given just the right amount of guidance while letting us be in the moment. I almost forgot she was there a few times! The final images are beyond what we could have imagined—whimsical, emotional, and beautifully timeless. We are still staring at them in total awe! Best decision we made!"
I know firsthand what it’s like to be at that crossroads—
Do we elope, or do we have a big wedding?
I’ve helped countless couples navigate that decision in a way that honors their love story while keeping family involved in a way that feels right. No rigid traditions, no stress—just a day that feels like you (with maybe a little Butterbeer or second breakfast along the way). Whether it's a mountaintop elopement at sunrise, an intimate backyard wedding under string lights, or a lakeside canoe adventure, I help couples craft a day that’s truly theirs.
Helping couples choose a wedding that feels right for *them*
Wait!
"You Shoot Film, too?"
Hell Yeah i do!
I shoot Medium Format and 35MM Film frequently. It was a hobby of mine that never died, and what got me started in photography in the first place!
I just love how film make you feel, and on one of the best days of your life film carries that afterglow of nostalgia you just can't shake -- even years after the image was taken!
Every. Single. Package. Is build hybrid with digital and film images, the best of both worlds and double the magic!
See How I Seamlessly add in Film to your Day
some fun facts about me
Ted Lasso
What shows I'm currently binging
Oat Milk Flat White
My favorite go to drink
Cork, Ireland
Favorite place to travel
Summer
Favorite season
My dog's name is
Half Elf Druid (yah yah)
My DND go to Class
KPDH (iykyk)
Favorite Movie
trick question.. theres so many...
Favorite Artist
Beau
Aspiring 46-er
5/25
ADK Fire tower Challenge
Tinara completely exceeded our expectations and has left us speechless more than once . We are simply blown away not only for the photographs we received but the entire experience of our day. We honestly cannot thank her enough! Now we get to relive the best days of our lives all over again!
-Dustin + Marissa H.
I’m not just here to take photos—I’m here to make sure your wedding day feels great and that you have the best time.
That means scouting for the perfect location, providing meaningful activities to do together (bike rides, gelato dates, canoeing on the lake—you name it)
Crafting a relaxed day and capturing every unscripted, beautiful moment along the way.
Also the little extras—like same-day Polaroids - becuase who wouldn't love a slice of nostalgia?
I also offer Heirloom albums designed to be treasured for generations. And if you need help announcing your elopement to family afterward? I’ve got you covered.
More than photographs, It's a full experience
Anything else I should know?
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT ME?
WHATS THE MAIN REASON YOU DECIDED ON ELOPING OR HAVING A MICRO WEDDING?
WHERE ARE YOU PLANNING TO ELOPE? (SCENERY, AREA, STATE OR COUNTRY)
WILL IT JUST BE THE TWO OF YOU OR ARE YOU PLANNING TO INCLUDE SOME GUESTS?
WHERE ARE YOU CURRENTLY LOCATED?
WHEN ARE YOU PLANNING TO ELOPE? (PLEASE INCLUDE YEAR) IS THIS FLEXIBLE?
BEST EMAIL ADDRESS
CELL PHONE NUMBER
YOUR NAME AND PARTNER'S NAME
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it's totally cool with me if you don't have all the info - that's what I'm here for!
If you are still feeling a bit stuck, I want to help you! Even if you have nothing planned, and just a few ideas pinned to Pinterest, i can help you piece it together. get in touch with me and we can go from there!
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