For couples who share a love for the outdoors and who prioritize experiences
Here’s what your day could look like: a wedding that celebrates not just your love for each other, but your shared love for the outdoors surrounded by epic landscapes, fully present, and free from the stress of planning.
You don’t want a ballroom or a long guest list. You want an experience. An intimate, meaningful adventure that reflects who you are.
That’s where we come in. From expert planning and location scouting to guiding you through your dream elopement, we take care of the details so you can focus on what truly matters, each other.
WHAT MAKES BACKCOUNTRY PORTRAITS DIFFERENT?
If you love the great outdoors but also love high-end, intentional photography
you’re in the right place.
There are a lot of elopement photographers out there.
Here’s what makes us stand out:
Fine Art Roots, Film-Inspired Style
With a formal photography degree and training in 4x5 large format film, Stefan brings a level of precision and artistry you won’t find everywhere.
We blend digital and film
throughout your day to create timeless, editorial-quality images with depth, texture, and intention.
Photos That Feel Like You
Laid-back, real, and full of meaning. No stiff poses or awkward energy.
Two Photographers, One Vision
Husband + wife team with two perspectives:
➝ Stefan captures precision + landscapes
➝ Leti focuses on emotion + storytelling
Planning + Photography + Officiating
From permits to timelines to vows—we handle the details so you can focus on the experience
Because There Are Other Ways to Get Married...
You’re not drawn to the big, traditional wedding.
You don’t want the stress.
You don’t want the pressure to meet everyone else’s expectations.
And you definitely don’t want to spend months planning a day that doesn’t feel authentically you.
Instead, what you’re really craving is an
unforgettable experience in the great outdoors.
We are Leti & Stefan,
Adventure Wedding & Elopement photographers based in Utah
Backcountry Portraits, Utah Elopement Photographers, is a husband + wife photography team specializing in elopements, micro destination weddings and portraits.
Currently based in Park City, Utah.
Hey there! We’re a husband-and-wife photography team based in Utah, and we’ve always felt a deep connection to the outdoors. Every time we step outside, we feel more present and grounded—it’s where we can really soak in life’s most meaningful moments. We want to share that experience with every couple we work with because we truly believe that getting married in nature brings a whole new level of connection and beauty to your day.
What do we do?
We don’t just show up with our cameras. From start to finish, we’re here to help plan your entire day. We’ll send you a custom list of epic locations, create a timeline that fits your vision, and be there to guide you every step of the way. We’re not just your photographers; we’re also your elopement planners, local guides, and even your officiants if you need us.
Park City, Utah is our basecamp.
How does this work?
How to plan your elopement in 3 simple steps
STEP 1:
Reach Out & Let’s Connect
Send us a message to set up a no-pressure call! We’re here to listen, answer your questions, and help guide your vision.
STEP 2:
Personalized Planning
Once you book, the magic begins! We’ll help you find the perfect location, navigate permits, recommend vendors, and consider weather factors. You’ll get our exclusive guide and questionnaires to shape your day, plus we’ll jump on a planning call to refine every detail and create a seamless timeline.
STEP 3:
Your Epic Elopement Day!
When the day arrives, just be present and soak it all in. We’ll capture every breathtaking moment and emotion, making sure your elopement is stress-free, intentional, and truly unforgettable.
YOUR PERFECT ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE
As a husband and wife team, we bring two unique perspectives to your special day. With our ✨ combined passion and
✨ complementary skills,
Here’s what you can expect in every package:
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Comprehensive Location Suggestions
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Two expert photographers (Husband and Wife Team)
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Accommodation and Activity Guidance: Get expert advice on the best places to stay and activities to enjoy during your adventure.
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Assistance with Permits
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Tailored Timeline Creation: We design a personalized timeline to make your elopement day smooth and stress-free.
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Expert Wilderness Guidance: Benefit from our extensive knowledge of the Western USA wilderness to enhance your experience.
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Trusted Vendor Recommendations: We connect you with the best local vendors to ensure every detail of your elopement is perfect.
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Officiant Services: We provide officiant services to make your ceremony legally binding and deeply meaningful.
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Unlimited Consultation with Us
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Exclusive Guide: How to Plan Your Elopement from Start to Finish
This curated, step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know to plan a meaningful and stress-free elopement.
You both deserve a relaxed and unique experience.
Let Us Handle the Details, You Enjoy the Adventure
"Leti & Stefan captured my ideal wedding weekend perfectly. As a husband-and-wife duo, they made the entire experience fun and seamless, and we couldn’t be happier with the photos!"
" Leti & Stefan were extremely pleasant and friendly to work with and we all had a blast doing the photos. By having a husband and wife duo team I felt I had more than enough photographs taken during the ceremony and after, during the photo shoots. We received our photos and were extremely happy with how well they turned out!! They captured my ideal wedding weekend perfectly. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional photographers and will for sure use them for future life event photo shoots."
Corey & Jason
"From scouting stunning, natural locations to working seamlessly as a team, they make the entire experience effortless and fun. Their creativity, professionalism, and ability to capture meaningful moments set them apart"
"Stefan and Leti were the perfect choice for our day! Their husband-and-wife dynamic brought incredible energy, creative ideas, and the best views to capture every moment perfectly"
"My new husband and I cannot sing the praises of Stefan and Leti enough!!!!! We loved the idea of having 2 photographers and the fact that they are husband and wife was the icing on the cake!!!! Within minutes of our first meeting, we knew that they were the right choice for our special day! They had fantastic ideas and did incredible acrobatics to ensure the best possible views to capture our magical day! We cannot imagine any better experience and will hopefully get to see them again the next time we have a celebration to capture!❤️"
Laurie & Scott
"They captured our day perfectly, giving us stunning photos that we can’t stop looking through.
They made our experience unforgettable, and we’ll cherish these memories forever!"
"Stefan and Leti and Backcountry Portraits have been absolutely awesome to work with!
We did our engagement pictures with them and not only did they have some truly scenic and beautiful natural places picked out, but the way in which they captured the shots and how they got our organic feelings and moments were photos that we hadn't seen from any other photographer's portfolios.
They worked extremely well as a team to capture unique moments and bounce ideas not only off of each other, but us as well.
They are very professional and you will know by the first shot taken that they are going to do their absolute best to make sure they captured and shoot as many photos and locations to make you happy and give you plenty of options. They went above and beyond that we hadn't heard of other photographers doing.
We loved their pictures so much that we also had them do our wedding. "
Belen & Taylor
"Stefan & Leti are so kind and immensely talented"
"We can’t thank Stefan and Leticia enough! The photos are absolutely stunning, and we haven’t been able to stop looking through them. Reliving our day through their beautiful photography has been so much fun. They captured everything perfectly, and we are beyond grateful to have these memories to cherish forever.
We’ll have a tough time choosing which photos to print because they’re all incredible!
If you’re looking for photographers who will make your day special and capture every moment beautifully, we highly recommend Stefan and Leticia!"
Caitlin & Taylor
"If you choose someone else, you are choosing wrong"
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We love sharing our passion for adventure elopements! Here are some articles where we've been featured:
→ Apartment Guide: Boise vs. Salt Lake City – Our Thoughts on SLC
→ Hidden Gems: Meet Stefan And Leticia Olson of Backcountry Portratis
→ Visit Park City Utah: Small Town Stories
→ Meet Stefan & Leticia From Backcountry Portraits - Bold Journey