ELOPEMENTS
Your Elopement. Your Way.
No guest lists. No seating charts. No pressure. Just a day designed entirely around your love story.
Whether you've always known a big wedding wasn't your vibe, or you're choosing something more intentional and intimate — you're in exactly the right place. An elopement lets you focus on what actually matters: each other.
We're your photographers, your guides, and your biggest cheerleaders. We recommend our favorite vendors, Officiants & Florists. We can assist with the details — help with location research and permits — so all you have to do is show up and be present.
Be Present and beautiful moments will naturally unfold
Whether you're coming from London, Sydney, Toronto, or New York — California is worth the flight. The coastline. The desert. The redwoods. The golden light. There's a reason couples travel from across the world to say their vows here, and I've spent over a decade learning exactly how to make that experience seamless for couples who are planning from far away.
I handle the logistics you can't manage from a distance — location scouting, permit navigation, timeline planning, and vendor coordination — so you arrive, exhale, and simply enjoy the day you came here for.
California marriage licenses are available to non-US citizens and non-residents with no waiting period. I'll walk you through exactly what you need.
→ Full planning guide for international and out-of-state couples
For Couples Traveling to California
It's time to go big on you.
Maybe you knew from the start that a grand wedding day wasn't your vibe. Guess what? You're not alone, and you're in exactly the right place. This isn't about ditching tradition for the sake of it; it's about courageously carving out a path that’s truly, authentically yours. It's about breaking free from expectations and making your unique love story the absolute centerpiece of your commitment.
We’re so excited that you’re here and ready to embrace an elopement that’s authentically you. Without the stress of guest lists, seating charts, and venue limitations, an elopement allows you to focus entirely on your love story — no compromises, just a day designed for you.
Whether your elopement is in a few months or planned years in advance, there’s no right or wrong timeline — what matters is that it reflects your journey together. With so many possibilities, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. That’s where we step in.
As your dedicated elopement photographers and guides, we transform those possibilities into a stress-free, well-planned day that feels completely you. From quiet, emotional moments to adventurous, fun-filled experiences, we make sure your day is captured in a way you will truly remember.
Southern California Elopement + Local (no travel fee)
For celebrations with 0-25 guests anywhere in Southern California
What’s Included:
Personalized Planning & Coordinating Services
Elopement guide
Personalized location research & suggestions
Access to my vendor recommendations
Assistance with any necessary permits
Timeline planning
Photography Services
Starting at 3 hours of Photography Coverage
Sneak Peek Gallery within 5 days
Edited gallery delivered within 8-10 weeks
Access to your own professional print shop
Unlimited high resolution jpg downloads
Easy + Simple Packages - Southern California
Southern California Love Letter: $2,100
3 hours of coverage. Anywhere in Southern California. No travel fee, ever.
3 hours of coverage
A planning call, location guidance and a timeline built around the best light
Digital photography, with 35mm and 120 film available as add-ons
A handful of mini Polaroid prints
A sneak peek within 5 days
Your full gallery in 8 to 10 weeks, with a full print release
Need More Time?
Add up to two extra hours to any Love Letter package, billed hourly. Planning something longer than four hours? Let’s talk, and I’ll put together a custom package for your day.
Elopement Highlight Film — +$800 (3 - 5 minute highlight film) + full ceremony clip
A short, cinematic film of your elopement day. The kind of thing you'll text to everyone afterward.
Make It All-Inclusive (+$1,500)
All-inclusive total: $3,600
A licensed officiant who performs your ceremony and helps with vows and the legal paperwork
A coordinating assistant on the day, so you never have to watch the clock
A petite bouquet and boutonniere in one of our seasonal palettes, delivered to you
Add-ons
Extra time: $800 per hour, up to 2 extra hours (anything longer becomes a custom package)
Elopement Highlight Film: $800 (a 3 to 5 minute film plus your full ceremony)
35mm film: $150 per roll
120 medium format film: $170 per roll.
Eloping somewhere farther in California or out of state?
Travel is built into the price for every destination I serve.
We travel anywhere in the US
We serve all of Southern California without a travel fee, and we're ready to join you anywhere in the US for your intimate adventure. A few places we love: Big Sur, Joshua Tree, Sequoia, Lake Tahoe, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Maine, and everywhere in between.
Payment Terms
Your date is reserved with one third of your total. The second third is due 90 days before your elopement, and the final third is due 15 days before. Booking within 90 days of your date? We'll split it into two payments instead.
Want more time and complete freedom over your timeline? → The Two-Day Experience — starting at $9,500
Looking for something even simpler?Courthouse coverage starts at $1,500
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing & Logistics
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Travel is built into the price — there’s never a surprise add-on. Anywhere in Southern California (Riverside, San Diego, Orange County, LA, and within SoCal) has no travel fee at all. For destinations further out — Yosemite, Big Sur, Lake Tahoe, and beyond — travel is already built into that destination’s flat-rate pricing.
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Every tier includes your photographer, a full gallery, 35mm film + digital images, mini Polaroids, location guidance, a pre-wedding planning call, and a sneak peek within 5 days. Medium format film is available as an add-on.
An officiant and florals aren’t included in the base price — if you’d like those handled too, the $1,200 all-inclusive add-on bundles a licensed officiant (who’ll help you write your vows), a day-of coordinating assistant, and a fresh bouquet + boutonniere. Already have an officiant or florist you love? Book the base price and use your own — I’m also happy to share trusted local recommendations either way.
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California marriage licenses are available to non-residents and non-U.S. citizens, with no waiting period — you can get your license and get married the same day. I’ll walk you through exactly what to bring and where to go once you book.
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I keep an eye on conditions in the days leading up to your elopement and will talk through backup options with you for your specific location if needed — you won’t be left figuring it out alone.
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Some public lands and parks require a permit depending on the location and group size. Location scouting and permit guidance are part of your pre-wedding planning call, so we can assist you with the regulations and research.
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A $1,000 or 50% retainer (whichever is less) is due at booking, with two easy installments to follow. Everything runs through our fully online system.
Adventure is Relative
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Not at all. Adventure is relative — some couples want a 6-mile sunrise hike, and some want to stand at the base of giant sequoias and call it a day. Both are real adventures. I’ll always ask about your comfort level and build the day around it, not the other way around.
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Presence counts. Watching the light hit Half Dome, standing in the quiet of Joshua Tree at dawn, walking among the world’s largest trees in Kings Canyon — none of that requires miles logged or altitude gained. The adventure is being there, together, fully in it.
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No — it’s for couples who want their day to feel meaningful and a little wild, on their own terms. Some of my favorite elopements involved a short walk and a long, unhurried morning. You don’t have to earn the day; you just have to show up for it.
More questions?
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