THE GRAND TOUR

AN ELOPEMENT SUPER-ADVENTURE

I designed The Grand Tour for couples who can’t imagine their wedding day without being surrounded by the grandeur of nature.  For some of us, a thundering waterfall, a rocky beach, a deep mossy forest, or a glacial lake is simply the only venue that will do. The Grand Tour is at least five hours and can extend over multiple days. Many couples choose the All Day option so we have the most flexibility to follow nature’s whims. I have photographed Grand Tours all over the world and offer destination collections (see below).

I have a Jeep Wrangler and extensive knowledge of Pacific Northwest backcountry/forestry roads. If you’re an off-the-beaten-track type and want to have a singularly-adventurous wedding, prepare to be enthusiastically enabled.

Love to hike? Same. Many miles? Not an issue. Rock climbing involved? Harness and shoes are packed. Backpacking and camping? Done and done! Helicopter? Oh no! ;-)

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PRICING

Five Hours of Photography
Tuesday - Thursday: $3,600 || Friday - Monday: $3,950
Additional hours: $500

Full Days
$6,000 - All Day || $11,000 - Two Days || $15,500 - Three Days
Partial-day options available, and days do not need to be consecutive

Destination (Canada, Mexico & Overseas)
$7,000 - All Day || $13,000 - Two Days || $18,500 - Three Days
Travel included for most locations & dates
Days do not need to be consecutive and can be matched to your travel schedule
Full weeks are available to include honeymoon/adventure documentation

Eloping then throwing a big party later? I offer a combination collection.

Fine Art Albums
Made in Italy - Aren't they lovely?
Starting at $1,000

Always Included

  • Guidance on picking a gorgeous place to elope

  • Timeline advice for our adventure

  • Artistically-mastered photographs provided via thumb drive and online gallery, plus prints and an album on certain packages

  • Assistance on finding the perfect accoutrements: cake, flowers, dresses, etc.

  • Any local advice you need on places to visit, where to eat, breweries, hikes, amazing drives through the forest, etc.

To Make It Legal, You’ll Need:

  • A marriage license from the state where you’re getting married

  • An officiant from the area you’re eloping (see my resources page for recommendations), or an ordained friend or family member

    **I am ordained and can sign paperwork to make it legal if you’re planning to exchange your vows and don’t wish to have an officiated ceremony

  • Two witnesses (I’m happy to be one if needed, if I’m not already signing your paperwork)

Considerations

  • This is the ideal collection if you want to tour through a National Park, National Scenic Area, wilderness area, or just stop in multiple gorgeous places

  • As a general rule, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the quietest days and best for avoiding crowds

  • Early mornings or late-afternoons/evenings are typically best for beautiful light and avoiding crowds

  • An elopement film is a fantastic companion to your photographs, and Jonathan is happy to be a second witness as needed

Ready for adventure? Let’s chat!