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  • home
  • about
    • about me
    • equipment
  • weddings
    • documentary
    • modern
    • real weddings
    • wedding contact
  • elopements
    • signature luxury elopements
    • simple unscripted elopements
  • portraits
    • couples
    • high school seniors
    • families
  • blog
  • contact
  • pricing
    • portrait photography pricing
    • elopement and micro-wedding pricing
    • full wedding collections
    • off season and weekday wedding collections
  • photography articles
    • where to elope
    • woodstock sessions
    • wedding photography timeline
    • micro weddings
    • do you need a second wedding photographer?
    • wedding photography styles
    • 20 high school senior photo tips
    • wedding FAQ's
    • vermont wedding venues
    • upstate new york wedding venues
    • managing your photographs
    • portrait wardrobe tips
  • more
    • wedding reviews
    • mentoring
    • LGBTQ weddings Vermont
    • products
    • copyright info

Wherever Your Hearts Lead.......

Designed As A Day Not An Hour

 

This is not coverage designed around a ceremony alone. These elopements are shaped as full days, allowing time to move between locations, settle into moments, and experience your surroundings without rushing.

The photography follows the natural arc of the day—capturing atmosphere, movement, and the quiet in-between moments that give the experience its depth. The result is a cohesive visual narrative that feels immersive, elevated, and deeply reflective of who you are.

You’re not here for a checklist or a production. You’re here because you want your elopement to feel like a day you actually lived — one shaped by meaning, movement, and emotional truth. My work begins there.

I photograph elopements for couples who want space to be themselves, time to feel what’s happening, and imagery that reflects something real — not a performance of romance, but the quiet depth of it.

While these elopements are thoughtfully designed and beautifully intentional, they’re also meant to be enjoyed. The experience is not rigid or overly precious — it’s spacious, relaxed, and shaped around what feels good to you. Pricing reflects the time, care, and flexibility required to create a day that flows naturally, leaving room for laughter, spontaneity, and those unscripted moments that often become favorites.



Pricing & Collections

 

Thoughtful coverage for intimate weddings, elopements, and meaningful celebrations

I photograph weddings with a documentary foundation and an editorial eye. That means your day unfolds naturally, with gentle guidance when it helps and complete respect for the moments that belong only to you.

This is not an “hourly coverage” approach.
It’s not rushed.
It’s not built around rigid expectations or forced moments.

Instead, the experience is shaped around:

flow rather than timelines

presence rather than posing

emotional awareness rather than direction

I pay attention — to light, to energy, to the way a moment is unfolding — and I respond accordingly. That sensitivity is what allows the photographs to feel honest and layered, rather than arranged.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Every wedding and elopement I photograph includes:
Story-driven, documentary coverage with a refined, timeless approach
A calm, experienced presence throughout the day
Thoughtful guidance for portraits that feel natural, not forced
Timeline support so your day flows without feeling rushed

At least 50 professionally edited, high-resolution images, per hour in both color and black and white.

A private online gallery for viewing, downloading, and sharing
Print and album options for those who want tangible heirlooms
There are no surprise travel fees for weddings within my usual service area, and I’m always transparent about pricing from the start.

BESPOKE ELOPEMENTS

 

For couples who want something intimate, intentional, and deeply personal

Elopements can be just the two of you, or shared with a small circle of loved ones. They are less about tradition and more about presence and emotional connection — with the freedom to move slowly, choose meaningful locations, and focus on what matters most without pressure or performance.

Elopement collections typically include:
• 4+ hours of coverage
• Location guidance and thoughtful pacing support
• Space for portraits, quiet moments, and real experience

This collection is ideal if you’re drawn to simplicity, privacy, and a wedding day that feels unrushed, honest, and intentional.

From $2500

 

WHITE GLOVE MICRO-WEDDINGS

All the meaning of a wedding, with fewer guests and more connection
Micro-weddings are perfect if you want a true wedding day — ceremony, celebration, family — without the scale of a large event.
These collections usually include:
6+ hours of coverage
Documentation of your ceremony and gathering
Family portraits handled efficiently and kindly
Time for relaxed couple portraits
Micro-weddings allow for warmth, intimacy, and flexibility, while still honoring the people closest to your heart.

From $3500



white glove elopement couple dancing in a field in Woodstock, VT

A Calm, Attentive Presence

 My role on an elopement day is subtle but essential.

On an elopement day, my role is both steady and flexible. I’m there to notice what’s unfolding, keep things moving with ease, and make sure you feel supported — never rushed, never managed. I’ll offer gentle guidance when it helps, and plenty of space when it doesn’t.

There’s room for laughter, wandering, curiosity, and the kind of moments that happen when you stop thinking about the camera altogether. Couples often tell me they forgot I was even photographing part of the day — that it felt relaxed, playful, and surprisingly fun. That sense of ease is intentional. When you feel free to be yourselves, the photographs naturally follow.

This experience is designed for couples who want the luxury of time, the ease of expert guidance, and the freedom to enjoy their day without a rigid agenda. Think beautiful locations, unhurried moments, a little adventure, a little magic, and photographs that feel as good as the day itself. If that sounds like your kind of celebration, book now or contact me to begin shaping something unforgettable.

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  • home
  • about
    • about me
    • equipment
  • weddings
    • documentary
    • modern
    • real weddings
    • wedding contact
  • elopements
    • signature luxury elopements
    • simple unscripted elopements
  • portraits
    • couples
    • high school seniors
    • families
  • blog
  • contact
  • pricing
    • portrait photography pricing
    • elopement and micro-wedding pricing
    • full wedding collections
    • off season and weekday wedding collections
  • photography articles
    • where to elope
    • woodstock sessions
    • wedding photography timeline
    • micro weddings
    • do you need a second wedding photographer?
    • wedding photography styles
    • 20 high school senior photo tips
    • wedding FAQ's
    • vermont wedding venues
    • upstate new york wedding venues
    • managing your photographs
    • portrait wardrobe tips
  • more
    • wedding reviews
    • mentoring
    • LGBTQ weddings Vermont
    • products
    • copyright info