Your Love Story: Elopement Portfolio

Your Love Story, Captured Authentically

Thank you for considering me for your adventure elopement photography! Elopements have few to no guests. Photo coverage is designed around your connection to your partner and the things that make you happy. I approach your day with an artistic vision, committed to making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. The result is a collection of timeless images that reflect your unique love story.

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A bride in off the shoulder modern dress with vintage styling walks and holds hands with a groom in a classic black suit. The couple is photographed inside the rocky and sandy area of Ash Cave in in the Hocking Hills, Ohio.

What’s Included in the Pricing?

  • Location Scouting: Assistance finding venues, lodging, and hidden gems.
  • Local Recommendations:: The best restaurants, vendors, and activities for your guests.
  • Permit Assistance: Navigating the legalities of eloping in beautiful places.
  • Posing & Prompts for "Awkward" People: Gentle guidance that makes you feel comfortable and confident.
  • Art History & BFA Training: A sophisticated eye for composition and light.
  • Fast Delivery: An extended preview within 48 hours and a full gallery within 2 months.
  • Reliability: Fully insured with a 12-year track record of happy clients.
  • Emotional Support: Utilizing my mental health background to keep your day stress-free.
  • Hands-on Help: I’m your go-to for cleaning mud off dresses or fixing flowers.
  • Inclusivity: A warm, welcoming experience for every couple and every guest.
  • Masterful Editing: Classic, heirloom-quality editing—no "trendy" filters that will look dated in five years.
  • Data Security: Photos are backed up in triplicate on professional-grade equipment.

Wedding Photography Pricing Trends

Understanding the wedding photography market can help you make an informed decision for your celebration. The industry is generally divided into three tiers based on experience, business sustainability, and service level:

Budget

The Budget Tier ($500 – $1500 per elopement) Photographers in this bracket are often just starting their careers. While they may have talent, they frequently lack the established business systems necessary for long-term sustainability. Because these rates often fail to cover professional overhead and equipment costs, many photographers in this tier leave the industry within one to three years.

Middle Market

The Middle Market ($1500 – $5,000 per elopement) This tier represents established professionals who provide a high level of expertise & reliable service. I position my services within the lower end of the middle market. While the quality of my work & final imagery aligns with luxury standards, my location in rural Ohio allows for lower overhead costs compared to other photographers. This advantage enables me to offer high-end results at a more accessible price point.

Luxury

The Luxury Tier ($5,000 – $25,000+ per elopement) Luxury photographers typically serve high-budget events and often operate out of major metropolitan areas where the cost of living and business operations is significantly higher. These professionals often carry extensive overhead, including urban studio leases and high-end marketing teams, which necessitates a premium price point.

Sustainable Artistry & Proven Professionalism

Choosing a photographer in the middle market ensures you are investing in a sustainable professional who provides consistent, high-quality storytelling for your wedding day.

60%

 Roughly 60% of new photography businesses fail in their first year.

85%

About 85% of photographers who price in the "budget" tier exit the industry within their first three years.

2026-2027 Elopement Photography Pricing

Clients consistently say that my knowledge, clear communication, and warm approach make the entire process effortless—and the resulting photos are absolutely beautiful, capturing the true emotion and intimacy of their day.

full day elopement

$5,000

PLUS TAX

Eight Hours of Photo Coverage

• 1 Photographer
• 1 Videographer
• Ceremony or Private Vows
• Couples Photos
• Getting Ready Photos
• Reception Photos
• Mix of Traditional Posed & Candid Portraits
• 3-4 Locations

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Adventure elopement

$2,500

PLUS TAX

Four Hours of Photo Coverage

• 1 Photographer
• Ceremony or Private Vows
• Couples Photos
• Getting Ready Photos
• Reception Highlights
• Mix of Traditional Posed & Candid Portraits
• 2-3 Easy Access Locations

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Cliffside elopement

$1,500

PLUS TAX

Two Hours of Photo Coverage

• 1 Photographer
• Ceremony or Private Vows
• Couples Photos
• Mix of Traditional Posed & Candid Portraits
• 1-2 Easy Access Locations

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Elopement Portfolio

  • Option 1 (Dramatic & Descriptive): A striking silhouette of a couple exchanging private wedding vows inside the massive recess of Ash Cave. The dark figures of the couple are framed against the bright, sunlit forest visible from the cave entrance during a summer elopement.
  • Two elopement vow books rest on a lush, mossy rock in a forest setting. One book is open, revealing handwritten notes alongside two wedding rings and a bridal bouquet. The scene captures the intimate, intentional details of a private ceremony.
  • A wide shot of a couple exchanging private wedding vows at the base of Lower Falls in Old Man’s Cave, surrounded by the iconic rock formations and forest of Hocking Hills.
  • Plus-size Black woman and plus-size white man exchanging private vows during a forest elopement in Hocking Hills, Ohio.
  • Option 1 (Descriptive & Detailed): A queer couple stands close together with their eyes closed, holding hands during their private wedding vows. One woman, with a shaved head, wears a white boho-style wedding dress, while the other woman wears a tailored green suit.
  • A couple stands face-to-face inside the vast sandstone recess of Ash Cave in Hocking Hills, exchanging private wedding vows. The towering cave walls frame their intimate ceremony, highlighting the quiet connection between them in the massive natural cathedral.
  • A queer couple exchanging private vows during an elopement at Ash Cave in Hocking Hills, Ohio. The scene captures an intimate moment of connection within the iconic natural landmark.
Lower Falls October Elopement

Globally Published & Nationally Recognized

My photographs and visual stories have reached global audiences, with my work being featured in wedding publications like Dancing With Her, WeddingDay, and Wandering Weddings. I am also honored to have won several prestigious state and national photojournalism awards, recognizing my commitment to technical excellence and compelling narrative. Check out my latest feature here!

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Ash Cave summer micro wedding ceremony with waterfall, dog, bridal party, guests and reception at Among The Trees Lodge Cedar Falls Engagement Session

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I Travel For Love & Light

I believe your love story deserves to be told as an adventure, no matter where that journey leads. I am committed to making your elopement or wedding day an experience of a lifetime—a treasured chapter in your love story.


While I am based in Hocking Hills, I travel across Ohio, the Midwest, and sometimes the US to capture your cherished moments, from intimate backyard celebrations to epic mountaintop elopements.

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Beautiful mountaintop sunrise elopement in the Blue Ridge Mountains North Carolina

The Booking Process

Feeling overwhelmed by wedding planning? Many couples know their vision but struggle with the how-to. My collections are designed to bridge that gap. All my collections provide comprehensive planning support. This includes detailed timeline and logistical help, expert guidance on locations and helpful tips, and vetted vendor recommendations to make your dream wedding a reality.

  • GET IN TOUCH: Send an inquiry via my contact form to check availability for your date.
  • CHECK AVAILABILITY: If your date is open, we'll discuss details via email or schedule a phone chat.
  • BOOK: Once ready, I'll send a link including your questionnaire, contract, and invoice. You have 10 days to complete this and secure your date.
  • DEPOSIT: A non-refundable deposit is due at booking to hold the date. This is half the total fee for weddings/elopements, or the full fee for portrait sessions and proposals.
  • PLAN: I provide planning support, including help with location, timing, day-of plans, and vendor recommendations.
Ash Cave Hocking Hills Ohio Elopement Photographer

Kind Words:

"We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding! From start to finish, she was absolutely incredible. She knew the area like the back of her hand, which made finding the perfect spots effortless—and the scenery in our photos is just breathtaking.

Her communication was clear, prompt, and professional throughout the entire process, and her warm, friendly personality made us feel instantly comfortable in front of the camera.

And the photos? Absolutely stunning. Every single shot captured the emotion, beauty, and intimacy of the day. We’ll treasure them forever. If you’re thinking about booking her—do it. You won’t regret it!"

-Gretchen & Rahshan

Ready To Start Planning?

If you are ready to work with a photographer who is fun, gentle, professional, and delivers breathtaking images you will treasure forever, take the next step. Click below to check my availability for your date and let's start planning!

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Ash Cave summer micro wedding ceremony with waterfall, dog, bridal party, guests and reception at Among The Trees Lodge Cedar Falls Engagement Session Upper Falls Old Man's Cave Lord of the Rings