Choosing intention over expectation
Elopement & Micro Wedding Photography Services
the experience
You enjoy each other. I’ll handle the rest. No stress, no second-guessing—just honest moments unfolding as they are. Afterward, you’ll receive a gallery of images and an album made to be held onto for a lifetime.
CELEBRATE!
03
Thoughtgul planning
Timeless, emotive, and quietly refined—
BOOK A CALL
01
02
Elopements and Micro weddings are not about escaping tradition—they’re about choosing what matters. I approach elopements and intimate ceremonies as lived experiences, not styled shoots.
We'll connect to confirm your date and assess where you're at in the planning process.
I’ll help you shape a timeline and plan that leaves room to breathe — creating space for moments that matter most.
TWo-hour ElopEment PhotographY Experience - $3650
All inclusive Micro wedding Photography
Experience $5250
Designed for small weddings with a guest count typically under 30, this experience centers on connection, ceremony, and shared moments—without the weight of traditional wedding logistics.
Working alongside trusted officiants I’ve collaborated with for years, this all-inclusive experience brings together the essential elements of a meaningful wedding day. Coverage includes the ceremony itself, a champagne toast, thoughtfully selected florals, and calm, intentional photography throughout.
Family and group portraits are handled efficiently and with ease, followed by a relaxed portrait session for the couple. The approach remains unobtrusive and grounded—allowing the day to feel personal, unforced, and fully present.
Includes:
- Ordained officiant
- Up to three hours of photography coverage
- Ceremony documentation
- Two bouquets and one boutonniere
- Champagne toast for the couple
- Couple portraits and group photographs
- Timeline guidance to ensure a smooth, unhurried flow
- High-resolution online gallery of hand-edited images
- Optional print & album offerings
WHY THIS EXPERIENCE IS DIFFERENT
- Calm, unobtrusive approach
- Natural guidance without forced posing
- Focus on genuine emotion and meaningful moments
- A photographer who gently guides the flow of the day
Designed for couples who want to focus on the ceremony and a select portrait experience, this option offers up to two hours of calm, intentional coverage.
Ideal for single-location elopements or tightly planned timelines, this experience prioritizes presence and authenticity—documenting your vows, connection, and a brief editorial-style portrait session without rushing or overproduction.
Includes:
- Coverage of ceremony & portraits
- Location guidance
- Calm, natural direction as needed
- Attention to emotion, pace, and privacy
- High-resolution online gallery of hand-edited images
WHY THIS EXPERIENCE IS DIFFERENT
- Calm, unobtrusive approach
- Natural guidance without forced posing
- Focus on genuine emotion and meaningful moments
- Having a photographer who anticipates moments before they happen
MIcro Weddings
ELOPEMENTS
Not smaller. Just more intentional.
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
Intimate celebrations, documented with intention.
These experiences are designed for couples who value presence over production, and meaning over momentum. Whether you’re exchanging vows quietly or celebrating with a small circle, coverage is calm, observant, and guided only when needed.
Six-hour ElopEment PhotographY Experience - $5250
This experience offers up to six hours of discreet, intentional coverage—beginning before the ceremony to quietly document emotion and detail, continuing through the ceremony itself, and unfolding into an editorial-style portrait experience that captures the essence of you as a couple.
After the “we do,” we’ll move through a thoughtfully planned and relaxed portrait session, with ample cushion for travel and exploration across multiple backdrops. With calm guidance and an unhurried pace, you’ll have space to settle into the moment and simply be together.
For couples who want support with the when, where, and how, a planning add-on is available. Each plan is thoughtfully customized, offering expert guidance around timing, location, light, and logistics—so your day unfolds with clarity and ease.
Includes:
- Location and planning support
- Timeline guidance to protect calm and lighting considerations
- Coverage across multiple locations
- Attention to emotion, pace, and privacy
- High-resolution online gallery of hand-edited images
- Custom 24-page Layflat deluxe album
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN EVERY COLLECTION
- Timeline collaboration, as needed
- A relaxed, editorial shooting experience
- Location guidance, if desired
- An online gallery of hand-edited, high-resolution images
- Personal rights to print and share
- A seamless, luxury client experience from inquiry to album delivery
Important details
- Deposit: A 30% non-refundable retainer secures your event date.
- Final payment is due a week before the event
Every collection includes:
- Tailored planning, venue rentals and styling options available
Thoughtful planning, gentle guidance, and an experience designed to feel natural, effortless, and beautifully curated.
Extras & Add-ons
back
For creatives, brands, and artists seeking visuals with depth and atmosphere. These sessions blend refined styling with emotion-led storytelling—perfect for campaigns, lookbooks, or personal branding.
Starting at $950
Editorial
01
back
An invitation to see place as story. These sessions document light, texture, and atmosphere—ideal for brands, artists, or collectors seeking a quiet, visual narrative of location and mood.
custom quote
travel
03
Currently booking 2026 - 2027 weddings.
If I’m available, I would love to capture your wedding day with the artistry and care it Truly deserves.
I take on a limited number of weddings each year to ensure every couple receives a calm, attentive experience.
Availability
I strongly believe there is a difference in "quantity vs. quality". I aim for a minimum of 700 quality images in an 8-hour wedding session. I never guarantee a specific minimum or maximum number of photos though, as each session is geared to each individual couples needs.
How many photos will we get?
Yes—often and happily. Whether it’s San Francisco, CA, or somewhere quieter, I love photographing in both familiar and foreign spaces.
Do you travel?
I typically book 3–6 months in advance for portraits, and 8–12 months for weddings. However, I always welcome last-minute magic when possible.
How far in advance should we book?
A few things you may be wondering
I’ve got answers to help make your big day stress-free and prepare you for the process from booking me as your photographer to image delivery.
I use professional Canon cameras and lenses that money can buy and always bring backup equipment.
If you’re a fellow gear geek, here’s my list of toys:
Canon R5 Mark II (mirrorless) & 5DSR Canon 28-70mm f/2.0, Canon 70-200mm II f/2.8 L, Canon 135mm f/2 L, Canon 85mm f/1.4 L, Canon 50mm f/1.2 L, Canon 35mm f/1.4 L, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8.
I also bring lighting to ensure consistency in the style of photos you expect from me, as well as to add creativity to your images.
What Equipment do you use?
Yes, I have special elopement packages that you can purchase with or without reception coverage. Rates include destination travel to a number of different locations around the world.
Do you photograph elopements?
Yes, a 30% retainer and signed contract reserves your wedding date. Final payment will be made a month in advance of your wedding day. I am also able to break up payments by time or amount.
Is a deposit included in the cost of the wedding package?
Yes! Learn more here. I have photographed surprise proposals and can recommend preferred vendors who can help your proposal be as magical as you’d like it to be — whether it’s a planner, florist, live violinist, and more!
Immediately following your proposal, I spend time with the couple to capture some portraits to commemorate the moment.
Do you photograph proposals?
Yes! I photograph weddings as small as the couple and their officiant, courthouse ceremonies, an intimate weddings. My hourly rate is $489/hr. Max 3 hour coverage. Start the process by contacting me here.
Do you photograph micro weddings?
I always recommend having a session with your wedding photographer before your wedding, for several reasons. The biggest reason for most is that you have an opportunity to get comfortable being in front of the camera. The second is that you can learn what to expect in terms of direction and posing. Finally, you can also review the photos from your engagement shoot and provide feedback to your photographer if there are things that you love, or would prefer not to repeat for poses. Overall, it builds up confidence in who you have helping you on your big day!
Should we get engagement photos, even if we already sent out Save the Dates?
Like every encounter you’ll have with me, I make it as convenient as possible. Booking is simply a matter of you saying “I do!” and we’ll send an electronic agreement with the wedding photo package of your choice. Get started by contacting me here.
How do I book you?
Absolutely and we’ll be happy to provide your venue with a proof of coverage.
Do you have liability insurance?
Absolutely, I use a combination of small lighting devices to help illuminate you on the dance floor and in other dark settings. If you want to see examples of the venues I've shot, click here or shoot me a message at hello@heatherhanson.photography
Can you photograph in dark indoor venues?
Along with your digital gallery of edited photos delivered via weblink, you’ll be able to pick from a variety of print and album options, or print your own. Clients receive 8 x 10” image files for smaller printing and a personal-use print license. Hi-res images may be purchased at an additional cost.
What do we get after the wedding?
2 weeks for delivery in Engagement Sessions, 4 - 6 weeks for delivery in Wedding
How long does it take to get our photos?
Have a story to tell? I’d love to hear it. Let’s begin with a simple note.
And everywhere
in between
Wherever your story unfolds
