Crested Butte Elopement Pricing
I am so stoked that you decided to break out of the mold and plan a wedding day that is totally unique to you, full of all of your favorite things.
My goal? I help couples just like you dream up the most "perfectly them" elopement, from intimate game nights in cozy cabins, to a coffee shop date before a privately catered dinner, to a hiking adventure in the wilderness. No expectations. No rules. Just an amazing day you'll love to look back on.
So... a traditional wedding isn't really your thing?
I feel you.
With over 12 years of experience, I will be by your side through the planning process, offering my insight & expertise!
I'm your list-making, pro-tip sharing, happy-dancing, backup-planning, weirdness-affirming, adventure-loving, third-wheeling, elopement experience creator too.
Because I'm more than just your photographer...
-Allison & Ethan
Amanda is the perfect wedding photographer. She’s efficient, she gets absolutely all the shots you want and those you didn’t even know you want, and she just blended into our event perfectly. The photos perfectly captured the whole day and I feel like I can easily relive it just by looking back at the photos. I highly recommend Amanda.
"The Perfect Wedding Photographer"
-Beth & Dustin
We used Amanda for our wedding and she is the BEST! Our photos turned out amazing and she captured the feel of our night perfectly. She’s also really fun to hang with. We didn’t want her to leave at the end of the night!
"She captured the feel of our night perfectly."
- Brittney & Brandon
Amanda was absolutely amazing! We traveled from out of state to do a destination engagement photoshoot and she made the planning experience stress free! She helped us each step of the way from the initial contact, to picking a location, picking a date for the perfect snow-covered mountain weather, to the actual photoshoot poses.
"She made the planning experience stress free!"
- Kylie & Murat
Amanda did an amazing job on our elopement photos! She was incredibly organized during all the planning and sent incredibly helpful tips and ideas in the months leading up. Plus all her recommendations for other local vendors were fantastic.
"Incredibly organized & helpful"
I specialize in drinking chai tea lattes, and watching Gilmore Girls reruns! I also specialize in capturing the story & scenery of your celebration.
My mission is to preserve your favorite moments in beautiful images for you to relive those best moments of life that fly by too fast.
A Little About Me...
I believe there’s no better sight than the night sky at 10,000 feet.
I also believe you should be able to be authentically you on your wedding day. Whether that’s an off-beat elopement or more traditional wedding celebration, I strive to capture each genuine moment.
I strive to capture the day as it unfolds, all those candid moment to perfectly preserve what it felt like to be there. Too many photographers use their couples' wedding days as a portfolio building time, but you won't find that around here. I'm there for you - not for me!
Hey there, I'm Amanda
she/her
states I've visited
27
couples i've worked with
350+
(and counting!) moose I've seen
8
episodes of gilmore girls binged
100%
i planned my own micro wedding (before that was a "thing")
2016
Totally lost on how to elope?
You've made the decision that eloping is right for you. But what do you do now???
Don't worry - i got you.
With over ten years of experience, I will be by your side through the planning process, offering my insight & expertise!
LOCATION SCOUTING
I will help you with location suggestions, whether you already know what you’re looking for but need help finding the perfect match, or you have no idea what you want and need help narrowing it down with you. I'll narrow down your perfect spots from my extensive Locations Database so you only have to read through your best fits, and we'll hop on Zoom to go over the pros and cons of them together. I will also help guide you through applying for any required permits we may need for those spots so you'll never have to worry if we're missing something.
TIMELINE PLANNING
Whether you’re planning activities for your elopement or just need help with timing the perfect sunset ceremony, I love to help my couples with creating the perfect timeline for the day. I'll create an agenda, with as much specific or general timing as we want so we can stay on track to spend the day exactly as you imagine.
ACTIVITY IDEAS
From helping you brainstorm ideas you’ve never considered, to helping you with the logistics of making those ideas happen, consider me your go-to person to bounce things off of! You've never eloped before, but I've seen dozens per year and can help you imagine a wedding day you'll never forget.
VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Having helped couples elope in this area for over nine years now, I’ve gotten to know tons of pros to recommend to help bring your visions to life.
GROUP PHOTO LIST CREATION
If you’re having guests along for the day, I will help create a formals list so that we have a list of shots to make sure we’re not missing any combos on the day-of.
ELOPEMENT GUIDE
You'll receive access to my 140+ page elopement guide so you will have answers for anything you could have questions about regarding how to elope! From marriage license navigation, to emergency kit checklists, to advice for what to wear, to choosing your lodging, and so much more - this guide is your new best friend.
GEAR & PICKUP
I'm not just your photographer. I'm also your boots on the ground so that if you're flying in to your wedding destination, you can still have access to things like a cooler, camping table, someone to pick up your charcuterie board in GJ, camp chairs, picnic blanket, etc.
AWARD WINNING, HAND-RETOUCHED PHOTOGRAPHY
As a recognized photographer in my industry, I pride myself on delivery top-quality imagery that is hand edited by me - not AI. You'll have real human hands on every image of your final gallery.
And so much more!
Every 4+ hour elopement gets my 130+ Page Elopement Guidebook!
waiting not required...
After you've had the best day marrying your life partner, you're probably excited to share this new life stage with your loved ones...
That's why I provide an extensive sneak peek gallery within 24-48 hours of your elopement! You won't have to wait long for a selection of 20-40+ images telling the summarized story of your day to hit your inbox so you can share with everyone you know.
While industry standard turnaround is 6-12 weeks, you'll also have your full gallery within 4-6 weeks!
What's it like to elope with me?
Here's What People are Saying...
"Made us feel comfortable"
“Amanda is friendly, professional, and made us feel comfortable instantly. She collaborated with us to create the perfect vision for our elopement day. When we got the photos, my husband said, “She made us look like models!” She really did. We were able to buy printed photos from Amanda’s website for great prices, too. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer!”
-Rachel & Loren
"Incredibly helpful"
“Amanda did an amazing job on our elopement photos! She was incredibly organized during all the planning and sent incredibly helpful tips and ideas in the months leading up. Plus all her recommendations for other local vendors were fantastic. She was extremely punctual and super easy to work with day of - friendly and receptive to all the locations we wanted to get photos at and gave great suggestions for how to make the pictures look good. The photos came out absolutely amazing and way earlier than we expected. She was fantastic!”
-Kylie & Murat
"Put us at ease"
"Incredibly talented, down-to-earth, flexible, easygoing, timeline guru… she’s incredible! We loved working with Amanda. She sent so many helpful emails before to help with the planning process and truly put us at ease for the day of our wedding. We really appreciated her easygoing attitude combined with her hard work and flexibility. My husband and I felt at ease the whole day taking photos because she took them with such efficiency so we could spend time staying in the moment. It is so much fun to look back at all of the candid shots she took, she was truly able to capture what it felt like to be there. The incredible energy from our favorite day will now live on forever in her work!"
- Kelsey & Kevin
Location Database
Exclusive Access to My
Based on your vision and needs, I'll hand select the best options from my extensive Location Database for you to peruse. Get intel like elevation, distance & difficulty, trail videos, coordinates, things to do nearby, and photo examples from the space!
i believe in planning your own wedding your way
I’ve been where you are—planning my own non-traditional wedding. That's why I’m passionate about helping couples like you create a day that feels like magic.
We planned a micro wedding on the Grand Mesa before anyone knew what a micro wedding even was... and it showed! From venues having no idea how to handle a small group, to trying to navigate explaining our plans to guests... it was TOUGH.
I remember wishing we could just do whatever we wanted - not knowing that was an option yet - and feeling pressured into decisions because that's "just how it's done."
Even with all that, it was a great day. People's judgements and opinions all faded away and we look back on our album with fondness. Those things I wished I knew when I was planning back then are the things I love passing on to couples like you, because I've been there.
Taking that experience and that of the 300+ couples I've helped elope since, I strive to help make your planning journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.
What do we do all day?
Elopement Timeline Example
2:30 - GETTING READY
Getting ready at your vacation rental or campsite. You help each other get ready, put on a pot of coffee, and take your time as you begin your elopement time.
3:30 - CEREMONY
You (and any guests you have) head out to your ceremony location where you'll exchange vows, rings, a unity ceremony and sign the papers to make things official. Share a toast or speeches to celebrate.
4:30 - GROUP PHOTOS
Spend some time taking photos with everyone in attendance in this beautiful place you've made this next step in your adventure together. Those images you'll look back at on their birthdays each year.
5:00 - DINNER
Whether you make dinner reservations at a nice restaurant in town, grab tacos from your favorite shop, hire a private chef to treat you to a fine meal in your vacation rental, or bring a picnic on our adventure in nature.
6:30 - ACTIVITIES
After dinner, you can spend the time until sunset exploring the area, hiking, fishing, taking photos with amazing views, seeing new sights, eating dessert, and spending time however you would like to most! We'll get those iconic photos and those stunning candids you love so much and will hang on the wall to relive these moments any time. Click here for activity ideas!
8:30 - SUNSET & STARS
Watch the sunset together. Eat a snack or some cake while the stars begin to come out. Stargaze and take some photos with the milky way as you end your new favorite day.
More Timeline Ideas
wondering where to explore?
Some of my favorite Crested Butte Locations:
I hear you already...
We're really not into a full day photoshoot.
honestly? Same.
You've got me all wrong if you think I'm trying to stick a camera in your face and pose you for 8 hours a day. That sounds like torture.
What I'm here for is to authentically capture your day so you can relive those moments for a lifetime. Getting ready as the nerves start to hit (I'll help you with those buttons!) The ride to your ceremony site. The coffee you make as the sun comes up (I'll lay out the pastries!) Riding your bikes or ATVs among the red rocks. Shoving your face in your cake. The way the sunset looks on your wedding day. The lake on the Mesa you jump in to cool off after the heat of the morning riding ATVs in the desert.
It's about planning your dream day - and I'm along for the ride to help with logistics and capture the joy you experience by living it.
you've seen the highlights, but what does a full gallery look like?
Check Out These Full Galleries:
Half Day elopement around Crested Butte
Picnic Elopement in aspen w/ guests
wildflower elopement in crested butte
Elopement collections
Large Elopement Collection
You'll have the full story of your wedding day covered, whether you don't want to choose between sunrise and sunset, you want to explore just the two of you AND with guests, or you want to stay out late to capture the stars.
Up to 40 guests
Spend some of the day with guests while still having time for an adventure just the two of you - you can have the best of both worlds!
Digital Files
Rest easy knowing your images will be delivered and stored in an online gallery that is accessible worldwide, and online for at least one year. Access your images any time without digging around for a hard drive or worry about losing them on a USB.
Location scouting & database access
You'll receive personalized location suggestions based on your feedback for ceremony, portraits, etc. I live and work in these places and can show you my favorite spots at the best times of day for the lighting.
124 Page Elopement Guide
Your new best friend in planning, this guide will help you with dreaming up ideas, planning your travel, having background info on our planning journey and all the A's to your Q's you can think of so you never have to wonder if you're missing something.
Vendor Recommendations
I've lived here and worked here for almost a decade and I know the pros you need to hire to bring your dreams to life.
Timeline Creation
I'll help you plan how much time you need for the activities you're dreaming of, and where we'll want to be when for the best lighting.
Group Photo List Creation
If you're having guests along, I'll create a group photo list to help us keep that part of the day (no one's favorite!) short and easy, and we'll know we didn't miss any combos.
Access to professional printing labs for high quality goods
Your online gallery will act as an online print shop allowing you to purchase professional level prints and products directly from the pros and they'll arrive right on your doorstep.
Album Design
If you order an heirloom album through me, you'll receive done-for-you album design to beautifully tell the story of your elopement day.
Exclusive booking for your date - be flexible on timing for the day
Don't worry about the weather on your big day - I only take one booking on your big day because I believe your wedding day is the most important. We can move the timing up or back to accommodate any changes we need to adapt to.
Unlimited access to my 12+ years of elopement expertise
Small Elopement Collection
You'll have a half day covered, so you can spend time in the vineyards AND the Monument or explore a couple of different areas. Spend some of the day with guests while still having time for an adventure just the two of you - you can have the best of both worlds!
Digital Files
Rest easy knowing your images will be delivered and stored in an online gallery that is accessible worldwide, and online for at least one year. Access your images any time without digging around for a hard drive or worry about losing them on a USB.
Location scouting & database access
You'll receive personalized location suggestions based on your feedback for ceremony, portraits, etc. I live and work in these places and can show you my favorite spots at the best times of day for the lighting.
124 Page Elopement Guide
Your new best friend in planning, this guide will help you with dreaming up ideas, planning your travel, having background info on our planning journey and all the A's to your Q's you can think of so you never have to wonder if you're missing something.
Vendor Recommendations
I've lived here and worked here for almost a decade and I know the pros you need to hire to bring your dreams to life.
Timeline Creation
I'll help you plan how much time you need for the activities you're dreaming of, and where we'll want to be when for the best lighting.
Group Photo List Creation
If you're having guests along, I'll create a group photo list to help us keep that part of the day (no one's favorite!) short and easy, and we'll know we didn't miss any combos.
Access to professional printing labs for high quality goods
Your online gallery will act as an online print shop allowing you to purchase professional level prints and products directly from the pros and they'll arrive right on your doorstep.
Album Design
If you order an heirloom album through me, you'll receive done-for-you album design to beautifully tell the story of your elopement day.
Exclusive booking for your date - be flexible on timing for the day
Don't worry about the weather on your big day - I only take one booking on your big day because I believe your wedding day is the most important. We can move the timing up or back to accommodate any changes we need to adapt to.
Unlimited access to my 12+ years of elopement expertise
You've got me on your team, and I won't limit the amount of times you can check in with me or pick my brain. I'm all yours!
My travel is included
Anywhere within Colorado - my travel is covered. If you needed to book a professional 4x4 guide, Jeep Tour, or ATV rental that would be extra - just save me a seat to come along for the ride!
$5,800
Short & Sweet Elopement Collection
Explore a couple of locations that are relatively nearby one another, or enjoy 1-2 activities like wine tasting and walking with alpacas! Four hours flies by faster than it sounds, promise.
Up to 20 guests
Bring a few guests along, so you can have the best of both worlds. Keeping it small with this package is best - things take 10 times as long with 10 extra people!
Digital Files
Rest easy knowing your images will be delivered and stored in an online gallery that is accessible worldwide, and online for at least one year. Access your images any time without digging around for a hard drive or worry about losing them on a USB.
Location scouting & database access
You'll receive personalized location suggestions based on your feedback for ceremony, portraits, etc. I live and work in these places and can show you my favorite spots at the best times of day for the lighting.
124 Page Elopement Guide
Your new best friend in planning, this guide will help you with dreaming up ideas, planning your travel, having background info on our planning journey and all the A's to your Q's you can think of so you never have to wonder if you're missing something.
Vendor Recommendations
I've lived here and worked here for almost a decade and I know the pros you need to hire to bring your dreams to life.
Timeline Creation
I'll help you plan how much time you need for the activities you're dreaming of, and where we'll want to be when for the best lighting.
Group Photo List Creation
If you're having guests along, I'll create a group photo list to help us keep that part of the day (no one's favorite!) short and easy, and we'll know we didn't miss any combos.
Access to professional printing labs for high quality goods
Your online gallery will act as an online print shop allowing you to purchase professional level prints and products directly from the pros and they'll arrive right on your doorstep.
Album Design
If you order an heirloom album through me, you'll receive done-for-you album design to beautifully tell the story of your elopement day.
Exclusive booking for your date - be flexible on timing for the day
Don't worry about the weather on your big day - I only take one booking on your big day because I believe your wedding day is the most important. We can move the timing up or back to accommodate any changes we need to adapt to.
Unlimited access to my 12+ years of elopement expertise
You've got me on your team, and I won't limit the amount of times you can check in with me or pick my brain. I'm all yours!
My travel is included
Anywhere within Colorado - my travel is covered. If you needed to book a professional 4x4 guide, Jeep Tour, or ATV rental that would be extra - just save me a seat to come along for the ride!
Medium Elopement Collection
You'll have the full story of your wedding day covered, whether you don't want to choose between sunrise and sunset, or you want to stay out late to capture the stars.
Up to 50 guests
Spend some of the day with guests while still having time for an adventure just the two of you - you can have the best of both worlds!
Digital Files
Rest easy knowing your images will be delivered and stored in an online gallery that is accessible worldwide, and online for at least one year. Access your images any time without digging around for a hard drive or worry about losing them on a USB.
Location scouting & database access
You'll receive personalized location suggestions based on your feedback for ceremony, portraits, etc. I live and work in these places and can show you my favorite spots at the best times of day for the lighting.
124 Page Elopement Guide
Your new best friend in planning, this guide will help you with dreaming up ideas, planning your travel, having background info on our planning journey and all the A's to your Q's you can think of so you never have to wonder if you're missing something.
Vendor Recommendations
I've lived here and worked here for almost a decade and I know the pros you need to hire to bring your dreams to life.
Timeline Creation
I'll help you plan how much time you need for the activities you're dreaming of, and where we'll want to be when for the best lighting.
Group Photo List Creation
If you're having guests along, I'll create a group photo list to help us keep that part of the day (no one's favorite!) short and easy, and we'll know we didn't miss any combos.
Access to professional printing labs for high quality goods
Your online gallery will act as an online print shop allowing you to purchase professional level prints and products directly from the pros and they'll arrive right on your doorstep.
Album Design
If you order an heirloom album through me, you'll receive done-for-you album design to beautifully tell the story of your elopement day.
Exclusive booking for your date - be flexible on timing for the day
Don't worry about the weather on your big day - I only take one booking on your big day because I believe your wedding day is the most important. We can move the timing up or back to accommodate any changes we need to adapt to.
Unlimited access to my 12+ years of elopement expertise
Your Online Gallery
Store your full collection of images from your favorite day for a full year after delivery (with the option to add on time!) so you never have to wonder where these precious memories are or if they're safe.
You'll also get exclusive access to professional printing labs that only work with professional photographers, so you can order prints and products of the top quality, built to last for years and years!
Elopement add-ons
Need extra time? Add hours onto your existing day-of coverage.
$700/hr
50% off an extra session, for engagement photos or adventure sessions.
$350/hr
Top quality album that lets you relive every moment as you flip through. Click here to learn more!
8x8 Album: 20 Spreads, $600
10x10 Album: 30 Spreads, $900
Wooden keepsake box with 100 4x6 prints from your day, and a USB of your full gallery.
$300
Extra worried about the weather? Block off my day-before and day-after for even more flexibility on timing.
$2,000
Extra Time
Discounted Bonus Sesh
Heirloom Album
print box keepsake
Added Flexibility
Get double the angles and images of your day.
$100/hr
Top quality album that is a miniature of your own album, to gift to a loved one. Click here to learn more!
5x5 Companion Album (for 8x8 or 10x10 Heirloom Original Albums): $300
8x8 Companion Album (for 10x10 Heirloom Original Albums): $500
Second Shooter
companion album
We're in... what now?
01
Let's Meet
We'll hop on the phone or Zoom (or grab coffee!) to get to know each other and talk all about your dreams and ideas for the big day, and how I can help make your life easier. When you're ready to book you'll put $1k down as a retainer and I'll get to work!
Planning journey
From there I'll send you my 124 page Elopement Guide and help with location ideas, scouting, emergency kit info, permits, activity suggestions, vendor recommendations, timeline creation, group photo lists, and so so much more. I will help you craft the most incredible day, with backup plans because life is life. You'll feel like you've never been so excited or prepared for anything before.
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The big day & after
The day is here and you're surprised you're nervous after all this time. I will capture your day in a way that tells the story for you to relive forever. You'll have sneak peaks within 24-48 hours and a full gallery of the whole day within a month or so.
FAQ
frequently asked questions
Of course! However I personally do better work if it's under 3-4 miles of hiking, and I'm not the one to climb a mountain with you. If you want a photographer for a hike more than just a few miles, I know some fantastic folks to recommend! I love finding amazing spots that are fairly accessible.
Can we go hiking? Climb a Mountain?
Yup! You'll be able to download your images as much as you like, and make prints through any printer of your choice. While you can order prints and products through me, you're not obligated to.
WILL WE GET THE printing rights?
I have a Locations Database full of all the amazing spots I've found on my adventures (or in my hours of perusing Google Maps) and I'll get feedback from you on what you need and want for your day. From there I'll personally select the places on my database to include in your Locations Guide. You can peruse all the deets about the spots before we hop on a call/Zoom to go over the pros/cons and lock in your location(s).
How do you help us find a location?
FAQ
If you add an album on (which is the best way to relive your big day!) I'll create our first draft with my expertise and experience designing many dozens of albums that tell the story of your elopement day. After two rounds of unlimited edits from your feedback your album will be sent to print to arrive at your front door!
What is the album process like?
frequently asked questions
You'll have an extensive sneak peek within 48 hours of your celebration so you can relive the moments and share with loved ones. While industry standard is a 6-12 week turnaround time, your full online gallery will be available within 4-6 weeks after your big day!
When will we have our photos?
all the a's to your q's
Yep! You'll have exclusive access to professional print labs to order prints, albums, or products of your choice. Don't stress about designing your own album or realize on your second anniversary you never did print your photos. Order easily through the gallery -- these labs only work with the pros, so it's the best way to access professional quality prints and products!
Do you offer prints?
Yes, images are edited to my style you see on my portfolio. However I don't alter your body aside from removing some blemishes. Your hair blowing in the wind, shadows, tears, and laughter are all part of telling the story of your day, and I respect your body too much to edit it.
Will you edit our images?
If you've made it to the end of this guide, first of all I feel like you deserve an award, and second of all, you're probably my new favorite person.
It's people like you who let me call this amazing life my job and trust me to help them take the reigns on creating their favorite version of a wedding day.
I can't wait to meet you and would love the honor of documenting your celebration.
♥ Amanda
Thank you.
no really, you rock.
