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
Loving the sound of the elopement photography experience I offer but want to take it a couple steps further? My Done With You packages includes even more hands-on planning and booking of essential vendors so you have everything you need in a one stop shop. Plus I can take care of all the nitty gritty day-of details, picking things up, vendor communication and more.
ALWAYS INCLUDES EVERYTHING LISTED UNDER ADVENTURE ELOPEMENTS (BELOW) AS WELL AS:
- ELOPEMENT ESSENTIALS BOOKED FOR YOU & INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
A bridal bouquet, boutonniere or pocket bout, small elopement table, small elopement cake.
- PERSONALIZED PLANNING & VENDOR COMMUNICATION
Taking it a few steps further than my typical included 'assistance' I can take the lead on making sure all the important people know all the important information, even if you have a vendor you hired in addition to me and the included add-ons (hair & makeup, private chef, etc.)
done with you packages range from 6 hours ($8000) to 18+ hour ($22,000 multi day).
done-with-you elopement PACKAGES
photography & FULL planning
Choosing to elope in Alaska is one heck of an adventure and these photography packages ensure that everything you could have in mind is covered. From a cozy or chill day hitting up local breweries and going for a walk somewhere scenic to helicopters to glaciers or adventurous tours, no adventure is too big or too small.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
-4 HOURS ALL THE WAY TO 12 HOURS OF FUN & PERSONALIZED ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY BY AN AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER
Includes all the best edited high-res images in an online gallery (50-70+ per hour shooting) so you get all the variety and little moments in between. Access to heirloom quality albums and prints to showcase your photos in the most stunning way.
-PERSONALIZED ELOPEMENT ASSISTANCE
Exclusive elopement guide and resources, personalized location and activity ideas, unlimited calls, permit assistance, timeline building, local vendor connections and more so you're all taken care of!
-BACK UP WEATHER DAY ALWAYS INCLUDED
Alaska is gorgeous but unpredictable and if your experience includes a tour that's weather dependent, I'm always looking ahead to make sure we're covered with a backup plan or day depending on what's needed.
elopement photography packages range from 4 hours ($4500 partial day) to 12+ hour ($10,000 FULL DAY) and 18 hours ($14000 multi-day)
alaska elopement PACKAGES
Photography & Basic PLaning
If you're looking to make some sweet memories with your honey and celebrate a milestone in a more low-key way, then my couples sessions are a great place to start.
-1 to 3 HOURS OF FUN & PERSONALIZED COUPLES PHOTOGRAPHY
Includes all the best high-res images in an online gallery (50-70 per hour shooting).
-PERSONALIZED SESSION PLANNING
An adventure session guide and resources, personalized location and activity ideas, vendor connections, outfit help and more!
couples photography packages range from 1 hour ($900) to 3 hours ($2400)TO INCLUDE TIME FOR A TOUR OR ADVENTURE.
adventure sessions: COUPLES, engagements, proposals, anniversaries+
*not available for elopements or ceremonies*
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
I wear my heart on my camera
When you book your elopement through me, you not only get a fun photography experience and beautiful photos, you also get a personalized elopement sidekick and assistant. You're not getting 'just a photographer' who only shows up and takes photos but leaves you hanging before and after. You're getting a whole experience that will leave you feeling super taken care of and stress-free.
Having a photographer that cares about your day and your experience just as much as you do is a game changer. We'll crafts a day you're excited about so that in addition to a gallery full of special photos of your day, you also have meaningful memories to go right alongside them.
Are you ready to see the magic we can create?
Make epic memories that will last a lifetime
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Spend quality time together
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LET'S DO THIS
So what do you think? Are you ready to get your boots dirty?
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.
2. Free consult call
After we chat I can send a contract your way and we can make it officially official and get to planning the best date day ever!
3. Signed, sealed, delivered
How soon do we get the photos?
Are you willing to travel with us to a destination?
How many hours should we plan for our elopement?
How many images are included in the packages?
You get all the best photos in an online gallery!
I deliver between 50-70 photos per hour, sometimes more depending on the day and how much time is spent shooting.
Photos that don't make the cut, i.e. blinking, unflattering pose or angle, bad lighting, etc. are deleted so you only get the best of the best (and bloopers if that's something you dig ;)).
How soon do we get the photos?
Are you willing to travel with us to a destination?
How many hours do we need for our elopement?
How many images are included in the packages?
Most of my couples end up having 8 hour+ elopement days to ensure they have plenty of time for all of their activities without feeling rushed around from event to event.
How soon do we get the photos?
Are you willing to travel with us to a destination?
Do you offer prints and albums?
How many images are included in the packages?
100% yes! If you're taking your celebration out of state or out of country, I'm in! My passport is updated and I'm travel savvy. Plus if you're getting married in a Spanish speaking country, I'm fluent in Spanish (half-Colombian here!) so that's a perk!
How soon do we get the photos?
Are you willing to travel with us to a destination?
Do you offer prints and albums?
How many images are included in the packages?
Elopement galleries are delivered between 1-3 months depending on the time of year and stage of wedding season we are in. I'll give you a real-time update on gallery delivery based on your day!
For portrait sessions, images are delivered within 3 weeks during peak season or as fast as a week during slower months.
I spend time carefully choosing and editing each of your photos and not just rushing through the edits.
How soon do we get the photos?
Are you willing to travel with us to a destination?
Do you offer prints and albums?
How many images are included in the packages?
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
