The Elopement
Experience
Elopement Photography for Adventure-ish Couples
Photographing elopements for…
Couples who love their unconventionality and aren’t afraid to lean into it
Couples who want photos that feel like artwork they’d be proud to pass down
The introverts who’d rather share vows under the stars than dance in front of 200 people
Passionate nerds – the book lovers, board-game-night enthusiasts, and creatives
Adventure-ish types who want epic scenery without a strenuous trek
Picture this
A slow morning in pajamas with coffee in hand. Later, saying your vows at golden hour on a scenic overlook. A private chef cooking dinner while you kick off your hiking boots. That night, stargazing together under the Milky Way, wrapped in blankets and unable to stop grinning. No pressure, no performance—just the two of you declaring the start of a new chapter in a way that feels genuinely joyful.
That’s what an elopement can be.
So, where do you start? That’s where I come in. My job is to help you design it, keep stress off your plate, and make the logistics feel easy. From location scouting to crafting the perfect timeline, I’ll handle the details so you can be fully present.
The result?
An experience you won’t stop talking about and stunning photographs you can’t wait to hang on your walls.
Your Elopement
Expert
What I bring to your elopement
Here’s everything I provide when you work with me:
✧ Location scouting and suggestions
✧ Timeline creation designed around lighting, comfort, and your priorities
✧ Permit research + step-by-step guidance
✧ Custom activity ideas tailored to your personalities
✧ Packing lists so you don’t forget the essentials
✧ Vetted vendor recommendations (hair + makeup, florals, private chefs, guides)
✧ Unlimited planning support via video calls and email
✧ A calm, friendly presence on your day (equal parts director, hype squad, and logistics pro)
✧ And, of course, stunning images!
Bronté & Jeremy
She was very knowledgable, which was helpful since we were out of state and unable to physically visit our sites ahead of time.
We had only immediate family at our wedding and Stephanie felt like another member of the family. In a small, intimate format like that, it made all the difference to have a photographer who is an amazing human a part of your day. The overwhelming feedback I have gotten when sharing photos with our loved ones is that our photos are the best wedding photos they have ever seen. We are also thrilled with the results!
“What stood out to me was her high level of organization, communication, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure your day is perfect.”
My Favorite Places to Elope
Not sure where to start?
Here are a few landscapes I never get tired of:
Yosemite National Park
Iconic granite cliffs, waterfalls, and the kind of scenery that feels like a storybook.
Death Valley National Park
An otherworldly park that has everything from salt flats, to sand dunes, to canyons… and the most jaw-dropping stargazing.
Red Rock Canyon
A perfect mix of desert beauty and accessibility, just minutes from all the luxuries of Las Vegas.
Elopement Day Activity Ideas
Here are a few ways couples have made their day unforgettable:
Share a quiet sunrise coffee before getting ready together
Drive a Jeep over dirt roads into the wilderness
Pack a picnic and enjoy it on a scenic overlook
Paddle a canoe or kayak in your wedding clothes (yes, really!)
Go horseback
riding
Take a helicopter to your ceremony spot
Toast with champagne at golden hour
Take a leisurely hike to
a scenic viewpoint
Write private vows to each other and read them at sunset
Share a first dance
Hire a private chef to cook you a dinner for two (or for a handful of guests)
Cut a cake or share another favorite dessert
End the night stargazing, complete with cozy blankets and night-sky portraits
Your elopement is a choose-your-own-adventure kind of day—whether that means adrenaline, relaxation, or a little bit of both.
How to get epic night sky elopement photos
Why a full day matters
Your elopement is more than a ceremony—it’s an entire story. From quiet morning coffee to golden-hour vows to stargazing under the Milky Way, your whole day deserves to be remembered just as much as any traditional wedding day. Limiting your coverage to a couple of hours would mean losing so many meaningful, fleeting moments.
Here’s an example of what a full-day elopement might look like:
7:00 am
Sunrise coffee + getting ready together
9:00 am
First look + portraits at your scenic AirBnb
10:00 am
Travel by Jeep to location number one
12:00 pm
Picnic lunch + downtime
2:00 pm
Adventure activity (short hike, Jeep ride, padding) to second location
4:00 pm
Read letters from loved ones
5:00 pm
Ceremony + vows
6:00 pm
Sunset portraits + dinner
9:00 pm
Stargazing + night sky photos
Imagine having photos that tell the whole story of your day—not just the vows, but the laughter, the quiet in-between moments, and the adventure that made it yours.
Can’t imagine the day without your closest people surrounding you?
Here’s an example of a two-day elopement with guests:
2:00 pm
After sleeping in and enjoying a slow morning you get ready separately
3:00 pm
First look, family portraits, travel to ceremony location
5:00 pm
Ceremony + vows surrounded by loved ones
6:00 pm
Sunset couples portraits
7:00 pm
Meet everyone back at your AirBnb for dinner prepared by a private chef
9:00 pm
Cut a cake, share a first dance, and celebrate!
Day 1 - All Together
4:00 am
Meet at the trailhead before the sun is up, hike 1-2 miles
6:00 am
Watch the sun light up the scenery, sip coffee together
7:00 am
Read each private vows to each other
9:00 am
Hike back to the cars
Day 2 - Solo Adventure
How this works
So how does all of this actually come together? Here’s the game plan:
01
Dream
We’ll hop on a call to talk about what feels like you. I’ll send you a questionnaire that helps me learn your personalities, vibe, and vision.
02
Plan
I’ll scout locations, research permits, recommend vendors, and build a custom timeline that balances beauty, breathing room, and fun.
03
Adventure
On your day, I’ll be part coordinator, part hype squad, part stealth documentarian. You’ll be free to sink into the moment while I handle the details.
04
Relive
Within 24 hours, you’ll get a mini gallery of 20 preview images to share with your favorite humans. Your full gallery of wall-worthy images will arrive in 6-8 weeks.
Natalie & Lizzy
But what blew the experience out of the water was the fun and playfulness. We felt like we were spending time with a friend!
We can’t wait to choose the photos that will go in frames around our new house! I’m grateful I stumbled upon such a creative and capable photographer to capture moments I never want to forget. Thank you!!
“I knew the photos we would get would be stunning and fit our personalities.”
Ready to start planning?
The elopement experience is about more than pretty photos, and it starts long before the day you say “I do.”
