You decided to elope,
and now the world is your oyster.
Just think about it...
you can do this thing
anywhere.
There are no rules to follow... no expectations...
you can spend the day however you want
That's really exciting, but it's also pretty overwhelming isn't it?
where are you supposed to start?
You start
Hi there, I'm Amy!
I'm the elopement photographer with the creative, moody, emotional images you've been looking for. The one who's going to create the most beautiful, artistic, story-focused images of your wedding day.
But it's not just
about the photos...
I'm also your
idea girl
hiking buddy
location scout
logistics coordinator
timeline maker
emotional support
back-up plan creator
personal cheerleader
beach-fire starter
dad-joke teller
&
summit-beer sharer!
So... why should you elope with me?
Well, for starters, you should know this ain't my first rodeo
In fact, I've been shooting weddings & elopements for
And here are a few more reasons:
...
I'm going to send you my comprehensive elopement planning guide right away
100+ pages on everything you need to know: from how to start planning, how to make the biggest decisions, what to bring, where to stay, what to consider including in your day, how to get the most out of your photos and a so much more. This guide goes much deeper than anything included on my website and is made of up information I've learned after almost 20 years of shooting weddings and elopements. You're going to get access to my comprehensive elopement guide the minute we start working together so you can start making decisions right away!
I'll be here for guidance through the entire process
I'm here for ALL of it. Not sure where to stay? Need help narrowing down your favorite locations? Have a question about your marriage license? I am always here for you to email, text or schedule a video call. (And I'll also check in with you regularly to make sure you aren't stressing out about a thing!) I'm here for all of it.
I'm gonna help you have an unforgettable experience
You aren't like any other couple and I want to help you make the most of your unique vision. I'm going to make sure you go from "where do we start?" to feeling excited and 100% supported.
I'll scout your locations beforehand
I will visit your locations beforehand, looking for the best views, creative perspectives and unexpected closures or obstacles. I'll even make a note of backup locations so I am ultra-prepared!
I'll help you build a timeline that gives you the best of everything
We'll work together to make a timeline that ensures the best wedding experience ever. I'll help you avoid missed opportunities like low tides and sunset, and I'll help you keep it balanced so that you actually enjoy yourselves and don't overdo it.
I'm gonna help you make it legal
I can legally sign your marriage license in most US states. This means you can choose to exchange vows in complete privacy, or a friend or family member can guide your ceremony without having to become ordained!
I'm going to guide you through permits and logistics
I'll help you with things like marriage licenses, permits, location-specific guides, dog-friendly trails, lodging ideas, lists of reminders, what to pack and more! I build a custom guide for every couple with all the info they need during the planning process.
I'm going to send you a sneak peek within 48 hrs!
You'll get a preview within 48 hours with at LEAST 20 images (yeah.. it's a lot for a preview!). That means you'll be able to send photos to your family and friends before you even get home!
Oh yeah!
I don't charge a dime in travel fees.
Whether I meet you by car, plane, or flying unicorn, there are never any separate fees for my travel.
Period.
So, what's it like to work with me?
You brought us so much peace and reminded us what all of this is for
Amy- I remember searching online for photographers in the beginning, and how we were so drawn to your work. After our first zoom call, we knew it was a perfect match. I was so stressed out from all the mishaps on our flight to Oregon. But as soon as we sat down and started talking, I felt so much better! You brought so much peace and reminded us what all of this is for! Thank you for being so awesome, patient, thoughtful, and caring. I have zero doubts that you will capture pure magic, and we are truly so thankful to have had you as our photographer for such a special moment in our lives. You're the best!
coverage & starting rates
Elopements in the US start at $6000.
01
two-day
You don't have to limit your wedding day to a single day. Multi-day elopements give you coverage for so much more of your elopement experience.
Use one day to celebrate with your guests and a second day to adventure just the two of you. Or explore a bigger location together! There are so many options for making this thing even more incredible!
coverage: 2 consecutive days (14 hours to split however you’d like)
02
full day
This is my most booked (and my favorite) elopement day set up! We'll break the day into two adventures in two different locations. Waterfalls and coastline. Redwoods and beach trails. Mountains and forest trails. We'll split the day into a morning block, a midday break, and a sunset adventure. (Note: you still won't want it to end!)
coverage: 10-12 hours split into two blocks
03
half day
7 hours of coverage that starts in the afternoon and ends at sunset. With time for 1-2 trails in the area and a sunset ceremony, or maybe some getting ready moments along with a longer hike to a sunset view.
coverage: 7 hours
04
mini
These "mini elopements" are reserved for a few of my favorite, most easily-accessible locations close to Portland and Seattle.
coverage: 4 hours
05
international
There’s nothing as thrilling as traveling overseas for your elopement adventure. Iceland, Switzerland, Italy, New Zealand.... what’s on your bucket list?
coverage: from 6 hours to multi-day
STARTING RATE:
$8000
Sounds pretty amazing right?
(I thought you might say that)
1
Reach out
You don't need to know when or where - you just need to fill out my contact form and I'll get back to you as fast as humanly possible. (Usually within 24 hours unless we are with another couple out on a glacier or hiking in the back country with no cell service!) I'll send you some basic info and a link where you can schedule a call so we can meet and start getting your questions answered.
2
Let's talk!
We'll set up a no pressure consult call and get to know each other! I like to ask questions about how you met, what you like to do, and why you're considering an elopement. I'll also tell you more about myself so you can see if we are a good fit! We'll even get into some planning so you can feel less overwhelmed with the whole thing.
If everything clicks, we'll set a date and then make it official with your digital contract and retainer.
3
The planning begins!
As soon as we are officially working together, the planning can begin! (This is the fun part!) I'll send you a 100-page elopement guide exclusively reserved for my couples. We'll nail down your location (don't worry -I'll give you tons of help!) We'll have as many one-on-one planning calls as you need throughout the process. You'll have access to me via text, email and zoom throughout the entire process - as often as you need me! I'll even send you a list of exactly what to bring on the day of. You will be taken care of - from beginning to end.
4
Marry your best friend
Your elopement will be here before you know it, and I will celebrate right beside you - with laughter, tears, and hugs (if that's okay.) ;) And when all is said and done, you'll have hundreds of timeless images that will tell your story for generations as well as a completely free album design and a new friend for life. :)
One more thing...
we feel pretty awkward in front of a camera. Will you help us?
Hell yeah, I will!
No matter how uncomfortable you might feel having your picture taken, I'll bet you a bottle of my favorite Oregon wine that I'm even worse than you are! ;)
I know exactly how nerve wracking it can be. So helping you get comfortable is the first thing I focus on during any session or elopement. It's one of the most important parts of my job to help you have fun, feel comfortable and look amazing in your photos!
So trust me, you're going to have so much fun you'll forget to be awkward!
"She can make even the most nervous and self-conscious bride feel at ease"
I cannot say enough amazing and wonderful things about Amy. She has this amazing ability to find and capture your best self. Not only are her pictures downright stunning... but she can make even the most nervous and self-conscious bride feel at ease.
If you want to actually have fun with your photographer, get pictures you will treasure for a lifetime, and not have to stress about anything, hire Amy.
"The moments she captures are real and pure..."
I spotted Amy's work on a friend’s Instagram and knew immediately that she was the photographer for our micro wedding in Maine. What I love most about Amy’s style is that it’s organic, natural, not overly "bridal" or posed. (yuck!) She finds fun ways to make you and your partner laugh, so the moments she captures are real and pure, and you end up looking way cooler than you really are.. haha!
let's talk
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Amy felt like an extension of our family
“Amy felt like an extension of our family. From the first zoom meeting she was so friendly and fun, as well as professional, that my wife and I felt an instant connection with her. Throughout the process she was so helpful, going above and beyond... My wife and I are both normally so awkward, but she made us both feel so comfortable in front of the camera and captured the most beautiful and amazing photos! Watching her work, and be inspired, made us both excited and helped us enjoy the process even more. I look through our album almost weekly. The emotions she captured take me right back to our special day. I can't gush about her enough. Love you Amy!"
Good stuff to know:
Can we invite guests?
Of course! While some couples want the intimacy and privacy of an elopement that is just for them, that's not the case for everyone.
How many guests you bring along does make a difference, however. Here's how:
If you plan to invite more than 4-5 guests, your locations will be more limited. You'll need to choose places that are more easily accessible, have bathrooms, etc.
You'll also need at least 8 hours if you have more than just a few guests. That gives you time to spend a couple of hours with them, and still break away for your wedding adventure.
All in all, we do recommend you include no more than 25-30 guests tops. Any more than that and we suggest considering a venue or booking a multi-day elopement so you can have one day to yourselves, and one day with your guests.
How many hours do we need for our elopement?
Most of our elopements are between 7 and 12 hours. How many hours you need depends on your location(s), how many guests you have, and what things you want to do on your wedding day.
A half day elopement is about 7-8 hours. This works for couples who have 5 guests or fewer, and who's excursions and locations fit easily into this time frame.
Couples who want both sunrise and sunset, more than one major location, or have more than 5 guests usually need a full day (10-12 hours). This allows time to do everything on their list, and time to spend with their guests.
We also offer two-day elopements. These are great for couples who want to have a day together, just the two of them, and then a day where their guests are included.
Click on "pricing" above to see our packages in more detail. We are here to help you work through the packages to see what makes the most sense for you!
What if we arent big hikers?
You dont have to hike a single step if you don't want to. Adventure elopements dont have to include any hiking at all. Here are just a few ideas for other things to do for your adventure elopement: snowshoeing, enjoying the sunset, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, fishing, camping, backpacking, skiing, hot air balloon ride, cliff jumping, helicopter ride, soaking in hot springs, off-roading, biking, road tripping, rock climbing, horseback riding, stargazing, waterfall picnic, make a bonfire, dancing, cooking together, snorkeling, brewery hopping, get tattoos together, or forage for mushrooms. The options are endless!
What happens if we have bad weather?
In most circumstance, we are able embrace all kinds of weather. In fact, some of our favorite shoots have happened during the light rain or on pretty windy days. However, we always keep a close eye on the local forecast and radars, especially if we will be in the mountains where the weather can be unpredictable. We also keep days free around your date so that we have a weather backup if necessary.
What if we have no idea where we want to elope?
We're here to help with that too! We'll ask you some questions to help get the inspiration flowing. Then we'll help you with suggestions on places that align with your imagination!
This sounds amazing, but the idea of taking photos for hours sounds... ehhhh.. not so great?
Don't worry, this is not a hours-long photo shoot. Here is some insight into how we work during an elopement day
1) Your ceremony and vows:
During this time, you won't be worried about the camera. We'll have a place that's private so you can focus on each other, and we will respect the moment by getting beautiful photos without causing any distractions.
2) The 'pick-your-jaw-up-off-the-floor" photos:
We'll have times set aside create those stunning images that show off the landscape, with you and your partner right in the middle of it all. This is usually the hour or two before sunset, or during the sunrise, or both.
3) The in-between moments:
A lot of our photos come from moments when the couple doesn't feel like they have to be "on". For example, while you are hiking, picnicking, playing on the beach, and doing all the things that we helped you plan for your day together. These will be the photos that will bring back so many emotions year after year.
4) The no-photos moments
We know it is really overwhelming to have cameras around all day. That's why we set aside some time here and there where we will put the cameras away completely and let you take a break. We'll give you time alone, or hang and relax with you, whatever you prefer.
We promise the whole process will be really fun, and when it's done you'll wish we had more time!