Real Elopements

Dorese and Tucker made their way to the top of this local Adirondack peak to renew their elopement vows. It was a drizzly and chilly afternoon in the fall.

Tinara Kohlbrenner

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I had the immense pleasure of photographing Nicole and Davis’s Wedding in a cute but quiet venue located in Ithaca, NY. Grit and Grace is this absolutely gorgeous outdoor and barn location in Ithaca, just a short drive from Watkins Glen. It was known from the start, for a warm, late summer day, this wedding […]

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Johnny and Alysa had a whole day to spend doing what they loved: Seeing the Adirondack peaks. Taking the 2.5 hour drive to Coney Mountain, one of the Tupper Lakes Trifecta peaks, is where we start our story…

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Hey there, I'm Tinara!
I'm not some watered-down elopement photographer.
Fair warning, I live life unfiltered, I love a good curse word and a bitchin' high-peak sandwich.

I'm based in Upstate NY just a tad south of the Adirondack Park.  

Against the Grain is essentially my middle name,.. and also the title of my podcast -- But its also the path you've chosen to take for your dream wedding or elopement experience.

 I can't wait to get to know all about what sets your soul on fire, and create this amazing experience It's a wild ride, so hold on and have fun, after all this is what i do!

I'm tinara!

 I'm the  Curator and Architect to your dream wedding day experience

hey lovely, so glad to meet you!

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