Maybe every time you try to think about it you end up more overwhelmed than when you started.
Maybe big venues and seating charts and catering minimums make you feel nothing except exhausted.
Maybe you have a wild idea in the back of your head that you've never said out loud because you weren't sure if it was actually possible.
It is. And that's exactly where we start.
Then you're in the right place.
Then you're in the right place.
If wedding planning makes you want to close the laptop and walk away,
If wedding planning makes you want to close the laptop and walk away,
Let's Do This
I plan and photograph
elopements and
micro-weddings
anywhere in the world.
You don't need a location, a date, a vision board, or a single concrete plan. You just need to know who you're marrying.
I'll ask the right questions, figure out what actually excites you, and build something real around that. Until you go from "I have no idea what we're doing" to standing on a glacier in Iceland or saying your vows underwater at the Great Barrier Reef or watching the sun rise over the Sahara on the morning you get married.
The thing you always assumed was just a dream? Let's make it your wedding day.
Your Dream Elopement Made Easy
How This Works:
How This Works:
I plan and photograph
elopements and micro-weddings
anywhere in the world.
This is finding the
person who makes
the whole thing
Possible.
This isn't just hiring a photographer.
Most couples who elope still have to piece it together themselves. They hire a photographer, figure out planning on their own, coordinate vendors across time zones, and hope it all comes together. That's still a lot of work. That's still a lot of stress.
I come alongside you, figure out who you are and what you actually love, and build your entire elopement experience around that. The locations, the timeline, the vendors, the permits, the activities, the backup plans. All of it. You make the fun decisions and I handle everything else.
Think of it as having a travel planner, wedding planner, photographer, and a friend who genuinely wants the best experience of your life all wrapped up in one person. Someone who makes you feel seen, keeps you excited, and makes sure you actually get to live every single moment instead of manage it.
Here's why working with me is different:
Here's what most couples do:
This Could Be You
Let's Do This
Marrying your best friend in the most incredible place you've ever been
This Could Be You
Hey there! I'm Shannon,
and I Make Dreams Happen
My whole purpose in life is helping others see that their wildest dreams are possible, and then creating the path for them so they can make them a reality.
I've slept in tents surrounded by lions in Africa. dove the Great Barrier Reef. Trekked 36 miles to Machu Picchu. Flown by helicopter to hike on glaciers in Alaska. Spent five days crossing the Vietnamese jungle to sleep inside the largest cave on earth. Hitched a ride on the iron ore train through the Sahara Desert Tracked gorillas through the forests of Uganda. Basically, if sounds cool, I'm in.
Hey there!
I'm Shannon,
and I Make Dreams Happen
I've planned and led group tours for women around the world, handling every detail of the trip so that they always had someone by their side to handle whatever came up. That's exactly what I bring to every elopement experience I plan.
I'm not just your photographer. I'm the person who has already been there, already knows what's possible, and already knows how to make it happen for you.
I have never once looked at a dream and decided it was too big to chase.
Get To Know Me
Here's how it actually works:
Tell me what brings you to life, tell me what feels like you,
Say yes and book what excites you,
Show up ready for the best experience of your life.
All you you need to do:
-Location and permitting research and scouting
-Timeline, itinerary, and activity planning
-Vendor research and coordination
-Weather backup plans
-Marriage license guidance
-Flight research and travel logistics help (Optional)
-Hotel and accommodation recommendations
-Posing guidance when needed
-A photography approach that prioritizes your ability to be present while getting you jaw-dropping and authentic images
-Custom album design to tell the story of your elopement
Meanwhile, here's everything I take care of:
Let's Do This
"This woman is everything!! Not only did she help us with planning our micro wedding, but she was also my emotional support throughout this process. We wouldn’t have been able to do everything on our own. If it wasn’t for her genius brain and all of her help I would probably still be engaged lol. If you’re looking for someone who, not only takes AMAZING pictures but also helps you plan, understands what you’re going through, and takes you to that next step in your journey, then Shannon is your girl!"
Genesis + Tyler
Micro Wedding in Italy
"Shannon is nothing short of a wizard, a commander in chief, and a cheerleader all wrapped into one capable, efficient, masterful package. There was never a moment where I felt that she was demanding, asking us to do something uncomfortable, or off mark with what we wanted and had envisioned.
The end result? Absolute heart melting, smile inspiring, tear jerking brilliance. I can confidently say she was worth every penny and much, much more."
Robin + Zach
Colorado Mountain Elopement
"Shannon is an incredible photographer that is extremely skilled in transforming your ideas for one of the the biggest days of your life into stunning visuals that will leave you absolutely speechless.
She is a compassionate, caring witness to these intimate moments and an endlessly supportive and prepared person to have by your side during what can be highly emotional and stressful days."
Summer + Jenn
Florida Elopement
Let Me Paint You A Picture:
Let Me Paint You A Picture:
These are just three of the experiences we could build together.
Your dream might look completely different.
That's kind of the whole point. This is custom built for YOU.
Your closest people gathered in one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth. A private chef dinner party under castle lights with drinking, dancing, and music that goes as long as you want it to. And your vows said overlooking the Scottish Highlands with everyone you love watching.
Scottish Castle
Micro Wedding
A few examples of the experiences we could build together.
A few examples of the experiences we could build together.
The world's largest sand dunes stretching as far as you can see. Days spent tracking lions across the African bush. A private picnic under the clearest, most jaw-dropping view of the Milky Way on earth. And on your wedding morning, floating over the dunes in a hot air balloon at sunrise while the desert turns every shade of gold beneath you.
Safari Elopement
in Namibia
Getting ready together in a private cabin surrounded by nothing but forest and birdsong. Saying your vows under the canopy of some of the largest living things on earth. A private picnic just the two of you, completely unhurried. And ending the night in a hot tub under the redwood sky wondering why you ever considered doing this any other way.
Redwoods Forest
Elopement
Let's Do This
Florida + Colorado Elopements Starting at 4500
USA Elopements Starting at 6500
International Elopements Starting at 7600
Florida + Colorado Elopements Starting at 4500
US Elopements
Starting at 6500
Elopements To Anywhere in the World
Starting at 7600
Pricing
Every elopement experience is custom built,
but here's where we start:
Every starting package includes half day photo coverage, all my travel fees, and full elopement planning
Your own travel, accommodations, and experience costs like safaris or helicopter rides are separate. I'll help you plan and budget for all of it.
Every collection includes full planning support, unlimited planning calls, and a complete gallery delivered within eight weeks.
Pricing is a starting point. Let's build something around your specific vision.
Let's Do This
A few ways to make your experience
Even more
incredible.
Before You Say I Do
Make The Most Of Where You Are
Why not start documenting the adventure early? Whether you're swimming in a waterfall, exploring a new city, or doing something completely you, the day before your ceremony deserves to be captured too.
When there are incredible locations all around you, it would be a shame not to use them. If there are stunning spots nearby worth exploring in your wedding attire, adding a dedicated portraits session means you walk away with photos from every breathtaking corner of your experience.
The sweet, unhurried first moments of your newest adventure together. Slow mornings, lazy breakfasts, the quiet joy of being newly married in an incredible place. Those moments are worth holding onto forever.
I offer video coverage so your experience can be fully relived, not just seen. Because some moments need to be heard, felt, and seen all at once.
Savoring Every
Last Second
Videography
Want to add any of these to your experience?
Let's talk about it.
Step 1:
You Reach Out
Step 1:
You Reach Out
Fill out a quick form and tell me a little about yourselves. No commitment, no pressure. Just the beginning of something incredible.
You sign your contract and make it official. This is the moment you stop wondering "what if" and start saying "let's go."
This is part is one of my favs. You share your ideas, your wildest dreams, and everything that feels like you. I ask questions and we start building a vision together.
Step 2:
We Hop On a Call and Dream Together
Step 2:
We Hop On a Call and Dream Together
Step 3:
You Make The Decision To Bring Your Dreams To Life
Here's How We Make It Happen:
Step 4:
We Create A Custom Experience Together
This is where the magic happens. Locations, timelines, vendors, accommodations, activities. We build every single detail of your experience around who you are as a couple.
Step 5:
You Show Up And
Live It
Step 6:
You Get To Relive It
Again And Again
Everything is handled. Every detail is planned. Your only job is to be completely present for the most incredible experience of your life.
Your full gallery arrives within eight weeks. And every time you look at it, you get to feel the whole thing all over again.
Let's Do This
It's All Possible.
The glacier. The safari. The castle. The waterfall.
The moment you look at each other and forget that anyone else exists.
Whatever you've been picturing, whatever you've been afraid to say out loud, whatever you assumed was just a dream and not a real option for your actual life.
It's all possible. And I'd love to help you make it happen.
It's All Possible.
The glacier. The safari. The castle. The waterfall.
The moment you look at each other and forget that anyone else exists.
Whatever you've been picturing, whatever you've been afraid to say out loud, whatever you assumed was just a dream and not a real option for your actual life.
It's all possible.
And I'd love to help you make it happen.
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Ready to Create Something Real?
What if we don't know
where we want to elope?
Not everyone has their dream destination in mind when planning an elopement. If you are feeling overwhelmed by all of the possibilities, you are not alone! I offer personalized elopement recommendations based on who you are as a couple and what you would actually enjoy. To start your planning process, you don't need to know where you want to elope, you just need to know who you plan on marrying. Take the first step in the right direction by contacting me, and I'll guide you from there!
But What If I Don't Know Where To Elope?
But what if we
want guests to come?
Guests are always welcome! My elopements (or micro weddings, or whatever you want to refer to them as) max out at 25 people. After that, we call it a destination wedding and some of the logistics change as bigger parties require additional planning. Either way, we make it work for your specific needs.
What are we going to do all day?
What are we going to do all day?
But What If We Want Guests To Come?
Do you have any bucket list elopement ideas?
ABSOLUTELY. Here are some of my dream elopements:
-Desert and Safari Elopement in Namibia
-Swimming With Whales in Tahiti
-Scuba Elopement (Great Barrier Reef)
-Glacier Elopement in Alaska
-Iceberg Elopement in Greenland
-Hiking Elopement in Patagonia
-Off-Roading Elopement in the Icelandic Highlands
This is NOT an 8 hour photoshoot. This is a day intentionally designed to be your favorite day ever. Typically we plan the day (or days) to include your ceremony and a portraits time (for those epic photos) and then the rest of the day is centered around activities. This could be things like:
A picnic under the stars, time enjoying a hotub, dinner with a private chef, kayaking, going to an arcade, going on an epic hike, scuba diving, etc. Whatever brings you joy!
