PACKAGES & PRICING

I specialize in photographing couples who want their wedding day to reflect their unique journey together — an adventure that is

personal,

meaningful,

free from external expectations.

Together, we’ll create an unforgettable experience in a stunning location, with activities that reflect your personalities, and photos that tell your story authentically.

Your elopement day is a once in a lifetime experience.

Once we’ve chosen the ideal location, we’ll dive into the logistics of your day. The San Juan Mountains offer endless opportunities for adventure, from hiking and jeeping to climbing and beyond. I’ll help you plan a timeline that reflects your vision for the day, ensuring it’s stress-free and filled with the experiences that matter most to you. I’ll also guide you through any necessary permits, vendor recommendations, and activity logistics, providing you with everything you need to feel confident and relaxed.

We’ll plan all of the details of your day—

The first step is selecting the perfect location to serve as the backdrop for your elopement. With deep roots in the San Juan Mountains and years of experience as a backpacking guide in the region, I have extensive knowledge of this breathtaking area and a wealth of location ideas to share. We’ll collaborate to find a spot that feels uniquely yours, whether it’s a secluded mountain lake, a hidden waterfall, or rugged mountain peaks.

I’ll help you find your dream location—

Above all, my goal is to capture your elopement day in a way that’s authentic and memorable. The careful planning of your location and timeline allows you to relax and enjoy the day, knowing I’ll be there to document every moment. You won’t have to worry about stiff poses or rushed moments—just you, your partner, and the beautiful, natural flow of your day. I’m here to make sure you’ll have photos that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

You’ll walk away with breathtaking photos—

What Couples are Saying

“You can count on Elise to capture every little moment and detail, and to also be in tune with what you need on your wedding day.”

Elise is the actual best. I have known her for several years, second shot weddings with her, and finally had the privilege of having her photograph my own wedding. Elise has such a calming presence that makes you immediately feel at ease and yourself in front of her camera. She meets you where you’re at and knows to provide direction when needed, but not direction that feels stiff or forced.
You can count on Elise to capture every little moment and detail, and to also be in tune with what you need on your wedding day. The way she shoots is timeless and her editing style is true to color (which I love). She was able to be flexible when our golden hour happened sooner than planned with clouds coming in, and was able to pull us away at a different time in order to get sunset photos at the right time!
Our wedding photos perfectly encompass all of the feelings and little moments during our wedding day from start to finish. We will truly cherish these photos for the rest of our life, and can’t thank Elise enough for capturing our wedding day.
-Brook and Kevin
"She skillfully balanced providing direction and giving us space to be us."

Elise truly captured how special our engagement and wedding was for us. Both experiences were above and beyond our expectations. From the first moment I met Elise, it was clear she valued authenticity. She wanted us to really enjoy our engagement shoot and wedding day. During both experiences, she skillfully balanced providing direction and giving us space to be us. Her calming and kind presence allowed us to be comfortable in front of the camera. I teared up when I saw our pictures because she was able to show the emotion and magic of our engagement and wedding. I will always be grateful, and I cannot recommend Elise enough.
-Kevin and Sarah
"She does a great job at providing prompts that feel natural and simply allowing us to be ourselves. The photos turned out to be absolutely stunning and better than what we could have imagined."

We are so happy with our experience and photos from Elise! She is incredibly talented and was able to capture our relationship perfectly. We were both nervous about feeling awkward in front of the camera, but by the end, we were feeling much more relaxed and comfortable. She does a great job at providing prompts that feel natural and simply allowing us to be ourselves. The photos turned out to be absolutely stunning and better than what we could have imagined. Elise was very reliable when it came to the wedding day. She kept everything moving and on time. Most importantly, Elise is genuinely a wonderful person and amazing at what she does!
-Anthony and Alison
"She made sure we not only felt comfortable but had FUN while taking our photos."

Elise helped us organize our day and was super accommodating with what we wanted. She captured us in two locations that we were wanting and included our families as well. Elise was a natural behind the camera and made sure we not only felt comfortable but had FUN while taking our photos. We are in love with them and will cherish them forever!
-Noah and Liv

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Investment

San Juan Mountain Elopement

For couples seeking the rugged beauty of the San Juan Mountains as the backdrop for their elopement, this package includes personalized location recommendations, activity suggestions, timeline planning, vendor referrals, and comprehensive photography coverage of your entire adventure.
Starts at $3500
Grand Mesa / Colorado National Monument Elopement

As a local resident of the Grand Valley, I’ve spent countless hours exploring my backyard. Whether you’re drawn to the serene lakes, enchanting forests, or dramatic desert sandstone formations of Grand Mesa or Colorado National Monument, I’ll guide you in creating the perfect day, from location to timeline to photographs.
Starts at $3500
Adventure Session

Adventure sessions are perfect for engagement or anniversary photos, allowing you to explore a beautiful location while capturing genuine moments. Please note that these sessions are not available for elopements or vow renewals, as they do not include the time or resources required for a full elopement experience.
2 hours, $750

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Frequently Asked Questions

This day is not an hours long photo shoot. Your elopement day is thoughtfully designed for you to fully immerse yourself in the experience, with me there to document the journey as it unfolds naturally. While we will set aside some time for specific portraits, the majority of the images I capture will focus on the genuine, candid moments that arise as you enjoy your day to the fullest.
Once you’ve filled out my contact form I’ll be in touch to set up a phone call or facetime and we’ll chat about your vision for your elopement day. If we’re a good fit and you want to move forward I will send you your personalized contract; once that is signed and you’ve paid your retainer I will send you a guide to start planning and make sure we get the absolute best possible photos of your elopement day!
At this point in time I shoot most elopements solo, but if you’d like to have a second photographer there the day of your elopement I know some rockstar photographers who I always love working with. There is an additional fee for second shooters.
I deliver a sneak peek within one week of your wedding and the full wedding gallery within eight weeks. I know it’s hard to wait to see something you’re so excited about, but so much of the magic of creating your gallery happens after the photos are taken and I want to make sure I deliver the best possible product!