Colorado Elopement Photography
Pricing Guide
Updated for 2024
What you’re doing is pretty fkn cool.
Not many couples are brave enough to break the mould of the traditional wedding and plan a day that TRULY focuses on them.
So knowing that you are here, I already know we’re going to get along great.
Wherever your heart takes you to have your unique, badass intimate wedding day, I would love to be there to help you plan every step of the way. Cheers to your adventure!
XO, Emily
Welcome,
fellow badass!
HEY THERE! I’m Emily!
YOUR COLORADO + US ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER & GUIDE
Elopement Photographer & Planner here for YOU!
I’m your guide, your confidant, and personal hype-woman
I’ll be right at your side from the moment we start chatting about your dream day. When we set up our consult, that’s when the magic officially begins. We’ll chat about who you two are as a couple, what kind of day you envision, and how we can make it come true.
Eloping isn’t just a ceremony and a portrait session. This is your WEDDING DAY. Every part of the day is important, including all the in between moments. This is an entire experience. Imagine waking up and drinking coffee on the porch of your AirBnb overlooking the mountains, hopping in your Jeep to an epic trailhead with your wedding day attire in tow, strapping on your boots and pack, carrying your flowers and excitement all the way to the top of the mountain. Then, it’s time to say your vows among some of the most epic views you’ve ever laid eyes on, and FINALLY put that wedding ring on each other’s finger! You picnic together next to a lake, getting into a canoe for an afternoon water adventure, laughing your faces off as your pop champagne and almost spray yourself in the face. Then imagine heading to another trail to set up hammocks and watch the sun set together, and stargaze next to a cozy campfire, while reliving the best day ever.
I’m here to bring this dream to life and make it far more amazing than you ever thought possible. This day is about you, and you deserve to experience it stress-free while documenting the entire day.
“It really seems like her number one priority is to make you feel as comfortable and excited as possible and she accomplishes that every step of the way!”
The Elopement Experience
from start to finish
Let’s chat!
Once you reach out about your elopement day, we’ll chat about your vision, your priorities, potential locations, and overall what you want for your day. We’ll chat through what package option suits you best, get to know each other, and make sure you understand the process. Reach out to me on my contact form to get ahold of me!
Planning
Get dreaming about your elopement day! I’ll send you questionnaires to gather allllll the info I can on what your dream day looks like. Then, I’ll send you a personalized Elopement Guide tailored to your specific vision for your day. This includes location recommendations, specific hikes I love, vendor recommendations, and timeline examples. I also include adventure options if you’re feel like a next-level adventure (hot air balloon ride anyone?) I’m always an email away, ready to help with whatever you need!
Time to adventure
Your elopement day is finally here! Lace up your hiking boots; it’s time to head into the mountains for your ultimate adventure! I’ll be a combo of secret-stealth-ninja and elopement-day-best-friend, capturing moments quietly without intrusion, while helping support and encourage you throughout the day. Let’s go get your dress a little dirty!
Why I Love Elopements
As someone who has worked in the wedding industry for years, there’s no better feeling than giving couples permission to do EXACTLY what they want to do on their wedding day. The best wedding days I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing have been intentional, intimate celebrations of the one thing that truly matters - your love. Elopements & intimate wedding days put the focus back where it needs to be; two people fell in love and are spending the rest of their lives together. This day can be catered completely to you two, and there are NO RULES to follow. You can spend your day hiking to epic locations, having a picnic together, maybe even make a pit-stop at a tattoo shop and get some ink to celebrate the day.
No matter how you plan on celebrating your wedding day, I believe every wedding day is beautiful, and I would be STOKED to be by your side on that special day.
Your wedding day is NOT a photoshoot.
Your wedding day is SO MUCH MORE than the posed moments. Your wedding day is not your ceremony followed by photos. Your wedding day is the coming together of two lives. It is an epic climax to the journey you two have been on together. That’s the beauty of my approach to capturing your elopement day. Think of me as your third-wheel, capturing your entire day while you’re too busy enjoying it. I want to be able to tell the entire story of your elopement day from start to finish, so that there’s no question what your day was like, and you can relive the ENTIRE day, not just the highlights, forever.
If having all-day coverage hasn’t crossed your mind, I want to give you permission to dream bigger and deeper about what your wedding day. It’s not “just an elopement". It’s not just “a quick ceremony and some photos”. You deserve more than that. This is a day that you get to truly tailor to you two, and have a wedding experience that is completely unique to you two. All the laughs, all the tears, all the silly moments in between. I’m here for ALL of it.
“Emily truly cares about each and every one of her clients and it shows. I really cannot express how amazing our wedding was, and I attribute a lot of that to Emily and her genuine personality, organization, and work ethic!”
What is included?
CUSTOM ELOPEMENT PLANNING GUIDE
This is where I differ from other photographers. I will create a custom planning guide for your day. This includes a timeline that optimizes the best lighting for your photos and promotes a FUN and relaxed experience. You’ll get ALL the resources you need for your adventure!
VENDOR RECOMENDATIONS
You’ll get my list of recommended vendors for the area you’re eloping in, and even a personal recommendation for who I think you would gel with the best. This includes videographers, florists, planners, bakeries, AirBNBs, officiants, and more.
UNLIMITED EMAIL COMMUNICATION
I am TRULY an open book. I want to answer ALL the questions you have, because trust me, there’s no such thing as a silly question. Use me as a resource—I’m happy to help!
YOUR BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS IN AN ONLINE GALLERY
You’ll receive your high-resolution edited images with unlimited downloads, sharing, & printing rights. These will come in an online gallery, so you can share it endlessly with your friends and family.
TRAVEL IS COVERED
No matter what spot in Colorado is calling your name, there is no need to worry about tacking on extra expenses. I’ll take care of ALL my travel expenses.
“On the actual elopement day, Emily was so freaking fun to be around, and had us relaxed and laughing so much. She was able to capture the sweet moments quietly, being sure to not interrupt anything, but was also there to hype us up when it was time to do all of the fun things.”
Colorado Elopement
Photography Packages
FULL DAY
Your entire elopement day story today from start to finish, up to 12 hours of coverage
You’re not one to want to miss a single moment. You want alllllll the moments captured, so that you can relive your ENTIRE day from start to finish!
This package includes a stop-motion film highlight.
From when the sun comes up to when it sets, I’ll be there to help capture every magical moment for you.
This is your biggest adventure yet; might as well get it ALL documented!
$8000
HALF DAY
Up to 8 hours of your elopement day story told.
If you like hiking, this is enough time for a decent length hiking elopement, or travel around the mountains by Jeep to a few locations, and enjoy an adventure together (like kayaking, stargazing, getting a tattoo, or setting up a camp fire.)
*MOST POPULAR COLLECTION*
$6250
SHORT & SWEET
Up to 4 hours of your elopement day.
You’re looking to make it short and sweet. This collection is great for couples wanting a short and simple day with not too much adventuring. This is enough time for a short hike to your ceremony location, portraits, and a small picnic just the two of you.
$4000
FAQs!
Stop-motion films are a stylized way of capturing movement through photography! Basically, I take photos super fast, then later stitch them together to bring the movement to life. These are edited in 2:3 vertical without audio, so they’re perfectly sized for social media!
What is a stop-motion film?
Will you help us plan our elopement?
YES! I am not just a photographer, but I also will help you plan your entire elopement day! From start to finish I’ll be there to hold your hand through the entire process. I include amazing vendor recommendations, as well as provide a custom elopement guide to provide ideas, timelines, brainstorming sessions, and my recommendations for locations that fit you two to a T.
I pride myself on making your experience as easy as humanly possible. I do all the leg work in researching permit requirements, vendors, the perfect location for you, etc. I’m an open book to my couples, and you can use me as a resource any time, any day!
Can you help us decide on a package?
Heck ya! If you’re not sure what collection is best for you, let’s chat about your day. Over our consult we’ll chat through your day and what is MOST important to you, and I can help you pick a collection that best suits that. You’ve probably never planned an elopement before, so I can help you organize how long you’ll need me throughout your day.
Do you add travel fees?
For Colorado elopements, NO! All travel fees are bundled into the prices you see above! No surprise fees! Travel is included in your elopement collection for your Colorado elopement.
If your elopement is outside of Colorado, travel will be discussed on a case-by-case basis. I will do research in your elopement area for the price of a place to stay (typically a 2-3 star hotel for 2 nights) and how many miles your destination is. At the time of our consult we’ll discuss the travel estimate I came up with in my research!
For all international elopements, I will research the average price to stay in the area. Every place is different and costs vary hugely, but I will come up with a cost estimate for a 3 night stay, flights to and from, car rental/taxi fees (depending on the location), and food estimates. I will bundle this into one easy overall travel fee that can be paid up to 90 days before the wedding date. Typical estimates range from $750-$3,500.
What kind of payment methods do you accept?
I do all payments online through a system called HoneyBook! I take card payments or ACH bank transfers to make it as easy as possible for you. That way, we don’t have to worry about checks getting lost in the mail or meeting up to pay in cash. You can also set your payments to auto-pay for your convenience!
We’re not really adventurous; do we have to hike?
Absolutely not! Your adventure, your way. If you want a more accessible day with short walks and amazing views, let’s do it. I have plenty of walkable locations that don’t require breaking a sweat.
Are you cannabis-friendly?
100%! I’ll even help you find local dispensaries if you’d like.
Are you LGBTGIA+ inclusive?
YES. This is a safe space. Love is love!
Do you require a retainer? Is it refundable?
Yes, I require a retainer to officially reserve your date! I require a $1500 non-refundable retainer due at signing. This is to officially reserve your wedding date. Retainers are not an additional fee, but are taken out of your package total. Retainers are not refundable under any circumstance.
YAAAYYYY! Sound the alarms! Fill out my contact form by clicking the button below or by scrolling to the bottom of the page, and I’ll reach out to set up a video call. We’ll chat about any and all questions you have, go over the booking process, and chat about what package
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