Let's play a game of the sky's limit. You've rolled the dice and you won an entire day of sunshine and shenanigans ahead of you - What do you do?
Spoiler – anything you want! If you want photos that reflect a day full of love, adventure, fun and spontaneity, then you have to actually do the fun things that make you feel full of love, Adventure, fun and spontaneity. Toss aside anything that makes you feel boxed into expectations and prepare to embrace some hard-core quality time with your significant other! But by now, you might have noticed… Knowing what to do next can be hard when you have unlimited options. That's where I come in!
Sigh. Yeah, really. When I got married, I was clueless. I hired a budget photographer and spent the whole day trying to please everyone else. I've regretted that decision ever since. It's the typical "If I could do it all over…" story, and I'm on a mission to make sure my couples never have to experience that. Wedding photos are like touchable memories; they're what you reach for to relive the day repeatedly. They help you remember every striking detail long after the moment has passed, like your sun-kissed skin after a day of adventure, wind-tousled hair, and misty eyes after exchanging vows, to name a few.
So if planning this thing is starting to take you towards panic attack territory, I'm here to calm you and help you learn from my own crappy experience. Whether you need someone to gently nudge you in the right direction or entirely throw their hands up and tell you what to do – I'm here to guide you every step of the way, in whatever way you need me.
Hey, I'm Jessica, a wedding photographer who seriously regrets her wedding photos.
Tom & Janeth
"My wife discovered Jessica through instagram after we decided to get eloped in St. Augustine, Florida. A charming place we absolutely fell in love with that now shares a special place in our memories and our hearts. Initially what attracted us to Jessica were not just the photos, but the photo concepts Jessica creates ie. the double exposures, which are absolutely phenomenal. But as it turns out as well, Jessica has a vast network of vendors who helped create a beautiful memory of the special day by producing the most stunning flower arrangements, wedding cake design, and romantic beachside picnic setting, as well as an officiant who provided a memorable and touching ceremony.
We feel like we got the best and the most beautiful thanks to her suggestions.
KIND WORDS
You two and me, our stars are aligned if the thought of a big, flashy ballroom wedding makes you gag a little.
I Support Nature – Leave No Trace principles and respect for Earth's natural resources guide my actions outdoors.
I Support Local – I always recommend other small businesses over big box companies. I would never recommend someone I don't trust or believe in.
I Support You – I take a "permission first" approach, so I'll never ask you to do anything that isn't natural for you, and I am always tuned in to your needs. Let's make this a carefree experience where you leave feeling inspired and refreshed!
It's just a fact that planning weddings, big and small, comes with stress and an overwhelming amount of decisions. It's normal to want to stick your head in the sand instead and hide (and hey, we've got plenty of it here if you decide that's what you want to do!). You deserve to have a photographer on your side who can help you nail that laid-back, fun-filled, adventure-of-a-lifetime elopement vibe.
I'm not just your photographer. I am also your personal cheerleader, travel buddy, best friend behind the lens, and elopement planner.
Create a relaxing experience so that you can focus on just being you
Help you decide which location is perfect for your elopement
Create a custom timeline based on your vision so you have a stress-free day
Recommend trusted vendors so you don't have to hope you chose the right one
Guide you through the ins and outs of unpredictable weather
Recommend activities and experiences based on your interests
Help with navigating permits and logistics
Whether you want to spend your day just soaking in the views, drinking cocktails, and relaxing around a fire, or you want a jam-packed day full of Adventure exploring all of the amazing experiences that your elopement has to offer, I will plan an elopement experience that's perfectly YOU and make sure it's a day you'll want to relive over and over.
“But, Jessica, a whole elopement day sounds like a lot. What would we even do with all of that time?”
The sky is the limit! Think of all of the amazing things you love doing together, or bucket list activities you’ve been dying to try. If you’re having trouble imagining what that could be, here are some ideas to get you started:
AND IF YOU THOUGHT THAT WAS ALL…
You get sneak peeks within 24 hours of saying, 'I do!' so you can relive your excitement while you're still chilling in your Airbnb and share your day with everyone back home. You will find few photographers who guarantee sneak peeks in such a short amount of time.
So then, why do I offer this? Truth is, I am just as excited as you are to share your big adventure with all of your friends and family back home! You deserve to share photos showcasing how awesome and beautiful your day was – more than just the selfies you took throughout the day. Plus, you'll earn bonus points with the in-laws.
Hot air balloon ride over tulip fields in Oregon as the sun rises
Sunset sail in Florida with champagne & charcuterie
Off-roading through the highlands of Iceland and fording rivers together
First dance on the Washington coast surrounded by sea stacks
check out our elopement guides
If you have more questions about eloping in certain locations, check out these guides below.
No matter if you're eloping in the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, enjoying the rugged Oregon coastline, running in the waves on a Florida beach, or hiking around Iceland's glaciers, this is always included in every package:
All of my travel is included in each package. So I will find my way there if I have to fly, roadtrip, or teleport to your elopement!
You get my best recommendations (for clients only) on where to go for that perfect elopement of your dreams. I'll double-check that your location is still good to go leading up to your day.
I'll have everything planned so your adventure can go off without a hitch. I figure out how long we will need so you can go on that epic hike AND catch that perfect sunset for your vow exchange.
You’ll receive a guide about your location with recommended spots for your ceremony, best times to visit, helpful tips, places to stay, things to do & vendor recs
A super easy way to access your photos from any device. You can download your images, share your gallery, and order speciality prints and wall art.
It's not your job to keep time on your elopement day, Your only job is to enjoy which is why I keep track of our schedule & make sure we get to where we're going.
Travel fees
Location Scouting
Logistics
Elopement guide
An online gallery
Each package includes:
Day of coordination
For couples who want to go all out, spending your day at multiple locations and experiencing all the activities. Such as: snorkeling between tectonic plates in Thingvellir, hiking in the North Cascades, sailing to a sandbar, exploring the Oregon coast.
Let's do it all in one day or split it up between two, back to back, for a weekend full of adventure.
*Includes Custom Album*
12 HOURS COVERAGE
Our Elopement Photography Packages
Pricing and Packages
For the couple who wants photos of them getting ready, exchanging vows at your ceremony, and portraits.
*Limited Availability*
4 HOURS COVERAGE
U.S. starting at $8,000
8 HOURS COVERAGE
International starting at $10,000
INTERNATIONAL STARTING AT $7,000
U.S. starting at $4,500
U.S. Starting at $5,200
Perfect for couples who want photos of getting ready, first looks, and your ceremony, plus a local adventure on a sailboat or waterfall hike.
*Our most popular package*
so how the heck does it work?
