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How to Plan a National Park Elopement | Getting Married Outdoors
Hi, I’m Ciana – A Documentary Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer Whether you’re brand new to this…
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How to Plan an Off-Roading Elopement (Top 4×4 Locations & More)
Hi, I’m Ciana – A Documentary Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer Whether you’re brand new to this…
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5 Tips for Planning a Winter Elopement
Hi, I’m Ciana – A Documentary Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer Whether you’re brand new to this…
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8 Breathtaking Places to Elope in Costa Rica
Hi, I’m Ciana – A Documentary Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer Whether you’re brand new to this…
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How to Plan a Surprise Proposal | A 10-Step Guide
Hi, I’m Ciana – A Documentary Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer Whether you’re brand new to this…
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Ladew Topiary Garden Wedding Photos
Hi, I’m Ciana – A Documentary Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer Whether you’re brand new to this…
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How to Tell Family You’re Eloping
How to Tell Family You’re Eloping For many couples, choosing to elope is about stepping into a…
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Wedding Ceremony Types and Traditions
Hi, I’m Ciana – A Documentary Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer Whether you’re brand new to this…
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Maryland Elopement Guide | Plan Your East Coast Elopement
Hi, I’m Ciana – A Documentary Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer Whether you’re brand new to this…
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Preparing for a Hiking Elopement | Tips & More
How To Prepare for a Hiking Elopement There’s little that compares to the sense of liberation one…
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Destination Wedding vs Elopement: What’s Right For You?
Hi, I’m Ciana – A Documentary Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer Whether you’re brand new to this…
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What is an Elopement? | How To Elope
Hi, I’m Ciana – A Documentary Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer Whether you’re brand new to this…
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How to Elope in Washington D.C. | Tips for Your Capital City Elopement
How To Elope in Washington D.C. When you choose to elope in Washington D.C., you are also…
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How to Elope in Big Sur; A Guide to Planning a Big Sur Elopement
Hi, I’m Ciana – A Documentary Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer Whether you’re brand new to this…
I’m Ciana
A Traveling Destination Elopement & Wedding Photographer
Whether you’re brand new to this space or already deep in the planning process, I want to welcome you with open arms – and an invitation to dream big. I believe there’s no single way to celebrate love, and that’s exactly the point! As a “count me in, I’m packing my bags, hands-on” kind of elopement and wedding photographer, my role extends far beyond clicking the shutter. I help couples from all over the world create wedding and elopement experiences that reflect who they truly are – not who tradition tells them they should be on their wedding day.
My goal is for you to relive your day again and again – not just remembering how it looked, but how it felt. Whether you’re at the very beginning of this journey, navigating old traditions that no longer fit, unsure of what kind of celebration you want, or you’re wrapped up somewhere in between – I’ve created a network of resources to guide you with clarity, confidence, and a little magic as you design a wedding day that’s entirely your own.





