let's plan your elopement day like we're planning the best date ever
You're straying from tradition, choosing your own path and embracing a day that is uniquely yours. This opens up so many doors and room for activities.
This is where your story and the nuances of your relationship come in.
Eloping gives you the freedom to craft a day that feels aligned with your relationship and room to be yourselves, and that's freaking AWESOME!
From the little inside jokes, snacks and drinks you love, your favorite go-to activities, shared experiences and adventures you've been on, hardships you've faced, obstacles you've overcome and the support you give each other through it all.
Together, using all the bits and pieces, we'll tailor a day that feels aligned to you and your relationship. We'll brainstorm, create a mood board, romanticize the heck out of it and game plan the date of your dreams.
Having an elopement day experience that you love with a photographer you connect with is the biggest factor in creating images that feel like you that will be the most meaningful.
How's this all sounding? Did we just become best friends?!
We're ready, let's do this
I wear my heart on my camera
A PEEK BEHIND THe CAMERA
A photographer just as dedicated to your day as you are!
"She is extremely talented and made us feel like we were her only clients. "
Katie & Cody
"She made us feel at ease, and from our first day reaching out to her, I felt like we were long lost friends."
Makayla & Mike
"She is absolutely amazing to work with as well—instead of feeling awkward and very posed during photos we were laughing and having a great time. There was no pressure or urgency."
Jennifer & Ryan
I guarantee you booking Donna will be the second best decision you make [for] your wedding day (with the first being "I do!").
Emily & Reed
- I not only want you to have beautiful photos in gorgeous destinations, I want your whole day and experience to be tailored-to-you and feel exactly how you would on a date night out (but a little elevated).
- A big part of that is you feeling comfortable to be yourself with others in the room(me!). We'll be hopping on a few calls throughout the process to chat and I bring an easy-going and fun presence to your day to help you feel at ease and like you're just hanging out with a friend.
- You'll get a fun questionnaire sent your way after booking that gives me the inside scoop on your relationship and guides my inspiration for your photos and your day-of experience! It's also a super fun date night! (I'm sensing a theme here...)
A Tailored To You Elopement Experience
- Together we'll dream up a day that perfectly suits you as a couple, which will in turn lead to photos that are not only epic, but also meaningful and heartfelt.
- I also have inspirations, bucket list locations and activities if you want something out-of-the-box.
- We'll bounce ideas back and forth and settle on whatever calls to you and go from there!
My Elopement Expertise is all yours!
- You'll unlimited resources at your disposal if you want to do planning of your own! We will also have planning calls, guidance, resources and all of my support.
- In addition to a jam packed elopement guide, you'll get: Location scouting, permit info, vendor recs, photo timelines, backup plans, accommodation recs, restaurants, activities and tours, packing lists, and more!
- I'm always just an email or text away if you need anything at all!
Photos That Aren't Boring
- You'll have images that are not only beautiful, but meaningful.
- Your relationship has range and depth. So your elopement should too! Trust me, there's no experience too adventurous or too cozy. If it's part of your vision, it's part of your album!
- During your elopement, in addition to nerding out over beautiful lighting and sweeping scenery, I'll be picking up on moments you share and adjusting prompts and poses as we go to emphasize your natural interactions.
Weather Back Ups Always
- I'm Alaskan born and raised and know how unpredictable the weather can be, which is why I offer a backup day (usually the day after) included in your packages, so you have peace of mind we'll be able to make weather dependent parts happen.
Your elopement experience as a whole, outside of just the photography, is SO important to me. It plays a big part in why I do what I do, the services I offer and the expertise I bring to the table. If you're looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond to make your day as special as it can be, then you're in the right place.
Behind the scenes of the (elevated) Date elopement experience
Let's make it a date
Khristin & Nai
"to make your dreams come true when you book her. She has a true God given talent when it comes to making photos give you all the same feelings you had when they were taken. She has fantastic communication and will help with any questions you have. You will not regret having her photograph your special day. She also will travel! Which I was extremely happy with since our wedding was in Phoenix, AZ."
"Donna will go above and beyond..."
Phoenix, AZ
Michelle & Bronson
“She is pure talent and so easy to work with...She has this energetic abundance about her that keeps everyone motivated all night long and engages in your photoshoot one-hundred percent.”
"Engages in your photoshoot 100%"
Raven Glacier Lodge
Girdwood, Alaska
Samantha & Josh
“When I first inquired about having her photograph our intimate wedding, I knew she was the person for us... [She was] very down to earth and willing to help us find the best places, since we had never been to Alaska before and didn't have much planned. The day of she made us feel very comfortable, and guided us to get the perfect photos”
"I knew she was the person for us"
Homer, Alaska
Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me!
All the things you need to know about eloping in the beautiful state of Alaska written by a local Alaskan. From seasons, weather and clothing tips to marriage license information, recommended locations and so much more! Written by your very own Alaska Photographer.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Elope In Alaska
Love what you're seeing and want to make it official? Reach out through my contact form. After you reach out you have the option to schedule a free consult call and chat more deets, or we can exchange a few more emails to answer your questions.
1. drop me a line
How's this all work?
This call is a totally free brainstorming call to make sure we're a good match and to get to get a deeper idea of why you chose to elope, what you're envisioning and how I can help. Come with any questions you have ready. These calls are usually 20-30 mins.
2. Free consult call
After we chat and you're ready to book, I'll send a contract your way and we can make it officially official and get to planning the best date day ever!
