Destinations
You name the place. I'll get us there.
I photograph elopements and micro weddings across California and the Pacific Northwest — from the desert floor to ancient forests, alpine lakes to volcanic peaks. All travel is built into destination pricing. No add-ons. No surprises.
Below you'll find every region I serve, with starting investment listed right here so you don't have to click around to find what you need.
A note on availability: I keep Fridays and Saturdays reserved for micro & full weddings, so elopements are booked Sunday–Thursday. Destination elopements that require an overnight stay are limited to 1–2 per month — if a region is calling you, reach out early.
Need an officiant or florals? I have trusted vendor recommendations for every region — officiants who know the landscape and the permit process, and florists whose work feels native to the environment. Just ask when you inquire and I'll connect you with the right people.
California
Mariela Campbell is a California destination elopement photographer based in Riverside.
Elopements start at $2,100 in Riverside, Joshua Tree, and Palm Springs with no travel fee.
Destination collections in places like Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and Solvang start between $2,900 and $3,500 with travel included, with all-inclusive options
Elopements are booked Sunday through Friday.
Every destination below offers its own kind of adventure — and none of them require you to be an experienced hiker to have a real one. Some couples want miles of trail; others want ten quiet minutes at sunrise. Adventure is relative. Pick the place that speaks to you, and we'll build the day around what adventure means to you.
Riverside + Inland Empire (Home Base — No Travel Fee)
Box Springs Mountain, San Bernardino foothills, citrus groves, Temecula wine country, and the full Inland Empire. No travel surcharge — ever.
From $2,100 → Riverside Elopement Photographer
San Diego + Southern Coast
No travel fee, Pacific cliffs, sheltered coves, coastal desert, and the bay — San Diego offers more landscape variety in a single elopement day than almost anywhere else in California. Sunset Cliffs, La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Coronado Island, and Anza-Borrego Desert are all within reach. From $2,100 → San Diego Elopement Photographer
Joshua Tree National Park
No travel fee Desert boulders, golden hour unlike anything else, otherworldly landscapes just 80 miles from home base. From $2,100 → Joshua Tree Elopement Photographer
Palm Springs + Coachella Valley
No Travel fee, Indian Canyons, San Jacinto Mountains, desert canyon light. One of the most cinematic settings in Southern California.
From $2,100 → Palm Springs Elopement Photographer
Solvang & Santa Barbara
Travel included, Hidden waterfalls, oak canyons, golden vineyards, and Spanish coastal charm. Two destinations, one epic elopement day.
From $2,900 → Solvang + Santa Barbara Elopement Photographer
Eastern Sierra + Alabama Hills
Travel included, Cinematic desert mountains, ancient boulders, the base of Mount Whitney.
From $2,900 → Eastern Sierra Elopement Photographer
Kings Canyon + Sequoia National Parks
Travel included, The world's largest trees, dramatic Sierra canyon gorges, ancient groves. Less crowded than Yosemite — every bit as epic.
From $3,300 →Kings Canyon + Sequoia Elopement Photographer
Yosemite National Park
Travel included, El Capitan, Half Dome, valley waterfalls. The California landmark elopement.
From $3,500 → Yosemite Elopement Photographer
Lake Tahoe + Sierra Nevada
Travel included, Crystal-clear alpine lake, Sierra peaks, every season gorgeous.
Starting at $3,500 → Lake Tahoe Elopement Photographer
Northern California + Redwood Forests
Travel included · Ancient redwood cathedrals, dramatic NorCal coastline, Humboldt and beyond.
From $4,200 → Northern California + Redwoods Elopement Photographer
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Travel included
Steaming volcanic valleys, turquoise alpine lakes, and wildflower meadows at the foot of Lassen Peak. Quiet, otherworldly, and no hiking required.
From $4,200 → Lassen Volcanic National Park Elopement Photographer
Big Sur
Coming soon — currently booking for couples who have a shoot date in mind. Inquire to discuss. From $3,500→ Inquire about Big Sur
Mendocino Coast
Travel included
Wind-swept ocean bluffs, quiet redwood groves, and sea glass beaches along California’s wild northern coast. Romantic, dramatic, and no strenuous hikes.
From $4,200 → Mendocino Coast Elopement Photographer
For International + Destination Couples
Planning from outside California — or outside the US entirely? I work with destination and international couples regularly. California has no residency or citizenship requirement for a marriage license, and I handle all logistics from inquiry through your wedding day.
→ Full guide: Eloping in California as an International Couple
Not sure which location is right for you?
Tell me what's calling you — the feeling, the landscape, the season — and I'll help you find the right place. I respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
