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 inimtate weddings To make the process feel easy
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 the whole day around that, permits, timeline, backup plan and all. You don't need to know which beach allows ceremonies or what happens if it rains. That's my job.
Until you go from "I have no idea what we're doing" to standing barefoot on a sandbar as the tide comes in, or saying vows under a hundred-year-old oak canopy on the morning you get married.
The thing you always assumed was just a dream? Let's make it your wedding day.
How This Works:
How This Works:
I plan and photograph
elopements and inimtate weddings To make the process feel easy
I plan and photograph intimate weddings and elopements all over the world.
Looking For Something
Further From Home?
Learn More about Destination elopements
This is finding the
person who makes
the whole thing
Possible.
This isn't just
hiring a photographer.
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 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
Riding in On Your Wedding Day
Let's Do This
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'm a Florida native. Born here, raised here, never wanted to be anywhere else. I know the springs that don't show up on Google. The beaches without the crowds. This state raised me, and now I get to hand that knowledge straight to you.
You want to scuba dive after your "I do"? I'm certified, I'm in. Say the vows on a boat in the middle of nowhere? Let's find the captain. Ride in on horseback? Say less. Whatever brings you joy, that's the day we're building.
Hey there!
I'm Shannon,
and I Make Dreams Happen
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:
-Venue/Location Research
-Timeline, itinerary, and activity planning
-Vendor research and coordination
-Weather backup plans
-Permitting + Marriage license guidance
-Flight research and travel logistics help (If coming from out of state)
-Hotel and accommodation recommendations (OPtional)
-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
"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
Don't take my word for it.
What It Actually Feels
Like To Work With Me
Full Elopement Planning and Photography Starting at 4500
One Hour Elopements 850
Full Elopement Planning and Photography Starting at 4500
One Hour Elopements 850
Pricing
Every elopement experience is custom built,
but here's where we start:
Full Elopement package includes half day photo coverage and full elopement planning and logistics
Your own travel, accommodations, and experience costs like yacht rentals are separate. I'll help you plan and budget for all of it.
Every collection includes full planning support 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
"I cannot recommend her enough "
"Hands down, no reservations, 100% recommend!"
"Absolute heart-melting, smile inspiring, tear- jerking brilliance."
"Shannon was an absolute dream to work with"
"I will always go back to her any time I need a photographer."
"Truly one in a million"
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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!
