We're Stephan & Adriana, elopement photographers and videographers based in Yosemite National Park, CA and we've been planning and capturing stress-free elopements in the mountains since 2019.
Yosemite Weddings and Elopements - Photo & Video Team
EXPERIENCE - experienced and local husband and wife photo + video team who have been shooting weddings in Yosemite and other CA destinations for over 7 years
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 video, and share them with whoever you'd like to with just one click
What's Included in all packages?
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS - every package includes one photographer and one videographer. Other add-ons include: content creation, adventure sessions, rehearsal dinner coverage, 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 and videos 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 of your wedding date so you can share them with family and friends right away. Your full photo gallery will be delivered within 5 to 7 weeks from your wedding date, and your video will be delivered within 6 to 8 weeks.
THE GALLERY DELIVERY
Yosemite Photo & Video Packages
Includes the following:
INQUIRE!
Includes one photographer (Stephan) and one videographer (Adriana)
Unlimited help with permits, and all things planning
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
Licensed music & high quality sound
Why hire one Photo & Video Team for your Yosemite Elopement?
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EDITING - your photos and videos will match beautifully since we have the same editing style for both, keeping your whole wedding day and its images consistent.
PRIVACY - instead of having 2 whole teams (usually 4 people), you'll have the 2 of us, keeping your elopement actually intimate.
EASE OF COMMUNICATION - you'll only need to sign one contract and communicate with one vendor (instead of two) - us!
PEACE OF MIND - knowing your photo + video team is made of locals (actually, we live 15 min from the park) and know Yosemite like the back of their hands.
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. This 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!
100% true to colors. Our editing style is not heavy, and it can't be. We want to stay true to what the scene is, the color of the sky, of your dress and flowers, of the mountains, your skin color, etc. We want your pictures and videos to be truly timeless. So you can look at them and remember how it all felt and looked. Because of that, we stay away from heavy filters and any specific "trendy" editing styles.
It depends on the number of hours of coverage you'll have, and the "events" you'll have throughout your day. The estimated length will be in your contract. But our final edited videos can range from 2 - 7 minutes total. Our goal is to compile the best moments of your day and create a video that you and your families will wanna watch over and over again!
We subscribe to different websites that provide licensed songs. Unfortunately, we can not use any song in a video without licensing it, because that's against copyright policies. Most "popular" songs are very hard and very expensive to license. But you're more than welcome to check out the licensed songs on those websites and let us know if you have a preference!
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.
The turnaround time for your photo gallery is 5 to 7 weeks from your wedding date. We always deliver a "sneak peek" gallery 2 to 3 days after your wedding, so you have something to share with everyone while you wait for the whole gallery! Video editing takes a bit longer, so your final video will be delivered 6 to 8 weeks from your wedding date.
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!
Yes, and no. We don't have a hard-set number, but we do have certain limitations to keep our work-life balanced. We also try to only book a certain number of weddings per month to ensure we can give our clients 100% of our attention and deliver the galleries within our turnaround time. But on average, we shoot 20-30 weddings per year.
"We added videography to our package last minute and we're so glad we did. I've watched our video a billion times. I would not hesitate to contract Stephan & Adriana. You certainly won't regret it, and you'll be left with images that so perfectly capture your best day ever."
"They fit right in with our group and made us feel comfortable even when nerves were high. They captured all the little moments and details that made our day so special. We’re beyond happy with the photos, video, and the whole experience."
"They were a dream to work with! Anytime we had a question, they responded very quickly. We made several changes due to different time constraints, and they were so flexible and worked with our needs at every turn. We were blown away by their communication, and it gave us so much peace during such a stressful time leading up to the wedding."
"The images speak for themselves. We are still struggling with picking our favorites! We are so grateful for all they did to help make our day unforgettable. If you are looking for talented, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable people, don’t hesitate to book Stephan & Adriana!"
"We could not have asked for a better experience! They had so much local knowledge and took us to breathtaking spots without the crowds. We felt like we had privacy in a national park- which was so special. We’re looking through our photos now and cannot believe how epic they are. We are going to treasure these in our family!"
GET IN TOUCH!
Say hello! Fill out our inquiry form and we'll get back to you within 48 hours. I can't wait to hear from you!
