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We have made it our mission to ensure other couples don’t regret their wedding day as we did. We believe in the power of full-day elopements, where the entire day is dedicated to your unique love story. With more than just photography in our toolkit, we help couples plan everything — from location scouting, permits, logistics, timeline creation, and much more! We strive to get to know our couples so we can craft a personalized experience for them. With the help of my Husband, Matt, we even craft a personalized ceremony to go with your vision if you need an officiant.
During planning, we ask various questions to understand our couples as individuals and as a couple. For example, we ask who likes heights and who doesn’t, how they handle heat or cold temps, and if they feel confident with 4x4 roads or prefer hiring guides for their elopement day. We aim to give couples the intimate, intentional, and adventurous elopement experience they deserve.
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We want them to reflect on their day and say, “I can’t believe we got married like that! I don’t regret a single decision we made about our day.”
Matt and I were like many couples—unaware of the amazing world of full-day elopements. We tied the knot in my parents’ backyard with around 70 guests, feeling overwhelmed and constrained by the traditional wedding format.
Reflecting on our wedding, we regret not eloping. Public displays of affection were rare for us, and now we had to kiss in front of our families and friends with countless eyes watching. From morning till 2 am, we were surrounded by people, rehearsing, preparing, and greeting guests. The day was filled with stress, public displays of affection that felt unnatural, and no moments of privacy. From the early morning preparations to the late-night farewells, we were constantly surrounded by people, leaving us little time to connect. Many of those guests are no longer part of our lives today. We didn’t know elopements could be more than a quick courthouse visit. In hindsight, we longed for an intimate, intentional celebration focused solely on us and our love.
Your wedding day is important, so don’t end up regretting it like we did.
We want others to learn from our experience; that you can plan a day solely for your love, free from others’ expectations.
how we ditched the ‘big wedding’ industry, should you too?
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your elopeMEnt officiant & bestie
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Big weddings often left me drained, I kept thinking, “There has to be another way for couples to get married.”
For most of my life, I felt lost, unsure of my path. While my friends seemed to have their futures figured out in high school, I was different. I bounced around, dreaming of various careers — During my senior year, I thought I wanted to do something in the medical field and thought about being a Psychiatric Doctor or nurse. Then, once I got accepted into a college, I decided to change my mind, become a sociologist, and study human communities and society. But after going to college for half a semester, I decided to drop out and figure something else out because why waste all that money when I didn’t know what I wanted to do, right? I tried everything. Fast food, coffee shops, the medical field—working as a phlebotomist and later as a receptionist in a cardiac ICU. Despite gaining experience in many different fields, I still didn’t know what I truly wanted.
But when I took a photography course in high school, something clicked. It was different, new, and challenging, but it felt right. When I started in wedding photography, I worked for another company, shooting big weddings. I remember my first wedding vividly—the ceremony began, and I felt a cosmic connection, a sign that I had finally found my calling. Yet, something still felt off the more weddings I did. Big weddings often left me drained, I kept thinking, “There has to be another way for couples to get married.”
I watched couples have panic attacks from the stress of planning everything, trying to get a moment of peace while catering to 100+ guests and a tight schedule.
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As I photographed more big weddings, I saw couples overwhelmed, and the magic was often lost in the chaos. I was thrilled to work with my couples, but certain parts of bigger weddings always left me feeling drained and pulled in 30 different directions, and I would run around so much because the schedules were so tight. I never felt whole and still felt like I was missing something, but I didn’t know what. Then, I discovered elopements. Initially, I thought elopements meant a quick trip to the courthouse, but I soon learned there was so much more. I dove deep, educating myself on everything about elopements and how to plan them.
Growing up, my mom always told me to dance to the beat of my own drum. It’s advice that’s stuck with me through thick and thin. Now, I get to pass that wisdom on to you. Eloping means celebrating your love in a way that feels right to you—free from the pressure of others’ expectations. And I’m here to help you every single step of the way. I love doing this job because, as a type A personality planner, there is no better thing than to combine my love of the untamed outdoors, planning and getting to hang out with bitchin’ couples who love and respect the outdoors as much as I do.
An elopement is about choosing what feels right in your heart and dancing to the beat of your own drum. It’s about creating a day filled with love, joy, and unforgettable memories.
Kind words
Elijah was absolutely amazing from the start. As a photographer myself, I spent hours looking through many photographers' work and decided to reach out to Elijah. I voiced my concerns, and he listened to all of them- stating, “I’m here for you and your husband on your big day,” He helped plan, and I bounced ideas off him. He was excited when I sent him photos of my dress, the rings, little details, and always a phone call or FaceTime away.
I don’t think 5 stars is enough to explain how valuable Eli was to our elopement. He actually listened to us; however insane we may have sounded, he just let us run as he facilitated our whims and desires. He really is your planner, photographer and friend throughout the whole thing. He makes the day about you, and he nails it! Somehow, he’s always chipper, too! Eli is the Swiss Army knife of elopement photographer and planner. Highly recommend. He’s a breath of fresh air, and his photography style is fire
To couples looking for an engagement photographer, we wholeheartedly recommend Eli. His passion for his craft, attention to detail, and ability to capture genuine moments are unparalleled. Moreover, Eli’s great people skills made our experience even more enjoyable, as he effortlessly connected with us and made us feel comfortable throughout the session. Trust Eli to bring your love story to life through his lens—you won’t be disappointed!
To couples looking for an engagement photographer, we wholeheartedly recommend Eli. His passion for his craft, attention to detail, and ability to capture genuine moments are unparalleled. Moreover, Eli’s great people skills made our experience even more enjoyable, as he effortlessly connected with us and made us feel comfortable throughout the session. Trust Eli to bring your love story to life through his lens—you won’t be disappointed!
We pulled him in every direction possible with many ideas that didn’t end up going through (probably for the better), and he was so kind and patient with us. He gave us a lot of good ideas, but it never felt like a pressure to do what he was suggesting. He was constantly reminding us that he was there for us, and it was our day to celebrate - that it doesn’t matter what other people think. We are truly so honored and blessed to have had him as our photographer and wedding planner. He was one of our biggest hype men and a huge relief to have on our side.
