Creative Photo And Video
To Capture Your Love’s Greatest Adventure Yet
All-Inclusive Elopement Packages Lake Tahoe
Serving couples across Northern California including Lake Tahoe, Redwood National Park, Mammoth Lake, Yosemite National Park, and more
You’ve been dreaming of tying the knot in Lake Tahoe, but the logistics seem a little … intimidating. As a respected husband and wife photographer and videographer team, we’re experts in capturing your day and helping you bring it to life.
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Eloping In A Beautiful Destination Has Always Been Your Dream
But making it happen? That’s a whole other story
Whether you’re traveling to Northern California or you’re a Tahoe native, the idea of planning (and executing!) your perfect nature-centered elopement can feel like a challenge.
Choosing the best spot, booking vendors, finding people you click with, and navigating the legal requirements is, well … a lot. But with a dedicated photo and video team—who’s also really good at planning—you’ll be taken care of from the jump.
We’re an award-winning husband + wife
photo and video team, ready to bring your vision to life
After capturing hundreds of elopements over the past 10 years in the great outdoors, we’ve learned a thing or two about what it takes to take your experience from fun to the best day ever.
We’re experts on where to go, what to bring, and how to make your day feel like yours. Getting to know you as a couple is at the top of our priority list, and preserving your most special memories is a close second.
So when you put your elopement into our hands, we promise, we’ll give you an experience that matches your vision and exceeds your expectations.
We’re an
award-winning husband + wife
photo and video team, ready to bring your vision to life
“Look no further than booking Mindful Media Photography for your adventure elopement! From providing us with umbrellas for our ceremony when it unexpectedly rained to leading the way to get photos in the coolest spots, we will be eternally grateful we had them both by our side on our most special day.”
John + Angela
“Not only were our wedding photos absolutely breathtaking, but Angie and Lee made our day smooth sailing and full of adventure.”
CLOSE YOUR EYES, AND
Imagine Your Ideal Elopement
There’s no limit to what we can plan for your elopement. We’re all in if you want to lace up your hiking boots at sunrise, run around on the beach and take photos in the surf, or just tour beautiful Lake Tahoe and hit every awesome photo opp.
Your elopement is yours, so let’s make it everything you’ve ever wanted.
MAKE YOUR DREAM A REALITY
WITH OUR ALL-INCLUSIVE LAKE TAHOE ELOPEMENT PACKAGES,You’ll Get Everything You Need All In One Place
Talk about a win, right? Rather than spending months researching possible venues or elopement locations, hunting down vendors that share your vision, trying to figure out what kind of permits you need, and so much more, you can relax knowing you’re in capable hands.
No matter which all-inclusive package you choose, you’ll always get:
INTENTIONAL PLANNING
Elopement planning stress is a thing of the past because we’re in your corner. Well learn about who you are and what you want, and take it from there. We’ll choose the perfect local spots, get you the necessary permits, and create a custom itinerary that gives you the experience of a lifetime.
EXPERT GUIDANCE
We’re NorCal natives (and highly experienced wedding pros) so we know all about the local hidden gems, top-tier elopement vendors, and how to be prepared (no matter what!). We’ll guide you from the moment you reach out to the day we deliver your final gallery.
CARE AND SUPPORT
We understand that a lot can come with planning your elopement. While you’re excited to design your dream day, it can also be overwhelming. We’re here to be your sounding board, help you navigate the dynamics of choosing the wedding you want, and support you through it all.
PHOTO | VIDEO | OFFICANT | PLANNING
Choose your adventure
Elopement Photography and Videography Offerings
We're passionate about capturing the magic of your elopement. Our photos and films are filled with all of the emotion and joy you’ll feel on your special day.. We focus on capturing candid moments and heartfelt connections with a creative and romantic style that highlights both your love and the beauty of the landscape.
The Lake Loop Elopement Package
Photo and/or video package
We’ll lead you on a full loop around beautiful Lake Tahoe for your intimate elopement. As local photographers, we know all the best hidden gems and photo ops. When we get to each location, we’ll hop out, take photos, and hop back in to keep driving!
Includes:
- 5 hours of coverage
- A full loop around the lake with multiple landscapes and hop-in and hop-out photo locations
- Ceremony location
- Planning/permit/timeline help
- Picnic with charcuterie board
- Couple drives own vehicle
- Online gallery for both photo + video
- Full printing rights
- Sneak peek photos
- Creative double-exposure images
Starting at $4,200
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The Summit Forever Package
Team photo and video package
Our full-service package includes our photo and video team. perfect for eloping couples who want it all. With all of the planning support you need, gorgeous photos of your day together, a highlight video to remember your most loved moments, and so much more, you can’t go wrong.
Includes:
- Professional photos
- 5-10 minute highlight video
- Planning/permit/timeline help
- Location guide
- Vendor recommendations
- Picnic with charcuterie board
- 100+ page How to Elope guide
- Flash drive w/ all photos (non-edited/jpeg/low res)
- Full printing rights
- Online gallery for both photo + video
- Sneak peek photos
- Creative double-exposure images
Starting at $5,400
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The Alpine Dreams Package
Hybrid photo and video package
This package is perfect for budget-conscious couples who want the full experience of photo and video with unlimited planning support. You’ll work with one person during your elopement who will shoot both photos and videos throughout the day.
Includes:
- Professional photos
- 3-5 minute highlight video
- Planning/permit/timeline help
- Location guide
- Vendor recommendations
- Picnic with charcuterie board
- 100+ page How to Elope guide
- Flash drive w/ all photos (non-edited/jpeg/low res)
- Full printing rights
- Online gallery for both photo + video
- Sneak peek photos
- Creative double-exposure images
Starting at $4,400
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The Mountain Bliss Package
Photo and planning package
This package will give you a beautifully and intentionally planned elopement with gorgeous photos to remember every second. With support offered from the moment you book, we’ll dream up the perfect day for you and your partner to tie the knot.
Includes:
- Professional photos
- Planning/permit/timeline help
- Location guide
- Vendor recommendations
- Picnic with charcuterie board
- 100+ page How to Elope guide
- Flash drive w/ all photos (non-edited/jpeg/low res)
- Full printing rights
- Online gallery for both photo + video
- Sneak peek photos
- Creative double-exposure images
Starting at $3,600
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The Vow in Motion Package
Video only package
Are you envisioning a cinematic wedding video to capture your favorite moments from your elopement? Our video-only packages offer a range of video options to suit your unique style and budget. Get ready to watch your day unfold over and over again.
Includes:
- 5-10 minutes long
- Professionally edited and color-corrected
- 4k cinematic and behind-the-scenes footage
- Drone footage (weather permitting)
- Pro audio - ceremony/toast/private vows
- Online gallery
Starting at $1,800
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Feature Film:
- 30-60 minutes long
- Full ceremony and toast coverage
- Professionally edited and color-corrected
- 4k cinematic and behind-the-scenes footage
- Drone coverage (weather permitting)
- Pro audio - ceremony/toast/private vows
- Online gallery
Starting at $2,600
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The Peak Moments Package
Photo only package
If you're a couple who simply needs stunning photos without the added planning, our photo-only package is your best choice. We'll capture your love story at the most picturesque locations, ensuring a stress-free and memorable experience.
Includes:
- Online downloadable gallery
- Full printing rights
- Professionally-edited high-resolution images
- Flash drive w/all photos (jpegs/low res)
- Sneak peek photos
- Creative double-exposure images
Starting at $2,800
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“From the start, Angie was beyond helpful in providing recommendations, elopement advice, activity ideas—you name it! She had everything laid out as an option before my wedding-planning brain could even start to think of it. We had the best time and really did feel like we were hanging out with a couple of friends. Look no further if you want the most memorable wedding day experience (their work alone clearly speaks for itself—my jaw is still on the floor from how our photos turned out), but you get so much more when you have Angie and Lee! They are the absolute best!”
Sydnee + Sean
“Wow, Angie and Lee, where do I even start with this dynamic duo? They made our special day 1,000 times better than we ever could have dreamed.”
THE BEST PART ABOUT WORKING WITH A TEAM?
By having a dynamic duo by your side, we’ll be able to capture every magical moment of your elopement. As a husband-and-wife team, we bring a unique perspective and seamless collaboration to the table because we know each other better than anyone else, and can anticipate each other’s movements and needs. By working together, we can capture your special day from multiple angles, ensuring that every amazing moment is preserved.
And what’s more? Booking a team eliminates the stress of coordinating two separate vendors who don’t know how to work together. With us, you'll have a single point of contact for all your photography and videography, and we'll create a personalized package that fits your vision and budget.
WORK WITH OUR TEAM
Your Elopement Will Feel Effortless
CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH
Add-On Elopement Services
01. ENGAGEMENT SESSION
The excitement you share as an engaged couple is worth hanging onto. With a custom engagement session, we’ll capture your sweet memories as you prepare to take the next step in your lives together.
02. WEDDING OFFICIANT
Lee is a licensed wedding officiant, so you won’t need to find an extra person to tag along during your intimate celebration.
03. LIVE MUSIC
Set the mood for your romantic first dance with live music. Lee is a highly-trained musician and can play just about any instrument, so just name what you want, and he’ll be able to deliver.
05. RAW VIDEO FOOTAGE
Remember your elopement day with the raw video footage. It’ll be completely untouched so you can see your day exactly as it happened.
06. CUSTOM DIGITAL DRAWING
Decorate your home with a personalized piece of art! We offer custom digital drawings by our daughter Araya as a fun and quirky way to remember your day.
We’ve been lucky to share so many incredible moments with our couples while they tie the knot. And with camera in hand, we’ve captured thousands of once-in-a-lifetime moments—read about some of our favorites.
Our Favorite Elopement Adventures
The Mindful Media Experience
Submit the contact form on our site and we’ll get back to you ASAP! We’ll chat, help you choose the right package for your celebration, and send over all the details. Once we receive a signed contract and deposit, you’re booked!
Once it’s official, we’ll send you our 100+ page Elopement Guide to get you started along with a questionnaire. Once we know what you’re looking for, we’ll send you a guide to help you choose the perfect location and our top vendor recommendations!
Once we’ve chosen your elopement spot, we’ll work on getting the necessary permits! We’ll also send you information to help you secure your marriage license and any other must-know details. At this time, we’ll also ask you to fill out our timeline questionnaire.
We’ll build your timeline based on your questionnaire and send it over for review! And then it’s time for your final check-in before the big day arrives—we’ll ensure that every detail is in place and lives up to your biggest dreams.
It’s your elopement day and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ll meet you at your chosen location and together, we’ll adventure into your next chapter as newlyweds. While you enjoy your day, we’ll guide you, capture your special moments, and cheer you on.
While you soak up life as a newly married couple, we’ll work on editing your photos, creating your video, and curating your final gallery. Sneak peeks will be delivered within 1 week, and your final gallery will be delivered within 8 weeks.
Choosing who would be with us on the biggest day of our lives was a huge decision, and we’re so grateful we found Angie and Lee—they made everything so easy! On the day of our elopement, we were naturally a bit nervous, but they were so friendly and personable, made us feel comfortable, and were true professionals.
From the beginning of planning, communication was open, clear, and frequent. Wedding planning could not have been easier. Approaching our wedding date, communication about weather/rain and changes to the schedule were sent in advance and multiple backup options were given.
Angie and Lee quickly changed the timeline/location as needed, and were well prepared for the entire day, from the weather, to dress tears, to keeping us on schedule. There isn’t a single thing we would change about the day. Thank you Angie and Lee for being part of our wedding day and making it absolutely perfect!!
Sandhya + Jacob
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Frequently Asked Questions
WE’RE HERE TO GUIDE YOU
We live in the beautiful city of Grass Valley, CA, and there's no place quite like home, so we primarily focus on elopements in Northern California.
Not if you don’t want to! Remember, your elopement is yours, and we want it to reflect activities that are meaningful to you! We know all the best hiking and non-hiking spots with gorgeous views, and can even recommend ADA-accessible areas.
As soon as you know you want to work with us, it’s best to reach out! While we can accommodate much shorter timelines if our schedule is open, we suggest giving yourself at least six months' notice for a more comfortable, relaxed planning experience.
We can photograph rain or shine! However, California also has wildfires and snowstorms, so we choose to be flexible. We understand that sometimes things are out of anyone's control. If you're eloping during wildfire season or winter, we create multiple backup plans so we’re ready to pivot at a moment's notice. Luckily, California has so many fantastic locations that it's easy to find alternative options!
Absolutely! Kids and family are always welcome to join us. As a family of four, we make time for family adventures and bring our kiddos everywhere, so we love when couples bring them along! Our elopement packages and planning services are available for guest lists of 20 or fewer.
LAKE TAHOE ELOPEMENTS AND BEYOND
Design A One-Of-A-Kind Day Filled With Adventure, Excitement, and Love
The world is your playground, so why not take advantage of all it has to offer? Let’s plan the ultimate elopement experience in the great outdoors you’ll be talking about for years to come.
