The weather can always be unpredictable, especially in mountainous areas, but we’ll only cancel if it’s dangerous. “Bad” weather often makes for unique photos — wildfire smoke can enhance sunsets, and rain adds mood. Also, if it rains, just wait 20 minutes; it usually clears. For extreme conditions, we can reschedule or find a backup spot. I always have a few alternative locations in mind.

I don’t have a hard limit on how big of a wedding I’ll shoot, but the more people come, the more complicated the planning becomes. I do require that groups of 15 or more book a venue or ceremony site of some kind before hiring me— most public lands don’t allow groups larger than that to gather. If your guest count is more than 15 and you need a lot of help with planning or coordination, I recommend hiring a planner for the day as my services are best suited for smaller groups. I have recommendations of my favorites in the area I’d be happy to recommend.

You’ll get your photos back in 4-6 weeks. Sneak peeks aren’t included in the contract, but if you’re itching for some shots sooner, just let me know! I can send you a handful of pics within a week of the wedding.

You’ll typically get 50-100 photos per hour of coverage. So, for an 8-hour elopement, you can expect around 400-800 edited photos in total. The exact number depends on the day’s events and timing.

I’m happy to book up to 2 years in advance, but I’ve also done elopements with just a month’s notice. Most couples book around 6-12 months out, so if you have a specific date, reach out sooner rather than later. September and July are especially busy and book up quickly, so be sure to reach out ASAP if you’re looking for those dates.

You’ll send me an email through my contact form, we’ll hop on a call to get to know each other and make sure we’re a good fit for what you’re looking for, and when you’re ready to book, I’ll send a contract for both of you to fill out along with an invoice for the retainer, which is 50% of the total cost. Once the contact is signed and the invoice is paid, your date will be reserved in my calendar and we’ll be good to go! The remaining payment will be made at the halfway point between when you book and when your wedding date is.

Yes, all my travel costs including flight, car rental, and hotel will be booked by me. The only costs I don’t include are extras, like 4×4 vehicles for off-roading like Jeep rentals, guided tours like helicopter or small plane flights, or other specialized adventure guides/tours/gear.