love is a part of who we are
we met shooting a wedding after all
PHOTOGRAPHER + FILM MAKER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR + ELOPEMENT CONSULTANT + LOGISTICS EXPERT + ARTISTS +
PHOTOGRAPHER + FILM MAKER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR + ELOPEMENT CONSULTANT + LOGISTICS EXPERT + ARTISTS +
Amanda + joe
Like you, we made the choice to move away from high-end weddings to adventure elopements
For over 10 years, we photographed 300+ weddings in New York City - the most demanding, high-pressure wedding market in the world.
We worked with the city's most discerning couples. Shot in terrible lighting. Navigated complicated logistics. Delivered consistently excellent work under intense pressure.
Then we discovered elopements and realized this is what weddings should feel like.
We left NYC, bought a van, and followed the couples who were choosing authenticity over tradition. The ones eloping in Big Sur's coastal cliffs, Joshua Tree's desert boulders, and Yosemite's granite peaks.
Now we live full-time on the road, bringing NYC-level artistry to California's iconic landscapes & beyond.
With us, you get world-class photography and video
from highly experienced artists
who actually understand why you're choosing to elope
We bring creative vision, location expertise, the ability to adapt quickly on the fly, and calm energy for whatever comes our way.
We’re here to help you turn your elopement into
the experience of a lifetime.
and just so we’re clear…
no matter your race, who you love, your size, your age or your gender identity
WE WELCOME ALL
PHOTOgraphy + VIDEOgraphy together
why a wife + husband team is best for you
No awkward third wheel
It doesn't feel like vendors following you around. It feels like two couples exploring an epic place together.
We work together seamlessly
After 10+ years shooting side by side, we anticipate each other's moves. When Amanda's shooting wide, Joe knows to get close-up video. No coordination stress.
Photo + video from one team
No coordinating separate vendors. No conflicting aesthetics. Just one couple who does both (and does it really, really well).
By the end of your elopement day, we're not just your vendors. We're friends you'll actually keep in touch with.
S + B
“Throughout the day, they made everything flow so naturally. They gave us the perfect balance of guidance and freedom - helping us feel completely comfortable while still letting the day unfold in its own way. Every interaction felt easy and authentic, and we were able to be fully present without ever thinking about the cameras.
If you’re even thinking about hiring Amanda and Joe, do it.
Our day wouldn’t have been the same without them, and we can’t imagine trusting anyone else to capture something so special.”
the experience
Prior to booking, both of us like to have a virtual meeting over Zoom with both of you
To secure your date, we require a 35% retainer and a signed contract
Once booked, we’ll get to work putting together our custom location, timing, vendor and activity suggestions based on what you’re envisioning. This gets sent to you within 1 month
After your elopement/wedding, we’ll send you a preview of our favorite photographs within 48 hours
Within 6-8 weeks, your photos + videos will be delivered to you in an online gallery hosted for 1 year, complete with access to our pro print shop and we’ll talk fine art photo albums
photographer || creative director || elopement consultant
Amanda
ive been told that i bring a sense of ease into stressful situations more times than i can count. i feel things, deeply. i laugh and cry unapologetically and i have always walked my own path. so i bring a deep sense of understanding as to why you’re choosing to elope and really get why you want such a unique experience.
i want you to feel good in front of my camera and im damn good at making that happen.
my work is led by feelings and intuition and i will be your biggest advocate for whatever out of the box ideas you have. its your day after all, no one else’s.
videographer || editor || location expert
Joe
my favorite compliment is when couples tell me they don’t even know how i captured it all. my head has always been in the clouds which makes for really dreamy films for you.
music is my first passion. i use it to draw emotion in a way that i can feel. that’s how i know you’ll feel it, too.
im also deeply invested in the technical side of things. balance is something i’ve struck within my work. melding the environment with the feelings, the gear with the vibe.
what makes our work different?
Film + Digital: We shoot 35mm film alongside comprehensive digital coverage. Film isn't a trendy add-on for us, we learned on film before digital existed.
NYC-Trained Eye: 10+ years of high-end NYC weddings means we know how to work in any lighting, anticipate moments, and deliver sophisticated, elevated work.
Documentary + Editorial Mix:
→ 50% documentary candids (invisible, capturing real moments)
→ 35% gently directed natural poses
→ 15% editorial art-directed portraits
Timeless Editing: True-to-life color. Creamy tones. No trendy filters. These photos will look just as good in 20 years.
you get Elopement Films That Feel More Like a Music Video
We're not making traditional wedding videos.
No cheesy vows laid over sappy piano music. No slow-motion walking montages set to generic instrumentals. No boring ceremony recaps you watch once and forget about.
We make highly watchable, cinematic films that capture the actual feeling of your day.
→ Music-driven storytelling (set to songs you'd actually listen to)
→ Movement and emotion over posed moments
→ Atmospheric and visceral, not sentimental and overdone
→ Films that feel like watching a music video, not a wedding video
You'll actually want to rewatch these. Over and over.
Ready to Start Planning?
We photograph ~20 elopements per year - intentionally limited so every couple gets our full attention
Our calendar fills fastest for peak season (June-October) and iconic California locations like Big Sur, Joshua Tree, and Yosemite
If you're ready to plan something wild, intentional, and undeniably you, let's talk
Most couples book 6-12 months in advance, but if your date is sooner, reach out anyway.
We always keep a few spots open for
the love stories we can't say no to
If you also want to feel “obsessed with the outcome” and like your photo-video team were “at all times painting a custom picture of this moment in our lives” so that “people who were not even in attendance have told us they felt like they were there because of amanda & joe’s work”
you should contact us. we want to hear all about what you’re daydreaming about
its just a 1st date ⤵
