Adventure elopement photography packages & planning — built around your day, not a template.
Designed to feel less like a wedding and more like the greatest trip you've ever taken together. Every location. Every moment. Completely yours.
HEY, I’M ARMANDO
I don't just photograph your day — I help you live it.
I'm an adventure + wilderness elopement photographer & planner. I work solo, shoot hybrid digital + 35mm film, and create cinematic films you'll relive for years. I handle every permit, timeline, and logistics detail so your only job on the day is to show up and be present.
Every couple I work with gets a day built entirely around them — the locations, the light, the pace. Nothing repeated. Nothing rushed.
Armando
THIS PAGE IS FOR YOU IF …
You're not planning a wedding. You're planning an experience.
You'd rather be on a trail
Your dream day involves hiking boots at some point. You want a location that earns its place in your photos — a ridge, a canyon, a shoreline that actually means something to you.
You're traveling to get here
Destination couples are my specialty. I handle the location research, permits, and logistics so you don't have to figure it all out from another state or country. You plan the trip. I plan the day.
You're camera-nervous
You've said "we're so awkward in photos" — every couple does. My approach is relaxed and unobtrusive. By the time the ceremony starts, most couples forget I'm there. That's when the real photos happen.
You're done with tradition
No seating charts. No 150-person guest list. No timeline driven by a caterer. Just you two, the wilderness, and a day that actually reflects who you are — not what a wedding is supposed to look like.
Eloping was made for the couple who looks at a mountain and sees a wedding venue.
It means trading the ballroom for the backcountry — the guest list for golden hour, the reception hall for a ridgeline at sunset.
It's choosing a day that actually sounds like you. That feels like you. That you'll spend the rest of your lives talking about — not just looking back at photos of.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
Every detail is designed so that you can be present.
This isn't just photography. It's a fully guided experience — built around your vision, managed from the first message to the last delivered frame.
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Candid, natural photography
so that you can actually live your day
I guide without directing. There's no "okay now look at each other" — instead I give you space to move through your day and watch for the moments that happen in between. The result is a gallery that looks like you, not a styled shoot. Shy couples especially — this approach makes the camera disappear.
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Hybrid digital + 35mm film, plus cinematic films
so that you can have something that feels like memory — and relive it
Digital captures everything. Film captures how it felt. I shoot both — the full edited digital gallery alongside analog 35mm film that comes back warm, soft, and grainy in a way no filter can replicate. And I create cinematic films, too, so you can actually relive your day — the movement, the sound, the moments a still can't hold. Film and motion are included in The Adventure and above, and available as add-ons for smaller packages.
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Full planning support
so that you can stop Googling and start looking forward to it
Location scouting, permit research and applications, light timing, crowd avoidance, a custom day-of timeline — all handled before your day. Most couples who reach out have no plans yet. That's exactly where I start. You tell me what you want to feel. I build the rest.
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Solo presence
so that your day stays intimate and unhurried
No crew, no second shooters, no chaos. Just me — one calm, quiet presence who's completely focused on your day from first light to last frame. In the wilderness, that matters. A crew changes the energy of a moment. One person who knows what they're doing doesn't.
HOW IT WORKS
Working together is simple.
No complicated booking process, no pressure. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you reach out.
Say hello
You reach out
Send me a message with whatever you've got — a season, a feeling, a place you've been dreaming about. No date or plan required. I'll reply personally within 24 hours and we'll set up a call to talk it through.
We plan it together
I build your day
Once you book, I take it from there — locations, permits, light timing, and a custom day-of timeline built around the two of you. You'll always know what's next, and you can ask me anything along the way.
Show up & live it
You're present
On the day, your only job is to be in it. I guide gently, capture quietly, and handle the logistics. Sneak peeks land within a few days, and your full gallery and films follow soon after.
EXPERIENCE & PRICING
Four packages.
One philosophy.
Every package includes full planning support, location guidance, permit handling, a custom timeline, full edited gallery, sneak peeks, and full print release. The difference is time, what's captured, and how deep the experience goes.
The Moment - 4 hrs of coverage
Focused. Intimate. The ceremony, the light, the two of you — nothing extra.
$3,200
Best for a ceremony-focused couple who wants something real and intentional — one wilderness location, no production.
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4 hours of digital coverage
One wilderness location
Full planning, permits & custom timeline
Full edited gallery + sneak peeks
Full-res files + full print release
Optional add-ons: 35mm film, cinematic film
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From your very first message, this is a relationship — never a transaction. We'll talk through what matters to you, I'll get to know your story, and I'll guide you gently the whole way. Unlimited consultations, honest advice, and a calm, unhurried presence on the day — so you're never posed, never rushed, and never just another booking.
The Moment, Extended - 6 hrs of coverage
A second location. More time. Room for the adventure to actually unfold.
$4,500
Best for couples who want a second wilderness location, a small group, or a picnic — and more story in the day.
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6 hours of digital coverage
Multiple wilderness locations
Cinematic highlight film included
Full planning, permits & custom timeline
Full edited gallery + sneak peeks
Full-res files + full print release
Optional add-on: 35mm film
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From your very first message, this is a relationship — never a transaction. We'll talk through what matters to you, I'll get to know your story, and I'll guide you gently the whole way. Unlimited consultations, honest advice, and a calm, unhurried presence on the day — so you're never posed, never rushed, and never just another booking.
The Adventure - 8 hrs of coverage
Getting ready through golden hour — digital, 35mm film, and a cinematic film. The full wilderness day.
$6,500
Best for couples who want their whole day documented and film shots that feel less like photos and more like memory.
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8 hours, getting ready through golden hour
Multiple wilderness locations
35mm film + cinematic film included
Full planning, permits & custom timeline
Full edited gallery + sneak peeks
Full-res files + full print release
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From your very first message, this is a relationship — never a transaction. We'll talk through what matters to you, I'll get to know your story, and I'll guide you gently the whole way. Unlimited consultations, honest advice, and a calm, unhurried presence on the day — so you're never posed, never rushed, and never just another booking.
The Complete Experience - Multi - Custom
Two days. Multiple wilderness locations. Built entirely around what you want.
$10,500
Best for couples who want two completely different wilderness experiences across two full days.
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Custom hours across 2 days
Multiple locations, both days
35mm film + cinematic film included
Full planning, permits & timeline, both days
Full edited gallery + sneak peeks
Full-res files + full print release
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From your very first message, this is a relationship — never a transaction. We'll talk through what matters to you, I'll get to know your story, and I'll guide you gently the whole way. Unlimited consultations, honest advice, and a calm, unhurried presence on the day — so you're never posed, never rushed, and never just another booking.
Built from scratch for you.Hours, locations, terrain, deliverables — all scoped around your specific vision. Reach out and we'll put a custom quote together.
WHAT A FULL DAY LOOKS LIKE
A sample Yosemite elopement day.
No two days look the same — but here's what an 8-hour elopement in Yosemite could feel like from start to finish. This is the kind of day we'd build together.
Getting ready at your accommodation
Getting dressed together, detail shots — rings, vows, flowers. Quiet getting-ready portraits while the morning light is soft.
7:00 am
First look
Private moment before anyone else is around. Just the two of you — unhurried, unwitnessed.
8:00 am
Drive into Yosemite Valley
Early entry means no crowds. Tunnel View stop for the first iconic valley panorama while the light is still golden.
8:30 am
Valley floor portraits
El Capitan and Half Dome as your backdrop. Wandering, laughing, taking it all in — real moments, not direction.
9:15 am
Hike to ceremony location
Off the main trail, away from day-trippers. A meadow, a granite overlook, a spot that feels like it was made for this.
11:00 am
Ceremony
Vows, rings, first dance if you want it. No script, no audience, no one watching but the mountains.
12:00 pm
Picnic lunch in the wilderness
You brought the food. I capture the unscripted joy of eating together in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
12:45 pm
Second location — Glacier Point or Mariposa Grove
Different terrain, different mood, different light. We plan this around what you love.
2:30 pm
Golden hour portraits
The light Yosemite is famous for. Warm, directional, magic. This is when the 35mm film earns its place.
4:30 pm
Coverage ends
You stay and watch the sunset. Sneak peeks within a few days.
5:30 pm
WHAT COUPLES SAY
Stories from real elopement days.
★★★★★
“From the start, with our enchanting engagement photos in the snow, we knew we were in excellent hands. Armando has this incredible knack for capturing the essence of moments, making even the simplest of scenes look breathtaking. His ability to blend candid and posed photography ensures that each photo tells a part of our love story…On the wedding day, Armando not only continued his amazing photo work but also amazed us with his videography skills. Handling both roles, he captured the day’s emotions, the laughs, tears … in a way that felt both comprehensive and intimate.”
— Kristen
★★★★★
“I am SPEECHLESS by Armando… the work he did, brought us to tears and the impact they had on our day will not be forgotten. His work is the exact vision I had. Armando is very reliable. He answers emails quickly and arrived to our wedding early. He’s is very professional and adaptable. Armando captured all the moments we asked for and so much MORE!
The video that Armando created was perfect! It looked like something out of a movie!”
— RACHEL
★★★★★
“Our experience was amazing! We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Armando was responsive, flexible and provided amazing work. We had a small intimate wedding and he captured every detail perfectly.”
— SIERRA
FAQ
Things couples ask before they reach out.
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It's actually the best place to start. Most couples who reach out have no plans at all — just a feeling. Turning that feeling into a day is exactly what I do. Tell me what you want to feel and I'll handle the rest.
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Yes — and destination couples are my specialty. Location research, permit applications, light timing, crowd patterns, backup plans — all handled before you arrive. You plan the trip. I plan the day.
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Digital captures everything. Film captures how it felt. The warmth, the grain, the softness of analog is something no preset or filter can replicate. It's the difference between a photo you look at and one you feel.
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Every single couple says this. My approach is relaxed and unobtrusive — I'm not directing a shoot, I'm just present while you experience your day. By the ceremony, most couples have completely forgotten I'm there. That's when the real photos happen.
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We work with it — and it usually makes for better photos. Dramatic clouds, moody skies, light breaking through after a storm — that's what wilderness elopements look like when they're real. I always have a backup plan ready.
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It's genuinely built into how I work — not a line item. Permit research and applications, a custom timeline around your date and light, location guidance specific to your wilderness destination. You won't be figuring out logistics on your own.
Reach out to start planning your dream elopement.
Don't worry — most couples who inquire with me have no plans at all. Turning vague ideas into something unforgettable is exactly what I do.
I respond to every inquiry personally, within 24 hours.