Nicole Leever Photography

I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.

I love you as the plant that never blooms but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers; thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance, risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way than this: where I does not exist, nor you, so close that your hand on my chest is my hand, so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.  // Pablo Neruda

The very talented Andrew Abajian made a short-film capturing the story of these Runaway’s. Thank you so much Andrew for your talent, time & incredible passion for storytelling!

Thank you to all of the amazing vendors that made this shoot possible!

Cinematography Direction: Andrew Abajian

Table Design: She’s in the Details

Fashion Stylist: Kaley Lodeen

Hair & Make-Up: Jolie Beauty – Sara Wilson

Badass Florist: Bloomwell & Co.

Dress: The Dress Theory

Props: Archive Rentals 

Calligraphy: Hello Makenna

Bride & Groom Models: Emily Duncan & Austin Jones (thank you so much Emily & Austin for getting fake married & sharing your real life couple awesomeness!)

A special thank you to my friends (& incredible family) that made the ride out to the desert to join in on all of the fun! You guys are the best & I hope you had some fun 🙂 And a very special thank you to Emma — thank you for all of the support behind the scenes, the month leading up to the shoot & all of your amazing help the day of! I could not have done it without you all 🙂 Thank you!