Mariela Campbell Photography
Your Elopement. Your Way. Real Pricing, No Surprises.
No guest lists, no seating charts, no pressure — just your love story, documented honestly by a family-run team with 15+ years of experience.
✔ Replies with 24 hours
✔ No hidden travel fees in SoCal
✔ 15+ years experience
✔ Family-run business
QUICK ANSWER
Southern California elopement photography starts at $1,600 for 2 hours anywhere in SoCal with zero travel fee. A 3-hour package is $2,400.
WHY WE LEAD WITH PRICING
You shouldn't have to inquire just to learn what something costs.
Most photographers make you fill out a form and wait days to find out if you can even afford them. We don't think that's fair to you, so the real numbers are right here — before you ever reach out.
Every package below is exactly what you'll pay for photography and travel. Officiant and florals are real costs that vary by region, so we price them separately and transparently, instead of quietly folding them into a bigger number.
If something isn't included, we'll tell you. If a number could change, we'll tell you why before you book — not after.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Local Southern California Elopement Packages
Photography + travel, no hidden fees. Pick your time, then decide separately if you want the All-Inclusive add-on.
SOCAL-WIDE - MOST BOOKED
The Love Letter
$1,600
2 hours of coverage
Photography + travel anywhere in SoCal — no travel fee
Pre-wedding planning call
Sneak peek in 5 days
Full gallery in 8–10 weeks
Film included ( 35mm + 120mm ( medium format)
Handful of Mini Polaroids at the end of your time with me.
SOCAL-WIDE
The Long Way Home
$2,400
3 hours of coverage
Photography + travel anywhere in SoCal — no travel fee
Pre-wedding planning call
Sneak peek in 5 days
Full gallery in 8–10 weeks
Film included ( 35mm + 120mm ( medium format)
Handful of Mini Polaroids at the end of your time with me.
Want it fully handled? Add the All-Inclusive package.
Adds an officiant for your personal vows, day-of coordination, and a fresh bouquet & boutonniere — on top of any package above. Prefer to book your own officiant or florist? Skip this and we'll coordinate around them at no extra cost.
+ $2,200
This add-on is priced for local Southern California elopements. For destinations, prices vary based on the destination, we include our trusted trusted regional officiants and florists individually.
Destination packages include travel and start at $2,100, varying by region — see exact pricing by destination.
Want total freedom across two full days? The Two-Day Experience starts at $10,500 →
What's Included, Always
No surprises on the day of, either.
✔ Professional photography coverage for your full booked time
✔ Location research & permit guidance
✔ Full edited gallery delivered in 8 - 10 weeks
✔ $1,000 or 50% retainer (whichever is less) to book - two easy installments after
✔ Pre-wedding planning call to map logistics & timeline
✔ Sneak peek gallery within 5 days of your elopement
✔ Film & digital hybrid coverage available on request
✔ Guidance for international & out-of-state couples on CA marriage licenses
I'm Mariela — I've spent 15+ years photographing weddings and elopements across California and beyond, mostly film and digital hybrid. My husband Demetris handles video and the behind-the-scenes details that keep everything running on time.
We're not a big studio passing you between associates. You'll talk to us directly, from your first message through the day we hand you your gallery.
Who You'll Be Working With
A family team, not a franchise.
Family-run
15+ years in the industry
Film + digital hybrid
Replies within 24 hours
Yosemite
Lake Tahoe
Los Angeles
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Inland Empire
Riverside
Orange County
Joshua Tree
Where We Shoot
Local across Southern California. Ready anywhere in the US.
San Diego
Nationwide US
Santa Barbara & Solvang
HONEST ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
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Local elopement photography starts at $1,600 for 2 hours anywhere in SoCal with no travel fee. A 3-hour package is $2,400. Want officiant, coordination, and florals handled too?
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No. Every Southern California package — San Diego to Los Angeles to the Inland Empire — has zero travel fee built into the price shown. Traveling farther (Yosemite, Sequoia, out of state) has its own travel-inclusive destination pricing.
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Professional photography coverage, a pre-wedding planning call, a sneak peek gallery within 5 days, hybrid ( film + digital ) coverage and your full edited gallery in 8–10 weeks. Officiant, coordination, and florals are not bundled into the base price — they're priced separately as an All-Inclusive add-on, since those are real third-party costs that vary by region.
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As an optional add-on, yes. The All-Inclusive package includes an officiant for your personal vows, day-of coordination, and a fresh bouquet & boutonniere. You're also welcome to book your own — we'll coordinate around them at no extra cost.
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Yes. California marriage licenses are available to non-U.S. citizens and non-residents with no waiting period. We handle location scouting, permits, and timeline planning so you can plan from anywhere and just show up.
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As soon as your date is set — popular months and locations book 6–12 months out, though shorter timelines can sometimes work. A $1,000 or 50% retainer (whichever is less) holds your date, with two easy installments after.
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Yes, nationwide. We regularly travel to Yosemite, Sequoia, Lake Tahoe, Joshua Tree, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. Destination packages outside SoCal start at $2,100 and ranging up to $3,000 depending on distance and overnight stays.
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The Two-Day Experience, starting at $10,500 nationwide, gives you full freedom over your timeline across two days — perfect for an adventure session, a ceremony, and zero clock-watching.
KIND WORDS - CLIENT REVIEWS
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~ MICHELLE + ALEX ~
Mariela captured our day so beautifully. We loved her enthusiasm, support, and helpfulness. She went over and beyond our expectations.
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~ IVANY + JOSH ~
Beyond awesome customer service! Mariela was punctual, easy, and had a fun-going attitude, making the day go flawlessly. Very professional and quick responses to any matters.
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~ MARIELA + TOM ~
From our engagement session to our wedding day, Mariela's energy completely turned around a stressful morning, and her photos made us look amazing. She’s the person every couple needs on their wedding day.
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~ JAQUELINE + SAUL ~
Let Mariela work her magic—she won’t disappoint! After doing our engagement photos with someone else, we had a complimentary session with Mariela, and we instantly loved every shot. We preferred her photos over our original ones! Without hesitation, we hired her for our wedding; she was professional and personable. My husband laughed and had fun the whole time. We loved the emotions captured in each image and are so happy we chose her!
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~ JACKEINE + ALAN ~
Mariela is so talented, kind, and fun to work with. We had a wonderful experience and absolutely love all of the wedding photos! Thank you. We love them all!
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Let’s talk about your day.
Tell us your date and vision — we'll reply within 24 hours with availability, pricing confirmation, and answers to anything you're still wondering about.
Call or text: (951) 345-0915
Email: info@marielacampbell.com
We celebrate every couple, regardless of gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, or identity. Love is love, full stop.
Let’s Work Together
