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The Pinckards - Elopement Photographers in the Adirondacks

We're Dan & Laura Pinckard - Elopement Photographers (and videographers) in Eastern PA

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All-inclusive, stress-free experience

photography

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planning

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Does the idea of a full-blown wedding stress you out?

The planning, being the center of attention, choosing a guest list, entertaining hundreds of guests... All for a wedding you won't even enjoy?

You are not alone. And it's nothing to be ashamed of.

Elopement in the Adirondacks in upstate NY, getting married on a mountain summit, hiking wedding

Every day there are thousands of couples just like you who were SO excited to get engaged, but when it comes time to plan a wedding? It just doesn't feel right.

Just like you, they don't want the cookie cutter wedding that everyone assumes you'll have. And you don't have to.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A WEDDING THAT ISN'T "YOU"

Choose To Elope Instead

have an experience that you will cherish for a lifetime

A customized, all-about-you
Elopement Package

In the greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and Poconos areas

A day focused on the love that you and your partner share

having a blast together. Creating memories that last a lifetime.

This is about SO much more than photos and videos.

It’s about a day that you’ll actually love. A wedding experience that reflects your priorities. Spending intentional time together, instead of entertaining hundreds of guests and stressing out over the smallest detail.

We'll help you craft a day that is completely customized to your vision, your passions, and your relationship.

Of course, photos will be a big part of your elopement, but photos are only as important as the memories that they capture. We'll help you have a day full of those memoires.

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Meet your Pennsylvania elopement photographers

we're dan + Laura Pinckard

The adventurous husband + wife duo known for helping couples have a wedding day they’ll LOVE with epic one-of-a-kind photos.

We have been doing elopement photography and videography for 8 years and have worked with over 200 couples. Our goal is simple: to help you have the wedding experience that we wish we had.

Our wedding was large, chaotic, and more about doing what other people expected than having an incredible experience together. If that sounds like the opposite of what you want, reach out. We’d love to chat!

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150,000+ FOLLOWERS on Instagram

Dozens of 5-star reviews

Published locally & internationally

8 years capturing elopements

the word "elopement" doesn't mean what it used to.

It’s no longer about running away & getting married in secret. 

Today, eloping is about getting married in a way that reflects your relationship, in a way that makes you happy, in a place that is meaningful to you. 

No old-fashioned checklists, gaudy frills, or performing for the in-laws required. 

Just you, your beloved, and a magical place to call your own.

Sydney + Dave's Wedding
Wedding picture on the beach in Lake George, NY in the Adirondacks, taken by photographers The Pinckards
Elopement in the Adirondacks in upstate NY, getting married on a mountain summit, hiking wedding
Elopement package in upstate NY Adirondacks
Bride and groom eloping in Rocky Mountains
Eloping in Upstate New York

What could your elopement look like?

examples of what our clients have done:

Sydney + Brian's

Sunrise hiking elopement

with ~10 guests

  • Hiking up a mountain well before sunrise
  • Portraits + private vows on the summit
  • Hiking down for a ceremony by the lake
  • Portraits and family photos by the lake + a nearby field
Sunrise hiking elopement / micro wedding on Mount Jo in the Adirondacks with a few family members
Small wedding / elopement with photos taken on Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, NY

Ashton + Max's

elopement / wedding hybrid

with ~25 guests

  • First look by the river next to their Airbnb
  • Driving up a mountain for portraits on the summit
  • A short ceremony at their Airbnb
  • A first dance immediately following the ceremony
  • A little reception at dusk with their friends + family under a tent

Gen + Jason's

Solo hiking
elopement

with no guests

  • Hiking up a mountain well before sunrise
  • First look on the summit after changing into their dress/suit
  • Ceremony right as the sun came over the horizon
  • Hiking back down for some fun pictures by the lake
  • Celebratory brunch at a favorite local restaurant
Sunrise adventurous elopement in Lake Placid, NY on Mount Jo

More elopement stories

to help you envision yours

What have our clients thought about their elopements?

5/5

"Working with The Pinckards was the best decision we've made in our lives to date!

Everything was a smooth process from the booking, planning, to the execution the day of! The Pinckards made our dream elopement come true.”

Reviews from past clients

Does eloping sound like the perfect wedding day for you?

Let's plan this together!

Still have questions?

Here are some common questions we get about elopements + photography

That really depends on the season, but the earlier the better! Most couples book with us 9-12 months in advance, so our schedule tends to fill up around then.

We typically start off with a phone call, and once we have some basic details (e.g. date, general location, overall vision), we’ll send you a link to our booking portal! After you book, we spend the next several weeks/months helping you plan your dream elopement!

We are here to help with as much as we can, whether that be chatting about the timeline, researching locations, recommending vendors, etc. We’ll also be sending you helpful resources along the way!

We don’t have a hard and fast rule, but elopements tend to have under 20 guests. We also shoot weddings with more guests, depending on the details! It definitely doesn’t hurt to reach out, even if you’re having a thousand guests.

If you don’t want the pressure of a full-blown wedding, don’t want to conform to the expectations of hundreds guests, and would rather have a day that is 100% focused on you & your marriage… You should elope.

Your wedding doesn’t have to fit into society’s mold.

Get married in a way that truly reflects you.

Let's chat about your elopement!

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