Elopements · Los Angeles + Southern California

Your Los Angeles elopement, photographed and filmed by one team

About 50 finished photos plus a real scored wedding film, from $2,700 together. Malibu bluffs, a courthouse morning, a backyard at golden hour. Just the two of you, kept forever.

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Why one team

An elopement is one small, perfect moment. It deserves one calm team.

Most couples eloping in Los Angeles face a choice: hire a photographer and give up the film, hire a videographer and give up the gallery, or squeeze two separate vendors into a ceremony that lasts twenty minutes. We built Golden Glow around a different answer. One team captures your elopement in both photography and cinema, in the same golden light, without anyone fighting for the angle.

You get about 50 hand-retouched photos and a scored 60 to 90 second wedding film, graded like a movie, delivered with a sneak peek in the first week. And because it is one team, booking photo and film together costs thousands less than booking them apart.

Elopement pricing

Simple, honest numbers

Every collection includes color grading, an online gallery, and multi-format delivery. Reserve any date with 33% down.

Photo + Film
Elopement
from$2,700
4 hours · 1 shooter · ceremony + couple portraits

~50 retouched photos plus a 60 to 90 second scored wedding film. Photography only from $1,500, film only from $1,700.

Day Of
from$4,900
8 hours · 1 shooter · prep through reception

For elopements that grow into a dinner with your favorite people. ~150 photos plus a 3 to 5 minute film.

Add-ons: engagement session $400 with any collection · drone $400 · 60s social reel $300 · rush delivery $400. See every collection →

Limited · August only

Golden Hour August

Six weekday dates, Monday through Thursday, any August elopement in Los Angeles. The full Elopement collection, photo and film together, plus your 60 second social reel included and a sneak peek within 72 hours. $2,400 flat. $800 holds your date.

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Where to elope

LA is full of golden light

A few of the places we love to shoot. We scout the light for your exact spot and walk you through any permits.

Malibu bluffs + El MatadorCliffside vows over the Pacific, sea stacks at golden hour. State beach ceremony permits run about $250.
Beverly Hills courthouseSay it officially in the morning, then portraits through the palms and gardens nearby. Zero venue cost.
Griffith Observatory at sunriseThe whole city below you, empty walkways, soft first light. The most cinematic free view in Los Angeles.
The Arboretum + gardensPeacocks, old oaks, and shaded paths in Arcadia. Simple photo permits, endless backdrops.
Palos Verdes cliffsWind-bent pines and long views at Point Vicente. Golden hour here looks like the Central Coast without the drive.
A backyard or Airbnb in the hillsPrivate property means no permits at all. String lights, your people or no people, complete freedom.

Planning beyond LA? Read our California elopement guide and the Big Sur elopement guide.

Kind words

Couples we've kept forever

“

An absolute dream. You're pure talent, Jake. We're so grateful. Without you, there is no us.

Travis & Savannah
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We still watch our video often! The whole day is such a cherished memory, and thanks to the film Golden Glow made, we can relive it as often as we want.

Bailey & Harinder
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Elopement questions, answered

How much does an elopement photographer cost in Los Angeles?
Most LA elopement photography runs $1,200 to $4,000 depending on hours and what you get back. Our Elopement collection is $1,500 for photography, $1,700 for film, or $2,700 for both together, which includes about 50 finished photos plus a scored 60 to 90 second wedding film from one team.
Do we need a permit to elope in LA?
Depends on the spot. Many city parks want a simple permit, state beaches like El Matador require a ceremony permit around $250, and private property needs nothing. We walk every couple through the permit picture for their exact location before anything is booked.
Can you help us plan the elopement itself?
Yes. Location shortlists matched to your vision, golden hour timing, permit guidance, officiant and floral referrals, and a minute-by-minute timeline so the day feels unhurried. It is a small day; the planning should feel small too.
How fast do we get everything back?
Sneak peek within the first week, full hand-graded gallery and your scored film within 6 to 8 weeks. Rush delivery is available for $400.
Can we book on short notice?
Often, especially weekdays. Elopements are the most flexible thing we shoot. Send your date and you will get a same-day availability answer; a 33% retainer holds it and the contract arrives the same day.
What if we want a few guests there?
Bring them. The Elopement collection comfortably covers ceremonies up to about 20 people. More than that, look at our micro wedding coverage.
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