candid Charlottesville wedding photography

Virginia Adventure Elopements + Intimate Weddings

My brand of wedding photography has always been based around authentic moments and all about documenting the laughter and candid joy that occurs on a wedding day… but sometimes, I think there’s beauty in the simplicity of days spent with only your favorite person, your closest people and maybe some beautiful nature.

I know that the past year or so has made more couples particularly open to the idea of foregoing large, elaborate wedding plans, but I’ve been shooting adventure elopements + intimate weddings all along and I think it’s an option worth considering even as large weddings are becoming possible again.

The biggest part of documenting weddings for me has always been getting to know a couple’s connection with one another and elopements really reduce everything down to that one most important detail. Foregoing all the large logistical questions allows you to focus on the simple things - finding a beautiful spot to make memories and having an amazing time with your best friend. I’ll help you out with location guidance, along with navigating any necessary permits, and then we’ll do the dang thing.

Basically, you be you and I'll be me. I'll capture your relationship in the most genuine way possible. And we'll be laughing way more than we'll be worrying about where your hands and feet go.

To get an idea of what an adventure elopement looks like, check out these Blue Ridge Parkway vows or this Shenandoah elopement.

My local Virginia and DC intimate wedding + adventure elopement coverage starts at $1200. I also travel for elopements, so just let me know where we’re headed and I’ll see you there!

To reach out to me and discuss more details, just say hello right below! Don't be shy, it's just me behind this intimidating-looking form.

Blue Ridge Parkway elopement photography
Alaska elopement photography
Virginia elopement photography
Denali Elopement Photography (146 of 199).jpg
 
2018-obb-teal.png
Matt Schmachtenberg Photography Lookslikefilm