Documentary At Heart.
Refined With An Editorial Eye
Without a big wedding day to plan around, an elopement gives us room to actually create. I get familiar with your vision beforehand, the location, the mood, what the two of you are picturing, but I'm not locked into a rigid timeline built around a hundred guests. Some moments ask me to direct, finding the light, building a portrait from scratch. Others ask me to go quiet and let the day move at its own pace. That's the part people forget when they're worried an elopement will feel too small: with less to manage, there's more room for the two of you to actually show up as yourselves.
You're never left standing around wondering what to do next. I guide you through portraits with real direction, easy enough that it never feels like work, and give you space to just be together in between. There's no long list of family formals to get through, no schedule dictating every minute, just the two of you and however much creative freedom the day allows. That's the actual appeal of eloping with the right photographer: less logistics, more art, and a gallery that feels like it was made just for you, because it was.
LOS ANGELES - ELOPEMENTS WORLD WIDE
WELCOMING
EVERY
Love Story
Whoever you are, whoever you love — your story deserves to be told with the same care, the same artistry, and the same full attention.
Every couple brings something to a wedding day that can't be replicated. That's exactly what gets photographed.
Everyone is welcome here.
I'm here for the true feelings and the quiet, romantic side of your elopement. You'll feel like a star in front of the camera and still know exactly what to do, since I'm guiding you the whole way through, but I also want you settled and open enough that the real, unplanned moments happening around you find their way into your gallery too.
Your day is handled with care from start to finish, and what you walk away with is a gallery that tells the true story of your elopement, not a highlight reel. Photos that pull you right back to how it felt years later, portraits where you're guided every step so you always feel confident instead of unsure what to do. It's documentary and editorial together, with the nostalgic feel of film woven through it. And the best part is you get to actually be present for your own day, fully, because you trusted someone else to hold it.
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THE INVESTMENTS
Every elopement is approached with the same intention and care as a full wedding day. Collections begin at $1,800 for two hours of coverage at a courthouse or city hall, and scale up to $2,500 for four hours when your day calls for more time to unfold, getting ready, the ceremony, and portraits without watching the clock. Every collection includes a curated online gallery, and film can be added on to either one.
Destination elopements are quoted individually based on location and travel, so nothing feels rushed or improvised no matter where your day takes place.
Have a date in mind, or a vision that doesn't fit neatly into either collection? Reach out and let's talk it through.
4 HOUR COLLECTION
ELOPEMENTS
ENGAGEMENTS
4 HOUR COLLECTION
Starting at $2,500
Collections built around how your day actually unfolds, from a few intimate hours to a full destination elopement. Every collection is documentary at its core, with film available as an add-on for couples who want to slow things down and add that extra layer to their gallery.
+ Up To 4 Hours Of Elopement Day Coverage
+ 1 Photographer, Fully Focused On The Two Of You
+ 200+ Photos Delivered Digitally In Color And Black & White
+ Timeline Assistance & Location Guidance Included
+ 24-48 Hour Sneak Peek Preview, Full Gallery Delivered Within 4 Weeks
+ 30% Off An Engagement Session
LOVE NOTES FROM COUPLES
"We had the best experience working with Rene for our elopement at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. From the moment we met him, he made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and honestly just excited to be there."
— THE DROUINS
"His documentary style photography is what initially drew us in, and he completely exceeded our expectations. They were natural, emotional, and beautifully candid without ever feeling forced or overly posed."
— THE SADIGHIS
"He captured the energy of the day so beautifully, from the big moments to the small, candid ones we didn't even realize were happening. Every time we look through them, it takes us right back."
— THE LAHMANNS
"He is unbelievably creative and captured our day in such a beautiful and unique way. He made us feel comfortable the entire time and somehow managed to catch all the real emotions and special moments without anything feeling forced."
— THE BECKS
