Elopement Photographer & Guide
Elopement Photographer & Guide
First, a little about me
Hi! I’m Mary, an elopement photographer. My favorite memories are those spent out in nature, with the people I love the most.
From hiking in the mountains, to sitting around a campfire, to having a picnic in the forest, and days spent climbing, the outdoors is where I’ve always felt the most alive. I love my job because I get to document meaningful moments that couples will cherish for the rest of their lives. I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to work with some of the best people, in the most beautiful locations..
My husband, Carlo and I eloped in Tahoe in the Fall of 2020.
photo: Justine Grajski
A day like nothing other
Why I love elopements (and eloped myself)
I love elopements because they cut out all the fluff and what results is a deeply meaningful wedding day experience. You get to focus on what really matters to you and create a day doing what you and your partner love the most, with your closest circle of family and friends. I know this from personal experience because my husband and I chose to elope. We originally began planning a big traditional wedding, and it began to snowball into something neither of us wanted. We realized that the traditional wedding wasn’t the path for us. We decided to elope and it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.
The Process in a Nutshell
What happens after booking?
01
Brainstorm
I send over an elopement planning guide to get you started and brainstorming your perfect day together.
02
Initial Planning
You’ll fill out a questionnaire, and then I get into planning mode. I can suggest locations ideas, permit information, and vendor referrals if needed.
03
Detailed Planning
You get unlimited consultations and planning help.
04
Best. Day. Ever.
You get married & have the best day ever!
05
Photo Delivery
I’ll send you my favorite 5-10 photos within the first week, and you get the rest of your gallery within 6 weeks following your elopement. The memories last a lifetime.
Elopement Pricing
Collection 1
12 hours of photography$10000
Digital Elopement Planning Guide
Personalized location suggestions & tips
High resolution, professionally edited images
Unlimited downloading and printing rights
Password protected online gallery
Sneak peek delivered in one week and full gallery delivered in six weeks
Collection 2
8 hours of photography$6000
Digital Elopement Planning Guide
Personalized location suggestions & tips
High resolution, professionally edited images
Unlimited downloading and printing rights
Password protected online gallery
Sneak peek delivered in one week and full gallery delivered in six weeks
Collection 3
6 hours of photography$5000
Digital Elopement Planning Guide
Personalized location suggestions & tips
High resolution, professionally edited images
Unlimited downloading and printing rights
Password protected online gallery
Sneak peek delivered in one week and full gallery delivered in six weeks
Collection 4
4 hours of photography$4000
Digital Elopement Planning Guide
Personalized location suggestions & tips
High resolution, professionally edited images
Unlimited downloading and printing rights
Password protected online gallery
Sneak peek delivered in one week and full gallery delivered in six weeks
All elopement packages include travel to California or Colorado. Keep scrolling to see some example day plans.
Elopement Pricing
Which package to choose
How many hours of coverage do we need?
Most couples find 8 hours is the perfect amount of time to tell the story of their elopement day. How much coverage you need will really depend on your unique vision. Just because you’re eloping, doesn’t mean your wedding day story doesn’t deserve to be told, in fact, it might be more important so that you can share your day with your community later on. My best advice is to brainstorm your perfect day together, and do exactly that!
Example 01
All day (12-hour) elopement
8:30 am — Getting ready at airbnb
9:30 am — First look
10:00 am — Begin drive to trailhead
10:30 pm — Begin hike to alpine lake
11:30 pm — Arrive at lake, freshen up
12:00 pm —Vows
12:30 pm — Picnic lunch
1:00 pm — Adventure around lake to take portraits
2:00 pm — Begin hike back to trailhead
4:30 pm — Ceremony with immediate family back at airbnb
5:00 pm — Group photos
5:30 pm — Dinner
6:30 pm — Sunset portraits
7:30 pm — Champagne and first dance by the campfire
8:30 pm — Photo coverage ends
Example 02
8-Hour elopement
4:30 am — Getting ready together at airbnb
5:30 am — Leave for trailhead
6:00 am — Begin hike
7:00 am — Exchange vows
7:30 am — Portraits
8:30 am — Hike out
9:30 am — Coffee + breakfast burritos
10:30 am — Head to river
11:00 am — Gear up to fly fish
11:30 am — Fly fish
12:30 pm — Photo coverage ends
Example 03
4-Hour elopement
2:00 pm — Meet at trailhead, begin short hike
3:00 pm — Arrive at ceremony spot, freshen up
3:30 pm — Exchange vows
3:45 pm — Champagne toast
4:00 pm — Picnic
4:30 pm — Portraits
5:00 pm — Begin hike back, take photos along the way
6:00 pm — Arrive back to trailhead, photo coverage ends.
Kind words from other elopers
