One-Day Elopement
One full day, photographed from start to finish. Coffee at sunrise, vows somewhere that takes your breath away, and dinner for two to close it out.
The Investment
Wedding & Elopement Photography Investment
Every package is custom quoted, because no two celebrations ask for the same thing. Your quote is shaped by how full our calendar is around your date, the details of your day, the photo and video coverage you want, and where in the world we are headed.
- “They made the whole process such a joy from start to finish.”Victoria Castagna
- “There’s no one better than this duo.”Chrismary B.
- “They didn’t just document the day; they elevated it.”Ilham Azim
- “We felt calm and at peace in their hands.”Molly Oudekerk
- “Somehow, they captured not just how it looked, but how it felt.”Therese Charles
- “Without hesitation, we would choose Laura and Dan again and again.”Jayme Arts
- “Working with The Pinckards was the best decision we've made in our lives to date!”Carolyn Hernández
- “They just have an ability to make everyone feel so comfortable.”Kaitlin Gould
- “In two words: Absolute perfection.”Ashleigh Smith
- “By the end of our day with them, they felt like family to us.”Arianna Campese
- “It was the moment and the pictures I had always dreamed of.”Caitlynn Rogers
- “Spending the day with them felt easy.”Michelle Blauman
- “Laura and Dan are hands down the best in the business.”Hunter Burkavage
- “They made everything feel so comfortable and natural.”Randy Kaiser
Since 2017Photographing weddings & elopements
5.0 on GoogleFrom 65 client reviews
Vogue & InsiderWhere our work has been featured
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“They made the whole process such a joy from start to finish. Dan walked me through all the details, gave recommendations, and answered my many questions. On the day of our elopement, they were such a ray of light. At some point in the day, it felt like they became part of our family.”
– Victoria & John, Elopement in the Adirondack Mountains
Elopements
Elopement Experiences
Every elopement starts with the two of you and a place that means something. Here are a few of the shapes it can take.
Three-Day Elopement
For destinations too good to squeeze into one day. We photograph the adventure around your vows too: the hikes, the long dinners, the slow mornings.
Micro-Wedding
Your closest people, maybe ten of them, maybe thirty, somewhere beautiful. All the heart of a wedding without the production.
Destination Elopement
From the cliffs of Northern Ireland to the Pitons of Saint Lucia. We travel with you and help shape the day around the place.
Mountaintop Elopement
Vows on a summit after a sunrise hike, with nobody else up there but the two of you. We help you pick the trail and time the light.
Simple Elopement
Just the two of you, a meaningful spot, and a few unhurried hours. No timeline to manage and nothing to perform.
Picture This
Vows at Sunrise, Breakfast by Nine
The alarm goes off before four. You're both nervous and giddy, and the coffee helps. We meet at the trailhead with headlamps, and by the time the sky turns pink you're standing on a ledge above the valley, reading vows you finished writing on the drive up.
No guests to wrangle and no timeline to watch. Just the two of you, the wind, and a view you'll never forget. Afterward there's champagne on the summit, pancakes back in town, and a well-earned nap. When your gallery arrives, you get to live it all again, including the moments you didn't know anyone saw.
Weddings
Wedding Commissions
From an intimate dinner with your closest people to a full weekend abroad, we photograph weddings that feel like the people hosting them.
Destination Wedding
Your favorite people, somewhere unforgettable. We photograph the whole trip, from the welcome party to the last dance.
Luxury Wedding
Editorial, heirloom-quality coverage for a celebration designed down to the last detail, by a team that stays out of the way until the moment matters.
Full Weekend Wedding
Welcome drinks, the rehearsal dinner, the wedding day, and the morning-after brunch. Every chapter of the weekend, told as one story.
Intimate Wedding
Fifty guests or fewer, long tables, and real conversations. The kind of wedding where you actually get to talk to everyone.
Picture This
The Weekend Everyone Still Talks About
Friday night, both families meet for the first time over pizza and a little too much wine. Saturday morning is slow: letters exchanged through a closed door, your parents already trying not to cry. At golden hour, we steal the two of you away for twenty quiet minutes while your guests find their seats.
Then come the toasts, the packed dance floor, and the sparkler exit. At Sunday brunch, your grandmother asks when she gets to see the photos. We were there for every chapter, quietly, so you could be fully present for all of it.
Enhancements
Add to the Story
Twenty years from now, you will want more than a hard drive. These are the ways couples add to the story, so they can see it, hear it, and hold it long after the day is over.
Cinematic Film
A film that brings back how your day sounded and moved: your vows in your own voices, the wind, the laughter.
Engagement Session
A relaxed few hours together before the big day. You get to know how we work and walk away with photos you love.
Engagement Video
A short film of the two of you, ready for your wedding website or to play for your guests at the rehearsal dinner.
Bridal Portrait Session
Unhurried time in your dress, before or after the wedding, somewhere that suits it.
Heirloom Album
Your story, printed and bound to last for generations. Designed by us, made to be held and passed down.
Film Photography
Real film, shot alongside digital, for the grain, warmth, and timeless feel that is hard to fake.
Who Are Dan & Laura?
We’re Dan and Laura, a husband-and-wife photography team based near Philadelphia, known for encouraging couples to prioritize their relationship over anyone else’s expectations.
In 2016, we had our own wedding. It was large, stressful, and we barely spent any time together. The day everyone else expected, not one that felt like us. That’s exactly why there’s no day in your life that deserves more focus on each other than this one, and why we do this work the way we do.
Client Stories
Hear From Our Couples
“The Pinckards did an outstanding job photographing our elopement. They truly took the time to get the shots we wanted, capturing every moment, emotion, and special moment in time.”
Stacie Faille
“We got so many compliments from people saying our wedding pictures are the most beautiful they’ve ever seen.”
Kaitlyn
“Dan and Laura are not only amazing and take care of almost everything on your special day, but they are just overall amazing humans. We are so so grateful there are people like them who truly make your day ABOUT YOU!”
Lili
Questions
The Things Couples Ask Us First
What's included in every package?
Every commission includes planning collaboration, photography coverage of your experience, a personally edited gallery, preview images within days of your celebration, and personal print rights, with photographer travel built into your proposal.
How does travel work?
Our proposals include our photographer travel costs, so you won’t get a separate airfare, hotel, or mileage bill later. The total commission amount can vary with destination, event scope, and number of days.
What if we're somewhere between an elopement and a full wedding?
That’s exactly what Intimate & Micro Weddings are for. If you’re not sure which fits, reach out and we’ll help you figure it out honestly. We love helping couples weigh the options and make a choice they feel confident about.
Do you require a wedding planner?
For weddings with 50 or more guests, and for celebrations involving significant destination or multi-day logistics, yes. We require a professional planner to be part of the team so everyone can focus fully on what they do best. If you haven’t chosen one yet, we’re happy to recommend planners who may be a good fit.
A venue coordinator typically focuses on the venue itself, so depending on the scope of your wedding, we may still require a dedicated professional planner.
How does booking work?
We always start with a meeting to be sure that we are a good fit to work together. If not, we will happily tell you (we’d rather refer you well than book you wrong). To officially book, a signed agreement and retainer secures your date. From there, we handle the planning collaboration so you can focus on everything else.
Can we add film, albums, or extra events?
Yes. Engagement sessions, additional wedding events, heirloom albums, and cinematic film can all be added, either when you book or afterward.
How many photographs will we receive?
Every gallery captures your full experience, delivered as a thorough collection documenting the entirety of your day, not a fixed number of images. Our goal isn’t to hit a quota; it’s to give you all the moments that actually matter.