Elopements

DAYTON ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

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I create photographs that capture the raw love and tender details that make your elopement uniquely yours.

With an artful eye and a heart for intimate moments

Your elopement should feel like the two of you quiet, intentional, and completely yours. I photograph intimate elopements across Dayton and the surrounding area for couples who want to say their vows on their own terms, in a place that actually means something to them.


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I offer full elopement coverage for couples eloping in Dayton, the Dayton Metro Parks, Yellow Springs, and throughout the Miami Valley. Every collection is custom-built around your day — because your elopement deserves the same intentional attention as any other wedding.

Whether you're saying your vows at sunrise in the Gorge, in a spot that holds a story between the two of you, or somewhere completely unexpected — I'll be there for all of it.

I also offer travel packages, happy to follow you where ever you choose to get married.  

investment starts at $1800

ELOPEMENT COVERAGE

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Let's see if your date is available. 

Fill out my contact form and tell me anything/everything you want me to know about your big day.


We will set up a zoom call and meet each-other virtually. We will talk about you two, and your relationship, and your plans so far.

I will walk through a mock timeline with you so you can get an idea of how the day will/should run. It is what makes a wedding day with me so set apart - the custom timeline curated to capture all the memories

Say Hello!

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During our zoom call we will iron out all your wants and needs for your wedding photography.

I will send an invoice and contract, and then take a retainer to hold your date. It is really that simple. 

Make it Official!

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Once you are on the books the real fun begins - planning your engagement session.

Even if you may have had one already - or gotten some photos done, I recommend we at least do a mini-session so we can meet in person and get you comfortable in-front of the camera and working with me.

It is also an awesome opportunity to capture images you will cherish forever. I love to create your vision, so we work closely together to plan the location and overall feeling for your engagement portraits.

The Session

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Leading up to your wedding day I will be in touch on the timeline at least three months ahead of your date to make sure everything is lining up to ensure you have a blissful-stress free day. 

We will set-up one final call about a month before the wedding to iron out formal shot lists, special traditions, or anything else I should know about your wedding.

Wedding Prep

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It's finally here! The day the two of you say "I Do" and dance the night away surrounded by your family and friends. Just know we're excited to celebrate and capture your wedding day. It's going to be awesome

On your wedding day, I will walk you through and manage the whole timeline for the day, get some gorgeous images of you, you two together, and your loved ones along the way. So you can just enjoy the day you have tirelessly planned, and rest in knowing at the end of the event, I will have captured all the beautiful moments you will hold dear for years to come.   

The Big Day

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A sneak peek of your images will shared privately within 48 hours for you to see what your wedding day looked like from an outside perspective, a glimpse of the day with your loved ones, and to hold off your excitement while I curate your gallery.

You can expect the full hand-edited-to-perfection gallery with 6-8 weeks of your event date.

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