California Elopement Packages
Elopement photography for wanderers, sunset chasers, road trippers & introverts
Forget everything you know about the traditional wedding photography experience
Not staged,
no distractions.
Forget all your preconceived ideas about "photoshoots"- this is not that!
One of the most rewarding things about eloping is the layers of meaning and non-staged moments that happen throughout the day. And the freedom to enjoy these things without distraction.
From the prep portion, where you may finish your handwritten vows. To the ceremony, by way of a rugged 4 wheel drive to a expansive view or hike shaded by giant redwoods. Through the spoken vows, and the overflowing JOY immediately after... followed by however you choose to celebrate and the end the night.
At some point throughout all the highlights of the day you've planned, I may gently guide you through a few photos that reflect who you are as a couple, drawing on your experiences, however most of your day will be what really happens when you choose to be adventurous! No instagram clichés here.
PACKAGES BELOW
Elopement photography is unique in that there will be less people present than a traditional wedding (or none). For that reason, documentation is even more important, both for yourselves and when you announce your marriage!
How long do we need a photographer?
This is not a photoshoot of "staged" moments.
Your wedding day story deserves to be told in the most complete way possible. The moments that lead up to the actual vows are often as meaningful in themselves, when joyful anticipation bubbles over!
The journey you decide to take on your elopement day, be it on foot, by four wheel drive, or even helicopter, says so much about you as a couple and are a part of your story.
The short answer is at least 4 hours, but I highly recommend including coverage for the day in it's entirety. As my
Icelandic elopement taught me, a few days of anticipation leading up to your actual commitment day multiplies your experience.
Elopement & Small Wedding Packages
Elopement packages as low key or as adventurous as you can dream up.
(for 20 people or less)
1. SONORA PASS Elopement Package
Stanislaus National Forest
- starting at FOUR hours Coverage
- Complimentary Officiant Service
- Collaborative Timeline Planning
- Location Suggestions
- Vendor Recommendations
- Floral Delivery (with select, local florists)
- Sweetheart cake delivery (with select, local bakeries.
- Local (Tuolumne County) marriage license drop off (so you can kick start that honeymoon).
- Full Resolution files with printing rights.
- Online gallery for printing and sharing
- NO TRAVEL FEES
$2500 for 4 hours coverage
$3000 for 6 hours coverage
$3750 for 8 hours coverage
- Add Hair & Makeup $800
- Add bouquet $350 each
- Add boutonniere $40 each
- Add charcuterie for two $150
- Add Sweetheart Cake $100
- Add private chef to prepare a meal in your airbnb $500 (full kitchen required)
- Add
full service design & rentals
(including florals)
$3500 (for 2 people): ceremony arch or ground florals, sweetheart table, flatware, tableware, blankets, solar lights, personal florals (bouquets and/or boutonnieres), water, coffee, tea, champagne, set up and clean up. (As permitted by law and location.)
2. YOSEMITE
Elopement Package
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
- starting at FOUR hours Coverage
- Complimentary Officiant Service
- Collaborative Timeline Planning
- Location Suggestions
- Vendor Recommendations
- Floral Delivery (with select, local florists)
- Sweetheart cake delivery (with select, local bakeries.
- Local (Tuolumne County) marriage license drop off (so you can kick start that honeymoon).
- Full Resolution files with printing rights.
- Online gallery for printing and sharing
- NO TRAVEL FEES
$3000 for 4 hours coverage
$3500 for 6 hours coverage
$4000 for 8 hours coverage
- Add Hair & Makeup $800
- Add bouquet $350 each
- Add boutonniere $40 each
- Add charcuterie for two $150
- Add Sweetheart Cake $100
- Add
private chef to prepare a meal in your airbnb (full kitchen required) $500
3. Mammoth Lakes
Elopement Package
And surrounding Eastern Sierras: LAKE TAHOE, JUNE LAKE LOOP, BRIDGEPORT, BISHOP, LONE PINE, ALABAMA HILLS
- starting at FOUR hours Coverage
- Complimentary Officiant Service
- Collaborative Timeline Planning
- Location Suggestions
- Vendor Recommendations
- Floral Delivery (with select, local florists)
- Sweetheart cake delivery (with select, local bakeries.
- Full Resolution files with printing rights.
- Online gallery for printing and sharing
- NO TRAVEL FEES
$2500 for 4 hours coverage
$3000 for 6 hours coverage
$3750 for 8 hours coverage
- Add Hair & Makeup $800
- Add bouquet $350 each
- Add boutonniere $40 each
- Add charcuterie for two $150
- Add Sweetheart Cake $100
- Add private chef to prepare a meal in your airbnb $500 (full kitchen required)
- Add
full service design & rentals
(including florals)
$3500 (for 2 people): ceremony arch or ground florals, sweetheart table, flatware, tableware, blankets, solar lights, personal florals (bouquets and/or boutonnieres), water, coffee, tea, champagne, set up and clean up. (As permitted by law and location.)
4. California
Elopement Package
Don't see your location? The entire state of California is home, reach out for more info.
- starting at FOUR hours Coverage
- Complimentary Officiant Service
- Collaborative Timeline Planning
- Location Suggestions
- Vendor Recommendations
- Floral Delivery (with select, local florists)
- Sweetheart cake delivery (with select, local bakeries.
- Full Resolution files with printing rights.
- Online gallery for printing and sharing
- NO TRAVEL FEES
$3000 for 4 hours coverage
inquire for more coverage or see package in your area
5. PACIFIC NORTHWEST
OREGON, WASHINGTON
- Six hours Coverage
- Complimentary Officiant Service
- Collaborative Timeline Planning
- Location Suggestions
- Vendor Recommendations
- Full Resolution files with printing rights.
- Online gallery for printing and sharing
- NO TRAVEL FEES
starting at $3500 for 6 hours coverage
6. American
South West
NEVADA, UTAH, ARIZONA, NEW MEXICO
- Six hours Coverage
- Complimentary Officiant Service
- Collaborative Timeline Planning
- Location Suggestions
- Vendor Recommendations
- Full Resolution files with printing rights.
- Online gallery for printing and sharing
- NO TRAVEL FEES
starting at $4000 for 6 hours
7. Anywhere in
the continental USA
- Six hours Coverage
- Complimentary Officiant Service
- Collaborative Timeline Planning
- Location Suggestions
- Vendor Recommendations
- Full Resolution files with printing rights.
- Online gallery for printing and sharing
- NO TRAVEL FEES
starting at $5000 for 6 hours
DISCOUNTS for travel calendar dates☺️
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N & A - Tuolumne County
"Joleen was absolutely wonderful throughout our entire experience - we couldn't have asked for a better companion on our wedding day!
We started with engagement photos up at Stanislaus National Forest. She knew all the best spots for breathtaking photos and even snagged us all a camping spot for the night (since we were gunning for those sunset photos). Not only was the turnaround super quick, but she guided us through outfits, ways to frame our story, and made sure we laughed through the entire shoot.
For the actual wedding, Joleen was a lifesaver. She helped us plan through the entire day with multiple revisions, and helped us keep everyone in check and on time. She arrived super early, stayed with us through the entire day, and captured everything we wanted and more!
I cannot recommend her enough for making our day successful, memorable, and for being the sweetest & gentle 'alarm clock' as she walked us through the day. I didn't have a separate wedding planner, and Joleen's calming presence was very much needed. We received a sneak peek while we were on our honeymoon, and were completely blown away. The final results and the photo album were stunning and our entire family - especially the moms - could not praise Joleen enough for capturing all the feelings that day! Hands down, the best decision we made for our wedding."
J & C- Stanislaus NF & Yosemite
NO ADVENTURE TOO BIG
OR TOO SMALL.
If you love the idea of a mountain top view- BUT-don't want to hike on your wedding day, that's ok.
If you can't see yourself NOT hiking on your wedding day, that's ok.
If your wedding day just doesn't fit into one full day, I love a good multi day adventure.
If you want to spend the night at your location in a tent, van, or under the stars, I think star photos are out of this world.
If getting dirty on a dusty jeep trail is your thing, I'm along for the ride.
If you want to end the night in a low key hot spring soak, I'll take a few steamy pics, and then let you soak it all in in private.
Is this for you?
