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Destination wedding photographer

Anywhere
your story
takes you.

A destination wedding asks more of your photographer: travel, unfamiliar light, new locations, and a day you can't redo. I handle the logistics, plan around the place, and photograph it the way it actually felt.

Wedding ceremony in progress

Planning from afar

You plan the wedding. I plan the photography.

Destination coverage starts long before the wedding day. We talk through your location, your timeline, and the moments that matter most. I book my own travel, arrive early to scout when the schedule allows, and coordinate with your planner so photography never becomes one more thing you manage.

On the day, I work with the light and the landscape you chose the location for, and I stay out of the way of the experience you traveled for.

Wedding rings resting on dark fabric
Creative portrait with vintage styling

What a destination quote covers

One quote.
Everything included.

Every destination wedding is different, so each one is quoted individually. Your quote is built around your location and coverage, and it spells out everything before you commit.

  • Full wedding day coverage, shaped to your timeline
  • All travel and lodging, handled and booked by me
  • Location scouting and light planning before the day
  • Optional multi-day coverage: welcome dinner, rehearsal, day-after session
  • Preview set within a week, full gallery in six to eight weeks
  • Private online gallery with print release

Before you book

Destination
wedding
FAQ

The questions destination couples ask most, from travel pricing to scouting and multi-day coverage.

Creative portrait with vintage styling

Destination inquiries

Where are you
getting married?

Tell me the location, the date, and what you're planning. I'll put together a custom quote that covers coverage and travel, and answer any questions before we move forward.