por Andrea Enger
I am so proud of my Chilean heritage! It is so intertwined with my love for the outdoors, too!
I grew up getting lost in the wilderness of my native country, Chile. Every year until I was in my teens, we spent three months at my family’s country house, nestled between the forest and the beach. We explored the many trails, encountered wildlife (like mountain lions!), and farmed/harvested the land. It instilled in me early on how it is so important to take care of our planet so we can continue to enjoy its gifts
From Chile I moved to Seattle, Washington, when I was 20, and fell in love with a completely different landscape and climate: lush, green mossy hikes, misty mountains, and picture-perfect fields of wildflowers. Then I visited Colorado, where I now live, and was awestruck by the majestic peaks, the red rocks, and the big, blue skies. I love hiking in the backcountry where you don’t see another soul for days. It feels like the world is completely yours — the still, mirrored lakes, the fragrant pine trees, the bright, shining stars…
“I am also dedicated to helping our earth not only survive, but flourish”.
I have traveled all over Chile and backpacked in more than 20 countries across North Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel as much as I have. I realize that so often, appreciation of the outdoors is only possible with some level of privilege, and it’s so important to continue working to make it more accessible to all.
I am also dedicated to helping our earth not only survive, but flourish. I recently became a certified Leave No Trace Aware Photographer and I practice and promote these principles at every one of my sessions. I donate a portion of my profits to the Leave No Trace Center, the National Park Foundation, and Water for People. Our world is such a beautiful place and I want to do everything in my power to keep it that way.
Andrea is a Chilean-born, Colorado-based photographer who specializes in elopements and micro weddings. She is an inclusive photographer who celebrates diversity, believes love is love, and thinks that adventure brings everything to life.