The Elopement Experience & Investment Guide

An editorial approach to destination elopement by Carol Oliva

Welcome

Choosing a photographer is about more than images it’s about trust, presence, and the way your day feels as it unfolds.

I work with intention and calm, guiding when needed and stepping back moments deserve to happen naturally. The results is a wedding story that feels effortless, emotional and timeless. We will work together to create a relaxed , fun and unforgettable experience while capture a styled and candid moments of your elopement.

The Investments Guide

  • The Essential Experience

    Up to two hours of your elopement day coverage.

    Private online gallery for high-resolution downloads

    Access to fine art prints and heirloom albums.

    Investment : $3,500

    Couple in wedding attire embracing in a forest with sunlight filtering through trees at the Gorgeous Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur , California.

  • The Signature Experience

    Up to three hours of your elopement day coverage.

    Private online gallery for high-resolution downloads

    Access to fine art prints and heirloom albums.

    Investment : $4,500

    Black and white double exposure photo of a couple, with a bride and groom walking on grass, overlayed with trees and foliage in the background in Big Sur , California.

  • The Full Elopement Experience

    Up to four hours of your elopement day coverage.

    Private online gallery for high-resolution downloads

    Access to fine art prints and heirloom albums.

    Investment : $5,500

    Bride and groom embracing in a sunlit forest, surrounded by mist and foliage in Big Sur, California .

We normally customize the packages based on specific photography needs Estimates can be custom made and or based on couples' overall photography budget, or number of required hours coverage.

Coverage starts at $3,500, for up two hours of coverage or more.

You can always add more hours your day as needed. Extra hour investment is $ 1,000 per hour.

Elopements Collections does not include a second shooter but we can always add one if you would like to your collection as well a content creator. Contact me for more details on that.

Keep in mind that is no travel fees to Oahu , Hawaii and Monterey County , California

A bride and groom walking hand in hand on a wooden boardwalk through a natural landscape during sunset, with the bride in a white lace wedding gown and the groom in a dark suit.

Notes of Experience

Signature Elopement Enhancements

 Film Photography

3 Rolls of 35mm Film
An analog storytelling layer with timeless, organic tones.

$500

Film is captured personally by Carol Oliva and delivery seamlessly into your final gallery as high-quality film scans. No additional Photographer.

Timeline Process 

A WEEKS AFTER

THE WEDDING

You will receive a curated sneak peak preview with about 20 hand-edited images.

Bride and groom celebrating with champagne in a tropical setting in the Four Season Oahu

EIGHT WEEKS AFTER

THE WEDDING

You will receive your full editorial gallery, carefully refined and delivered in a private online Collection.

About Carol Oliva

Smiling woman holding a camera on a beach, wearing a colorful floral dress, with cliffs in the background. The Photographer Carol Oliva

Hi, I’m Carol Oliva a destination wedding photographer based in Oahu, Hawaii.

For over two decades, I have photographed weddings across Hawaii, California, and destinations around the world, creating editorial, romantic imagery that honors both emotion and atmosphere.

I approach every wedding as a visual story blending quiet moments, natural movement, and refined composition to create photographs that feel timeless, personal, and deeply meaningful.

Next Steps, Reserving Your Date

If this wedding experience and investment align with your vision, simply reply to my email. I’ll personally guide you through reserving your date and preparing your agreement.

Couple embracing on a foggy cliffside with ocean view and rugged terrain in the beautiful Big Sur , California.
A couple embraces in front of a foggy mountain landscape and the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur , California.
A bride and groom embracing in a forest with large trees and sunlight filtering through the canopy.
A couple in wedding attire riding a motorcycle with a desert landscape in the background Las Vegas, Nevada.
Couple embracing on a small cabin porch in a forest setting, surrounded by tall trees in the Glen Oaks at Big Sur , California.
A black and white photo of a newlywed couple in a vintage convertible car at night, with a "Just Married" sign on the back. The bride is holding a bouquet outside the car. There are decorative strings attached and a tree in the foreground in Big Sur.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your date is officially held once the agreement is signed and the retainer is received. I’ll personally guide you through this step when you’re ready to move forward.

  • Absolutely. Every wedding is unique, and I’m happy to tailor coverage to reflect the flow and scale of your celebration.

  • Yes , I regularly travel for destination weddings and elopements , From coastal California Venues to international celebrations , I document love stories wherever your journey takes you.

  • Yes , signature enhancements and heirloom products can be added at any point in your planning process. The albumin also be added after your gallery is delivered.

Your wedding day deserves to be remembered with imagery that feels effortless, emotional, and enduring. I take on a limited number of weddings each year to ensure every couple receives a fully personalized experience.

Let’s create Something Beautiful together  

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