Yana Skakun
Elopement Photography
Elopement Packages
Honest pricing for intimate ceremonies and elopements across England. Just the two of you — and photography that captures it properly.
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Elopements are not a compromise. They are a deliberate, intentional choice to get married on your own terms — without the performance, the expense, and the logistical weight of a large wedding. Getting the photography right matters precisely because the day is so focused on the two of you.
Elopement photography is documentary by nature — there is no group to marshal, no schedule to stick to, and the emphasis is entirely on the genuine experience of the day. The gallery from an elopement often has a depth and emotional directness that large wedding galleries can't match.
These packages are designed to be flexible. Your elopement might be a registry office ceremony followed by an afternoon in the countryside; it might be a cliff-top exchange of vows at dawn with a witness each. Each package can be adapted to fit what you are actually doing.
Elopement Packages
All prices include editing, online gallery, and print licence. Travel included to specified distance.
Intimate Ceremony
£595
2 hours · 100+ images
For registry office ceremonies, small house weddings, or legally-focused elopements where the photography session starts when the ceremony ends.
- Ceremony coverage
- Portrait session (1 location)
- 100+ edited images
- Online high-res gallery
- Print licence
- Delivered in 3 weeks
Most Popular
Elopement Session
£895
3-4 hours · 150+ images
The most popular elopement package — enough time for a ceremony, a portrait session in a beautiful location, and all the spontaneous moments between.
- Ceremony coverage
- Two portrait locations
- 150+ edited images
- Travel up to 1 hour included
- Online high-res gallery
- Print licence
- Delivered in 3 weeks
Complete Elopement
£1,750
Full day · 300+ images
A full elopement day — from getting ready through to dinner. Multiple locations, maximum flexibility, and a gallery that tells the whole story of your day.
- Getting ready coverage
- Ceremony documentation
- Multiple landscape locations
- Dinner or evening coverage
- 300+ edited images
- Travel up to 2 hours included
- Online high-res gallery
- Delivered in 3 weeks
Add-Ons
Additional hour£150/hr
Second location£100
Extended travel (per 30min over included)£75
Rush delivery (1 week)£150
Printed album 30 pages£280
Additional prints set (10 fine art prints)£195
Questions
What is included in all elopement packages?
All packages include natural, documentary-style photography, full-resolution edited images, an online gallery, print licence, and delivery within 3 weeks. You own the images completely and can use them however you choose.
Do I need witnesses for an elopement in England?
Yes — legally, you need two witnesses for a marriage ceremony in England and Wales. Many couples ask two close friends or family members to act as witnesses; some register offices can provide them. Your registrar will confirm the requirements for your specific ceremony.
Can I choose any location for my elopement?
Almost any publicly accessible location is fine for portrait photography. For the legal ceremony itself, it must take place at a licensed venue in England and Wales. However, the portrait session (which is often the most photographically memorable part) can be anywhere — a cliff, a forest, a beach, a meadow.
How do elopement packages differ from wedding packages?
Elopement packages are designed for small, intimate occasions — typically just the two of you, though a few close people can be accommodated. They're priced per couple rather than per event length. If you have more than about 10 guests, the micro-wedding packages may be more appropriate.
How far in advance do I need to book?
For flexibility, I recommend booking 3-6 months ahead, though I can sometimes accommodate shorter notice for weekday elopements. Popular locations (Cotswolds, Lake District, Cornwall) and weekend dates in summer book fastest.
What areas do you cover for elopements?
I cover all of England for elopements. Regular elopement destinations include the Cotswolds, Lake District, Cornwall, Cambridge, the Peak District, and the Yorkshire Dales. Travel is included up to the distance specified in each package; beyond that, a transparent travel fee applies.
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