Elopement with Davis Photo Arts
Your Vision + Our Photography = Core Memories
Models: Charlie & Bekah
So you've decided the romance of Elopement is for you!
But maybe you would like a little help settling details? Don't worry - We've got you covered!
**We Eloped, too!**
And it was PERFECT!
We have extensive knowledge of so many perfect places and are eager to help you make plans - even if NO PLANS is the plan! We can put you in touch with guides for packing into the back country, or suggest snug places to get a room for the night, even help with a rough "here's the things we want to see on our trip" kind of squiggly red line on a map.
Call us! We'd LOVE to talk about your dream Elopement!
Our goal and focus is to provide truly epic once-in-a-lifetime images and while that may include the same barn or beaver pond that have been photographed so often before, our images stand apart from the rest due to the artful blending of Landscape with Portraiture photography practices, that iconic look we are known for! We pour all of our skill and creativity into every shot and over the years have developed a style that is classic yet unique, a style that shows your involvement with that environment - it's not just a backdrop, it's your memories come alive! To make that dream come true, we can help with all the details from best ways to travel and explore to knowing when to stop, be present, and let the moment wash over you.
How we came to LOVE Elopement Photography
Our passion for Elopement photography began with a lucky intersection of events... We have long been enamored of Landscape photography - getting up early to see the sun rise, capturing the milkyway reeling past overtop our camp, and that *special* light that comes just as the storm breaks up - which we still thoroughly enjoy! And that first intersectional event got us thinking... We were far off in the mountains, happily photographing the clouds moving across a snow-capped peak when a freshly married couple topped the ridge line and approached us. Well, conversation eventually turned to "perhaps we could photograph them" which neither of us had planned, but we loved the idea, agreed, and completely enjoyed the experience! The images we were blessed with exceeded our (and the couple's!) expectations so wildly that we thought "hey, you know, that was too much fun to simply let it be a one-off event! Someone is sending us a message!" And we started low-key advertising our availability for remote, on-location wedding photography.
We found after a while, that we preferred the calm and unhurried cadence of portraits over the sheer documentation-by-script of typical wedding photography, so we moved exclusively to Elopement Photography, particularly very small events or preferably after-the-wedding-portraiture. We have been producing the most amazing images ever since! Our time with so many love birds has been intoxicating, and reminds us constantly of our own elopement.
Later, another intersectional event had us thinking of expanding our services to include "Intimate Portraiture". As artists, we have always had an accepting view regarding nudity in it's classical focus from sculpture to modern art, so we were receptive when asked to shoot an art series following an elopement photoshoot. And it was simply beautiful! So we now offer that modality as part of our repertoire! While we know it's not for everyone, Boudoir and Intimate Portraiture are far more common than some might think - both have gone mainstream in the last 10-15 years! We feel we are preemmenently positioned as artists to bring delicate and emotionally enveloping artwork to your Elopement (or as stand-alone images!) We believe there is nothing to be ashamed of in this mode of expression. We celebrate the human form, the beauty of creation, and focus on the intimate while avoiding the explicit.
The flow of our elopement process.
When you book with us, you receive our commitment to create images that tell your story with a masterful combination of artistic passion and technical skill. You also receive the benefits of our love for the outdoors, as well as for each other, which inform our photographic style and our ability to guide you in exploring the moments we capture.
Our first phone call (or zoom meeting!) is a crucial time to discuss how to achieve your creative desires within your budget, formulate your timeline, and set a tentative location and date. To formalize your reservation on our calendar, we require payment of our retainer. Next, we create your personal account on our website along with your password-protected image gallery - your own private space for reviewing your images and ordering prints. We also send a welcome packet detailing all you'll need to know to prepare for your upcoming photoshoot along with our contract to be signed digitally. Full payment for your photoshoot is to be made no later than 1 week in advance of your session.
Once booking is complete, you'll have a direct line of communication with us - we're here for any quick questions should they arise or adjustments to your plans, even just to help calm your nerves or share your excitement!
During your photoshoot we help with posing, adjustments to wardrobe and relaxing in front of the camera. We allow ample private time for you to explore, to take in the experience and to recharge between locations; we feel this is critical to both your images and your memories. We endeavor to create genuine and artful images of you - the real you, the best you possible. And the single most effective way to accomplish this is to help you remain relaxed yet energized. Breaks, snacks, even a nap can be just the right thing for keeping your energy up!
In the weeks following your photoshoot we edit and polish your images to perfection, load them into your private gallery and send an email with a direct link & passcode to your images. You'll be able to review the images, preview different crop ratios, and more before ordering print products. Your gallery is active for an entire month so you have ample time to choose the perfect prints. We are available to assist you in choosing print sizes and options, help with book layouts, and to answer all the questions that come up along the way. We also offer in-person image reviews - our favorite because we get to share in the excitement and receive in-the-moment genuine feedback! In-person viewings also tend to reduce the time before your order is delivered!
We are flexible about this part: We can do our standard "edit then display" which usually takes a week or two before you see your images, or if you're going crazy waiting to see what we shot, we can post the unedited images to your gallery so YOU can decide which shots we edit. We prefer the first option because we've had a lot of experience with this, and we know which shots will edit up to be the best.
But it's not about US, it's about YOU! If you would prefer to be part of the initial selection process, we will happily engage with you! We'll either schedule a face-to-face or phone/zoom meeting to team up for initial image selections. One of the great features of having our own server is that we can go with you through your gallery and discuss each and every image in detail while on the phone!
Other considerations when booking:
We have limited bookings each year and they fill quickly so call us as soon as you can! We dedicate ourselves to one client at a time - Never a double or "back-to-back" booking! This dedication allows us to remain focused entirely on YOUR elopement photography and videography.
What about spontaneity? We always keep a few days free each month for spur of the moment events - Call us even on short notice, we just might be able to accomodate you!
We're going into a National Park - how does that work? Some photoshoots (but not all!) may require permits and when they ARE required, we'll handle that little detail. We want you to be free from worry during your time with us so you can be fully present. You just need to smile and look good, we'll handle the rest.
We know you have choices - we hope to be your BEST choice!
Because we LOVE Elopements! The romance, simplicity and excitement are a few of our favorite things. We have the knowledge, experience, focus and technical skills to capture your elopement in stunning imagery you'll cherish - images that will become heirloom artwork. Our booking process is fluid and easy, beginning with that first phone call. Our time with you will be exciting, full of core memories and the part where you face into the camera will be super easy too! Our image selection process is simple and flexible to meet your needs. Our editing style is gentle, always preserving your true presentation. We charge separately for creating your images and for any prints you might order allowing you the freedom to choose the level of investment befitting your needs and budget - no pre-packaged bundles running up your costs. Pay only for what you need, nothing more. We offer a full range of portraiture in conjunction with your Elopement (or on separate occasions!) including Boudoir/Glamour/Art Portraiture, and have even been known for pet photography as well! So bring your furry family along, let us walk beside you as you begin your journey together!
We invite you to dive into our Elopement Portfolio below and, if you like what you see, call us or send a note via our contact page so we can schedule that crucial first phone call. Let's get connected and make your elopement the best it can be!