Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Sally Grieshaber. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Sally, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s jump to the end – what do you want to be remembered for?
Legacy is an especially close subject when it comes to photography. As an artist, I am truly capturing stories through the lens of my eye. Documenting the world around me exactly as I see it. Telling stories of other beautiful humans’ lives and their most special days. This is what I hope to be remembered for. Being a story teller. Providing other humans a way to view their story in a beautiful, artful way.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
My name is Sally from Sally Grieshaber Photography. I am an adventure elopement photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. I help couples who aim on eloping on public land like Olympic National Park and Mt Rainier National Park plan their elopement days and capture the day exactly as it happened. I am a story telling photographer who aims to document elopement days as they happened in a beautiful way.
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
I originally started my photography career specializing in large traditional weddings in the St. Louis metro region. However, I quickly discovered that my passion and drive really lied in adventure elopements. I made the decision to pivot my business and specialize in these types of wedding days all across the country and world. I completely had to start my business over and learn how to photograph in new areas and public lands.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
I have never felt aligned with the large traditional wedding industry. It has always jaded me to see so many couples spend so much money, be completely stressed out, and not even spend quality time with each other on THEIR wedding day. I have watched couples vomit, cry, etc over stress and anxiety on their wedding day. When I first photographed my first elopement, it absolutely changed my life. It was the first time I saw a wedding day I could see myself having. It was about the couple, doing exactly what they wanted, making the day completely authentic to them, and surrounded by those who were most important in their lives. That moment completely redefined how I wanted to run my business and I want to let as many other couples who may not jive with the industry know that there IS another option out there.
