So you're
eloping!
First off, congratulations sweet love birds! Second, know that with your day in my hands, there’s never a moment that you won’t feel taken care of or confident about how your day is looking. Elopements are so unique and intentional, and I treat every one with the attention to detail and care that they deserve. Whether you're in the mountains, on the beach, or on a glacier in the dead of winter (yes, this is firsthand experience), I'll help guide you for the best photos while also giving you the space to be present and enjoy the people you love most. I strive for documenting without overstepping while giving you a balanced combination of Pinterest perfect and emotion-filled candid memories.
The Process:
01. Inquiring
Complete a contact form to tell me about you and your vision for your day. We'll plan a call so I can answer your questions and better understand your priorities for your day.
02. booking
After our call, I'll email you a proposal outlining your photography package and the details of your day. Once the proposal is signed and 25% retainer fee paid, your date is officially reserved!
03. planning
I’ll send you all of my planning resources to help minimize your stress, and help you to develop a timeline that reflects your most important moments. We’ll plan your engagement shoot together (and bridals if you added it) to pick the best time and place to fit your vision.
04. wedding
I observe and document everything, both planned and candid, and help you live in the moment so you don’t miss a thing.
05. delivering
I immediately back up and begin curating and fine-tuning your photos. Once they are ready within 6 weeks, I will email you an online gallery so that you can view and download them. If your package includes a USB, I will ship it to you as soon as your gallery is complete with all of your photos on it.
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Believe it or not:
elopement photography isn't just about the photos!
Sounds crazy I know, but hear me out. It is so much about the photos, but more than that it’s about the experience, which can totally make or break how wonderful your day and your photos are. With me, you get the know how about the best backgrounds, lighting, posing, and planning, but you also get the caretaking: putting in the veil, holding your train, touching up your hair, stepping in to make executive decisions when you get decision fatigue, and constantly hyping you up and telling you how STUNNING you are. I believe by looking out for you, I’m helping you be more present and at peace, meaning your day isn’t just faked smiles or recreating Pinterest boards, but genuinely special memories with real feelings attached to them.
Kind Words
from real past clients
"Mikaela has been my go to photographer for almost 3 years now. She’s the perfect photographer to have on deck, because she’s got you covered for a variety of needs and events. She’s done my bday shoot, branding work, our engagement and destination elopement in Alaska, and it’s been a great experience every time. No matter what I have coming up that needs photography, she’s gunna be the one I call!"
-Rachel & Marc-
elopement packages:
the flyover
Up to 6 hours of day of coverage
Sneak peeks within 48 hours
All travel included
$2500 before tax
the overnight
Up to 12 hours of day of coverage
Sneak peeks within 48 hours
Personalized USB with all photos
All travel included
$3800 before tax
the weekender
Up to 2 days of coverage including the elopement day and one additional consecutive day
Polaroid booklet
Sneak peeks within 72 hours
Personalized USB with all photos
All travel included
$5000 before tax
add-ons
Second shooter - $1,000 per day (1 day minimum)
Additional days of coverage - $1,500 per day
Engagement shoot - $300 (travel not included)
Personalized USB - $100
Polaroid booklet - $100
Why are the packages all or nothing?
With elopements, we're telling a story: your story. Whether that's a slow start to your morning and getting ready together in an Air BNB, or rising early to hike to your destination, I don't want you to miss a thing or stress about splitting hairs when it comes to a timeline. Elopements are un-pressured and flexible, and I choose to be the same, to align with the nature of the day so that we're not putting on a show, we're preserving the authenticity from start to finish. No rushing, no panicking, just enjoying and knowing the moments big and small are being mindfully and artfully documented.
Bucket list destinations
Eloping at any of these destinations? You automatically get $750 off any elopement package!
Hawaii
Mexico
Jamaica
Italy
Greece
Yosemite National Park
Mt. Rainier National Park
Glacier National Park
