Elopements
Every wedding day is different and brings its own elements to the table. I always make sure to not approach your wedding day in a cookie-cutter way.
Although it’s easy to get sold into the typical elopement pictures that are on top of a mountain or some other grand experience that Pinterest has convinced you you need, the true meaning of an elopement is running away with your love because your passion and commitment to each other come before anything and everything else. And that is the energy I’m dedicated to helping you create your day around.
Step out of the weeds and walk your own wedding path.
Elopements are the perfect opportunity to design your day from start to finish in a way that captures the beautiful and messy journey you are on together.
Naturally, planning a day around what actually matters to you can bring up some beliefs and questions that can be hard to navigate.
"We want to elope, but our family is super traditional. How do we pull it off without them?"
"We want to be outside in nature, but don't know what to do about the weather."
"We want to do something unique and personal to us but unsure where to start."
The first step is understanding what really matters to you both and what you want your day to feel like (aka, exciting, adventurous, slow, cozy, warm, etc.), and then we build from there.
That helps you make decisions that actually matter, and the rest, we navigate together. You receive a unique timeline, location scouting assistance, vendor recommendations, and more based on your specific vision.
There is no elopement too big, and nothing too simple to be perfectly special.
“I told her we wanted to capture the day in all its authenticity: nothing staged or overdone. Just let the moments be. And she did exactly that.“
Lauren & Mark
Your humanity is what makes you both so interesting and incredible to witness; it’s what I love about my job. That’s why we’d really vibe together if:
you might be thinking:
You’re not interested in the same shot list and photos that look the same as 10 other weddings.
You don’t want to force yourself to perform on your wedding day.
You know that a perfect moment is perfect because it happened, not because I moved you 2 inches more to the left.
You care deeply about your fellow humans and want to soak up every second celebrating with yours.
You’re down to just being with your love and your loved ones, and enjoying the day.
You don’t want to force fake moments; you know your real messy bits mean everything.
You don’t want to have to repeat doing up buttons just to get ‘the picture.’
More than just a package of hours and ‘x’ number of photos, this is the experience I want to create with you:
Everything in my elopement packages has been completely designed to give you the experience I pride myself in which means custom planning helping for things like locations, timelines so that your day stays on track to your vision.
Start at $750/hour for weekends (2-hour min)
or $650/hour for weekdays (no minimum)
ElopementPricing & Packages
ofc, me! Rooting for you both to do things your way!
I’m a safe space for all and will fight tooth and nail for what you need. I’m here for anything you need, and you have access to all my tips and advice during the whole process.
Timeline assistance
It’s essential to plan your day around what really suits you both. Once you’ve established what you want to include, any quiet moments & fun activities, you walk away with a timeline to help keep the vision you have for your day, and not anyone else's.
film photography
It can be easy to have your photos live on a memory stick somewhere, post them to socials, and that's that. Film photography has such a beautiful, nostalgic quality, and honestly, your celebration deserved having something tangible you can hold and love.
No Travel Fees
You shouldn’t have to limit yourself to a setting within a certain distance if it doesn’t fit your vision for the day. That’s why you can take me anywhere within the US, and I’ll follow along. You should be able to celebrate wherever works for you both!
Images to cherish for a lifetime
I want you to have as many pictures to cherish for as long as you can, and for every moment to be captured. No having to choose between your favorites, it’s all there for you.
Vendor Guidance
Picking your vendors really does help you create a stress-free day. That’s why I love to include a list of my favorite non-performative inclusive & safe wedding vendors who are going to protect your visions for your day just as much as me!
A second photographer
Your wedding day is a full celebration, and that means the action doesn’t stop and wait for the camera. To make sure you get the most out of your pictures, I bring an extra photography friend to capture angles I might miss.
Engagement Sessions
I want to make sure I get to know you and that you both feel comfortable. Engagement sessions not only deepen the story but also allow you to get any jitters in front of the camera out of the way, making your wedding day experience incredible.
Minimal waiting
After your wedding day, you are riding an all-time high, and there’s nothing you want more than to relive it and share it with friends. I include a preview within 48 hours so you can ride that high even longer.
From our first zoom call to our wedding day, Anna made sure all of our wants were met.
On our wedding day, I’d never felt more comfortable in front of a camera, and that’s mostly credited to Anna. We love our photos and have them all over our house! 20/10 would recommend Anna for any and all photography needs
She kept everything moving on time & she reassured me along the way that it was all going smoothly.
Anna is who you need! I can’t even express how amazing she is! Everything from before the day and planning and advice to the day of with her professionalism, humor, knowledge and teamwork.
The magic of elopements is that you can truly craft every second of the day into something that truly captures your journey together.
We’ll talk in depth about what you really want for your day, and then we’ll craft the timeline around that. Along with chat about any questions you have or any hesitations that may come up, such as ‘what about our family?’ Just reach out, and we’ll start the conversation around what you need.
When it comes to your elopement, it can really be whatever you picture for your day. I’ll make sure to give you all the information you need to bring your vision to life without forcing anything.
The Booking Process
That's it! You're all set!
From there I continue to check in with you, get to know you both and help with anything that comes up, ready for the day where you can finally celebrate your commitment to your favourite person.
Reach out and get in touch
I want to hear every single thing about your plan, whether it's set in stone or just a feeling. Including a date & preferred location helps me gauge my availability and let you know if I’m available.
Check your spam folder
You'll get an email from me within 48 hours letting you know how excited I am just to even get to know you, let alone work with you. From there we’ll decide when the best time to chat is.
we'll make a plan together
It’s time to sign a contract & pay a retainer payment to book your date, and you’ll officially have me on your side. I'm here for any questions you have, any problems that come up & plans you want to make.
Let’s get on the phone & chat
We’ll then hop on the phone together & chat through everything. I want to make sure I understand your hopes and dreams (+ you get a timeline to work from for the rest of your planning process)
The Booking Process
Reach out and get in touch
I want to hear every single thing about your plan, whether it's set in stone or just a feeling. Including a date & preferred location helps me gauge my availability and let you know if I’m available.
Check your spam folder
You'll get an email from me within 48 hours letting you know how excited I am just to even get to know you, let alone work with you. From there we’ll decide when the best time to chat is.
Let’s get on the phone & chat
We’ll then hop on the phone together & chat through everything. I want to make sure I understand your hopes and dreams (+ you get a timeline to work from for the rest of your planning process)
we'll make a plan together
It’s time to sign a contract & pay a retainer payment to book your date, and you’ll officially have me on your side. I'm here for any questions you have, any problems that come up & plans you want to make.
That's it! You're all set!
From there I continue to check in with you, get to know you both and help with anything that comes up, ready for the day where you can finally celebrate your commitment to your favourite person.
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100%, yes! Whether we're heading to the Poconos or across an ocean, I would love to follow you wherever your journey is taking us.
WHERE ARE YOU BASED AND DO YOU TRAVEL?
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Well, weddings and elopements are frequently a rain or shine kind of event -- but I will absolutely work with you to come up with a rain plan that still accomplishes your vision while keeping everyone safe, dry, and comfortable. For other sessions, I'm happy to work with you to find a rain date that we can both accommodate within our schedules.
What happens if there's bad weather?
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Weddings receive their gallery within 12 weeks. Elopements receive their gallery within 8 weeks. Standard portrait sessions receive their gallery within 4 weeks.
How long does it usually take to receive the edited gallery?
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You can purchase the culled, unedited raw files for an additional cost.
Do you give unedited raw files?
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YES!! And I can absolutely send you a Certification of Insurance if you or your venue would like proof.
Do you carry business insurance?
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Absolutely, I have a list ready to go of my favorite creatives in the industry that I have experience working with. And even if you need someone who’s not on the list, I’m more than happy to help with further recommendations. I know how tricky it can be making sure your vendors feel like a safe space.
Do you help with finding non-performative and inclusive wedding vendors?
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Absolutely! You can order many different prints from the online gallery -- prints, albums, wall art, etc.
Can you help us advocate for the day we truly want?
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Of course! Depending on how you want your day to feel, I can definitely help make suggestions of wedding venues and locations in the area (or further afield) that I think will suit you both.
Can you recommend Wedding Venues in Philadelphia?
READY TO CAPTURE THE EMOTIONAL WEIGHT OF YOUR STORY WITHOUT FORCING IT?
Your job is to be present. Mine is to observe and preserve it all for you.
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i cannot wait to get to know you more. i'll be back in touch asap!
Talk Soon,
Anna xo
