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Out West, storytelling is much more than shootin' around a campfire; the greatest stories are lived-in and experienced with wild-eyes (and good company). The same rings true here at Ben Winckler Photography. Inside our journal you'll find field notes, love letters from an airport napkin, and the kind of lessons you can only learn from light chasin' in love to the ends of the earth. Whether you're planning an adventure elopement in the backcountry or sloothing the internet for your next trail run high; there's a story here for you.

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Long before I was preserving love stories to the ends of the Earth, I was chasing finish lines through spontaneous storms, relentless wind, and Wyoming altitude that never failed to steal the breath from my chest. Trail running has taught me many things over the years; but mostly it’s taught me how to endure, how […]

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I’m a natural light chasing, podcast binging, trail runnin' girl dad who spends just as much time playing outside as I do making art from behind a camera. Although I am a man of many paths and passport stamps, there is nothing that makes me come alive like discovering the depths of nature with laid-back lovers. Whether belly laughing below glaciers or enduring the elements in-between trail snacks; my couples constantly remind me that there is no greater view than what lies in the now. & for that I am eternally grateful to be in the wilds of this adventure with you, camera in hand. 

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a wyoming local's take on where to elope & adventure in jackson hole

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From the lively, western culture and elevated hospitality to the spellbound allure of the vastly wild landscapes; Jackson is a dream destination for devoting your life to another whole heartedly. If an adventure elopement is calling you out West; allow me to lift the veil and bring you closer to saying “I do!” in Jackson Hole. Grab your other half, pour up a glass, and let’s get western, folks (just don’t pet the bison)!

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