"Adventure is out there"
CONGRATULATIONS ON DECIDING TO HAVE THE ELOPEMENT OF YOUR DREAMS!
Trust me, I totally get it – for whatever reason, you two are ready to pack your bags, throw on some rugged shoes under that dress, and sign up for truly the adventure of a lifetime! There are SO many reasons why elopements are simply fantastic and work better for many couples. It really allows the moment to be simply about the two of you – taking on the world together, signing up for better or worse, richer or poorer, forever and always.
Packages available accommodate ALL my adventure lovers, near and far, which means you don’t have to be from Rhode Island, New England, or anywhere in the US to take advantage of the services offered, so let's find out how to perfectly capture your first adventure together as Mr+Mrs...
I, TOO, HAVE TRAVEL DREAMS AND AM READY TO OFFER STEEP DISCOUNTS IF WE'RE IN IT TOGETHER...
[UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ELOPEMENT & DESTINATION WEDDING]
First let’s just picture what comes to mind when we say “wedding…”
Regardless of location, we think guest count, first dances, cocktail hours and dinners, themed decor, etc. Whether you invite 20 people or 200, regardless of where it is taking place, the day is still outlined as a wedding would expect to be, which means the time and work commitment of a photographer will not vary.
Now let’s picture what an elopement looks like…
Words that come to mind are intimate, private, scenic, and adventuring…a quiet celebration of commitment between two people. Looks and feels a lot different than that of a wedding, right? These are the factors that are why weddings are meant for some and elopements are meant for others. Both of them are beautiful, but each requires a different kind of support from its photographers.
WHAT TO
expect
Whether you are looking for a few hours of coverage or a full day experience, I will be with you every step of the way to plan your perfect elopement. Anything from flowers, locations, permits, and other logistics, I will be your travel planner, and most importantly a trusted friend, here for the two of you and ready to capture it in all its unique glory!
My dream is to make your dream come true. I take pride in planning your special day with you as much as I do capturing it. Not one elopement has or ever will be the same - that is the coolest part of eloping! You want some "smile at your camera" portraits of course, but what you actually want are those un-posed, unplanned moments of you two in love, having fun, and enjoying your special, intimate day.
Please note these packages are considered to be very intimate, so it will cover an elopement of just the Mr and Mrs (and of course your JOP, and maybe a fur baby or two). Should you have envisioned a small number of guests, minimal hours, and a location or two, please review Weddings as Package One would most likely fit your needs.
DID YOU
know
I am a certified JOP and can legally marry you in the state of Rhode Island! If you are eloping in the littlest state of the US, I can legally sign your marriage license and allow you to read your own vows to each other as your ceremony to keep your elopement private and personal. All you need to make sure of is that you have the individuals necessary that can pre-sign your license as witnesses (please note, this is an additional $65 fee to your elopement package).
Self-uniting marriage licenses can be legally obtained in eight US states (California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, Pennsylvania) and in the District of Columbia. That said, requirements and stipulations do vary by state, and sometimes even vary by counties within a state so you will still want to make the right phone calls ahead of time to be sure. However, isn't it super cool to know that you can legally perform your own ceremony in the regions?
Yes, it's true, your pup can legally be a witness, and sometimes even your officiant!
PACKAGES & INVESTMENT
All elopements require contract signature and 50% non-refundable retainer fee upon booking to be applied to final balance, Review A La Carte Menu for additional fees and customizations.
Tier 1
Less than 50 miles from Wakefield, RI
one year online gallery
$450/hr
Tier 2
51-80 miles from Wakefield, RI
one year online gallery
$625/hr
Have Camera, Will Travel
anywhere in New England, the US, and the rest of the world!
one year online gallery
Pricing cross-referenced with above information and negotiated based on travel circumstances.
EXPLORE MY
Destination Wishlist
BUCKET-LIST LOCATIONS FOR DESTINATION WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS,
OFFERED AT SERIOUSLY DISCOUNTED PRICES
If you've already planned your elopement or destination wedding (or maybe your honeymoon!) at any of the locations below, they're in my TOP MUST SHOOT places and I'm offering SERIOUS discounts if you're looking for a photographer to document this majorly romantic and adventurous moment in your lives!
ITALY
Paris, St. Tropez, Nice, Provence, Dolomites
FRANCE
Florence, Cinque Terre, Venice, Portofino, Amalfi Coast
GREECE
Mykonos, Santorini, Crete
GIRAFFE MANOR
Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
DISNEY
Any Park (FL), Paradise Pier (CA)
COLORADO
Great Sand Dunes, Garden of the Gods, Hanging Lake, Maroon Bells, Crested Bute, Handies Peak, Lake City
ARIZONA
Grand Canyon, Sedona, Antelope Canyon, Grand Falls
UTAH
National Parks, Bonneville Salt Flats, Calf Creek Falls
DON'T SEE YOURS LISTED?
Lucky for you next to my career, traveling is my absolute favorite and I'll pretty much go anywhere anytime, so let me know what you've got planned and we'll make it happen!