Adventurous photography for bold and daring couples in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
 

North Carolina Elopement Wedding Photographer

 
 
 
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Close your eyes. Think about your relationship.

What do you love most about each other? 
How do you make each other's lives better? 
What made you say YES to each other?

If all those feelings could be a place ... where would it be? Are you picturing stunning fall leaves and east coast vibes? Are you picturing rolling mountain vistas and cozy cabins? Are you picturing an artsy small-town and rhododendrons in full bloom?

THEN YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. 

Because North Carolina has all of that and some extra magic that’s impossible to articulate until you're on the mountaintop, saying "I do."

 
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“Erika totally empowered us to plan the day exactly how we wanted it and turned our dream elopement into a reality. Erika perfectly captured our relationship, individuality, and the unreal mountain top views.”

 
 
 

Having a small wedding doesn’t mean you’re getting less of an experience.

You’re simply making room for more.

More intentional details, less fluff.
More connections, less people. 
More treetops, less noise. 
More bliss, less obligation.

Less tradition…stress… everything that doesn’t feel like you, MORE JOY

Your photos will celebrate it all...

 
 
 
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North Carolina Intimate Wedding Packages

For just the two of you or up to 125 special humans (and your dogs).

 
 

Every Package Includes:

- Exclusive 60 page Planning Guide

- Wedding day timeline

- Research, locations, + permit support

- Online gallery + USB of images


YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD:

- Additional hours

- Engagement session

- Officiant services

- Wedding Album


 

Full Day

Up to 125 loved ones

What’s Included:
- 8 Hours of Coverage
- Second Photographer

$6,300

Half Day

Up to 30 loved-ones

What’s Included:
- 6 Hours of Coverage

$5,300

Mini Day

Just you two

What’s Included:
- 4 Hours of Coverage

$4,300

Thinking of a multi day celebration? Camp wedding weekend or adventurous two day elopement? I’m down!

 It All Starts Here

  1. Review the pricing guide packed with information you received after inquiring.

  2. Hop on a 30 minute consultation call to catch up like old friends would.

  3. Have fun finding locations + bouncing ideas off of one another to create the perfect plan. 

  4. Vows will be shared, tears will be shed, smiles will be beaming, and bellies will be full.

  5. Live happily ever after with crazy beautiful photos hanging throughout your home. 

 
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“Going through these photos immediately took us back to our best day. We scrolled through them no less than 3 times last night. The first time just in awe and remembering our day. Then to laugh and pick our favorites. You captured us, our family, and our pups so beautifully.”

 
 
 
 

Can you see it?

Getting ready in a cabin nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Exchanging your vows with your parents standing near by as the creek trickles next to you. Your dogs are running back and forth in their flower crowns. After cutting the cake with your family, you two head off alone for sunset along the parkway. Getting lost in bliss, each other, and the golden light for hours. Once the sun slips below the horizon you head back for dinner prepared by a private chef in your airbnb.

Sounds incredible, right?

Well this day wasn’t dreamed up by me. It was planned and lived wholeheartedly by Anna and Tim.

 
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Celebrating an anniversary or engagement?

Or is it just time to get some updated photos of you two to celebrate your relationship in a beautiful place?

Adventure Sessions are 1-2hr long sessions to capture just that. You'll receive help with location options and a full online gallery.

$800

 
 
 

FAQ

 
  • Catch me hanging out with CO couples late June through early September. The rest of the year I’m at home, exploring the North Carolina mountains!

  • Nope! I absolutely love to travel, where we headed’?!

  • I do not, since serving intimate weddings and elopements, my week days are just as in demand as weekends.

  • Images are ready within 6-8 weeks after your wedding day. Images are ready within 3 weeks after your engagement session.

  • Nope! There are accessible spots with views that don't require hiking. Keep in mind that more hiking typically equals more privacy.

  • Yep! Jake is ordained by American Marriage Ministries and we do offer officiating services for elopements that includes a custom created ceremony script.