Northern California Elopement Photography Pricing
Here's how we create the experience you've been imagining.
Let's start with a quick thought experiment.
Picture your day unfolding like this:
- A quiet morning getting ready together, with no rush and no stress
- A scenic drive to your ceremony location, favorite playlist on
- Vows exchanged under ancient redwoods with only the sound of birds in the trees
- An adventurous portrait session enjoying multiple epic viewpoints
- A private chef serving you dinner on the deck of your cabin rental, under the stars
Or maybe it'll look nothing like that. (And that's exactly the point.)
Or maybe it'll look nothing like that.
(And that's exactly the point.)
Your elopement should feel like stepping into the life you're building together, not feeling pressured into conforming to someone else's idea of what your wedding should be (whether it's your family, friends, or the internet at large).
Whether you want mountain peaks or ocean waves, a midday ceremony or golden hour vows, a party of two or your closest ten people cheering you on, the most important thing is that it completely and truly reflects you.
That's what creates the memories that give you chills years later.
be confident in front of the camera so you can forget it's there — and not feel stiff or awkward
not feel stressed, rushed, or look back feeling like your experience was a blur
know what locations and activities to include (because how do you begin to choose?)
You want to ...
offering compassionate direction that brings out your natural connection so being 'photogenic' happens naturally
designing timelines that prioritize savoring over rushing and by teaching you how to maximize memory retention
curating personalized options and asking strategic questions so you can make confident choices that feel authentic to you
I'll help by ...
You'll be glad to hear that turning this spiral into one of your all-time favorite experiences is what I'm really good at.
Here's a quick look at how I do it:
And if you've been getting stuck wondering how you'll get from here to whatever your vision is,
Hi! My name's Meg and I'm here to guide you through designing the elopement experience you've been trying to figure out how to create.
My two objectives:
Help you and your partner experience the wedding day of your dreams in a slow and thoughtful way,
and collaborate with you to bring your love to life in incredible photos.
"Our friends and family who were there could not say enough good things about her. We've shared our photos with our international friends & family and all we keep hearing is 'wow's from all sides!"
- Menaka & Akeem, 2022 couple
"Meg was so instrumental during our elopement planning process; she truly went above and beyond."
What sets me apart is that I create an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience:
From weaving in meaningful traditions to designing a schedule that leaves room to savor the experience, I'll guide you through every decision. Think personalized activities, curated location recommendations, and insights from someone who's planned her own intimate wedding and dozens of others.
You'll receive your first questionnaire and an exclusive 90-page planning guide the moment you book — packed with sample timelines, detailed packing lists, vision casting exercises, strategies for including (or not including) family, and more. Everything you need to feel confident and prepared, all in one place.
Afraid of a wedding vendor vanishing into thin air once you've booked them? Not around here. No ghosting, radio silence, or wondering if you matter. I've been on the receiving end of lackluster vendor experience, so I know how to deliver the opposite. Here, you'll feel supported and valued.
Expert guidance from someone who's been there
Your complete elopement planning toolkit
Attentive support every step of the way
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A peek at what you'll receive from me:
What sets me apart is that I create an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience:
From weaving in meaningful traditions to designing a schedule that leaves room to savor the experience, I'll guide you through every decision. Think personalized activities, curated location recommendations, and insights from someone who's planned her own intimate wedding and dozens of others.
You'll receive your first questionnaire and exclusive 90-page planning guide the moment you book — packed with sample timelines, detailed packing lists, vision casting exercises, strategies for including (or not including) family, and more. Everything you need to feel confident and prepared, all in one place.
Afraid of a wedding vendor vanishing into thin air once you've booked them? Not around here. No ghosting, radio silence, or wondering if you matter. I've been on the receiving end of lackluster vendor experience, so I know how to deliver the opposite. Here, you'll feel supported and valued.
Expert guidance from someone who's been there
Your complete elopement planning toolkit
Attentive support every step of the way
A peek at what you'll receive from me:
"She went above and beyond in more ways than we can even articulate! Everything she did was flawless. Meg's a master of her craft and captured our elopement in a way that exceeded our wildest expectations."
- Kayla & Kent, 2024 couple
"We didn't really know what we wanted besides being in nature; we were really overwhelmed. Meg gave us so many useful resources and helped us dream up our perfect day."
Northern California & Sonoma Wine Country Elopement Pricing
Every experience includes:
3-4 week gallery turnaround
If your first reaction is, "Wow, that seems really fast!" you would be correct! My delivery times are 2-3x faster than the industry average.
Curated location options & timeline design based on your energy and values
Collaborative & compassionate direction that brings out your natural connection
My biggest priority is that your photos turn out better than you imagined them. This doesn't happen by accident. During our planning process, I'll get to know your individual personalities and how you two relate to each other, which will allow us to create images that are genuinely uniquely yours.
Multi-day adventures up to $14,800
Full-day elopements begin at $8,250 (most popular)
Half-day experiences begin at $6,500
(pricing varies by area, see below)
What's the difference in location?
includes the rest of the region (Redwood National Park, Mendocino, Tahoe, Yosemite, etc.) and travel fees are included in those packages.
Both options include the same white-glove planning support and photography coverage – the difference is purely geographical. Most couples book a full-day experience (11 hours), which gives you time to truly soak in multiple locations and activities without feeling rushed.
is where I live and work most often, so there are no travel fees – making it the most accessible option.
Sonoma County
Northern California
"Meg was our fairy-photog-mother who knew exactly how to be there for us on our wedding day. She made sure we soaked up every beautiful moment of the day."
- ASHLEY & ALEX, 2022 couple
"Meg is one in a million. Of all the investments for our wedding day, choosing her to be our photographer was our best one. Hands down."
Not sure which package fits your vision? That's exactly what our discovery call is for.
Fill out what you know and we'll figure out the rest together on our call.
You don't need to know your exact date, your coverage needs, or even which locations you're drawn to before reaching out. All you need to know right now is: does this kind of experience feel like what you want? If yes, let's talk.
we'll hop on a Zoom call to get to know each other better and go over all of our mutual ideas for your dream elopement.
schedule a video call
scroll back up to fill out my contact form with details about the ideas you have so far (it's okay if it's a bit hazy!).
submit your inquiry
In case you're wondering, here's our order of events:
I'll be here every step of the way to help you create the elopement of your dreams, and then capture it all.
the real fun begins!
during our call, we'll go over my detailed pricing options and I'll give you my recommendation that will fit your vision best.
choose your coverage
Working with dozens of couples has taught me that rushing through the experience by trying to cram a bunch of photos into a short window never works in their favor. Instead, I'll encourage you to allow time to slow down and soak it all in.
This past couple said it all: "It is so fun flipping through these photos to relive that day, and seeing all the moments we missed because we were doing something else (or just staring at each other!)."
No (or limited) guests there to witness? Another couple shared: "We were able to design photo books for our families that walked them through the whole day and helped them feel like they were there."
4 reasons you'll want the entirety of your elopement day documented
All of my couples include lots of activities throughout the day, which means they aren’t focusing on me and the camera, they’re focusing on each other and what they’re doing (wine tasting, hiking, picnicking, tub soaking, etc).
Have time to actually *chill*
Immortalize every moment
Showcase your entire experience
Just you, living your real life
"We were very overwhelmed with the amount of decisions out there but after our first call with Meg, we were so comforted by her work and energy. She goes above and beyond to be a fantastic supportive friend who is there for you during planning for (and on) your big day."
- Rebecca & Mason, 2025 couple
"We are so thankful to have chosen Meg! Her energy and guidance made the day perfect."
Here are a few ideas to get you started. You could...
Need some inspiration to get your creative juices flowing?
(These are all real Northern California experiences you can book!)
- Enjoy a private vineyard tour & wine tasting
- Hire a luxury picnic company to create a dreamy lunch
- Take a seaplane ride over the Golden Gate
- Charter a classic wooden boat for a sunset cruise on a lake
- Walk in the upper canopy of a redwood forest
- Take a hot air balloon ride at dawn above wine country
