Our Story
Partners in marriage, life, and the great outdoors. Seven years of documenting extraordinary love stories across America and around the world.
Cody & Kaitlin Meyers
Husband & Wife Duo • Michigan & Worldwide
Seven years of adventure, starting with an old school bus and a cat named Bert.
Over the last seven years, we’ve had the privilege of photographing and filming elopements and intimate weddings across the country—from 12,000-foot alpine ridgelines in Colorado and sea caves in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, to glacial valleys in Montana, granite headlands in Maine, and international destinations worldwide.
Our story began in 2019, shortly after we got married ourselves. Rather than settling into a traditional path, we took a leap of faith on the life we’d always dreamed of. We bought an old school bus, gutted it to the bare frame, and spent months renovating it into a tiny home and mobile editing studio on wheels.
We packed up everything we owned, brought our cat Bert along for the ride, and set out to travel across the country, photographing and filming elopements along the way.
Living full-time on the road taught us how to read mountain weather radar, navigate rugged backcountry 4x4 access roads, and adapt to changing light on the fly. More importantly, it taught us what really matters: stripping away the noise to give couples an experience that is intentional, relaxed, and entirely their own.
Seven years later, that leap of faith has grown into Love Pioneer. While our base has expanded, that restless sense of adventure hasn't changed. We carry valid passports and are eager to document more expeditions outside the U.S.—from the Canadian Rockies to the Italian Dolomites and beyond.
“To you, our presence feels like going on an easy double-date hike with old friends who happen to know the scenic overlooks, the quiet timing, and how to capture it all in 4K.”
Two Complementary Artists. One Seamless Flow.
Unlike hired contract shooters who meet in a parking lot on your wedding morning, our workflow on trail is synchronized.
Kaitlin Meyers
Lead Photographer & Creative Visionary
“Most couples tell us they feel awkward in front of a camera. My goal is to completely melt that away. I bring a calm, steady presence on trail, giving you gentle guidance so you never wonder what to do with your hands, while giving you space to actually savor your day.”
- Master of organic light and quiet unposed intimacy
- Calm, grounding guidance that melts camera tension
- Detailed location, lighting, and timeline curation
Cody Meyers
Lead Videographer, Drone Pilot & Guide
“Photos show how your wedding looked; video preserves how it sounded. I focus on capturing the living memory of your day—the tremor in your voice during vows and the mountain air around you—using low-profile microphones and high-bitrate cameras with zero intrusion.”
- Documentary 4K video and low-profile ambient vow audio
- FAA Part 107 Licensed Drone Pilot for sweeping aerials
- Backcountry navigation, satellite radar, and trail safety
Why a Married Team Changes Everything
When you invite photographers into an intimate elopement, the energy they bring matters as much as their cameras.
Effortless Coordination (Zero Stepped-On Angles)
When you hire separate photo and video vendors who have never met, they often compete for the best angle or stand in each other's frames. Because we shoot together constantly, our workflow is silent, synchronized, and completely harmonious.
We’ve Stood Where You’re Standing
We know exactly what it feels like to strip away expectations and make lifelong vows in nature. We respect the quiet intimacy of the moment, knowing intuitively when to step in with gentle guidance and when to step back and let you savor the stillness.
Double the Trail Support & Logistical Safety
On trail, you never have just one person juggling gear. You have two dedicated partners helping with dress trains, carrying extra layers and hydration, tracking weather radar, and ensuring your expedition runs smoothly from first light to starlight.
On the Trail and on the Road
7+ Years Coast to Coast
Documented elopements across the country, plus international destination celebrations worldwide.
Bert the Adventure Cat
Our cat Bert lived full-time with us on the road, exploring America from the passenger seat of our renovated school bus.
Passport-Ready
Valid passports and eager to capture more expeditions worldwide—from the Canadian Rockies to the Italian Dolomites.
Leave-No-Trace Stewards
Strict public land ethics, commercial permit compliance, and preservation of fragile alpine tundras and coastlines.
“We don't take on hundreds of weddings a year. We take on a handful of extraordinary couples who want to begin their forever in a wild place. We would be honored to pioneer that journey with you.”
— Cody & Kaitlin Meyers