There’s a liberation that comes from carving your own path to the celebration you’ve always wanted. Your priorities matter – so why settle for something generic, when you can have something that’s built specifically for you?
DO THINGS YOUR WAY
Every elopement and wedding package is designed to give you more than just beautiful photos – it’s about crafting an experience that feels true to who you are.
You’re seeking a celebration that resonates with who you are to your very core, rather than what’s traditionally expected. I get it – you want the way you get married to be rooted in intentionality, with your wants, needs, and ideas acting as your “true north” point – and you know what? It should be. My documentary-style approach and personalized planning process has been meticulously refined to bring your vision into focus, ensuring you receive tailored support from start to finish.
Society has grossly imposed its “one-size-fits-all” idea of wedding celebrations for far too long.
If you’ve struggled with the notion that a wedding could be anything but traditional, you’re not alone. The belief that weddings can only be meaningful and valid if they’re performed under the outdated, uniform design we’ve been forced to see time and time again undermines the importance and originality of every couple’s story – and that is just simply wrong. I’m here to help you rewrite the narrative, and turn your wedding day dreams into something real.
REAL THOUGHTS FROM REAL CLIENTS
ALLY & TREY | BIG SUR, CA
“Working with Wild Elements Photography was a truly wonderful experience from start to finish. Ciana was incredibly transparent, effective, and thorough with communication, which put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. Her work is thoughtful, intentional, and showcases a clear dedication to her craft. On our wedding day, Ciana and Ryan made the entire experience enjoyable and seamless, capturing all the special moments in a natural and unobtrusive way. We are thrilled with the final photos and could not recommend Wild Elements Photography more highly.”
“Working with Wild Elements Photography was a truly wonderful experience from start to finish.”
I’m Ciana – Your Destination Wedding & Elopement Photographer
To be honest, there was a time when I didn’t realize the kinds of celebrations I now help couples create were even possible. But as I immersed myself in the world of destination elopements and weddings, that belief completely unraveled. Discovering that a wedding could be anything a couple wants it to be was revolutionary — and it confirmed what I had always felt to be true: love should be celebrated in a way that feels authentic to you.
There are so many reasons couples choose to break away from tradition – complicated family dynamics, the desire to express their individuality, or simply feeling like conventional weddings don’t align with who they are. Maybe you’re struggling to find a venue nearby that feels right, or you just want something more meaningful and intimate. Whatever your reason, I’m here to help you navigate it all with care and expertise. From finding the locations that take your breath away to crafting a celebration that reflects the essence of your story, I’ll guide you every step of the way – so you can feel confident that your day will be exactly what you want it to be.
WHAT MAKES WORKING WITH ME DIFFERENT?
I WORK WITH NO MORE THAN 20 COUPLES EACH YEAR.
One of my top priorities is ensuring you receive my full focus, care, and creative energy throughout the entire process. This experience is so important, which means you deserve to have someone ready to show up for you in totality.
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You get planning support and guidance from two people.
My partner, Ryan, and I work as a team to co-create your elopement or wedding photography experience with you. Together, we combine our extensive outdoor activity and travel experience to provide you with high-quality planning, design, and photo services to get the very most out of the day you get married.
I carry a deep appreciation for the beauty found within the unconventional.
I have this overwhelming belief that elopements and weddings don’t need to follow a cookie-cutter script. I want to help you build a celebration that feels truly authentic you, and I want you to know that you have my unwavering support in opting for an experience that transcends tradition.
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“What if we don’t know what we want, we just know something conventional is out of the question?”
“What if we think what we want isn’t even possible?
“We have some ideas, but there are so many details to organize – where do we even start?”
You’re not alone.
If you’re wondering whether your dream wedding is even possible, I’m here to show you that it is, with creative solutions and approaches customized to you.
REAL THOUGHTS FROM REAL CLIENTS
AMELIA & ALEX | ANNAPOLIS, MD
“Ciana and her team were so kind, organized and helpful. She made both my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera when we typically don’t. They also helped us to slow down in the midst of our hectic wedding day and be present with each other creating really special memories. The turnaround time for the pictures was great and when I saw the pictures I was absolutely amazed! I almost never like pictures of myself and I love every picture I saw! Her style and perspective is just so beautiful. I am so grateful Wild Elements photographed my wedding! Truly the best!”
“Hiring Wild Elements Photography for my wedding was the best decision I could have made.”
A Wild Elements experience is for couples who want more than just a wedding day. This is where you combine adventure with the best of both worlds – luxury and personal authenticity.
EVERY DESTINATION WEDDING & ELOPEMENT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
True-To-You Storytelling Through a Candid Lens
No stiff poses or forced moments – just organic, unfiltered emotions and exchanges documented as they naturally unfold. Using a documentary-style approach, (only interjecting when it’s fitting), I work with you through guided direction and intuitive posing. You’ll always feel supported, never stagnant or overwhelmed. There’s no pressure to perform, just be who you are.
A Cinematic Feel and a Digital + Film Gallery
Through a strategic mix of digital and film photography, your wedding or elopement isn’t just documented – it’s visually composed in an artful way that’s meaningful to you. I shoot hybridly, meaning I deliver not only precisely edited digital images, but 35mm film and polaroids. You’ll be left with a collection of images that exude nostalgia, and live on as personal heirlooms.
No Hidden Travel Costs For Epic Locations Worldwide
Transparency is important. There are no hidden travel costs in any Wild Elements elopement or wedding package, (regardless if they are for USA-based or international-based celebrations). Your planning experience should be worry-free, which is exactly why you’ll never have to stress over the thought of potential additional expenses. No one likes surprise charges, so we make it simple.
Assistance for Navigating Permits and Legalities
I aid in the permit process that most couples eloping or getting married outdoors will encounter, ensuring you have the right permissions for your chosen location. From national parks to remote landscapes, I help you handle the details so you can focus on the experience, knowing everything is in place for a seamless day even if we have to pivot from Plan A to Plan B, (or C)!
Experience Over Expectation Throughout the Process
Your day isn’t about a completing a checklist or participating in an elaborate photoshoot; it’s about being fully present with the one you love, indulging in the act of exploration, and soaking it all in together. I offer access to exclusive planning resources, such as a 60+ page Intimate Wedding and Elopement Guide, Storyboarding Guide, a Leave No Trace Guide, and more.
A Day That Feels Like You From Start to Finish
Ditch the script, and say goodbye to rigid timelines. This is about a celebration that feels free, immersive, and original to you and your spouse. I’ll help you construct a timeline that is designed to account for planned experiences and spontaneity, whether your celebration lasts for just one day, or extends across multiple. Let this experience be a reflection of everything you love about being together.
WHAT KIND OF EXPERIENCE ARE YOU INTERESTED IN?
Elopement Packages | Wedding Packages
Elopement package pricing & info
Each elopement photography package includes all of these things (and more)
EXCLUSIVE 100+ PAGE WILD ELEMENTS PLANNING GUIDE
My Elopement & Intimate Wedding Guide spans over 100 pages, filled with my most valuable insights, thoughtful advice, and hands-on planning tools. Inside, you’ll find step-by-step checklists, expert tips drawn from experience and feedback, and industry knowledge designed to help you plan with intention and trust. This comprehensive companion walks you through every stage of your elopement, from initial inspiration to the final touches on your day.
INCREDIBLE LOCATION IDEAS FIT FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE
It’s true, some of the most extraordinary adventures happen in the most unexpected places! I combine my personal travel experience, refined research strategies, and your overall vision to curate a top-tier selection of potential locations for your elopement. These location ideas are delivered in an easily-digestible way so you can find your perfect match with certainty.
A ONE-OF-A-KIND STORYBOARDING STRATEGY TO UNRAVEL YOUR VISION
Over the years, I’ve developed a one-of-a-kind storyboarding strategy so you can clarify your vision with authenticity and creative direction. This tool essentially helps us “connect the dots” to plan and design a celebration that’s incredibly meaningful to you. The storyboarding guide is jam-packed with fun prompts, visual elements, and brainstorming material to start organizing your ideas.
PERSONALIZED ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU & YOUR PARTNER
I’ll compile a list of personalized activity recommendations of different scales based off of your shared preferences to make your elopement experience feel epically unique, and authentic to you! Whether you want to traverse the back-country in off-road vehicles, hike up a mountain by foot or horseback, or end your day on a catamaran, I will make sure you find the right high-quality guides and vendors for the occasion.
A DIVERSE GALLERY CURATED BY TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS
Every elopement I photograph is documented through two perspectives, mine, and my partner, Ryan’s. With both of us documenting your day, we’re able to tell a fuller, more layered story that accounts for the sweeping landscapes, the subtle in-between moments, and the quiet exchanges that might otherwise go unseen. With years of shared experience in travel, the outdoors, and visual storytelling, our combined approach ensures your gallery feels intentional, cohesive, and complete.
DIRECT SUPPORT AND UNLIMITED PLANNING CALLS THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS
It’s so important that your vision and desires remain at the forefront on the planning process, which means you’ll always have direct support from me, and access to unlimited planning calls via phone or video chat. Schedule additional meetings with me whenever you need to, and know that I’m a constant sounding board for all of your ideas.
INTERNATIONAL ELOPEMENTS
Constitutes 20 people or less.
Your elopement is a big deal. This is an adventure of a lifetime, which means it deserves to be thoughtfully crafted with care and expertise. When you choose to elope with Wild Elements, you gain more than a photographer – you gain a planning partner that’s fully committed to helping you have the elopement experience you’ve been searching for, and the experience you didn’t know you needed.
INCLUDES:
Starting at $6,700 for 8 hours of coverage
USA ELOPEMENTS
Constitutes 20 people or less.
You don’t have to travel far to experience breathtaking beauty on your elopement day – the United States is filled with stunning landscapes, from dramatic coastlines and mountain peaks, to quiet deserts and lush forests. Whether you’re exchanging vows beneath a canopy of trees or overlooking a windswept cliff, your elopement deserves to be treated with care and creativity. I’m here to make sure your day feels effortless and meaningful, documenting each moment with attention and artistry.
INCLUDES:
Starting at $4,900 for 8 hours of coverage
Wedding package pricing & info
Each wedding photography package includes all of these things (and more)
EXCLUSIVE 60+ PAGE WILD ELEMENTS WEDDING GUIDE
My Wedding Photography Guide is filled with my most valuable insights, thoughtful advice, and hands-on tools to get the most out of your wedding photography experience. Inside, you’ll find expert tips drawn from experience and feedback, and industry knowledge designed to help you plan accordingly with intention and trust.
COLLABORATIVE TIMELINE BUILDING TO GET THE VERY MOST OUT OF YOUR DAY
If you’re working with a planner or coordinator, I happily work alongside of them to curate the best possible timeline for your celebration. If you’re not, I’ll still help you craft a custom, built-for-you timeline so you can flow into every part of your experience unburdened. Confidently show up to your wedding day with the knowledge that every facet has been designed around what you want.
A ONE-OF-A-KIND STORYBOARDING STRATEGY TO UNRAVEL YOUR VISION
Over the years, I’ve developed a one-of-a-kind storyboarding strategy so you can clarify your vision with authenticity and creative direction. This tool essentially helps us “connect the dots” to plan and design a celebration that’s incredibly meaningful to you. The storyboarding guide is jam-packed with fun prompts, visual elements, and brainstorming material to start organizing your ideas.
UNOBTRUSIVE , DOCUMENTARY-STYLE PHOTOGRAPHY APPROACH
My approach is simple – relaxed but intentional, part gentle direction, and part observation – so your photos feel like tangible replicas of the moments that are unrepeatable. I lean into a distinctly candid and earth-centric style, one that lends itself to balancing the ease of unposed moments with an editorial touch, resulting in imagery that demonstrates the profound dynamics of your story. I don’t use stiff or traditional posing techniques because I want your photos to feel the way your love does – personal, authentic, and original to your relationship.
A DIVERSE GALLERY CURATED BY TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS
Every wedding is documented through two perspectives, mine, and my partner, Ryan’s. With both of us documenting your day, we’re able to tell a fuller, more layered story that accounts for the sweeping landscapes, the subtle in-between moments, and the quiet exchanges that might otherwise go unseen. With years of shared experience in travel, the outdoors, and visual storytelling, our combined approach ensures your gallery feels intentional, cohesive, and complete.
DIRECT SUPPORT AND UNLIMITED PLANNING CALLS THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS
It’s so important that your vision and desires remain at the forefront on the planning process, which means you’ll always have direct support from me, and access to unlimited planning calls via phone or video chat. Schedule additional meetings with me whenever you need to, and know that I’m a constant sounding board for all of your ideas.
INTERNATIONAL WEDDINGS
Constitutes 21 people or MORE.
Destination weddings are testaments of love that are full of romance, whimsy and wanderlust. I understand that every destination celebration brings along its own unique set of needs, which is why I’ve designed these collections to be easily tailored to the individual. You have the power to build a destination wedding photography experience that will encompass all of the things important to you.
INCLUDES:
Starting at $6,700 for 8 hours of coverage
USA WEDDINGS
Constitutes 21 people or MORE.
The United States is home to a plethora of beautiful wedding destinations and luxe venues. You don’t need to leave the country, (unless you want to, of course), for your wedding day to have that “otherworldly” feel to it. Every celebration is a luxury, and calls for its own special way of being creatively documented. You can rest assured that the Wild Elements team will take great care of you.
INCLUDES:
Starting at $4,700 for 8 hours of coverage
Here’s how it all starts…
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Submit an inquiry, and jump on a call.
SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION
After you’ve scheduled your call, we can begin to explore the inner most facets of your vision. This is the first chance we have to get to know each other, and verify that we are an aligned fit!
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Build your dream photo package and experience.
WE PINPOINT YOUR NEEDS & WANTS
Following our chat, I’ll send over my full pricing guide to help you begin building your dream photo package. Once you’ve found what you’re looking for, a signed contract and retainer seal your celebration with me!
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Let the planning begin and get hyped.
THIS IS WHERE EMOTION & LOGISTICS MERGE
When your date is locked in, that’s when the real fun begins! We will dive right into the planning process, and I’ll send over my exclusive resources to make this part of the experience exciting. It’s time to get hyped!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED ELOPEMENT & WEDDING QUESTIONS
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INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Take your story abroad.
Constitutes 21 people or more.
Destination weddings are testaments of love that are full of romance, whimsy and wanderlust. I understand that every destination celebration brings along its own unique set of needs, which is why I’ve designed these collections to be easily tailored to the individual. You have the power to build a destination wedding photography experience that will encompass all of the things important to you.
Includes:
Starting at $6,000 for 8+ hours, and extends to $11,100 for multi-day experiences.
INTERNATIONAL ELOPEMENTS
EXPLORE THE HIDDEN CORNERS OF THE WORLD.
Constitutes 20 people or less.
Your elopement is a big deal. This is an adventure of a lifetime, which means it deserves to be thoughtfully crafted with care and expertise. When you choose to elope with Wild Elements, you gain more than a photographer – you gain a planning partner that’s fully committed to helping you have the elopement experience you’ve been searching for.
Includes:
Starting at $5,700 for 8+ hours, and extends to $10,500 for multi-day experiences.
USA DESTINATION WEDDINGS
coast to coast options for discerning couples.
Constitutes 21 people or more.
The United States is home to a plethora of beautiful wedding destinations and luxe venues. You don’t need to leave the country, (unless you want to, of course), for your wedding day to have that “otherworldly” feel to it. Every celebration is a luxury, and calls for its own special way of being creatively documented. You can rest assured that the Wild Elements team will take great care of you.
Includes:
Starting at $4,000 for 8+ hours, and extends to $8,900 for multi-day experiences.
USA ELOPEMENTS
You don’t need to venture far for something bespoke.
Constitutes 20 people or less.
You don’t have to travel far to experience breathtaking beauty on your elopement day – the United States is filled with stunning landscapes, from dramatic coastlines and mountain peaks, to quiet deserts and lush forests. Whether you’re exchanging vows beneath a canopy of trees or overlooking a windswept cliff, your elopement deserves to be treated with care and creativity. I’m here to make sure your day feels effortless and meaningful, documenting each moment with attention and artistry.
Includes:
Starting at $3,700 for 6+ hours, and extends to $8,500 for multi-day experiences.
