Your photos will tell the story of your day
Invest in what lasts. As elopement photographers we're here to guide you through the process and to capture the only thing from your wedding day that will last forever - your images.
We're Stephan & Adriana, husband and wife photo & video team specializing in Yosemite weddings and elopements. We've been shooting elopements in Yosemite and other California locations since 2019, and absolutely love that this is our job and our life. We used to skate for Disney On Ice - hence the crazy pose by Half Dome you see - don't worry, we won't make you do that ;)
But we WILL help and guide you throughout the whole planning process and make sure all you have to say is show up and say "I do"! We know these places like the back of our hands and will be your guides! We can't wait to help you plan the perfect mountain elopement!
EXPERIENCE - experienced and local husband and wife team who have been shooting weddings in Yosemite and other CA destinations for over 7 years, so that you're not alone during the planning process and day of
GUIDANCE - our 80-page Elopement Guide giving you recommended vendors, tips for your day, and a step by step elopement planning guide
UNLIMITED HELP - we're here to help you as much as you need us, from the first email exchange through creating your custom timeline, and the wedding day itself
PRINT RELEASE - your photos are YOURS, so you can print your images however you want to, with no obligation whatsoever to use our print shop
ONLINE GALLERY - so that it's easy for you to download your high quality images and share them with whoever you'd like to with just one click
With every elopement package you'll get:
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS - every package includes one photographer with the option of adding a second shooter (Adriana). Other add-ons include: photo + video packages, content creation, adventure sessions, and more!
The first step is to reach out via our inquiry form. After that, I (Adriana) will send you our complete Investment & Pricing Guide. From there, we can keep chatting via email or on the phone/video chat, whatever works best for you.
CONTACT US!
After learning a little more about your wedding day and getting to know you two, we can pick a package that works best for you! We'll send you a contract so we can secure your wedding date ASAP! A signed contract and a deposit are required to secure your date.
PACKAGES & BOOKING
Before the big day, we'll send you a pre-wedding questionnaire so we can create your elopement/ wedding photography timeline. This is important so we can make sure you'll have plenty of time to simply ENJOY your day, and still get amazing pictures to cherish for years to come.
building your timeline
It's finally here! Throughout your elopement/wedding day, we'll be there to catch every moment. Our approach is a mix between posed and candid images. We will direct you throughout the day as well as just be present with you and make sure to capture every moment in between.
THE WEDDING DAY
Once your wedding day is done, we'll be working on telling your story. We deliver sneak peeks within 72 hours from your wedding date so you can share it with family and friends right away. Your full gallery will be delivered within 5 to 7 weeks from your wedding date!
THE GALLERY DELIVERY
Adventure Sessions
Includes the following:
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Adventure Session Guide with lots of tips and resources for your session
Print Release and Online Gallery to download all of your images
Includes one photographer - Stephan, who's the main shooter of our duo
Packages begin at 2 hours of coverage, and can be customized to your day
Photography Packages
Yosemite Weddings
Includes the following:
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Includes one photographer - Stephan, who's the main shooter of our duo
Second shooter (Adriana) available as an add-on to your packages!
Print release, custom timeline building, 80-page guide, and online gallery
Packages begin at 4 hours of coverage, and can be customized to your day
Nor Cal Weddings
Includes the following:
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For elopements or intimate weddings in Nor Cal (Sequoia NP, Mammoth Lakes, etc)
Print release, custom timeline building, 80-page guide, and online gallery
Includes one photographer - Stephan, who's the main shooter of our duo
Packages begin at 4 hours of coverage, and can be customized to your day
Frequently Asked Questions
We've been doing this for over 7 years now (!!!). In 2018, we retired from our previous career (professional skaters with Disney On Ice) and decided we couldn't live life without working with something we were passionate about. Photography became our career, and Yosemite became our home and our expertise. With over 120 5-star reviews on Google, we're two people you can trust and lean on!
This will depend on a few factors, with the number of guests you'll have being the biggest one. If you're planning on having 25+ guests, it's beneficial to you that you have a second shooter, so that we can capture every detail and candid moments without missing anything or any loved ones - this isn't a requirement whatsoever, it's a recommendation, but we leave the decision up to you.
No, but I would say 85% of our work for the year is done in Yosemite. We live so close to the Park and know the Park like the back of our hands. But we do also work in Sequoia National Park, different areas of Mammoth Lakes, Big Sur, and other beautiful California destinations.
Absolutely. Once a couple books us, they receive our 80-page Elopement/Intimate Wedding Guide. This Guide contains a LOT of information that will help you brainstorm and plan your wedding day, as well as a list of recommended vendors (makeup, hair, flowers, officiants, and more). You're not obligated to use them, but these are local vendors we trust and work with frequently.
We deliver sessions between 2 to 4 weeks. For weddings and elopements, the turnaround time is 5 to 7 weeks from your wedding date. We always deliver a "sneak peek" gallery 2 to 3 days after your session/wedding so you have something to share with everyone while you wait for the whole gallery!
We do not have a set limit to what we deliver. After a wedding day, we go through thousands of images and pick the best ones. From there, those get edited by us - we do not outsource editing. Everything that's beautiful and part of your story will make it into the final gallery. Although there's no exact number, it averages around 100 images/hour.
Technically, no. But we are pretty involved in the planning process, so a lot of our couples do not need a wedding planner. I (Adriana) have a Type A personality, so organization and planning are two things that I love, and I help our couples throughout the whole process. While Stephan is busy editing or shooting, I'm making sure you're being guided the whole time so you're not overwhelmed.
To keep things fair with everyone, booking works on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your date, you're required to sign a contract and pay a retainer fee. Once those 2 things are done, then your date is officially blocked on our calendars and you'll receive our detailed Elopement/Intimate Wedding Guide so we can begin planning!
"Their familarity with the park meant that we didn't have to worry about a single thing - they were not only our photographer/videographer, but also quasi-wedding planners and day-of coordinators too. All that to say, the photos truly speak for themselves!"
"From the prompt and consistent communication, to the fun we had day of (who knew you could have so much fun with two strangers as they take your photos!), and the very timely delivery of our gallery, all of our expectations were exceeded."
"Stephan & Adriana were absolutely incredible. They were patient with our larger group, and we never felt rushed or on a set timeline. We were able to relax and enjoy every second of the day, trusting they were capturing everything."
"Smooth, carefree, easy - things you don't usually associate with your wedding day. These photographers made it happen."
"We used Stephan & Adriana for our intimate fall wedding in Yosemite Valley and it was amazing. They were easy to work with and they even managed to capture some of our more difficult requests of capturing a partial solar eclipse. The video was well worth it and we couldn't have been more pleased with how the day went."
We've been shooting elopements and weddings in Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, Big Sur, Mammoth Lakes, and other California locations since 2019, and have 120+ five-star reviews on Google. We've helped couples that came from all over the US and the world (Australia, Singapore, Belgium, etc) plan their day! Most of our couples actually have never even seen their elopement location until the day of. We're two people you can trust. Because we only work in places WE KNOW like the back of our hands, you'll be hiring not only two down-to-earth photographers who will make sure you have beautiful pictures to cherish for years to come - but you're also hiring experts with local knowledge, experienced travelers, and your soon-to-be friends!
Dreaming of a stress-free day full of experiences? Let us help!
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