Northern Virginia Micro Wedding & Elopement Photographer

Small doesn’t mean less.

Some of the most beautiful weddings we've documented had a guest list of two. An elopement or micro wedding isn't a smaller version of a wedding day — it's a different kind of day entirely, built around exactly what you two want it to be. No seating chart, no timeline built around 150 people, just the two of you, the vows, and whatever landscape you pick to say them in.

We treat these days with the same care, creative direction, and documentary approach we bring to every wedding we shoot — you're not getting a stripped-down experience because the guest count is smaller.

Book your elopement with us

THE HEART + INTENTION BEHIND
OUR MICRO-WEDDING + ELOPEMENT STORIES

You're hiring a team with years of experience in lighting, posing, and timing — not just a camera. We bring creative direction and the intuition to anticipate a moment before it happens, guiding you with a calm, grounded presence the whole time.

Every image is hand-edited with intention — true-to-life tones, no one-size-fits-all presets, colors and skin tones that actually look like you.

  • We don't clock-watch or ration frames during your session. We shoot as much as it takes to capture the day fully and deliver a gallery that is just as rich and alive as your day

  • Every image is hand-edited with intention, not run through a one-size-fits-all preset. This way, the color and tone of your images and video actually look like you.

  • 50+ sneak peeks are delivered to your inbox within seven days of your wedding. Your full digital gallery is delivered in 6–8 weeks, so you're not left waiting months to relive the day.

  • You'll have a full year of access to your personal online gallery, with unlimited downloads the whole time.

  • Your gallery comes with a print release for personal use, so you can print and share your images freely the minute they arrive.

Chayil's photos are amazing — we are so in love! We've only gone through them once, and we are so, so grateful for all the amazing moments you captured. I had to take breaks to cry while my husband and I clicked through them all.

MAGGIE + WESLEY
MAY 2024

Pricing for 2026

ONE CHAPTER

starting at $1,000

We partner with you for 1 chapter (hour) of your elopement story. We will deliver a personalized digital gallery of about 75-90+ photos in approximately 6-8 weeks.

TWO CHAPTERS

starting at $1,350

We partner with you for 2 chapters (hours) of your elopement story. We will deliver a personalized digital gallery of about 100-130+ photos in approximately 6-8 weeks.

THREE CHAPTERS

starting at $1,650

We partner with you for 3 chapters (hours) of your elopement story. We will deliver a personalized digital gallery of about 170-225+ photos in approximately 6-8 weeks.

FOUR CHAPTERS

starting at $2,200

We partner with you for 4 chapters (hours) of your elopement story. We will deliver a personalized digital gallery of about 275-325+ photos in approximately 6-8 weeks.

FIVE CHAPTERS

starting at $2,800

We partner with you for 5 chapters of your elopement story. We will deliver a personalized digital gallery of about 375-450+ photos in approximately 6-8 weeks.

ADD-ONS

  • 35mm film coverage (1 roll) — +$185

  • 30-minute engagement session — +$350

  • 1-hour engagement session — +$500

Want video too?
invest in our 3 hour video story:
the keepsake

starting at $1,650

Our timeless video option for elopements, designed for couples who want to preserve the most meaningful moments: 3 hours of wedding-day video coverage, full ceremony recording (raw footage), limited reception coverage (time permitting), and a 2–4 minute cinematic film.

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Your questions, answered

  • Yes, yes, and YES! Even with just rings, some ribbon, and flowers (if you have them), we can do so much visually. Small details photograph just as beautifully in an intimate setting as they do at a 200-person wedding. Don't skip them just because the guest list is short.

  • It's not included by default. 35mm film coverage is available as an add-on for +$185 per roll (~approximately 25-30 scans). It's a beautiful option if you love that nostalgic, textured look, but it's not baked into the base price for our micro-weddings.

  • The five tiers scale by hours of coverage (1 through 5), and the photo gallery size scales with it. More time together means more moments captured, from about 75+ photos at 1 hour up to 450+ photos at 5 hours. Shorter sessions work well for a simple courthouse-style elopement; longer ones give room for getting-ready moments, a first look, potential family portraits, and more exploring at your chosen location.

  • Yes! The Keepsake is our recommended elopement video package ($1,650): 3 hours of coverage, full ceremony recording, and a 2–4 minute cinematic film to go with your photos. Custom packages for more or less coverage are available by request.

OUR FAVORITE ELOPEMENT LOCATIONS

Shenandoah National Park Overlooks

The mountain overlooks along Skyline Drive are among our favorite elopement backdrops in Virginia. It gives golden light, layered ridgelines, and so much quiet that it feels like the park is cleared out just for you and the ones you love most.

A bride and groom dressed in wedding attire, standing on a rocky ledge outdoors with a scenic mountain view. The groom is wearing a beige suit and brown shoes, and the bride is in a white wedding gown with a long train and veil. They are holding hands and facing each other under a partially cloudy sky.
A smiling woman with red hair in a white lace dress stands in front, while a man in a white suit makes a playful gesture in the background. They are outdoors with trees and bushes behind them.

Washington, D.C.

For couples who want their elopement to feel like a love letter to the city, DC's streets always deliver. With timeless architecture and monuments in the distance, it delivers a polished and effortlessly candid look every time.

A woman in a red coat and white dress holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers stands on a stone staircase outside a classical building with large columns. A man in a dark jacket and glasses is walking up the stairs behind her.
A couple with traditional Indian attire standing close and embracing on marble steps under large stone columns near a body of water with city and greenery in the background.

Maymont

Maymont's gardens, stone bridges, and century-old trees give Richmond elopements a storybook feel without ever leaving the city. It's one of the most romantic backdrops we shoot in all year.

A groom and bride are dancing outdoors under a large tree, with the groom holding the bride's hand as she spins. The bride is wearing a white dress with blue floral patterns and a floral crown, while the groom is dressed in a dark green suit with a light blue tie and boutonniere.
Two women in wedding dresses standing outdoors, holding bouquets of white, purple, and pink flowers. One woman is smiling at the camera while the other looks at her. There is a stone urn and a stone step behind them, with trees and sunlight creating a bright, outdoor setting.