Plan Your Elopement Day · AJ Photography

AJ Photography · Elopement Planner

Not sure where to start?
Let's figure it out together.

Answer a few questions about your day — no photography knowledge needed. You'll walk away with your exact start time, how many hours you need, and a full custom timeline.

9
Questions
4 min
Your time
Timeline
Your result
200+
Elopements
8 yrs
Experience
Tahoe · Yosemite
Sedona · Oregon
Locations
Step 1 of 9

When is your elopement?

Your date tells us exactly when sunrise and sunset fall — so your timeline is built around real light, not guesswork.

Step 2 of 9

Where are you eloping?

This lets us calculate your real sunrise and sunset times, and flag any travel fees upfront — no surprises.

Or pick one of AJ's locations:

Step 3 of 9

Sunrise, sunset, or not sure?

Based on your date and location, here are your actual light windows. Pick the feeling — I'll handle the timing.

Sunrise
Sunset
Calculating for your date and location...
Sunrise —
Soft, misty, and completely private. Worth every early alarm.
Golden hour —
That iconic warm glow 90 min before sunset. Deeply romantic light.
Midday — 10 AM – 2 PM
Beautiful in forests, canyons, and shaded landscapes.
Not sure — help me decide
I'll look at your location and season and recommend the best window.
Step 4 of 9

What's the vibe for your day?

This shapes pacing, locations, and how your whole day flows.

Just the two of us
Intimate, private, no guests. Pure connection and stunning scenery.
A few close people
A small circle of family or friends sharing the moment.
Epic adventure first
Hiking, exploring, a summit or waterfall — ceremony wherever feels right.
Slow and romantic
Unhurried, dreamy portraits, savoring every single moment.
Step 5 of 9

Are you getting ready together?

Getting-ready coverage is one of the most emotional parts of the day — but it does add time.

Yes — capture all of it
Dress, details, quiet moments. Adds about 1 hour to your coverage.
Just the final details
Dressed and ready — bouquet, rings, finishing touches. About 30 min.
No — start at the ceremony
We arrive ready. Coverage starts when we meet at our location.
Step 6 of 9

What do you want captured?

Select everything that matters. Each moment adds real time — this is how we figure out exactly how long you need.

The ceremony
~30 min
Private vow reading
~20 min
Couple portraits
~45 min
Adventure hike
~60 min
Second location
~45 min + travel
Ring & detail shots
~15 min
Guest moments
~30 min
Champagne / celebration
~20 min
Golden hour portraits
~30 min
First look
~20 min
Step 7 of 9

How far is your ceremony spot?

A hike or remote approach needs buffer time so you're never rushing to the altar.

Easy access — short walk from parking
Less than 15 minutes from the car to the spot.
Moderate hike — 30 to 60 min in
A trail worth the journey. I know many of these well.
Remote — over an hour in
Backcountry or off-trail. Epic, but needs serious planning.
Not sure yet
Still deciding on our exact spot.
Step 8 of 9

How do you feel about cameras?

No wrong answer — this shapes how I shoot and how much breathing room we build into your day.

We love it — bring it on
Comfortable posing, happy to be directed, feel natural in photos.
We're okay — just a little awkward
We warm up quickly. Some gentle guidance goes a long way.
Honestly, cameras make us nervous
We need a slow, relaxed pace. Extra time helps us feel themselves.
Step 9 of 9

Any add-ons you're drawn to?

Totally optional — check anything that sounds like you. We can finalize later.

Engagement session +$700
1.5 hrs to get comfortable with me before your big day. Especially great if cameras make you nervous.
Extra coverage hour +$400/hr
More time if your day runs long or you want a second location.
Extended highlight film +$500
Longer video edit with full ceremony — not just the highlight moments.

Your elopement plan · AJ Photography

6 hours

The Adventure Golden hour
Start time
End time
Why this many hours

Your day timeline

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Ready to make this real?

Your date, your light, your day — exactly as planned. Dates fill up fast in Tahoe, Yosemite, Sedona, and Oregon. A quick message is all it takes.

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Your full day · AJ Photography

Your day, beautifully planned.

Here's exactly what your day looks and feels like — moment by moment.

What to expect, moment by moment

A few things to know

Outfits
Wear layers you can move in.
Gallery delivery
Edited photos within 6 weeks. Video within 8 weeks.
Location scouting
AJ scouts your spot in advance and sends a detailed location-specific timeline about 2 weeks before your date.

This is your day.
Let's lock it in.

25% retainer secures your date. Payment plans available — just ask.