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Your elopement deserves to be documented beautifully. I specialize in capturing the intimate, authentic moments that make your elopement uniquely yours. Whether you're exchanging vows on a mountaintop, in a quiet courthouse, or at your favorite local spot, I'll be there to preserve every cherished moment. From the nervous excitement as you get ready to the pure joy of saying "I do," your elopement story will be told with care and artistry.
From our first consultation to delivering your beautiful photos, here's what you can expect when you choose me as your Elopement photographer.
We'll connect to discuss your elopement vision, location, timeline, and photography style preferences. This is where we get to know each other and ensure we're the perfect fit for your intimate celebration.
I'll help scout your elopement location, plan optimal timing for natural light, and coordinate any permit requirements. We'll create a flexible timeline that allows for spontaneity while capturing all your important moments.
Many couples enjoy a pre-elopement portrait session to get comfortable in front of the camera. This helps us build rapport and creates additional memories in a relaxed setting before your big day.
I'll document your intimate ceremony and celebration with a blend of candid storytelling and guided portraits. My unobtrusive approach ensures you can be fully present while I capture the authentic emotions and beautiful details of your day.
Each image is carefully edited to enhance the natural beauty of your elopement. I maintain a timeless editing style that will look stunning for generations, with attention to color, light, and the unique atmosphere of your day.
After your session, your private client portal keeps prep materials, questionnaires, past galleries, downloads, and professional print ordering together in one place, so gallery delivery feels organized and easy to return to.
Choose from elopement photography packages shaped around intimate ceremonies, location logistics, portraits, and the pace of your day.
1.5 hour of coverage · Ceremony and couple portraits · 200+ edited photos via online gallery · Personalized consultation · Ideal for courthouse weddings and intimate gatherings
Starting at $600 Book Now ↗
2.5 hours of coverage · Ceremony, portraits, and celebration moments · 350+ edited photos via online gallery · Personalized consultation · 1 roll of 35mm film included · Perfect for destination elopements and small celebrations
Starting at $1,000 Book Now ↗
3 hours of coverage · Getting ready, ceremony, portraits, and celebration · 500+ edited photos via online gallery · Personalized consultation · 2 roll of 35mm film included · Perfect for adventure elopements and extended celebrations
Starting at $1,200 Book Now ↗
No watermarks, no paywalls, no weird restrictions. Your full gallery is downloadable in high-res and web-size, so you and your loved ones can share the photos.
Every gallery has its own unique, secure link, so sharing is as easy as sending it along. No logins, no passwords, no tech headaches, just instant access for you and your people.
Every photo gets professional color, exposure, and thoughtful cleanup. Nothing overdone, just polished images that still feel like you.
Your photos are arranged in a way that makes sense. No digging, no chaos. Easy to browse, easy to download, and easy to enjoy.
Film adds grain, warmth, and a little bit of magic to the gallery. When film coverage is included or added on, it is blended into your digital gallery so everything feels cohesive.
Your photos are not meant to live only in the cloud. Fine-art albums, heirloom prints, and wall art turn the finished gallery into something tangible.
Add-ons like extra coverage, film, prints, albums, or custom delivery options can be folded into the experience when they fit the session.
A few helpful answers specific to planning, booking, and receiving your elopement photography.
Yes, even a smaller day benefits from thoughtful timing. We will plan around the ceremony, portraits, travel time, light, and any family or guest combinations so the day still feels relaxed and intentional.
Absolutely. Elopements and intimate ceremonies are a great fit for focused storytelling, portraits, and quiet in-between moments without needing a large production.
To book a session, please contact me through the contact form on my website, email me directly, or for certain sessions you can book a time and date directly through my booking link. We'll discuss your needs, available dates, and the type of session you're interested in. Once we agree on the details, I'll send you a contract to sign, and a 30% non-refundable booking fee is required to secure your date.
The 30% booking fee/deposit is non-refundable under all circumstances. For standard sessions, all other payments made beyond the deposit may be refunded if cancellation occurs more than 7 days before the scheduled session, minus any non-recoverable expenses already incurred. For weddings, installment payments may be refundable if cancellation occurs more than 30 days before the wedding date, minus any non-recoverable expenses. No refunds of any kind will be issued for cancellations within 7 days of standard sessions or within 30 days of weddings.
I understand that emergencies happen. In cases of serious illness, injury, or family emergency, please contact me as soon as possible. While my standard cancellation policy applies in most situations, I will work with you to find a reasonable solution in genuine emergency situations, potentially waiving or reducing fees on a case-by-case basis.
Yes, rescheduling is possible with advance notice. For standard sessions, a rescheduling fee of $25 may apply if rescheduled within 10 days of the original date. For weddings, a rescheduling fee of $300 may apply if rescheduled within 30 days of the original date. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen events, rescheduling options will be discussed and accommodated to the best of both parties' abilities.
For standard sessions, you can expect to receive your fully edited photos within 2-3 weeks after the photography session. For weddings, the delivery timeline is 2-4 weeks. This timeline represents our standard delivery schedule but may extend due to high seasonal volume, technical issues, or other circumstances beyond our control. If you require your photos sooner, rush delivery options are available for an additional fee.
Yes, if you require your photos sooner than the standard delivery timeline, I offer rush delivery options including: 1) Rush Full Gallery Delivery that prioritizes your project in my editing queue, and 2) Preview Images where a selection of edited highlight images can be delivered quickly while the remainder of the gallery follows the standard timeline. Rush delivery services must be requested and agreed upon prior to the photography session, and additional fees apply.
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“Thank you Stephen for a great photography session. Stephen was very patient and took some memorable pictures that will be cherished for a lifetime. If you're looking for a great photographer to capture important events or special moments, He's definitely experienced and takes great pictures!”
“Stephen is phenomenal. I explained my unique elopement idea to him and he was all on board. He created a special package for me, visited the location on his own to test the site, and made my husband and I so comfortable on our special day.”
“Stephen was a great photographer for our elopement! Easy to book and work with. He was great with our pets!”
“We hired Stephen Lawson Photography to capture our elopement at the last minute and he was extremely accommodating! To be clear, we contacted him about 14 hours before the wedding. He was on time, extremely professional, and took an ample amount of photos. He even used a vintage camera to get a really cool shot at the end! He showed us some of the photos on the camera itself, and they looked absol…”