Elopements & Micro-weddings
Elopements and intimate weddings are all about the freedom to celebrate your love exactly as you imagine it. Whether you’re hiking to a hidden alpine lake or saying “I do” by a quiet meadow, you deserve photographs that feel as extraordinary as the moment itself. My background in photography and film, paired with a love of Colorado’s untamed landscapes, means I’ll create images that are timeless, cinematic, and profoundly personal — while you stay fully present in the experience.
Bonus for Colorado couples: This state is one of the only places in the U.S. where you can legally marry yourselves — no officiant or witnesses needed. That freedom makes eloping here even easier.
Why Elope in Colorado?
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Self‑Solemnization: Colorado is one of the only states where you can legally marry yourselves — no officiant or witnesses needed. This flexibility makes your day truly your own.
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Epic Scenery: From alpine lakes and aspen groves to red‑rock canyons and sand dunes, the variety of landscapes here means every elopement feels like a once‑in‑a‑lifetime adventure.
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Intimacy & Presence: With fewer guests and less traditional structure, you can focus solely on each other and the natural beauty around you.
Your Elopement Experience
Planning & Permitting
We’ll start with a conversation about your vision and priorities. I can point you toward the resources you’ll need for permits and travel logistics, so you know exactly what’s required without any guesswork.
Adventure & Intimcay
Elopements blend spontaneity with stillness. I’ll capture everything from the breathless hike to the quiet moment when you exchange vows — honoring both the grand vistas and the small gestures that make your love story unique.
Personalized Timeline
No two elopements are alike. We’ll build a custom timeline that fits sunrise hikes, midday picnics or stargazing by a campfire. I adapt to the rhythm of your day so nothing feels rushed or overlooked.
Testimonials
"I cannot begin to express how deeply I adore my photos from Moon. He made the whole experience the absolute BEST!"
Mollie & Andrew S.
"So glad we hired Moon for our special day. He was fun and respectful to work with and our wedding album is everything we hoped it would be and more."
Sarah & Blake M.
"Moon was a pleasure to work with and helped make our wedding go smoothly. And the photos are FANTASTIC."
Rob & Liz F.
"My husband and I are obsessed with our wedding photos. Hire Moon. He's great."
Kelly & Hunter L.
Elopement Timeline
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Inquire & Connect: Reach out and tell me about your elopement or micro-wedding. I’ll confirm availability.
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Choosing Your Location: If you haven't settled on a location yet, I can offer some suggestions and point you toward any required permits that you may need.
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Day‑Of Experience: On the day, you get to be fully present. I unobtrusively document the adventure, blending documentary coverage with an artist’s eye.
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Gallery & Slideshow: Within 14 days, you’ll receive a highlight slideshow; your full, uncapped gallery arrives within a month. Fine‑art prints and custom albums are available through your online gallery.
Meet Moon
I’m Moon — a classically trained photographer, former filmmaker and lifelong explorer. My love of landscapes comes from years spent photographing Colorado’s wild places, and that same sense of wonder guides me when I document elopements.
I believe small weddings deserve the same artistry and care as grand celebrations; I’m here to plan, hike and celebrate alongside you, and to create a timeless record of your day.
Elopement & Micro-wedding Packages
Each elopement package includes my artistic eye, guidance on permitting requirements and locations, as well as a complete, carefully edited gallery and cinematic highlight slideshow delivered within a month.
6 Hours of Photography
Extended coverage for full‑day elopements or micro‑weddings.
Perfect for longer adventures, multi‑location journeys or small celebrations that unfold over half a day. You’ll receive planning support, permitting consults, a complete gallery and a cinematic highlight slideshow.
$3,250
4 Hours of Photography
Balanced coverage for half‑day elopements and micro‑weddings.
Ideal for a hike followed by a heartfelt ceremony, or a more traditional micro‑wedding with portraits and candids. Includes a planning consult, a full gallery and highlight slideshow.
$2,250
2 Hours of Photography
Short and sweet coverage for quick ceremonies and vow renewals.
Designed for accessible locations with minimal hiking. Includes basic planning support, a complete gallery of images and a highlight slideshow to relive your vows.
$1,850
Tailor Your Experience
Every elopement is unique — from the setting to the pace of the day. These simple add‑ons let you shape your coverage and keepsakes so they feel just right for you.
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Additional Hours - $550/hour
Want to catch a sunrise hike or linger through sunset? Add extra coverage to fully tell the story of your day, whether you’re visiting multiple locations or simply taking your time. -
Second Photographer - $150/hour
For micro‑weddings or when you want additional angles and candid moments captured, a second photographer can document the day alongside me. We’ll decide together if this makes sense for your celebration. -
Engagement or Day After Session - $225 (normally $525)
Enjoy a relaxed session before or after your elopement. This can be a portrait session in the mountains, at home with your pets, or anywhere that reflects your life together. Great for announcements, save‑the‑dates, or simply capturing more of your story.
Travel within one hour of Fort Collins is included. For celebrations farther afield or deep into the mountains, I’ll provide a simple travel quote covering lodging and transportation.