information + packages

For your wedding, elopement, or couple's session

See Below for Elopement, Wedding, and Couple's Session Pricing

There Are So Many Ways To Celebrate Your Love

Saying your vows at sunrise in your favorite National Park

Kayaking through an alpine lake

Gathering all of your favorite people at a glamping site for a whole weekend celebration

A weekend long celebration in the San Juan Islands with biking and boating

Explore somewhere new abroad and get a head start on a dreamy honeymoon

A catered dinner at a cabin shared with your closest people

Any and everything in between...

Whether you want a wild adventure for just the two of you on a mountaintop, or you dream of gathering all your favorite people in an epic destination for a weekend, I'm here to embolden your choice

leavenworth Sunrise Elopement

Hiking elopement at mount rainier national park

elopement in the italian dolomites

wedding at the captain whidbey inn

emma studley

Hi, I'm Emma

More Than Your Photographer - I'm Your Idea Generator, Travel Buff, Logistics Coordinator, Back-Up Plan Creator, and #1 Fan

The thing is, eloping opens you up to a world of freedom, but it's impossible to tackle on your own. That's where I come in!

I specialize in unique and adventurous elopements in the outdoors for people just like you. I have lived in the Pacific Northwest (say hi if you're in Seattle!) my entire life, and I know how to craft an incredible elopement day with adventure and ease at the forefront.

So whether you are the type of people who want to do an overnight backpacking trip and say your vows at sunrise, or the folks who want to have a simple lakeside ceremony with your families, I'm the gal that will help make your dreams come to life ✨

"We really could not have asked for anything more!!"

"Emma made all of our elopement dreams come true!! My husband and I both agree that our elopement was the best day of our lives for several reasons, and Emma was certainly one of them. From the moment we met Emma, it was clear that she was not only going to help us create a memorable day, but she was going to make sure she captured our authentic and private exchange with the utmost care, respect, and celebration.

We had SO MUCH FUN and her photos are truly stunning! Emma is a good soul who knows how to capture the gorgeous forests of the PNW as well as the important humans in frame. Our photos are not only a perfect reminder of the best day, but are simultaneously beautiful portraits of the lush Olympic forest, rivers, and mountains that we love so much and call home. We can't thank Emma enough for giving us everything we authentically wanted in an elopement - we really could not have asked for anything more!!"

- Krista and Glenn

"Seriously, if you're the type-A planner type, you have nothing to worry about."

"Emma is so incredibly skilled & talented, and it is evident in her work that this is her life's passion! Working with Emma was a smooth-sailing process--she understood exactly what we were hoping for and knew all of the best locations in WA for our adventure elopement. With weather and conditions being unpredictable, she came up with great backup options as well, which is a must for any event outdoors.

She is fantastic at communicating and keeping in touch throughout the whole planning process, and thinking through all the details and possible timelines. Seriously, if you are the planner-type-A, then you have nothing to worry about.

Emma perfectly captured our day in photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. We wanted our dog Jack to be involved in our mountain adventure and she was more than accommodating. Of course they were instant pals <3. It was a joy having her as our adventure photographer--it truly felt like having a close friend with us, and somehow during it all she captured the magic of the day in photos."

- Christy and Roger

adventure elopement + wedding

packages & pricing
⬇

For those who aren't afraid to do something a little different, crave intentional time and experiences together, and want to create a day full of beautiful and diverse experiences in the state I call home, Washington.

Inquire

Includes:

+ 4+ hours

+ My Exclusive Elopement Guide

+ Optional Officiant Services

+ Elopement Consulting (scouting, permits, activity ideas, timeline creation, my outdoor and travel expertise, and more...)

+ All the Hiking and Trekking (no adventure is too big for me!)

+ All Travel Fees Included for Washington State

+ Vendor Recommendations

+ Sneak Peeks Delivered within 1 week

+ Photos that Retell the Story of your day with Intention and Artistic Vision

INQUIRE FOR MORE INFORMATION

washington state ADVENTURE ELOPEMENTs

starting at $5000

Yes, I do shoot weddings as well! There will always be a special place in my heart for a celebration filled with joy, love, and all your favorite people. Reach out for more info!

inquire

Includes:

+ 6+ hours of coverage

+ Sneak peeks delivered in one week, with the full photo gallery delivered in about ~8 weeks.

weddings

STARTING AT $6000

For The Nuptials To Share With Your Closest People

Traveling abroad for weddings + elopements is one of the most incredible, humbling experiences I have had. You get married once. How special could you make it?

Whether it's spending a week in Italy (my second home!), exploring the mountains of Norway's Lofoton, sailing around the Greek Aisles or exploring and climbing in Patagonia, I'll be right there with you making sure it goes smoothly.

Researching, putting my travel-buff knowledge into practice, and ensuring you have the most unique and spectacular elopement you could imagine.

inquire

Includes:

+ Full elopement day coverage

+ An extra adventure session exploring a different part of the country or city

+ ALL travel fees***

+ All my best travel and elopement expertise come together to create and incredible experience

+ My Elopement Guide

+ Research and Vendor Recommendations

+ Sneak Peeks Delivered Within 3-5 days!

+ Photos that tell your Story with Intention and Artistic Vision

INTERNATIONAL NUPTIALS

All inclusive at $10,500

To Explore The World and Kickstart Your Honeymoon

M&B in the Italian Dolomites

Imagining some photos taken out in your favorite places in nature, just because? Or maybe to celebrate a special occasion. I take on a small handful of adventure sessions a year due to my elopement schedule, so reach out sooner than later if an important shoot is on your bucket list for the year.

inquire

Includes:

+ 2 hours of shoot time

+ Up to 3 hours drive time each way from Seattle

+ Location and outfit suggestions

+ Backup locations if need be

+ Sneak peeks delivered in 3-5 days, with the full photo gallery delivered in about ~4 weeks.

+ Weekdays only

+ Stay up to date on my Instagram or email list if I have openings, or inquire below

ADVENTURE
SESSIONS

STARTING AT $1650

For Couples, Maternity, Anniversaries, Proposals and More

Mini sessions in seattle available seasonally - DM to learn more

First, you'll fill out a contact form so I can get to know you a little, and hear about any visions you already have for the day.

Once I review the form, I'll send over a more detailed email with pricing information, full galleries to look through, and a link to schedule a quick consultation call over Zoom!

1.

2.

3.

Then, we'll have your consultation call where we can go over allll the questions you have, and we'll even start to get some initial ideas rolling!

And yes, feel free to bring your pets onto the Zoom call :)

Lastly, we'll pick a date, and I'll send you over a contract and invoice.

Then we'll hop right into planning! I'll send over my welcome email and location questionnaire, and we'll start planning your best day ever.

By the end, you will have lived the most special and unique day, and will have amazing photos so you can relive it over and over ✨

inquire

next steps

+How does booking work?

I keep things simple. Shoot me your inquiry, I'll respond with more in depth pricing and info, we schedule a discovery call over zoom, and once you decide on a date and general location, I'll send over my contract and invoice! Most payment plans will be a 34/33/33 split.

+How many hours do we need?

My most popular package is in the 8-12 hour range. That's another thing we can figure out on our discovery call! Just reach out and we'll find all that out.

+can we bring friends or family to our elopement?

1000% yes. Elopements can actually still have up to 12 people in my book to be considered an elopement. And there's dozens of great ideas out there for how to include those closest to you! If this limit is of concern, reach out and we'll talk through some more of my ideas!

+How far in advance do we need to book?

For the 2024 season, I am taking a much smaller load of work than previous years. Currently, I am already halfway booked! So reaching out as soon as possible is the best way for us to potentially get to work together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Let's connect

+DO WE HAVE TO HIKE FOR OUR ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT?

Nope! So many of the amazing places showed throughout my portfolio are stunning walk-up or drive-up locations. You definitely don't have to hike several miles to get to amazing landscapes in Washington. I'd be happy to share those location with you :)

+DO YOU EVER SHOOT weddings or ELOPEMENTS OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON?

I sure do. While Washington is my home, I also frequently travel to Utah and California, and heck - I even went to Italy for an elopement. Travel is in my DNA, and new places inspire some of my most creative work. You can check out my travel schedule here, or reach out if you're interested in collaborating anywhere else in the world!

+WHAT TIME OF YEAR IS BEST FOR OUR ELOPEMENT?

In the Pacific Northwest, it will depend on location. For mountain views - most couples choose July through early October. For lower land elevations, Spring is wonderful! But we can also find some amazing snowy spots for Winter elopements. It all depends on your vision.

For Utah and California, I recommend late Fall and early Spring. The heat will be more tolerable, crowds less overwhelming, and the views - incredible as always.

"Emma made all of our elopement dreams come true!!!! My husband and I both agree that our elopement was the best day of our lives for several reasons, and Emma was certainly one of them. From the moment we met Emma, it was clear that she was not only going to help us create a memorable day, but she was going to make sure she captured our authentic and private exchange with the utmost care, respect, and celebration. We had SO MUCH FUN and her photos are truly stunning!

Emma is a good soul who knows how to capture the gorgeous forests of the PNW as well as the important humans in frame. Our photos are not only a perfect reminder of the best day, but are simultaneously beautiful portraits of the lush Olympic forest, rivers, and mountains that we love so much and call home. We can't thank Emma enough for giving us everything we authentically wanted in an elopement - we really could not have asked for anything more!!" - Krista and Glenn

testimonials

"We really could not have asked for anything more"

"From the very beginning, Emma was absolutely amazing to communicate with. The biggest challenge was trying to plan this while being in a different state, but she made everything so smooth and simple. She was able to calm my nerves and answer all of my questions. Emma and I had never met in person, but that morning that we met it was like we had known her forever.

She has such a calming energy and made us feel so special throughout the entire day spent with her. When we received our full gallery we were blown away by how amazing it was! As someone who struggles with self-confidence, she made me feel so beautiful! My husband and I have looked through our gallery at least once a day since receiving them! I don’t even know how to thank her and if we were to do this whole experience over we would have no questions or doubts and would choose Emma, again and again, each time! This was an incredible experience and we are so honored to have had her as our photographer!" - Melanie and Ranilo

testimonials

"The biggest challenge was trying to plan while being in a different state, but she made everything so smooth and simple."

"Emma is so wonderful to work with. My husband and I are not the most social people so a long hike with a stranger was a little nerve racking, but by the time our special day came around Emma already felt like a good friend. She is an excellent communicator (even when traveling!) and is loaded with good advice.

Emma helped us make endless decisions and gave me the best advice about accommodating family members that would not be joining us. The letters she suggested they write us are the only thing I cherish more than the breathtaking photos she took for us. Our idea of adventure wedding was a long and challenging hike. I was worried it would exceed what your everyday photographer would be willing to do. That was not the case with Emma. She went above and beyond for a sunrise ceremony. By the end of our 12 mile journey we were wet, tired, and sharing our favorite moments over coffee. It honestly couldn’t not have been a more wholesome and magical experience.

Emma thank you so much for bringing our dream to life with your passion for photography."

testimonials

"We are not the most social people, but by the time our special day came around, Emma already felt like a good friend."

"Emma is so incredibly skilled & talented, and it is evident in her work that this is her life's passion! Working with Emma was a smooth-sailing process--she understood exactly what we were hoping for and knew all of the best locations in WA for our adventure elopement. With weather and conditions being unpredictable, she came up with great backup options as well, which is a must for any event outdoors.

She is fantastic at communicating and keeping in touch throughout the whole planning process, and thinking through all the details and possible timelines. Seriously, if you are the planner-type-A, then you have nothing to worry about.

Emma perfectly captured our day in photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. We wanted our dog Jack to be involved in our mountain adventure and she was more than accommodating. Of course they were instant pals <3. It was a joy having her as our adventure photographer--it truly felt like having a close friend with us, and somehow during it all she captured the magic of the day in photos." - Christy and Roger

testimonials

"Seriously, if you are the planner-type-A, then you have nothing to worry about."

"So, how long have you known Emma?" Several people asked us this during our wedding weekend thinking Emma was just another friend — one of the crew. And that's exactly what she feels like. Emma is so natural and easy to be around that she put us at ease too which is exactly how I wanted to feel on our wedding day. No contrived poses, no stressful timelines. Just us, experiencing our day, trusting that she was working her magic behind the scenes capturing it all. It was a fantastic feeling." - Sarah + Wyllie

testimonials

"Emma is so natural and easy to be around that she put us at ease"

"Emma helped us choose our elopement hike by scouting out locations and providing feedback from a photographer's point of view. We met Emma in person for the very first time on the day of the ceremony. Despite it being pitch black outside, she was so bubbly, friendly, and excited to be there! It really felt like we had known her forever and that she was just one of our closest friends accompanying us on our hike."
- Patrick & Oli

testimonials

"Emma helped us choose our elopement hike by scouting out locations and providing feedback from a photographer's point of view"

"I would highly recommend Emma if you are looking for a wonderful photographer for an intimate wedding/elopement. She was incredibly helpful and communicative the entire planning process and the photos turned out beautifully!

She gave us a sneak peek of some finished photos almost immediately after the wedding and delivered the rest a few weeks later! She also brought us a small gift the day of our wedding, which was so surprising and thoughtful! She fit right in with our family and felt like an old friend! Can't recommend her enough, thanks Emma!"- Lindsay and Mason

testimonials

"She fit right in with our family and felt like an old friend."

"Emma was wonderful to work with and made our ceremony run so smoothly! We knew we wanted our immediately family to be included in our big day and she was so willing to work with us and incorporate our favorite people.

The photos are incredible and I simply cannot say enough good things about Emma. She made Sam & I feel comfortable in front of the camera and was so easy to talk to throughout the entire planning process.

She was always willing to work with our schedules, even with a 2-3 hour time zone difference.

We do not have a single regret in choosing to elope with immediate family and would do it 100x over again. The day was stress free and calm and we enjoyed every second of it. I absolutely recommend eloping but more specifically having Emma as the photographer!! We loved her and will cherish her photos for the rest of our lives."