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& intimate weddings
adventurously wild & wildly romantic
elopements
You'll get so much more than just beautiful photographs! I'm also here to help create an amazing, authentic, and intentional adventure elopement experience that's tailored just for you!
let's create an amazing elopement experience just for you!
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What would that entail to you? Would it be a picnic and a hike to a beautiful overlook where you say your vows to each other at sunset with mountains as your witness, followed by an intimate toast by a campfire back at your cabin? Would it be an intimate ceremony on the beach at sunset, followed by romantic photographs under the stars and around a campfire. Or how about an all-day excursion where you have lunch with close family and friends, picnic on Mount Rainier and kiss as the setting sun paints the sky full of gorgeous colors? Or what about an off-road jeep adventure? Whatever your vision, I'm glad you chose to spend your day your way and I'm here to help make your vision a reality and capture it in the most beautiful way possible!
What if we could take away all of the stress of a traditional wedding...
and embrace your wedding day in its purest form?
Life is fleeting. We often don't realize the significance of each and every moment as they are happening (even the smallest ones) until they are already gone. That is why photographs are so incredibly important, especially for the really big moments, like your wedding day. Your day will fly by, but through photographs, we'll freeze those moments in time. Forever. So that months, years, and decades later, you can transport yourselves right back to those moments - back to that place where you shared that experience of a lifetime together, where you professed your undying love for each other in front of all that beautiful scenery, and where you promised to spend the rest of your lives together.
From the bottom of my heart, congratulations on your engagement! Thank you for choosing to have your wedding your way and thank you for considering James Thomas Long Photography!
"Elopements are the way to experience your wedding day intentionally, intimately, and with your whole heart"
Photographing your elopement is an honor that I take very seriously
This is your day to celebrate your transition as a couple from dating to marriage! As your elopement photographer, I am also your experience creator! I want you to have the elopement experience of a lifetime and I want to tell your elopement story beautifully and authentically through photographs that will absolutely rock your world! In order to provide the best possible experience for each of my couples, I limit the number of weddings and elopements that I take on each year.
I care deeply about giving you my absolute best
WHEN YOU BOOK JAMES THOMAS LONG PHOTOGRAPHY
- Let's tell your story intentionally and from the heart! And it all starts with getting to know you! Through conversations and questionnaires, I'll get to know both of you and your vision for your perfect elopement day and offer custom suggestions and options to help make your vision a reality.
Guides and Resources to Help Plan a Truly Spectacular Day for You!
- Consultation calls and emails to help you find the perfect spot, secure any necessary permits, and offer suggestions and guidance for your day-of timeline, what to pack, hiking considerations, and more! Yep, I'm not just an elopement photographer, I'm also a planner!
- I'm here for you whenever you need help - from the moment you book all the way through until you receive your beautiful images and any albums or other products you'd like as well!
Absolutely Breathtakingly Gorgeous Images!
- It is a day that is going to go by so fast, but you'll have these images for a lifetime! I'll capture your day beautifully and artistically so that you can always look back and remember what it was like on the day you got married.
- Every image in your gallery is curated and edited to help tell the beautiful story of your wedding day.
- You'll have access to your own private and secure gallery, with unlimited hi-resolution downloads that you can share with your families and friends.
Sneak Preview Shortly After Your Elopement!
- What's more exciting than seeing a few of the beautiful images from your wedding day just a few days after your wedding!
No additional travel fees or hidden costs
- Travel is included for virtually any location, so you d0n't have to worry abut any additional costs, changes in airfare or lodging, etc.!
WHAT YOU'LL GET
For your elopement or intimate wedding
Adventure wedding and elopement COLLECTIONS:
Washington State has so much to offer! Elope with majestic Mount Rainier as your witness! Or explore the jagged peaks of the beautiful North Cascades National Park. Or what about a beach on Washington's rugged coastline! And of course, the Evergreen State has gorgeous forests too!
Washington adventure weddings & elopements
Starting at $3695
- 4+ hours of photography by James
- Explore anywhere in the beautiful State of Washington!
- Assistance in planning a personalized elopement experience, including location ideas, timeline creation, what to bring, and more - I'll help plan an amazing day for you!
- A gorgeous collection of images telling the story of your intimate wedding day
- Travel fees anywhere in WA included (no extra fees)!
For adventurous couples that would like to explore the beautiful trails, fire lookouts, National Parks, or rugged coastline of the PNW.
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The US has such a wide variety of natural beauty, ranging from arctic wilderness to tropical paradise. And with 63 National Parks and numerous other beautiful destination, there is something for absolutely everyone! Let's explore some of it and create an unforgettable elopement experience for you!
US ADVENTURE WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS
Starting at $5895
- 6+ hours of photography by James
- Explore anywhere in the beautiful United States!
- Assistance in planning a personalized elopement experience, including location ideas, timeline creation, what to bring, and more - I'll help plan an amazing day for you!
- A gorgeous collection of images telling the story of your intimate wedding day
- Travel fees anywhere in the US included (no extra fees)!
make your elopement fun and wild. Let's explore the beautiful continental us, alaska, or hawaii.
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Worldwide adventure weddings & elopements
Starting at $8995
- Full day photography by James
- Explore just about anywhere in the world!
- Assistance in planning a personalized elopement experience, including location ideas, timeline creation, what to bring, and more - I'll help plan an amazing day for you!
- A gorgeous collection of images telling the story of your intimate wedding day
- Travel fees included (no extra fees)!
Iceland. The Alps. Greece. Japan. Argentina. This is your chance to go somewhere absolutely unforgettable and have the elopement experience the likes of which dreams are made of. Let's do this!
Let's go anywhere... let's explore the world
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The perfect compliment to your wedding or elopement package, our engagement sessions truly are a unique experience like no other. Not only will you get a collection of breathtaking images, but we'll also get to spend the afternoon or evening together so that when your wedding day arrives, you and your partner will be comfortable in front of the camera. I'll coach you about organic, natural-looking posing that (posing that doesn't look posed) and you'll both get to have an amazing time together in the process at a jaw-dropping beautiful location. Win, win, win! Engagement sessions are only available with the purchase of a wedding or elopement package.
ENGAGEMENT
adventure engagement $1995
SESSIONS
- For the adventurous couple that would like to explore the beautiful trails, fire lookouts, National Parks, or rugged coastline of the PNW.
- Up to 4 hours of photography by James + hiking
- A gorgeous collection of images
- Up to 3 hours travel each way included
standard engagement $1395
- For those who'd rather go with more of a "drive up" picturesque location, rather than sweating it up a mountain, this is ideal for you!
- Up to 3 hours of photography by James
- A gorgeous collection of images
- Up to 2 hours travel each way included
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What clients are saying
“James was both delightful to work with and professional throughout our engagement and wedding planning process. Our engagement photoshoot with him was so much fun, and he made it a very smooth and natural process even though we were camera shy at first. He called us in advance of the wedding (we live in a different State) to make sure he understood the timeline and most important parts of our Hindu ceremony that had to be captured, and was super patient with us on our day even though some things didn't go according to plan. His dedication and talent are clear in our wedding album - we smile every time we open it and cherish every photo!"
-Meena & Jai
"It's tough to find the words to describe how amazing James is. We had him photograph our wedding in San Francisco. Our ceremony was in a beautiful church and our reception was at the Westin, and we also took the wedding party around on a trolley in between. James truly captured every moment and I have never seen photos so stunning. My family and friends said that the photographs look like a Vogue magazine! James truly cares about you, and he left no detail untouched. He blew me away with aerial shots from way up in the church, and captured so many joyous moments of laughter at our wedding. He nailed our indoor shots and blew me away with the outdoor ones he captured. He also caught all the perfect candid moments with me and my husband as well as our guests. I cannot recommend him highly enough!"
-Cindy W.
"When choosing our wedding photographer, it took me a lot of time to find a photography portfolio I really liked and I'm so glad to have stumbled onto James' website. His eye for composition and his technical expertise shines through in all of our photos, and we really appreciated the posing guidance during our photo sessions to help make us awkward non-models look good in our photos! He was also extra accommodating to our constantly changing plans both due to COVID and last minute hiccups on the day of our photoshoot. Thank you James for your amazing work!"
-Joanne
"delightful to work with!"
"his eye for composition shines!"
"I have never seen photos so stunning!"
FAQS
1. Do your packages include digital files? YES! All wedding and elopement packages include your own gallery of printable, hi-resolution digital files. You can share it and print them as much as you like!
2. What is the best time of year for an adventure elopement?
Any time of year is a great time for adventure! Beaches and forests are great any season and less crowded in colder months. But, if you are looking for an adventure elopement in the mountains, particularly higher elevations in WA state, for example, late summer and early fall are often ideal because the snow is generally gone by then and it is still warm. Then again, if you are a snow-lover like me...!
3. Can you recommend a good location for us?
YES! I know tons of great locations (especially in WA State since I live here!), but I am also quite good at scouting for new locations at places that I have never been to before. I use various online resources and satellite imagery to determine how well it will work for us in terms of lighting, space, variety, etc. Oh, and one more thing... I THRIVE IN NEW LOCATIONS! Being someplace I've never been really gets my creativity going!
4. What is the best time of day for elopement photographs?
Sunset!!! And the hour just before sunset (called golden hour) and the hour just after sunset (called blue hour) are also great times too. Sunrise is also just as good (and may be ideal for certain locations, depending on the direction they face), but if there is a hike involved, being up there before sunrise means pretty much not sleeping the day before... If the location favors sunrise, we might consider camping overnight to capture that as well. Another thing that makes sunset so ideal is that you'll have time to relax and enjoy your day and ultimately work up to the best light. By the time sunset arrives, you'll be in that special place, connected to each other, enjoying the moment and not worried in the slightest anymore about having your photographs taken.
5. What if it rains?
I love photographing moody lighting and dramatic skies. And rainy days offer some of the best moody PNW lighting there is! And I always have umbrellas on hand that can look great in photos too! Often, permits and bookings with other vendors cannot be changed, so I like to tell all couples to be prepared to have an amazing time, no matter what the weather! After all, this day is all about you and your love for each other. No kind of weather can stop that! That said, I do sometimes have flexibility in scheduling time for photographs, so we can certainly adjust the timing if that will help, or even change to another day (such as the day before or after) if possible.
6. Can we bring guests?
Absolutely! You are welcome to bring along whomever you like. This is your day! For elopements and intimate weddings, the guest limit is 30 people. This is to preserve the intimacy of the experience. For weddings with larger guest counts and weddings at traditional venues, please view our wedding packages.
7. What is the difference between an elopement and intimate wedding?
They are both intimate, they are both weddings, and they are both intentional custom experiences, so they mean the same thing!