The Complete Guide to Planning Your Destination Photos

Your Destination Elopement, Wedding, or Engagement Session, Captured Authentically

Thank you for considering me for your destination photography! Photo coverage is designed around your connection to your partner. I approach your session 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 love story. Plus, you'll have a great experience!

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Rainy day wedding portrait at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Conservatory in the English Garden.
Screenshot of a video clip of an adventure elopement in the Blue Ridge Mountains Asheville North Carolina.
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What's Included in the Pricing?

  • Sneak Peek: Available within 48 hours of the session.
  • Planning: Guidance on ideal timing, locations, tips, and tricks for a stress-free, unforgettable session.
  • Recommendations: Curated list of vendors, dining, and businesses.
  • Plan B: Help with a backup plan in case of unexpected weather or logistical changes.
  • Travel: All travel for your photographer included in the fee.
  • Reliability: Fully insured with a 12-year track record of happy clients.
  • Inclusivity: A warm, welcoming experience for every couple.
  • 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.
  • Full Gallery: High-resolution images delivered within 2 months via an online gallery.
  • Photo Box: A tangible collection of physical prints and a USB drive, designed for secure, long-term storage and preservation for generations to come.
  • 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.
An artistically blurred photo of the backs of a couple walking towards a Tudor mansion entrance in fall. The groom is wearing a maroon suit. The bride has a flowing and dramatic veil.

Photography Pricing Trends

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

BUDGET

The Budget Tier ($100 – $500 per photo coverage hour) 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 ($500 – $1,500 per photo coverage hour) This tier represents established professionals who provide a high level of expertise & reliable service. I position my services within 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. This advantage enables me to offer high-end results at a more accessible price point.

LUXURY

The Luxury Tier ($1,500 – $5,000+ per photo coverage hour) 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 photography coverage.

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.

A man and woman reach their hands for each other. The woman wears an engagement ring. Behind their hands is a red hibiscus flower.

Destination Elopement, Wedding, & Engagement Session 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 connection.

elopements & weddings STARTing price:

$2000

Plus tax

CUSTOMIZABLE 2-8 HOURS COVERAGE

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ENGAGEMENT session starting price:

$500

Plus tax

CUSTOMIZABLE 1-2 HOUR SESSIONS

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This is What It Feel Like

  • Rainy day wedding portrait at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Conservatory in the English Garden.
  • A man holds and spins a woman as they kiss. They are lit by the golden light of sunset.
  • Ryan looking lovingly at Pamela during their intentional, distraction-free wedding ceremony on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
  • A unique crop on a photo of a man and woman touching noses. The light is dappled and ethereal.
  • Moody portrait of a bride pausing before her wedding ceremony inside a historic building at Stan Hywet Hall.
  • Side profile of a bride and groom exchanging vows at sunrise on top of Craggy Pinnacle in Asheville, NC.
  • A man and woman hold a vintage Polaroid of themselves. The woman wears a unique engagement ring.
  • Full-length portrait of a bride on a rocky summit with layers of blue ridges waking up behind them.
  • Bride and groom light a unity candle during an intimate autumn wedding ceremony inside the Gate Carriage House at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens.
  • A man and woman hold hands and walk by an arbor in Schiller Park at sunset.
  • Wide landscape view of the misty Blue Ridge Parkway valleys from Craggy Pinnacle summit during a summer sunrise.
  • Rainy day wedding portrait at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Conservatory in the English Garden.
  • Wide landscape view of the misty Blue Ridge Parkway valleys from Craggy Pinnacle summit during a summer sunrise.
  • A man and woman interlock arms and walk quickly over a wooden bridge in Schiller Park.
  • Rainy day wedding portrait at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Conservatory in the English Garden.
  • Side profile of a bride and groom exchanging vows at sunrise on top of Craggy Pinnacle in Asheville, NC.
  • A man and woman stand under a pergola in Schiller Park Columbus and watch the sunset together. Their arms are wrapped around each other and their backs are to the camera.
  • Rainy day wedding portrait at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Conservatory in the English Garden.

Explore More Destination Elopements, Weddings, & Engagement Sessions

Side profile of a bride and groom exchanging vows at sunrise on top of Craggy Pinnacle in Asheville, NC.

Summer Blue Ridge Mountains Elopement

An artistically blurred photo of the backs of a couple walking towards a Tudor mansion entrance in fall. The groom is wearing a maroon suit. The bride has a flowing and dramatic veil.

Fall Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Wedding

A couple in muted creams and browns look at each other around a stone column at Schiller Park in Columbus, Ohio. The column is one of three. On top of the columns is lush green trailing ivy.

Fall Schiller Park Engagement Session

A bride stretches her arm out to take a selfie with her mom and dad during her destination wedding reception. The black man wears a cowboy hat and is from Texas. In the background is a lodge and sparkly blue pool.

Kind Words

"Elizabeth was very personable and professional! She made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process! It was a pleasure having her as part of our big day."

-JASMINE

Ready to Get Started?

To secure your date and make it official, I can send you a link that includes a simple questionnaire, contract, and an online invoice for easy payment via credit card, debit card, or PayPal.

A bride lifts her wedding dress and walks town a tunnel of aspen trees. The fall leaf colors are very saturated yellow.
Dramatic speckled light filters onto an engaged couple with cream outfits. The man presses his forehead into the woman's forehand and gently touches her bicep.

Let's start planning! Book your destination photo coverage today.

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 and let's start planning!

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