Beautiful Moments, Less Fuss
SMALL WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS
A wedding photographer you don’t need a f**king a loan to hire.
Somewhere along the way, "wedding photography" became code for a five-figure package, an eighteen-hour day, and a contract longer than your vows. I’m going against the grain. Courthouse, backyard, beachside — if it's real and it's yours, I'll capture it properly, without the markup that comes from the word "wedding" being in the price.
Do it your way.
When I got married, we eloped far far far away from anywhere anyone might be tempted to follow. So when I say I get it, I really do. Modern weddings are absurd in so many ways — but regardless of how you do it, it’s still a special day that deserves to be remembered well.
Let’s be honest — a lot of photographers end up shooting weddings just for the money. They’ll swear up and down it’s “their passion” but they just like being able to charge you an arm-and-a-leg for predictable shots with copy/paste edits. So I’ll be upfront with you: weddings are not my niche. So far, I’ve avoided them on purpose, actually. The phrase “creative dead end” may have left my lips once or twice ;)
But here’s what I’ve realized after shooting a few ceremonies for close friends and past clients — weddings aren’t all pomp, circumstance, and charade. Even in the most opulent Beverly Hills blowout, it’s still just two human beings beneath those fancy clothes. And wherever human beings go, there is the opportunity for true beauty to come out.
So for me shooting weddings is about finding those quiet moments between the scenes, under all the nerves, and amidst the oft complicated context.
I love simplicity. I love purity. I love creative.
If you’re doing something unique on your wedding day, eloping quietly, or just want to hire someone who isn’t there to extract every cent they can from you — I’m there for it.
“I have always loved Jack's creations, trust his eye for beauty, and the outcome of his work consistently blows me away. Working with Jack is always a gift on many levels. He made such incredibly memorable visuals from our backyard wedding.”
— Haylee LaCroix
How It Works
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Venue, timeline, other vendors already booked. Hiking a mountain before dawn? Cool, I’ll pack my boots.
Tell Me About Your Day
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A 50% deposit secures it. We'll do a planning call to nail down the shot list and any moments you don't want me to miss.
Lock The Date
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I stay present, not intrusive. You focus on each other and the people you love — I'll handle catching it.
Say I Do
Wedding Packages
Courthouse, backyard, beachside, or full-day coverage — pick what matches your day.
SIMPLE & PAINLESS
Courthouse — $597
Up to 1 hour of coverage
25+ professionally edited images
Built for courthouse ceremonies and intimate elopements — just the two of you, done right
MOST POPULAR
BACKYARD & SMALL WEDDINGS
Barefoot Vows — $997
Two hours of straightforward coverage
Planning call before the day
50+ professionally edited images, private online gallery
DAWN ‘TIL DUSK
Full Day — $2,497
6–8 hours, getting ready through reception
100+ professionally edited images
Cinematic video upgrades available
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We build a backup plan into the timeline before the day, not after the sky turns. Covered patio, indoor option, or just GET WET — we figure it out together in the planning call, not in a panic.
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I can point you in the right direction, but permits and officiant booking aren't something I handle directly — that's on you or your planner. Happy to work around whatever's already arranged.
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Yep! Just ask — we can work. out combo packages that meet your budget.
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As soon as you have a date. Weekends fill up fast, and unlike a lot of my other work, a wedding date usually can't be rescheduled around better conditions — I'd rather you lock it in early than lose the date.
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Yes, personal use is included!
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Yes. Travel outside the county is quoted separately depending on distance.
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Your fully edited gallery lands in your inbox within 14 days, ready to download, share, and print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not Sure Which Package Is For You?
Send me your date and what you're picturing — courthouse, backyard, something bigger. I'll tell you honestly what fits.
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