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The Elopement Experience

Elopements are something entirely different from a traditional wedding day—they’re quieter, more intentional, and deeply personal.

Whether it’s just the two of you or a small group of your closest people, the day unfolds with a sense of freedom. There’s time to slow down, to be present with each other, and to create something that feels truly your own.

My approach is rooted in natural, story-driven photography, capturing the experience as it unfolds while gently guiding when needed. The result is a collection of images that feel honest, intimate, and quietly beautiful

What We Capture

Before your elopement, we’ll connect to understand what matters most to you—whether that’s a few meaningful portraits, the details you’ve chosen with care, or simply the experience of being together in a place that feels extraordinary.

This allows me to approach the day with intention, without interrupting its natural rhythm.

From there, I document what unfolds as it happens—the quiet in-between moments, the emotion, the movement—while offering gentle guidance when needed to create a handful of images that feel both natural and elevated.

The result is a collection that feels personal, complete, and true to your experience.

Elopement Collections

 

These collections are thoughtfully designed as a starting point, offering a clear sense of coverage while allowing for flexibility.

Every elopement is different, and I often tailor coverage to reflect your plans, location, and the way you want your day to unfold. If you’re envisioning something a little different, I’m always happy to create a bespoke collection that fits you perfectly.

 Intimate Elopements

Designed for celebrations with fewer than 10 guests

Collection One

A simple, intimate elopement experience off season and weekdays only

  • Up to 60 minutes of coverage
  • Sally Carpenter as your photographer
  • Available for elopements with under 10 guests

Includes:

  • Carefully edited, high-resolution images (at least 50 per hour) in color and black & white
  • Private online gallery with free, unlimited download access
  • Full personal printing and usage rights

Additional time available at $250/hour (up to 5 hours maximum coverage total)

$750

Collection Two

More time for a relaxed, unrushed experience, no date restrictions.

  • Up to 2 hours of coverage
  • Sally Carpenter as your photographer

Includes:

  • Carefully edited, high-resolution images (at least 45 per hour) in color and black & white
  • Private online gallery with free unlimited  download access
  • Full personal printing and usage rights

Additional time available at $250/hour (up to 5 hours total)
Travel may apply depending on location

$1500

✨ The Signature Elopement Experience

This is not simply a matter of arriving and taking photographs.

A bespoke elopement with me is an immersive, thoughtfully orchestrated experience—designed in close collaboration with you. From scouting and moving between multiple locations to shaping the pace of the day, every detail is intentional and personal.

I work with you in advance to create moments that feel meaningful rather than manufactured, and on the day itself, I guide the experience seamlessly—so you can be fully present while everything else is quietly, expertly handled.

Private transportation in a luxury SUV, celebratory champagne, hair and makeup, a professional bouquet—whatever elevates your vision, I help bring it together.

This is about more than photography. It’s about creating space for an experience you’ll never forget.

Signature Collection

  • 5 hours of coverage (with options to extend at $300 an hour)
  • Multiple locations and a relaxed, curated pace
  • Pre-planning and location guidance

Includes:

  • Carefully edited, high-resolution images (at least 45 per hour) in color and black & white
  • Online gallery with unlimited free download access
  • Full personal printing and usage rights

Starting at $3000

elopement couple o the hills above Twin Farms, Barnard
Cinematic elopement photo of couple being playful at 506 On The River Inn
Editorial elopement photo of couple under a medieval arch in Albany,NY

 

If any of these collections feel like the kind of experience you’re drawn to, I’d love to hear what you’re envisioning and help you begin shaping your day.

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