Acadia, maine, & destination ELOPEMENT photographer

Eloping in Acadia or along the Maine coast means choosing a day full of intention - a day rooted in presence, emotion, and beauty. I document these moments with a quiet, editorial approach that honors your connection to each other and your relationship with the landscape.

Whether you’re exchanging vows on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean at sunrise, wandering through pine forests and trails, or escaping to a remote shoreline, your elopement deserves to be photographed with depth, care, and artistry.

YOUR DREAM ELOPEMENT AWAITS

Elopements ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST GETTING MARRIED

They’re the space where love becomes intentional — where y0u choose presence, intimacy, and connection over anything performative or expected.

They tell the story of who you are and how you love, in a way that feels true to you.

They remove the noise, the pressure, and the traditions that don’t fit — leaving room only for the moments that matter.

An elopement becomes a day you can look back on for years, a story you’ll share with future generations:

“This is where we began — fully ourselves, fully present, and fully in love.”

The love shared between you and your loved one is unique, so your elopement should be, too.

MOMENTS OF LOVE

“We absolutely love our pictures!!!! Easily the BEST experience with a photographer to date!! Janelle is super personable, caring and very talented at her craft. She made sure we were comfortable and enjoying the experience and helped us navigate Acadia in the midst of an almost-stressful wedding. She was great to work with - professional, friendly, and flexible, especially when dealing with our last-minute schedule changes (including a potential govnt shutdown!). Janelle really has the best, most responsive communication. Thank you, Janelle, for the amazing photos and fantastic experience!!!”

— Sibel

You don’t need to summit a mountain to experience the beauty of Maine — or to have breathtaking elopement photos.

You can choose a space that feels like you and still create something extraordinary.

So many elopement stories highlight full-day adventures from sunrise to sunset. But your experience doesn’t have to be extreme to be meaningful.

You can choose a slower, quieter kind of adventure — something low-key, intentional, and still unforgettable.

Most of the locations I guide couples to require little to no hiking, often just 10-20 minutes of easy walking with incredible views at the end.

No pressure. No expectations. No “must be outdoorsy enough.”

Just the freedom to choose what feels right for your day.

Whether that means wandering the coastline, exploring pine forests, sharing a private moment on a rocky overlook, or skipping the hike entirely — you get to define your own adventure.

My Acadia and Maine elopement experience is designed around your pace, your vision, and your comfort.

From intimate ceremonies to beautiful portraits, I help you create a day that is simple, intentional, and deeply meaningful — without needing to spend hours on trail unless you want to.

THE BEAUTY OF ACADIA & MAINE IS THE WAY THEY BLEND ROMANCE AND ADVENTURE SO EFFORTLESSLY

WHY 3 HOURS?

Elopements aren’t meant to feel like traditional wedding days with eight-hour timelines and endless transitions. They’re intimate, intentional, and deeply emotional — and the way I approach and document elopements reflects that.

With thoughtful planning, location expertise, and a timeline designed just for you, three hours gives us the perfect amount of time to capture everything meaningful: your vows, your ceremony, portraits, candid moments, and the beauty of Maine that surrounds you.

Because your experience matters more than the clock, I make every minute purposeful. I know the lighting, the landscapes, the tides, and the quiet corners that give you privacy and magic — which means you get the equivalent of a 5-6 hour gallery in far less time, without ever feeling rushed.

My vision as a photographer is shaped by my years working as a fashion photographer in South Korea — a world where intention, artistry, and emotion have to coexist within every frame. That experience trained my eye to move quickly, direct with purpose, and create images that feel editorial yet deeply human.

Elopements are where that skill set shines most. With just the two of you and a breathtaking landscape (and maybe a few guests), you don’t need endless hours — you need someone who knows how to maximize every moment with clarity and direction. In three hours, I can guide you through a deeply intentional experience that includes multiple locations, a variety of portraits, meaningful candid moments, and the surrounding scenery that makes your elopement feel like a story.

I bring the precision of fashion work and the emotion of documentary photography together so you can relax, be present, and trust that everything from the smallest gesture to the most cinematic landscape will be captured beautifully. And you don’t need to be a model — my gentle prompting and direction will help you feel confident, natural, and effortlessly photogenic so that you can focus on your person while I focus on the posing.

You don’t need more hours.

You need the right photographer.

And that’s where the true value is.

SEE HOW YOUR STORY COULD LOOK

ACADIA + MAINE ELOPEMENT PACKAGES

EVERY ACADIA & MAINE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Personalized location guidance for your ceremony and additional portrait locations throughout Acadia & the Maine coast
A relaxed, custom elopement timeline designed around your vision to keep you fully present
Trusted & experienced vendor recommendations to make your day truly seamless and effortless
Planning support from the moment you inquire to help you with anything and everything related to eloping
My quiet, editorial & documentary approach with the perfect blend of gentle direction and knowing when to step back
A curated online gallery with your edited images with unlimited downloads for you, your partner, and anyone you want to share your day with
Unlimited communication leading up to your elopement to answer any questions, ask for suggestions, seek feedback, or simply connect whenever you need to

YOUR STORY BEGINS HERE

The INTENTION elopement

This Acadia & Maine elopement experience is intentionally designed to give you everything you need — and nothing that dilutes the meaning of your day.

Three hours is the sweet spot: enough time to breathe, be present, explore beautiful locations, celebrate with a few guests, document your ceremony, share private moments, and create editorial and documentary portraits you’ll cherish for years to come — all without taking over your entire day.

It’s not the amount of hours that make the photos beautiful, it’s:

Presence

Intention

Trust

And that’s exactly what this experience is built around.

A thoughtfully crafted elopement experience with location guidance, a custom timeline, editorial + documentary coverage, and complete support from inquiry to gallery delivery.
1. Connect — inquire via my contact form to discuss availability, date, time, and locations.
2. Confirm — sign and pay the 30% non-refundable retainer to officially book your elopement experience.
3. Celebrate — you get married your way. I photograph it with presence, intention, and artistry.
4. View — within 8 weeks, your curated edited gallery will be delivered to you via email. Download, share, and print as you so choose.
Your gallery is curated to highlight the most meaningful moments of your day — not padded with duplicates or filler images.
Rather than being tied to a certain number of hours or a fixed image count, I deliver every photograph that genuinely adds to your story. Three hours gives us more than enough time to create an intentional, beautifully complete gallery without overwhelming you with hundreds of repetitive images.
Quality, meaning, and presence guide the gallery — not the length of coverage.
For reference, most elopement galleries consist of 200+ edited images .
$5,000
Additional coverage $700/hr
*subject to Maine state taxes if clients are Maine state residents

Acadia, Maine, and destination elopement photographer

THE DESTINATION ESSENCE

If your love leads you beyond the coast of Maine — whether that’s across the country or across the ocean — this destination elopement experience is crafted to give you everything you need, and nothing that distracts from the meaning of your day.

Traveling to a place that feels like the two of you invites a different kind of presence. It allows you to slow down, explore somewhere meaningful, and create a celebration that’s intimate, intentional, and rooted in the landscape you’ve chosen together.

Three hours is still the sweet spot: enough time to take in your surroundings, wander beautiful locations, hold space for private moments, document your ceremony, and create timeless editorial and documentary portraits — all without turning your elopement into an all-day production.

After living and traveling across Asia for 8 years, I’ve experienced a multitude of cultures, languages, and traditions.

But no matter where my passport took me, love was the same everywhere.

A thoughtfully crafted elopement experience with location guidance, a custom timeline, editorial + documentary coverage, and complete support from inquiry to gallery delivery.
If I haven’t photographed in your chosen destination yet, I’ll research it thoroughly and offer thoughtful guidance based on everything I learn — from landscapes to lighting to local logistics — so you still feel fully supported
1. Connect — inquire via my contact form to discuss availability, date, time, and locations.
2. Confirm — sign and pay the 30% non-refundable retainer to officially book your elopement experience.
3. Celebrate — you get married your way. I photograph it with presence, intention, and artistry.
4. View — within 8 weeks, your curated edited gallery will be delivered to you via email. Download, share, and print as you so choose.
Your gallery is curated to highlight the most meaningful moments of your day — not padded with duplicates or filler images.
Rather than being tied to a certain number of hours or a fixed image count, I deliver every photograph that genuinely adds to your story. Three hours gives us more than enough time to create an intentional, beautifully complete gallery without overwhelming you with hundreds of repetitive images.
Quality, meaning, and presence guide the gallery — not the length of coverage.
For reference, most elopement galleries consist of 200+ edited images .
Starting at $6500
Inquire for a more accurate rate depending on location & coverage

Maine and Acadia Intimate Wedding Photographer

THE INTIMATE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

For celebrations that include more guests (20+) or a small reception, but don’t require full-day coverage. This 3-4 hour collection keeps the day intentional, relaxed, and beautifully documented without turning it into a full wedding production. Intimate Weddings focus more on group interactions & time spent with their loved ones.

- 3-4 hours of coverage
- Editorial & documentary storytelling
- Custom timeline guidance
- Vendor recommendations
- All the support you need without the scale of a full wedding day
- A curated edited gallery with unlimited downloads
1. Connect — inquire via my contact form to discuss availability, date, time, and locations.
2. Confirm — sign and pay the 30% non-refundable retainer to officially book your elopement experience.
3. Celebrate — you get married your way. I photograph it with presence, intention, and artistry.
4. View — within 8 weeks, your curated edited gallery will be delivered to you via email. Download, share, and print as you so choose.
Your gallery is curated to highlight the most meaningful moments of your day — not padded with duplicates or filler images.
Rather than being tied to a certain number of hours or a fixed image count, I deliver every photograph that genuinely adds to your story. Three hours gives us more than enough time to create an intentional, beautifully complete gallery without overwhelming you with hundreds of repetitive images.
Quality, meaning, and presence guide the gallery — not the length of coverage.
For reference, most Intimate Wedding galleries consist of 250+ edited images .
$4200
Additional coverage at $700/hr

FAQ

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ELOPEMENT AND AN INTIMATE WEDDING?

Elopements center the couple, whereas intimate weddings center community. Elopements are curated, intentional, and directed so your experience feels effortless — which allows me to create an editorial, cinematic gallery in far less time. Intimate weddings include more guests, more moving pieces, and coverage-focused documentation.

WHY IS ELOPEMENT PRICING HIGHER?

Elopements involve far more planning support, expertise, location guidance, timeline strategy, and creative direction. With elopements, every minute is intentionally designed to create the most meaningful and beautiful gallery possible. They’re art-driven, not event-driven, which requires a photographer who is more experienced, intuitive, and intentional in every decision. That level of artistry and involvement is reflected in the pricing.

WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR US?

If you want your day to feel intimate, cinematic, and flexible, especially if you have only a handful of guests, then an elopement would suit you best. If you want a few more of your loved ones to celebrate with you in a more traditional flow, then an intimate wedding would better serve you on your day.

BEGIN PLANNING YOUR DAY