BEND Elopement Photographer
Holding space for your wildest, truest selves to tie the knot
- You've decided to elope in Bend, Oregon.
- You’re excited to start planning a wedding that really feels like you.
- You’re feeling a bit stressed and overwhelmed with how to pull it all together.
- You need a solid plan and some expert advice to help you make decisions.
Does this resonate with you?
With me by your side, there's no need to stress! I'll guide you through every step, getting to know you both as individuals and as a couple so we can find the perfect spot that not only fits your needs but blows your expectations out of the water.
With my tried-and-true system, I’ll be with you every step of the way! I’ll create a custom location list just for you, help you find top-notch vendors, recommend the best places to stay, and even share my favorite spots to grab a bite or a drink. Oregon is full of epic elopement locations, and I’m committed to finding one that ticks all your boxes!
I'm here to help you plan and create an intentional day that is as laid-back and carefree as the two of you...
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Hey, I'm Erica!
And not only will I photograph your elopement, but I will help plan it and make sure you have the best freaking time!!!!
With a decade of wedding photography experience, I’ve mastered the technical side of things. But when it comes to elopements, it’s about so much more than just great photos—and that’s where I really shine. My background in Forestry and years of exploring Oregon’s wild beauty give me real outdoor expertise. I absolutely love helping couples like you find that amazing place in Oregon to get married surrounded by nature!
I strive to make sure you feel heard, seen, and have a safe space to be your true selves. All love is welcome and celebrated with me!
So yes, I will take epic photos of your wedding day, but I will also…
- Plan your day of adventure from beginning to end! That’s right- your elopement deserves someone who is familiar with elopements & I am here to help you craft the perfect day, whatever that looks like to you.
- Create a custom location list based on our conversations that will check off your must haves, along with backup plans to make sure unforeseen circumstances don’t ruin your day. I will do all the location scouting, so that you can focus on just showing up.
- Research permits needed and help you to secure them in time for your day.
- Provide recommendations for vendors that can help make your day even more special
- Manage the timeline to make sure we don’t miss sunrise or sunset, along with all the other things on your planned adventure. You don’t need to stress about the time at all!
- Offer up recommendations for things to do in the area, lodging and all the things….
- Keep in touch with you throughout the process! Have a question, feel free to ask. Need someone to help you pick out a dress virtually? I’m here for you. In booking me, you’ll be taken care of every step of the way!
- Marriage licensing information, including signing your marriage license if you want to have an entirely private ceremony. I’m ordained, so "Minister Erica" is at your service, if you need it!
- Sneak peek mini gallery delivered within 1 week of your elopement date, sharing highlights from your day.
- My travel fees included for all elopements located in the PNW (Washington & Oregon) and special pricing for Bend, Oregon.
And, to complete the full experience…
Every gallery includes at least one awesome gif as well as a complimentary slideshow!
You won’t find many photographers that offer these things without an additional cost. But the truth is, I love making them and my clients love receiving them.
You'll be transported back into time, reliving the moment in a way that just photos alone won't quite do. Movement is such a part of your elopement day and seeing this tiny moving picture will make your heart skip a beat and you'll go right back to that moment. It's kind of like vinyl, rich and velvety, but with slight imperfections. And it's a beautiful memory of your day!
Gifs are reminiscent of super 8 stop motion films and there’s just something so nostalgic about this.
Bend Elopement Resources
your Bend Elopement journey starts here
Winter Bend Elopement at Five Pine Lodge
Intimate Cabin Wedding at Lake Creek Lodge
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at Sparks Lake
Bend elopements
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Bend Elopement Portfolio
Where will your story take you?
choose from my signature packages
pricing & packages
pnw HALF day elopement
8 hours of continuous coverage
Digital files with printing rights
Planning assistance & location scouting
100 page resource guide
Sneak peeks within 1 week
Online gallery with print shop
My guidance, friendship and loads of belly laughs!
**Price within 65 miles of Bend, OR**
investment: $5,000
pnw FULL day elopement
12 hours of coverage
1-2 hour adventure session the day before/after
Digital files with printing rights
Planning assistance & location scouting
100 page resource guide
Sneak peeks within 1 week
Online gallery with print shop
My guidance, friendship and loads of belly laughs!
**Price within 65 miles of Bend, OR**
investment: $6,800
pnw Mini elopement
4 hours of continuous coverage
Digital files with printing rights
Planning assistance & location scouting
100 page resource guide
Sneak peeks within 1 week
Online gallery with print shop
My guidance, friendship and loads of belly laughs!
**Price within 65 miles of Bend, OR**
investment: $4,200
step one
First, we'll set up a call to introduce ourselves and get to know each other. After we make it official, I begin working on crafting your elopement day from start to finish! You’ll receive my in-depth planning guide, along with questionnaires that will help me to find the perfect location for you! I’ll create a custom location list with at least 3-5 solid choices. Once you’ve selected your favorite, I’ll send another questionnaire that will be used to craft your wedding day timeline.
step two
The day before your wedding, we meet up for a beer or coffee and go over any last minute details. Then on your elopement day all you need to do is show up, be present and have the time of your life! I'm here for you 100%—I'm more than just a photographer who shows up on the wedding day.
step three
After the celebration is over, you’ll receive a sneak peek mini gallery within a week of your elopement. The full gallery will be delivered in 4-6 weeks complete with a personalized slideshow of your day. I suggest you grab a bottle of bubbly, pull it up on the big screen and snuggle on the couch together to watch it. You probably want to make sure you have a box of tissues too!
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Emily & Jack
"We had so much FUN with Erica throughout the whole process - she brought such a relaxed, can-do energy to all our interactions and never once made us feel silly for any of our questions or requests. If you're planning a PNW wedding (especially an elopement or intimate wedding), I'd recommend Erica in a heartbeat! She is an artist and a true professional, and we feel so lucky to have found her."
we absolutely
loved
working with erica for our
shoots!
wedding and engagement
Ellie & Palmer
"Erica is AMAZING. We are from Colorado but wanted to elope on the Oregon coast. Her photographs were AMAZING, even though in the moment we felt like it was just the two of us. She even lent us her grandmother's quilt for a little mini "reception" on the beach! I can't recommend her as an elopement planner or photographer highly enough! She totally added to the beauty, success, and joy of the whole day! She's an absolute GEM!"
every piece of the puzzle!
she helped us with
She suggested timing and location options, but was never pushy and
left us plenty of room to be spontaneous.
Michelle & Tim
"I knew Erica was the perfect photographer for us from the moment I read her bio! She was so much fun to work with and made my husband and I feel so comfortable! I’m so grateful to have met Erica and I highly recommend her! Thank you Erica for giving us more than we ever expected and for the awesome experience of hiking around after our ceremony to get some incredible photos!"
not only is erica
amazingly talented
she has such a great personality
that makes you
feel at ease.
Monica & Kavi
"When COVID hit, we didn’t know what our plan was but Erica let us know she would be with us no matter what. About a month before our date ended up switching to a small family wedding in Southern Oregon. Erica was soooo willing to change her plans and joined us COVID stay (socially distant, mask and all) and completely ROCKED it with our wedding photos."
We did our engagement photos with her, which ended up being a great experience since my husband and I are both awkward in front of the camera…all the pictures turned out perfect!
Ryann & Mark
"We loved her positive and relaxed attitude, which matched our own. She helped us plan for all of the moments we wanted to capture and provided helpful tips for posing, while also giving us room to be ourselves. She captured so many lovely candid moments throughout the day that are so fun to relive and get to see everything that was happening. With all of the uncertainties and plans changing around covid, Erica was great at communicating and willing to work with us as plans developed."
erica was so
wonderful
to work with and her photos
are absolutely
gorgeous!
Michelle & Ray
"We wanted to document our special day, as simple as it was, and the photos came out great. She made the effort to get to know us and captured who we are as a couple. She was fun to work with, even hopping a little creek in her Chacos to get the perfect shot. We highly recommend her!"
Erica was
exactly
the right choice for our elopement!
Lindsey & Ian
"Before our big day, she asked all the right questions and made me feel 100% secure that all our photo needs would be met, all over email! On our wedding day, she was everywhere! Getting the perfect shots and giving us feedback. She was easy to trust and we were so happy to try all her fun photo ideas! After our big day, she was so quick with first looks and the whole set of hundreds of photos came within weeks of our day! I have so many favorite images from our day thanks to Erica!"
