- elopements & small weddings -
Pacific Northwest + Beyond
Welcome to your first step for finding an elopement photographer for your epic love story.
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You might want to elope if...
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a little more on the introverted side
you want to escape to a mountain or campground instead of a big elaborate venue
you have a small special crew you want to celebrate your wedding with
you are crazy in love and enjoy exploring the Pacific Northwest
Massive weddings are overrated.
Let's hike up a mountain, crack open some ciders (is my Pacific Northwest showing?), have a little dance party and get you and your best friend MARRIED.
It isn't about the bouquet tosses, flowers girls, or hundreds of guests.
It's about you and the person you love most on this big ol' planet taking a moment to choose each other forever.
Let's do this.
the focus of your marriage should be YOU.
wanna hear a hot take?
Let's Chat about your vision
Hey you! My name is Jacque (pronounced like Jackie) and I'm the person behind the lens on this page! I am based in Washington state but LOVE working all over the world!
My job as your elopement photographer is also more than just your photographer. I will walk next to you throughout the planning process to ensure your elopement feels like YOU.
I can be your officiant, witness, dress bustler, bouquet creator, tissue holder and most of all: your biggest freaking cheerleader.
Your biggest
freaking cheerleader
More About Me
Sunshine! Dogs! Adventure!
If you asked anyone who knows me pretty well, you'd probably hear at least one of those words above used to describe what I love the most!
On a typical day you'd find me snuggling with my pups Leia + Pickle, dragging my husband along on car adventures and day dreaming about being on airplanes!
My husband and I were suppose to have a big, elaborate wedding in May of 2020. When COVID-19 hit, we had to switch gears very quickly. We ended up having a small wedding ceremony with our immediate families in a sweet little grassy field, followed by grabbing burgers at our favorite local burger joint in our small town.
When we made the choice to shift gears, instead of being incredibly disappointed by the change, we were actually SO EXCITED! We realized all along that we just wanted to celebrate our love with just a few people that mattered the most and didn't truly care about creating an extensive, elaborate party for hundreds of guests.
That just wasn't US.
My Own Elopement Story
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Photo by Maria Cusick Photography
What I Value
Love Wins
Accessibility Matters
Black Lives Matter
Leave No Trace
For too long, BIPOC have been disenfranchised from a multitude of privileges. It is long overdue for all of us to step up, step out and support our Black and Brown communities.
You are SO valued here.
Black lives, voices, and dreams matter in this space.
However and whoever you love is valid. It is pure. It is true. Regardless of what the world says around, your love WINS.
LGBTQIA+, Muslim, Christian, Atheist, Rekindled love, Later in life love and more.
LOVE. IS. LOVE
Protecting and honoring our natural backyard is critical to ensuring it can be enjoyed for many generations to come. Leave No Trace includes 7 principles to consider when visiting the outdoors to help us preserve and respect nature while we play in it's beauty!
The outdoors are celebrating love is not only for able bodied individuals. Every single person, no matter their physical and cognitive abilities deserves the opportunity to access nature, and to have their love celebrated with nothing but JOY!
But...how does this work?
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You and your partner research and contact some photographer that feel like: "Wow, they get us!"
We hop on the phone together to talk about your vision and dreams for your big day
We take care of some logistics (contracts, deposits, etc..)
I help the two of you plan an adventure that includes your must-haves and everything in between.
We go on a kick-ass adventure and get you two MARRIED!!
Elopement Packages
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But...how does this work?
Elopement Packages
Common Questions
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starting at $3500
starting at $5200
California, idaho, montana
starting at $5700
starting at $7000
Washington/Oregon
Western United States
All United States
International
Every Elopement
Package Includes:
-ZERO Travel Fees
-Pre-Elopement planning
-Timelines starting at 8 hours
-Officiant services (optional)
-One fully customized photo album
-One big kick-ass photo gallery
But...how does this work?
Common Questions
Can we have guests?
Can we do something crazy like helicopter rides, canoeing etc..?
Can we go "off-roading" for our location?
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YES! Elopements can include your favorite people. Depending on the accessibility of your location, you could have anywhere between 2 and 15-ish of you closest family and friends!
OH YEAH! Experiences that require additional costs can be discussed and planned for your big day! If you want to do something extra fun, let's DO it!
Yes, and no. Part of eloping in the outdoors is making sure to follow Leave No Trace principles to ensure that we are protecting nature and the environments we are visiting. To learn more about Leave No Trace click here.
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Let's work together!
Elopement:
an intentional day spent celebrating the marriage of two; with the people who matter the most.
The world is too big to tell just one story, and YOUR story is too big to be left untold.
Resources for Couples
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How To elope at Mount Rainier National Park
Should I Elope?
Tips To help answer this question
Microweddings and why they are awesome
-Maggie + Haden
Having our pictures done by Jacque was the best decision. It all went smoothly, nothing was ever awkward. She made us very comfortable and the pictures turned out AMAZING highly recommend! She will definitely be our first choice for our wedding.
-Rianna + Michael
Jacque was absolutely fantastic. She made us feel so comfortable and the pictures came out amazing. We loved how silly she was which made for such a fun experience! We got our engagement photos done by her and if I hadn't already found someone for our wedding we would have 100% asked her to be a part of our special day. Choose Jacque to capture your special moments, you won't regret it!
-Ariana + Stephen
Jacque took pictures for our wedding and they were great! Seriously, we didn't know we could look that good! Thank you for the beautiful memories!
-The HArvill Family
Our family had so much fun in our photo shoot. It was challenging on many levels (wind, teenagers and a little dog), but Jacque made it a great experience and we loved the results. There are so many great photos it is hard to choose! Thank you, Jacque for putting up with us and helping us capture this moment in time.
Kind words from awesome people...
Dustin + Allison Mount Rainier Elopement
officiated and second shot for
works by sarah jane photography
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A little bit
of my work
Your experience matters the most when it comes to your elopement. You are given the permission to make this day completely about you as a couple; whether it is as simple as running off to your local courthouse or as elaborate as a multi day outdoor adventure; this day is all about YOU.
At the end of the day, I want you to be able to look back on your photos and remember how amazing, authentic and vulnerable you felt in that moment when you were sealing the deal with your true love. Your love deserves to be celebrated so deeply and so fiercely; and I'll make damn sure that happens.
ready for an adventure?
