Your best adventure yet - done your way.
Elopements
The freedom to make your day exactly as you want it to be.
If you want to ditch the normal expectations that come with a traditional wedding day while keeping it intimate & intentional - then eloping is for you! Elopements open the door to a whole new world of possibilities for what your wedding day can look like. Maybe you are picturing yourself in an EPIC location, exchanging vows and then later on want to spend the day doing some of your favorite activities as a couple. Or maybe you just want a slow, low key day and to say your vows somewhere pretty; followed by a relaxing meal afterwards. Maybe you want it to be just the two of you or maybe you decide to include a handful of family and friends. Whatever you choose to make your day look like, I’ll be with you every step of the way in planning an elopement that is even better than you could imagine!
Nature: An unbeatable venue.
For couples who love nature, there really isn’t a better location to elope. The panhandle of Idaho has beautiful scenery and plenty of hidden gem locations; ranging from very easily accessible (no hiking required!) to a little more remote. I’ve spent years getting to know many of these spots and I’d love to take you to one that fits your perfect idea of a location - unless you have a special spot already picked out!
“Working with Maria was truly everything we could have hoped for and more! When my fiancé and I were thinking about our elopement we wanted a few things; but mainly we wanted our day to feel very natural and intimate…When we found Maria, it was truly a breath of fresh air! She not only actually listened to what we wanted our day to look like but she got to know us as a couple..” - Lisa & Stephen
Here is what you can expect when working with me:
Service
You tell me what you need, because I’m in your corner. From beginning to end, I provide a thoughtful and elevated experience with attention to even the smallest of details.
Connection
I want to get to know you, to hear your story, and what you value. Connection and friendship is key in creating an experience that is above and beyond a photoshoot.
Collaboration
This is about telling YOUR story, and capturing your vision for photos - Let’s collaborate to create something truly magical and unique to you.
Elopement FAQ’s
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Absolutely not! I know of many places that have mostly flat, trails and are just a short walk to experience.
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Location selection, timeline planning, activity ideas, checklists of what to bring - whatever you need help with, I’ve gotchu!
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No! You can invite a handful of your nearest and dearest people - a max of 15 total when I’m your photographer.
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I believe that up to 15 people can still work with planning an elopement day that feels authentic to you, and aligns with the type of experience I offer in elopement packages. If you are looking to invite more than 15 people then small wedding coverage might be better for you.
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In the state of Idaho you are not required to have witnesses in order to get married legally. You wll need someone to officiate though.
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Yes I do!
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Natural, fun, and not like a photoshoot. I believe in capturing your unique day as it unfolds. For portraits I make everything very relaxed, and comfy for you. You won’t have to do anything that feels forced. I bring the right kind of energy for you as a couple: whether you need calm and space, or if you want a hype woman.
My Process:
Reach out
Fill out the contact form here to get the conversation started and I’ll send over the full pricing guide for elopements.
Discovery call.
A chance to get to know each other and for you to ask me any questions you may still have.
Booking
I’ll send you a contract and retainer invoice for booking. And this is where the fun part of planning begins!
Feeling ready to reach out?
It’s pretty simple moving forward. First, make sure you’ve looked at my Investment & FAQ and About pages so you can get all your preliminary questions answered.
Already read those pages?