Celebrating our ART Course Graduates
Meet the creative storytellers redefining adventure weddings & elopements
From Maddie Mae
Co-Creator of the ART Course @adventureinstead
“The Woman Who Helped Spark The Adventure Elopement Trend” – Forbes
Hello and welcome! I’m Maddie Mae—founder of Adventure Instead and Adventure Instead Academy, and co-creator of The Art of Adventure Weddings & Elopements program. I’ve been photographing weddings and elopements for over 14 years, traveled to 41 countries and all 7 continents, and have been recognized by Forbes magazine as “the woman who helped spark the adventure elopement trend.” I’m passionate about helping photographers master both the technical and emotional aspects of this craft—so they can create deeply moving, story-rich images while delivering unforgettable experiences for their clients
From Maddie Mae
FOUNDER OF ADVENTURE INSTEAD
Rangefinder
30 Rising Stars
of Wedding Photography, 2018
Junebug
Best of the Best Wedding Photography Judge, 2022, Winner 2018,2019,2021,2024
Forbes Feature
“The Woman Who Helped Spark the Adventure Elopement Trend” 2020
From Henry Tieu
Co-Creator of the ART Course @henrysdiary
Sony Alpha Ambassador & Rangefinder 30 Rising Stars Winner
Hi friends—I’m Henry Tieu, an elopement and wedding photographer known for capturing deeply emotional, documentary-style images around the world. Before photography, I worked in the ICU as a nurse, and that background taught me to feel deeply, see people clearly, and lead with empathy. I created this course with Maddie to learn how to truly see, feel, and tell love stories—with intentionality, creativity, and heart. What drives me is creating intentional experiences and crafting meaningful art.
From Henry Tieu
FOUNDER OF HENRY TIEU PHOTOGRAPHY
Rangefinder
30 Rising Stars
of Wedding Photography, 2020
Junebug
Best of the Best Wedding Photography Judge, 2022, Winner 2021, 2024
Sony
Sony Alpha Ambassador, Sony Artisans of Imagery, 2019-2022
What is the ART Course?
More than a course—it’s your creative revolution
More than a course—it’s your creative revolution
The Art of Adventure Weddings & Elopements is the world’s only comprehensive online program that teaches all of the photography, planning, and client experience skills needed to masterfully create and artistically document outdoor adventure weddings and elopements—in any location or environment.
This course includes over 30 hours of comprehensive education from 2 industry-leading, award-winning wedding & elopement photographers with robust educational backgrounds. It includes in-depth theory and practical hands-on demonstrations with behind-the-scenes footage from 5 all-day and multi-day weddings & elopements covering every type of scenery, lighting, and weather scenario.
Every module is packed with practical tools, artistic inspiration, and real-world application to help photographers stand out—not just with beautiful photos, but with unforgettable client care.
Why Hire an ART Course Graduate?
ART Course Graduates Stand Out in the Industry with:
This is what sets ART graduates apart: they are not just photographers—they are intentional artists and experience creators, trained to deliver breathtaking work with soul, integrity, and heart.
Meet our ART Course graduates
A Community of Trusted Professionals
Each of our graduates listed below has completed the full ART course and passed the graduation assessment—demonstrating both technical skill and deep commitment to serving clients with care, artistry, and purpose.
Visit their websites and experience their powerful storytelling firsthand.
USA
Canada
Europe
World
Interested in Joining the ART Course?
Are you a photographer ready to take your work to the next level?
Learn how the ART course can help you deepen your creativity, create images you’re deeply proud of, and deliver unforgettable experiences to the couples you serve.
Hear from some of our successful graduates:
“I honestly feel like I’ve captured the best images of my career in this past year, and I have to credit so much of my growth to “The Art of Adventure Weddings & Elopements."
- Andrea Enger
Colorado, USA
"This has helped eliminate the self-doubt I can sometimes have when shooting. It’s an on-demand source of inspiration (that isn't a social media comparison trap)—invaluable! 10/10."
- Jenna LeRoy
Wisconsin, USA
"I’ve felt my confidence has grown drastically in different lighting situations that would have before scared the crap out of me. For the first time, I feel like I have as much confidence in myself as my clients have always had in me."
- Torez Ramsey
Duluth, MN, USA