I currently live near Cleveland, Ohio but I am out of state quite often. I LOVE to travel, both for elopements and for fun. I try to go on a roadtrip every year and I enjoy that lifestyle. I lived in a van for half of 2020 and all of 2021 so travel is in my blood. All of my packages include travel fees for me to come to you, so you don't have to worry about getting me to where you are.
Where do you live?
1,000% yes! I believe that love is universal and everyone deserves amazing documentation of their love together.
Do you take LGBTQ+ weddings?
You do not! If you'd rather file your paperwork in advance or afterwards, that is totally fine! I work with couples regularly who go this route, and it does not make your elopement day any less special. This can make things easier to plan, especially for couples eloping internationally who would rather get the paperwork out of the way.
Do we have to actually get married on the elopement day? What if we are already married?
Trust me when I say that a strong majority of couples feel this way about themselves before getting in front of my camera. You absolutely do not have to be a model to get amazing shots together on your day. I focus on capturing genuine connection between you and your partner, and will guide you into poses using fun and easy prompts. I also focus on catching candid moments during activities and after a little while you will forget I am even there. I also will talk to you during our phone calls about any insecurities you may have and will keep those in mind while capturing your day. I truly want you to feel your best, both day of and in the photos, so it is very important to me to capture you how you'd like to be seen.
We are awkward/nervous in front of the camera. How does this work?
NO! In fact my shortest elopement package is 4 hours. I believe that is the minimum amount of time to be able to get amazing photos, while also being free to enjoy the experience. Your elopement day isn't just an extended opportunity for photos. It's the day that you solidify your life with the person that you love. It is an opportunity to spend time together, doing exactly what you want to be doing. You can fill the time doing something that you've always dreamt of doing together. Hiking that hike. Going on a helicopter ride over Yellowstone. Visiting a dream destination. Or it can be spent doing your favorite activity together you've done a million times. Visiting the park where you first met. Having a picnic together. Going kayaking. The options for how to spend your elopement day together are endless.
Does an elopement have to be 2 hours?
Sometimes an elopement sounds amazing, but that doesn't necessarily fit with your your exact situation. That's totally fine! I also offer services for intimate weddings as well. I personally consider elopements to be under 20 guests, and intimate weddings to be under 50. I believe they are both equally valuable, so I offer them both for the same cost. I also take on a small number of larger weddings per year (over 50 guests), so reach out if that's you!
I see a lot of talk about elopements, but what if we are having a wedding instead?
You can find starting rates for packages HERE. I'm not the most inexpensive photographer you could go with, but I take preserving memories and capturing you authentically very seriously. I view my services as an investment, and one that you can enjoy for the rest of your lives. There are so many costly aspects to a wedding or elopement, and unfortunately a lot of the cost can only be enjoyed on the day of. Memories last forever, and I view photography as a way to refresh our memories and help keep them clear. You're going to have an amazing, once in a lifetime experience, it's worth it to hire a photographer that is going to help you remember that magic forever.
How much do you charge for an elopement?
To read more about what Elopements mean you can read more over on the Elopement Experience page, but in short; Elopement is the meaningful combination of two lives that is done in a way that represents the couple themselves rather than adhering to traditional norms.
What exactly is an elopement?
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