film Elopement photographer + videographer
Not a traditional wedding.
Not an adventure elopement.
In today's industry, it feels like your options are either 1) have the big, stressful wedding full of people you didn't really want to invite, OR 2) hike 10 miles and helicopter off a glacier to elope just the two of you.
Uh, can we get something in between, please?
The day of your marriage shouldn't be a hardcore adventure statement against the wedding industry, and it shouldn't be an extravagant obligation you dread. Getting married should be...
Easy and Natural.
The number one thing my couples say when I ask them how they want their elopement to feel is "easy and natural". I've also heard "laidback and nature-focused," and "just us and our families somewhere beautiful." I imagine you're still reading this because you feel the same way.
Wanna say your vows by a river and eat sandwiches after? I'm there.
Wanna hike to an alpine lake at sunrise, then have a party with your favorite people at sunset? I'm there.
Wanna have a first look in the forest, a full ceremony on the beach, and dinner at a seaside restaurant with your closest friends and family? You guessed it — I'm there.
There's no one way to elope. Hike 4 miles or none. Bring 15 folks or just your sweetheart. This is about YOUR blend of trends, traditions, and adventure, not anyone else's.
"Okay, we have the vision. Now how do we do this?"
With expert planning guidance, bespoke location scouting, and open-hearted validation from a film elopement photographer who's been hiking, camping, exploring, and road-tripping the American West her whole life.
I've got dual citizenship between Colorado and Oregon, and I've been making elopements feel easy and natural for my couples since 2020. Wanna know more?
From the moment we booked Ayla, we knew we had made the best decision.
“She was so communicative from the start, ensuring every detail was planned and that we felt completely at ease throughout the process.
The film photos she took of us are beyond incredible—timeless, emotional, and truly works of art. They take us right back to the joy, love and laughs of our wedding day.
She didn’t just document our day; she brought it to life in the most beautiful way possible.”
— Jack and Gina
More about the experience
My work has been featured on…
wandering weddings
rock n roll bride
dancing with her
adventurewed
P.S. — Ayla Rae Elopements is LGbTQ+ owned and Leave No Trace aware.
We photograph love across race, religion, gender, and sexuality.
A portion of all proceeds are donated in support of our national parks.
what it’s all about:
The two of you and your nearest and dearest in nature. Birdsong and open air. Laughter and quality time. Picture it. Feel it. Are you excited? Me too.
The only thing between you and the film elopement photographer of your dreams is this button right here.