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Building a Bold, Adventure Driven Photography Brand

Because your creative journey deserves more than just pretty photos—it deserves strategy, storytelling, and experiences that delivers.

Maybe you’ve been feeling like…

You’re ready to break the mold into the adventure elopement world, but your portfolio doesn’t showcase the kind of laid-back, adventure-seeking couples you want to book.
You’ve built a solid basecamp in your local market, but your heart’s pulling you toward new landscapes, fresh trails, and the chance to capture love stories off the beaten path.
You’ve hit a creative dead end, and what you really need is a fresh perspective—a chance to reset, recharge, and find that spark behind the lens again.

If this is you, I get it - I’ve been there!

Here at Basecamp Creative..

WE DO THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENT

Okay yes, you’re going to leave with some beautiful images from some really epic places but we’re here to give you so much more. These day(s) are going to be filled with real love stories, real couples and real full galleries of what elopement days should/could be like for all of our couples.

THESE AREN’T JUST A “DO IT FOR THE GRAM”

NO ONE ELOPEMENT IS THE SAME, SO NEITHER ARE THESE

That’s why our goal is to be able to provide full storytelling elopement galleries that showcase a variety of scenarios, that allow you to show off not only your skillset and creativity but provide realistic galleries that your ideal couple could imagine themselves in. That’s why you can expect something along the lines of:

↠ Storytelling-Driven Shoots

↠ Creative Lighting Scenarios

↠ Epic Landscapes & Dreamy Locations

↠ Real Adventure Vibes

↠ Hands-On Posing Guidance

↠ Unpredictable Weather (and How to Use It)

↠ Mood-Driven Styling

↠ Adventure, Not Just Aesthetic

↠ Lighting Challenges for Growth

↠ Video-Friendly Setups

↠ Minimal Direction, Maximum Authenticity

↠ Campfire Chats & Connection

Trail Reviews

Basecamp Reviews

“I attended my first ever retreat with Basecamp Northwest in October of 2023! To say it was incredible would not even begin to cover it. The retreat was well thought out, packed full of different styled shoots and the time we spent prioritizing education was extremely useful. Not only is Rylee an incredible photographer with so much knowledge to share but she is genuine and so easy to work with. I would highly recommend a Basecamp Northwest retreat to anyone looking to push themselves creatively, unlock a new side of your business and build your elopement portfolio! Just a note- pack extra SD cards and batteries because you are going to leave with way more content than you imagined!”

Phenix | Western Wind Creative

“What cannot I not say about the content day Rylee hosted ! First of she’s amazing , super friendly so knowledgeable about photography and she makes everything so perfect ! She hosted Mount baker content day and all the details , and locations were picture perfect. If you had any questions she was right there to help you with anything. My overall experience and I would definitely do another content day again!! “

Kolby | Kolby Wiegand Photography

“So happy I decided to invest in myself and purchase a couple of styled shoot days with Rylee and Co. After taking a 7 year long break and now living in a new state, I needed new content to reflect the new brand/business I was putting out. I had done a styled shoot on my own prior and it was a lot of work. I needed more for my portfolio and figured I would let someone else take care of all the logistics/styling so I wouldn’t have to worry about it. It was easy to book and I was able to pay via a payment plan. I choose Rylee and Co’s content retreats over others because it was focused more on adventure elopements in awesome locations. On the actual shoot out days, I was thankful that Rylee kept up a rotation of us photographers to get the shot (since some locations were tight on trails) but she made sure everyone go the shot they needed. I am so happy with the images I got from the shoots. Many of them helped me launch my website and helped me create guides for future clients, essentially getting my business off the ground.”

Tori | Pine & Vow

I loved attending Rylee's styled shoots in Moab. A few things that really stood out to me and impressed me with her planning and execution was the floral arrangements, two STUNNING bouquets for each shoot. The details were awesome! I loved loved loved the amount of details, rings, vow books, cowboy hats, shoes, jewelry. The all day faux elopement set up was just what my portfolio needed to start booking elopements in Moab. After attending her styled shoots I was able to publish a few blog posts which are ranking very well, and even booked a few Moab elopements for the season! Styled shoots are so important for portfolio building and you won't regret going to Rylee's!

-Kelly Shoul | In love & Adventure

“Honestly, the shoots that Rylee and her team set up are more than enough for any elopement photographer, or aspiring elopement photographer, to set up their portfolio and start booking real elopements. Each couple had their own, unique connection to each other which made each session feel authentic and unique. The atmosphere was incredibly laid back, and really allowed each photographer to get their own photos and creative shots! Even as an established photographer, Felt like these sessions have really complimented and enhanced my portfolio, and I cant wait to see what else Rylee puts together!”

-Emett Joseph | Elopement Photographer

It was an amazing experience and all attendees were able to come away with so much beautiful content for our photography businesses.

Rylee/Basecamp Northwest selected gorgeous locations, at the best times of day and had wonderful couples for us to photograph. We were able to collect diverse locations and so many different styles of photos and landscapes. The group was small enough that we were each able to get the photos that match our styles, and also have some one-on-one time with each of the couples.

We had 3 different styled shoots during this workshop. Each of the sessions was at sunrise or sunset, so we were able to take images during the most beautiful light. Also, each location was very different, so the landscapes were all diverse. I captured so many photos that I will be able to use to market my business and the types of adventure elopements that I want to photograph! I am excited to attend another styled shoot by Basecamp Northwest in the future!

-Stacy Garfield | Outshined Photography

“The whole weekend was absolutely amazing! Rylee crafted the best weekend with killer destinations I can’t wait to revisit, a great timeline for the best lighting, and all around just a solid weekend with amazing people. It felt like a space that was inviting to brainstorm and try new things, without feeling like you had to fight to get just the right shot. Rylee was incredible to shoot alongside as well! She showed us some of her favorite prompts and new ways to look at scenes in order to craft elopements that told a story. The group we were with now feels like I have amazing new friends I can reach out to anytime for advice and support. It wasn’t just a content weekend, it was literally an adventure from sunrise to sunset!”

-Alesha Brown | Rove Coast Photography

Explore what we do:

↠ Field Days & Retreats

↠ Trail Guides & Resources

↠ Branding & Storytelling

Because every great adventure starts at basecamp—a place to gather your tools, plan your route, and set out with confidence.

I’m here to help you build a brand that’s as bold, authentic, and adventure-ready as you are.

Meet Your Creative Guide

Hey, I’m Rylee—the face behind Basecamp Creative.

I’m an adventure elopement photographer who’s just as obsessed with storytelling as I am with chasing epic light and wild landscapes - and I’ve gotten to make this more than just a career, its my lifestyle!

Now, I’m here to help you do the same. Through styled shoots, streamlined workflows, and intentional strategies, I’ll empower you to connect with your dream clients and build a business you love.