Your wedding day is a reflection of you and it deserves to be captured authentically.
The most impactful moments in our lives are when we choose to
As people who connect the most while on epic adventures, getting married in a ball room spending the day mostly away from each other doesn’t sound fulfilling.
That is why we believe in elopements – so couples can share
The legacy that follows this day lives on in the images the we capture, telling your story for future generations to come.
a husband and wife adventure elopement team.
We are photographers, but outside of that we are just like you – two people madly in love with each other and the adventures we find ourselves on together. Elopements come from the heart, crafting an experience intertwined with your past, present and future is vulnerable. Our hearts are in this, just as much as yours.
Each elopement receives our all – we cover all the bases from checking weather, trail conditions, finding the absolute best lighting for your images and more. We basically become your right hand man through the process.
Day of? We photograph through our creative eyes your story through the lens of what you have shared with us about your relationship. This is a personal experience and we can not wait to get to know you both!
“We were able to slow down, enjoy every single moment, have a BLAST, and be in a place that fills us with immense joy. Traci and Bill were amazing and made the day flow wonderfully. We felt as though we were with long-time friends. They gave us the space and privacy we desired during our intimate ceremony. We just love our pictures. They will be cherished for the rest of our lives.”
– Abby + Michael | Bishop
experience, having the ability to take it in and not rush away the day and a deep understanding of elopements.
We have photographed over 175 elopement days all over the Western US and beyond – over the years we’ve learned what really matters with making a perfect elopement come to life.
Please note: we only book 25 elopements a year so that we can provide the best quality experience + images to each couple.
| Unlimited Elopement Consultation with an industry leading team to answer all of your questions and to be sure your elopement dreams become reality |
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A FREE custom elopement ceremony + complimentary licensed officiant, plus one witness upon request (or 2 witnesses if you already have your officiant picked out!) |
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Boots on the ground, in person scouting + virtual scouting of locations |
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Elopement Planning Guide, Leave No Trace Guide for you + guests |
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Trusted Adventure Elopement Vendor Referrals |
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Custom Location Guide detailed with ceremony locations, adventures, stays and ideas to ensure your day is intentional and uniquely celebrating you two. |
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Assistance in pulling your Special Use Permits as needed |
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Photography permits are covered up to $250 |
| Drone photography (or video) if location permits |
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Timeline creation + Day of Packing List |
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Same Day Sneak Peeks sent directly to your phones |
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Online share-able gallery of your beautiful edited images within 5 weeks |
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Printing rights to your images and guidance on preserving your images. Custom print orders done for you are available or you can order prints through the gallery. |
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Image Slide Show + Free Album Design |
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2 International award winning adventure photographers stoked for your day + here to support you! |
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We are a Washington State based business + follow Washington State Sales Tax laws –sales tax will apply to a portion of package rates if you are a WA resident, rates based on the address of delivery. |
8am – 10:30am Meet at Trailhead + hike in to gear up + start climb
10:30am – 4pm Climb 6 pitches, alternating lead, reach top to watch sunset
4:15 – 8:30pm Rap back down for blue hour + hike out under the moon eclipse
Next Day:
4:30am – 6am Meet for morning hike, hike in + change for a first look at blue hour
6:15 – 7:30am Private vows exchanged as sparrows sing around you (literally) and the sun warms you
7:30-9:15am Hike back out after morning tea
Break
2-4pm Arrive for getting ready coverage at 2 different Airbnbs
4:30-8pm Ceremony with guests + group portraits and dinner picnic
8-9pm End at local bar for a few candid celebratory photos
3:30-5:30am Meet at Trailhead to hike up and get ready for a blue hour first look together as the first light exposes the red rocks surrounding you
5:30-7:30am Exchange private vows on the vista as the sun warms the sky followed by a relaxing breakfast picnic
7:30-8:15am Hike back down/break
3-4pm Team arrives to capture getting ready coverage, first look with parents, time with couple + their jeep
4-6:15pm Ceremony with family + group photos to follow
6:15-7pm Sunset portraits with just the couple, private champagne toast together overlooking the crisp fall leaves
7-9pm Reception/dinner with guests on a private balcony under the stars
4am meet at trail head to hike into the location
4:30am – 6:15am get ready at a location to share a first look + exchange vows as the sun rises over the vistas
6:45am – 8am read letters from loved ones snuggled up by the river drinking morning coffee
8:30am – 10am cook breakfast back at your Airbnb together + enjoy your first meal as a married couple!
Includes recording of your vows/ceremony and highlights from throughout your elopement experience. Drone coverage when location permits. Videos for all of our packages except multi-day elopements is $2500.
For 2 day + elopements we upgrade to a film that is 6-9 minutes long so we can include more of your story. This video is $2800.
We photograph with the end in mind. After your elopement day you are left with the images, to tell your story over and over again for years to come.
Our lay flat hand crafted leather and cloth albums are the perfect way to preserve your elopement day, being able to hold the memories in your hands. This is where your images come to life.
We design the album for you from your favorite images in your gallery. Then we order + ship it right to your door! The process is incredibly easy and done just for you! Custom albums range from $950-1500. The albums can be ordered when you book or after you have your gallery.
Camp under the stars on your wedding night surrounded by mountain peaks after eating fresh apple pie + watching sunset. Includes our 2 day package at a discounted rate, llama guide, camping gear, florals + HMUA ALL INCLUDED!
We wanted to have the best of both worlds with an adventure climbing day while also having private vows and a small ceremony with 30 of our closet family and friends and they made that happen! We never felt like we were doing a photo shoot, or had a camera in front of us – we felt completely comfortable as if we were around friends the whole time!
They went out of their way to scout and really LEARN a new climb they had never done before when we said that’s what we wanted to do! And then when bad weather rolled in on our scheduled day, they moved it earlier for us! During the whole process they made everything seamless and truly enjoyable! We never worried about a thing! Not only were they amazing to work with, but were so friendly! After spending 2 days with them, we cried having to say goodbye!
– Meg + Alex | Oregon Elopement
We like to ensure that elopement planning is fun, stress free and a connective experience for or couples! So how does this process work??
You can email or text us when is the best time for you two for a zoom call and we will get started!!
Your best adventure is begging for you to pack your bags + set out!
That is us on our very own elopement experience – we backpacked 6 days around Mt Rainier on the Wonderland Trail. Following that we hiked a “mini-moon” backpacking trail with our cat, Indy, so he could celebrate with us. Our mindset for our elopement was – we wanted to experience something genuine, something we had to lean on each other during, something that would allow us no distractions and we could fully just be together. We wanted the real life marriage feel, but on a massive adventure. That is for sure what we got. We have found when you come into your elopement with a vision of how you want to feel, a purpose or dream behind it, it becomes the best thing you could imagine building together.
unknown, unwavering, rewarding
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We found that almost all of our 4 hour elopements end up being 5-6 hours. If the elopement didn’t go longer, we found 4 hours to feel very rushed. We want each couple to soak in this incredible day and not feel like they are in a hurry or not take the time to look around them and enjoy everything they poured into this day. We really value capturing your story as true, authentically and creatively as we can. Sometimes this takes more time, it also allows more time for you two to get comfortable in front of the camera. There are times where we will still offer a 4 hour session, so don’t be afraid to ask. We will get back to you on availability, pricing + process!
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Yes, if none of our current packages feel like a good fit for you based on the adventure, location or experience you desire then yes we do offer custom packages. Mostly commonly, our custom packages have been 3 day elopements! Anything is possible, let’s talk about it!
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We strongly recommend for an elopement to have 12 people in total or less if you plan to hold a ceremony on public land. The more people you have the more difficult it can be to follow Leave No Trace or find a place to hold dinner for your ceremony. However, we cap at 50 people total if you are holding events on private property, a venue or in places that can properly sustain 50 people. We have decided this number based on the type of experiences we enjoy capturing that offer our couples the intimate experience that fuels our creativity.
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Within our gallery system you can order albums, prints, ornaments, metal prints, cards, calendars, print boxes and more. We do offer custom orders where you can tell us what you are looking for and we will put it together for you and ship it directly to you. Things like this typically include an album (we do the designing) in leather or cloth with customization options, print boxes, USBs and more. We truly believe that your images are not meant to just live on a screen. These images are a reflection of you + your relationship, they tell the story of your foundation – put them on the walls of your home as a reminder of your love. <3
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Outside of our planning guide that basically tells you everything you need to know about planning an elopement there is a lot we do! We are an open resource, please ask us all your questions! We are always happy to help via email or zoom. One of the biggest things we do in regards to planning is a location guide unique to you. This guide has information about locations for your ceremony, permits, locations for portraits, activity locations with logistic info and more. Putting together your elopement day timeline and specific packing list is also a huge part of what we do. We will send you all of the recommendations for picture worthy stays and our vetted vendor referral.
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For our couples who have booked their elopement day with us, we offer 25% off our adventure engagement sessions as long as it fits with our current set travel schedule. If you are interested in booking one let us know and we can chat about it on the call!
“I was so impressed at their organization, planning, dedication. They really want to personalize your day to make it perfect. Our wedding was everything we could have wished for. It was more than I imagined it would be and I will always hold those memories close.”
– Meg + Alex | Oregon Elopement
