ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER + PLANNER
For the couple who wants something real.
Adventure elopements and intimate weddings — fully planned and naturally photographed across the Western US.
Watch This Before You Book
A few honest minutes before you decide.
I'm Armando. I started AJ Photography because I believe your elopement should feel like you — not a checklist. From the first message to the last frame, I help you plan every detail, then quietly capture the day as it actually unfolds.
★★★★★ - 200+ Couples Guided - Est. 2018
Something for every couple.
All packages include full planning support — permits, timeline, logistics.
The Adventure
Six hours, two locations, photo and video — a full cinematic elopement day with every detail handled.
$4,500
Intimate Elopement
2 hours, one location, photo coverage only — Perfect for just capturing the ceremony with more portraits after.
$1,200
Couples Session
A relaxed 1–2 hour session in your favorite light. Perfect before the big day.
$650
Recent work
Client love.
" What a pleasure it was to meet AJ. From the beginning he was hands on figuring out what all we needed for our big day ...We shared laughs, he took us to amazing spots in Yosemite National Park."
Rachelle + Jerome
ELOPEMENT - YOSEMITE
"We had an amazing experience working with Armando. From the beginning he was very responsive with coordinating our shoot. The pictures turned out spectacular! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!"
Lexi + Michael
ELOPEMENT - YOSEMITE
Of planning elopements across the Western US.
From "where do we start?" to "we did it."
Guaranteed, from inquiry to your big day.
Not an add-on. Always built in.
FAQ
A few common questions
Quick answers to what most couples ask first. Can't find yours? Write to me — I read every message myself.
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Yes — and honestly, this is one of the things I care most about. Planning support is built into every package I offer. That means I'll help you choose and scout your location, handle permit research and applications, build out your day's timeline, and coordinate the moving parts so nothing falls through the cracks. You don't need to hire a separate planner. From the first conversation to the moment we part ways on your elopement day, I'm your guide through all of it.
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It really depends on your timeline and location. Some couples book 6–12 months out to secure popular dates at places like Yosemite or Lake Tahoe — especially if a special use permit is required. Others reach out just a few weeks before and we make it work. If you have a date or location in mind, the best move is to reach out early so we can talk through what's realistic. I'll always be straight with you about availability.
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We roll with it — and more often than not, it makes for better photos. Moody skies, misty forests, dramatic clouds: these are the conditions that make mountain and wilderness elopements feel cinematic rather than staged. That said, safety always comes first. If conditions are genuinely dangerous, we'll talk through your
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I don't put a hard cap on your gallery. What I deliver is every image that genuinely tells the story of your day — edited, full resolution, and yours to keep. In practice, most galleries range from 300 to 600+ images depending on the length of coverage and how the day unfolds.
READY WHEN YOU ARE.
Let's plan your elopement.
Tell me where you're dreaming of and when — I'll take it from there.