Arkansas Wedding and Elopement Photographer - Buffalo National River - Hawksbill Crag/Whittaker Point Overlook

 

 

Imagine this: you wake up to the smell of coffee brewing in the kitchen. The room is still, but you can hear the drip, drip, drip of that warm coffee waiting for you to pour into your favorite mug. You stretch your tired limbs that are a little sore from the adventures the day before. You tiptoe into the kitchen and see your wedding dress hanging up in the window. You get your coffee and begin to get ready for the biggest adventure of your life.


You slip into your boots that are waiting for you by the door. Your sweet person has already loaded the car while you finished getting ready. Together you drive to the trailhead and listen to your playlist that you created together over the last few weeks. The air is crisp as you begin your hike. The only sounds you can hear are your boots on the ground and your heart beating with excitement.


As you reach your destination, the morning birds are singing their song and the sun is beginning to kiss the peaks around you.


Your favorite boots carried you through some of your biggest adventures and today, they carry you to nature's alter where you promise your life to your best friend.

 

 

Now tell me: How did that feel?

 

 

If you are thinking about eloping with your best friend and the story above felt good, warm, or just right, then eloping might just be for you.


We all know that wedding planning is stressful. There are a lot of moving parts and areas where it feels like you might be doing them to just please other people. As your photographer and friend, I want you to have a day that feels authentic to you. There is nothing wrong with a big wedding! They are special in their own different ways.


I have a special place in my heart for honoring couples who want to do something a little different and hit the trail with their loved one.


My name is Sara and I am a photographer based in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. I love helping my clients plan their wedding weekend in a way that is true and authentic to them.

 

 

Tips for Eloping in Arkansas - Buffalo National River at Hawksbill Crag (Whittaker Point) Overlook.


If you didn't know, Hawksbill Crag is the most photographed point in Arkansas! And for good reason. It is incredibly picturesque and not too difficult to access. The trail is rated as moderately-challenging and is 2.7 miles out and back. You can read more about this hike here. Because of this, you are almost always going to run into others on the trail. As your photographer, I will be able to help you plan your Hawksbill Crag elopement. While I can never guarantee complete privacy in a public location, I can offer my advice on the best times to visit this area.


If you are considering this location for your elopement, you might like to know that there is not currently a permit in place. This means that you can have your elopement at this iconic overlook for free! This is great for couples on a budget or who want to spend their wedding budget on something else like having a private chef come to your Airbnb cabin to cook a private meal or go on excursions in the area like floating the Buffalo National River or ziplining at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch.



 

 

ARKANSAS BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

 

Arkansas Wedding + Elopement Photographer

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My name is Sara Smith and I am a wedding and elopement photographer based in Harrison, Arkansas. I proudly serve ALL love and offer images with an adventurous and nostalgic feel.

 

BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER