DESTINATION & ELOPEMENT

wedding
photography

BASED IN ORLANDO FL,
AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

Destination Weddings and Elopements hold a special place in our hearts.

Honestly, they are some of the most intimate and emotional celebrations we’ve ever photographed. Whether you want to ditch the massive guest list or just crave an adventure that is 100% you, packing your bags is often the perfect move.

Just picture it: Tying the knot at a historic villa in Europe, on a sandy beach in the Caribbean, or in a remote corner of the United States. With the average traditional wedding costing around $35,000, many couples are realizing they’d rather spend that budget on an experience of a lifetime.

Of course, taking the show on the road brings up a ton of logistical questions—from travel to timelines—and we’re here to help you navigate it all.

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Your love story has no borders, and neither do we. Over the years, our cameras have taken us to some of the most stunning backdrops in the world. From the romance of Paris and the coastal beauty of Positano to the energy of Puerto Rico, Boston, and Poland, we’ve handled the logistics of shooting in totally new environments. We freaking love the challenge and inspiration that comes with a new destination.

DESTINATION WEDDINGS AND ELOPEMENTS

Frequently Asked Questions

Couples are expected to cover our airfare, baggage fees, hotel accommodations, car rental, and a per diem of $45/day per photographer. We usually stay for a couple of nights – the night before the wedding, the night of the wedding, and possibly the night afterward. The car rental all depends on how far the wedding is from the hotel.

When we photograph Destination Weddings and Elopements, we have a little bit more flexibility when it comes to the photography. We can leave the venue or location and take portraits elsewhere to really capture the essence of the destination. The sun sets at different times in different locations. During the summer, the sun sets around 9:00 PM in Florida. In Paris, France, the sun usually sets around 10:30 PM. It all depends on where we’re at.

Yes, there’s the day of the wedding, but sometimes engaged couples like to use our Together Session as a Day After Session to get epic wedding portraits on another day without the pressure of the actual wedding day. Most couples who do this opt for the following Monday. There’s usually less foot traffic wherever we decide to have the session. Keep in mind that some locations may require a permit in order to take photographs there.

It really depends on the amount of coverage that you two would like. For the most part, it’s almost always both of us, but no more than 3 people are needed to capture the entire wedding day. We like to scout out locations for the wedding day and possibly the Together Session. Normally, we like to check out the venue the day before to see how the light will look on the wedding day and to see photography opportunities around the location.

Marta and I usually do a bit of research and find the cheapest flight with a reputable airline. Once we find the tickets, we will send a separate invoice for the exact amount. The tickets will be purchased once the invoice is paid. Some of our engaged couples like to use their points/miles on the tickets for us, and that’s perfectly okay. We just ask that you let us know all the flight information beforehand for approval. For the departing flight, we prefer to leave the following day in the late afternoon.

Yes and No. Past couples have decided against hiring a foreign photographer for many reasons. Coordination between you and the photographer can be much more difficult. It’s a lot easier to deal with a photographer that you know and is local to wherever you live. If you have any questions about your wedding photographs or products, then we’re just a phone call or text away.

Destination Weddings & Elopements

Summer Polish Wedding at Hot_elarnia Hotel & Spa | Sylwia i Stanisław

ByRudy August 20, 2018August 20, 2018

In the morning of Sylwia and Stanislaw’s wedding, I was a bit nervous. Not so much becuase it was a wedding or anything else, but sheer excitement. A true Polish wedding with all the amazingness attached to it. Surrounded by friends and family, they had a summer Polish Wedding at Hot_elarnia Hotel & Spa. In…

Read More Summer Polish Wedding at Hot_elarnia Hotel & Spa | Sylwia i Stanisław
Destination Weddings & Elopements | Orlando Engagement Sessions

Polish Engagement in Muzeum Palac w Rogalinie | Sylwia i Stanislaw

ByRudy August 13, 2018August 14, 2018

When I first met up with Staczek and Sylwia, I had a feeling that this Together Session was going to be different than most. With different cultural upbringings and habits, ways that people interact with each other differently. After a short conversation, we decided to have a Polish Engagement in Muzeum Palac w Rogalinie. Marta…

Read More Polish Engagement in Muzeum Palac w Rogalinie | Sylwia i Stanislaw
Destination Weddings & Elopements

Wedding at the Mansion on Turner Hill | Nathalie & Jesse

ByRudy June 21, 2018February 2, 2026

Nathalie reached out to us through our page on the Knot. When she first reached out to us, we were in the middle of planning our trip to Europe for a few destination weddings and elopements. They started talking about their wedding in Boston and what they had in mind. We almost immediately clicked on…

Read More Wedding at the Mansion on Turner Hill | Nathalie & Jesse

DESTINATION WEDDINGS AND ELOPEMENTS PLANNING TIPS

When you and your fiancé decide to have a destination wedding or elopement, there might be a few questions that pop up. We want to give the best information possible based on our experience and the experiences that our couples have shared with us. Here are a few things that we’ve learned from past destination weddings.

We know that this is a hot topic. Should you hire a foreign planner or a local one? There are pros and cons to both, but we recommend having a wedding planner regardless. Having a destination wedding or elopement doesn’t need to be stressful. Have someone else handle that for you.

A lot of venues or hotels have all-inclusive packages and pricing outside of the United States. You can usually save money when heading to parts of Europe with this option.

Skyscanner and Hopper are probably our favorites when looking for affordable airfare when traveling anywhere. Both have mobile apps and have an array of features to let you know when the cheapest flight tickets are available. We’ve saved thousands whenever traveling to Europe with these apps.

Try to avoid tourist season to ensure that we have the most opportunities possible while we’re there for your destination wedding. There are a bunch of places that we can go to that are usually pretty popular during peak season, which will see less traffic if we go during the right time of the year. The best time for Paris or Venice is usually February. The air is still crisp, but there’s a noticeable lack of tourists.

A lot of destination weddings and elopements are a “now or never” mentality. This will be the only time that all of us will get together for your wedding. Let’s travel to a location far away from the venue. A place that is full of wonder and awe. Sometimes it’s thirty minutes away or more. Let’s take some epic wedding pictures!

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