Meet the Photographer Behind the Brand

About Sage Trails

Trail Report: July '25

Hey there friends - I’m Alexandria!

(she/her)

I’m a bubbly, friendly, Wisconsin Badger (On Wisconsin!) doggo mom who found my home in the state of Washington.

I love romanticising all real life moments for myself and everyone behind my camera.

Getting the right angle

Life is FUCKING COOL Y'ALL. And for me it's always a work in progress to make sure I slow down and enjoy it all. It's then when the special moments come out and what I love photographing and remembering. The view you almost missed. The birdsong you couldn't stop long enough to listen to. The person you decided to strike up a conversation with and bonded over dogs with for 30 min.

Slowing down helps us appreciate all around us. Personally I love making these little moments special. I'll hike with a bougie charcuterie setup to make enjoying a view that much more special. I learned how to do a bird call because I heard loons for the first time. I decide to read a book outside now in the grass.

I love romanticising real life and think it's important we slow down.

You get the chance to slow down and experience your day and your partner, exactly the way you want it. Let me romanticize the hell out of it for you.

I'm so lucky to do what I do and I can't wait to meet you.

And that's why elopements are the GOAT.

My Values

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If this resonates with you, reach out! I'd love to meet you!

Celebrating Differences & Creating Community

Everyone looks different, identifies different, thinks different and to me that’s what makes our world go round. If you’ve ever traveled, you’ll know traveling is such a learning experience to meet people from different walks of life and to realize we are all just humans. We are all just looking for love. I want to celebrate that and bring together like-minded individuals.

I like to lead with kindness, communicate and collaborate. I’m always going to be upfront and honest with you about realities of what you’re planning and give you alternate options. But I believe in doing so in a kind way. My hope is that we can always come to a collaborative spot so you can have the best day you can dream while also keeping in mind all the logistics that come into play!

Communication & Collaboration

I love our earth. I like hugging trees, I like saying WOW every 5 feet on a hike and you can bet your bottom dollar that it’s important to me we follow leave no trace principles on elopement days. I’ve seen my favorite areas close due population increase or die because people aren’t conscious of where they step. Washington is full of beautiful places and I’m always hoping I’ll get to do this job and keep coming back to my favorite spots.

Earth- Conscious

I wouldn’t be in this business if i also didn’t have a pursuit of wonder. I think it’s important to keep an open mind, keep learning, keep experiencing and keep exploring new places. The world is full of amazing things and I never want to stop feeing apart of something that is way bigger than myself.

Pursuit of Wonder

Fav Job(s)

My favorite job in college was working for a bicycle tour company! I lived in a tent for the summer, traveled the country, and set up tents/lugged luggage for bikers completing week long rides! My second favorite was when I was a traveling actor for a children's theatre!

Bonus: Fun facts about me

Romatasy Lover

I feel if I don't love a good love story as a photographer, I'm doing something wrong. I love the high fantasy world with amazing action sequences, power given towards bad-ass women, and just the magic whimsy of the world! Although Harry Potter will always be my OG. (yes I know that's not romantasy)

Dog Lover

My partner and I have 2 Bernese mountain dogs. While they don't come with me on elopements they love snuggling whomever they meet.

Former Ballroom Dancer

I went to UW-Madison in Wisconsin (go Badgers!) and found my love of dance there. I ended up joining a performance ballroom team and it's where I met my partner! So needless to say, I know how to teach you how to dip, if you want a dip photo :)

Current Obsession: Knitting Nordic/Icelandic Sweaters

It all started because I needed a project to keep me entertained while healing from an injury. I saw this post of this adorable sweater and was like I can do that! I learned from Youtube and am legit obsessed with this long project that brings me a whole ton of peace and enjoyment!