I’m more than simply

YOUR ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

I’m your adventure guide, planning partner, and storyteller—capturing wildly intentional elopements for free spirits who crave something real.
Let’s Plan Your Dream Elopement!
  • Couple running and laughing in central park arcade in new york city for elopement photographer.
  • Elopement couple standing on a rock in sedona arizona as the moon rises in the background.

So you’ve decided to

DITCH TRADITION AND ELOPE

  • You’re craving something intimate, meaningful, and wildly you—with real moments, epic views, and zero pressure.
  • You want a wedding day that’s about you two—not seating charts, big bridal parties, or anyone’s expectations.
  • You’d rather hike to a waterfall or ride in a helicopter than walk down an aisle in front of 200 people.
  • You believe experiences are more valuable than things, and you want your day to reflect the life you actually live.
  • Tulum elopement ceremony outside of airbnb Altar Tulum. Couple standing in front of arch doorway cheering.

When you choose to elope

YOU ARE CHOOSING TO PRIORITIZE WHAT REALLY MATTERS

THE LOVE BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR PARTNER

CHOOSING TO ELOPE OPENS UP A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES ALLOWING YOU TO…
  • Image of a couple on a sailboat for their elopement in Greece. Mediterranean sailboat elopement couple.

FULLY PRIORITIZE WHAT YOU WANT

Eloping means no compromises—just a day that’s 100% you. Whether that’s kayaking at sunrise, dancing barefoot in the forest, or skipping the formalities altogether, you get to call every shot. Love is about choosing each other—and your wedding day should reflect that, start to finish.

EMBRACE YOUR WANDERLUST

If your goal in life is to actually live—eloping is your permission slip. You can go anywhere, do anything, and make your day feel like you. No rules, no pressure—just you two, chasing adventure and maybe even crossing something off the bucket list while you’re at it.

  • Candid photo of couple celebrating by cheering on top of a mountain after exchanging vows for elopement ceremony for their Hawaii Elopement at crouching lion hike.
  • candid photograph of a Couple cuddling on a beach in California after elopement ceremony during sunset.

FOCUS ON INTIMACY

Your love isn’t a performance—so why should your wedding be? Eloping brings the focus back to you two, creating space for real connection, deep meaning, and moments you’ll actually remember. No distractions, no pressure—just the freedom to be fully present with the person you love most.

If you’ve found yourself

NODDING YOUR HEAD AND AGREEING WITH WHAT YOUR ELOPEMENT CAN BE…

GET IN TOUCH!
  • Portrait of traveling adventure elopement photographer in tulum mexico. Photographing candid style elopements.
meet Emilie

THE CREATOR BEHIND BIG WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY

Hey I’m Emilie! I live in a little blue bus I like to call, The Big World Bus! I am currently traveling the US and helping couples just like you, plan and document their dream elopement experiences in the most EPIC locations!

READ MY STORY
Join the adventure
  • Portrait of elopement photographer with converted school bus on the bonneville salt flats. Traveling elopement photographer lives in school bus photographing elopements all around the united states.

UNPOSED LOVE

Captured Honestly

  • couple eloping on a beach in tulum mexico for a destination elopement. Ceremony photo of couple looking into each others eyes in front of a flower arch provided by Grisel Serrano Florals.

What would it look like to work with me?

01. WE MEET

Every great adventure starts with a connection—so first, we hop on a Zoom call (or meet up for coffee if we’re in the same place!) to get to know each other. I want to hear all about your love story, your wild ideas, and what you’re dreaming up for your day.

02. we Dream together

This is where the magic begins. We’ll dream up your perfect elopement—one that feels like you two through and through. Whether it’s mountain top vows, salt flat sunsets, or floating in a kayak at golden hour, we’ll create something as unique as your love.

03. I handle the Logistics

You focus on the love—I’ll handle the logistics. From location scouting and permits to timelines, activities, and everything in between, I’ve got you covered so your day flows effortlessly.

04. you Live the dream

All you have to do is show up, be present, and soak in every second. I’ll be there capturing the laughs, the tears, the quiet moments, and the epic ones—so you can relive your day over and over for years to come.

  • couple eloping on a beach in tulum mexico for a destination elopement. Ceremony photo of couple looking into each others eyes in front of a flower arch provided by Grisel Serrano Florals.
  • Image of a couple on and adventure elopement in sedona arizona sitting on a jeep rented from Barlow jeeps on munds wagon road.

What would it look like to work with me?

01. WE MEET

Every great adventure starts with a connection—so first, we hop on a Zoom call (or meet up for coffee if we’re in the same place!) to get to know each other. I want to hear all about your love story, your wild ideas, and what you’re dreaming up for your day.

02. we Dream together

This is where the magic begins. We’ll dream up your perfect elopement—one that feels like you two through and through. Whether it’s mountain top vows, salt flat sunsets, or floating in a kayak at golden hour, we’ll create something as unique as your love.

03. I handle the Logistics

You focus on the love—I’ll handle the logistics. From location scouting and permits to timelines, activities, and everything in between, I’ve got you covered so your day flows effortlessly.

04. you Live the dream

All you have to do is show up, be present, and soak in every second. I’ll be there capturing the laughs, the tears, the quiet moments, and the epic ones—so you can relive your day over and over for years to come.

YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS RIGHT HERE — ARE YOU READY?

HECK YEAH, LETS GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD!

don’t just take my word for it…

  • Elopement couple on a beach in california at sunset kissing, intimate candid elopement photo.
Gabby Rogers says…

“One our biggest fears when selecting a photographer was choosing one who could capture the essence of who we are in this special moment in time, her relaxed yet inspired energy allowed us to be completely ourselves in front or her lens. We both loved how creative and enthusiastic she was when staging shots all while being open to our input and ideas. When the details of our wedding day begin to fade we will cherish these photos as a forever reminder.”

Become a Happy Couple

Your love is wild, real, and one of a kind—your photos should be too.

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Elopeing couple on brooklyn bridge at at sunrise in new york city.
Destination elopement Couple in Tulum Mexico on a red vespa scooter under day of the dead flags.
engaged couple sitting on the curb outside a building on a bustling sreet in china town in New York City with people walking by blurred by the motion.
LBGTQ couple in wedding dresses walking up the side of a mountain in sedona arizona while the sun sets with a mountain in the background. Taken by lbgtq friendly photographer
couple exchanging vows on a cliff side a marry go round rock in sedona arizona
Fun candid of a couple eloping on Munds wagon trail in sedona, arizona

I’d love to hear from you

GET IN TOUCH

Let’s make some magic together

I work with free spirits, adventure seekers, and wildly-in-love couples who want more than just pretty photos- They want an Experience.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, DON’T WAIT TO REACH OUT. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR STORY!

TO GIVE EVERY COUPLE THE ATTENTION, CARE AND CREATIVITY THEY DESERVE, I ONLY TAKE ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF ELOPEMENTS EACH YEAR. THIS HELPS KEEP THE EXPERIENCE INTIMATE, INTENTIONAL, AND UNFORGETTABLE.

I cant wait to meet you!

Candid portrait of Adventure elopement photographer in Tulum, mexico
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Helping couples just like you

PLAN, EXPERIENCE AND DOCUMENT THEIR DREAM ELOPEMENT IN EPIC LOCATIONS

CALIFORNIA | ARIZONA | PACIFIC NORTH WEST | ICELAND | TULUM | HAWAII

Yosemite National Park | Lake Powell | Sedona | Joshua Tree National Park | Olympic National Park | Moab | White Sands National Park | Zion National Park

ELOPE WITH ME!