Seattle Elopement Photographer
Let‘s Capture the Beauty
and Realness of Your Wedding
PLANNING + PHOTOGRAPHY
ONE OF A KIND ELOPEMENTS
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Your Wedding Shouldn’t Feel Like A Photoshoot.
What if it felt like the best day of your life instead?
Where your emotion and those real, heartfelt moments get perfectly captured.
Experience First. Photos Second.
Instead of spending all day non-stop posing, creating fake intimate moments to get “that perfect shot”, I prioritize your experience above everything else.
Because what I DO want to capture are these moments:
When you say something silly to your partner
When you start to ugly cry during your vows
When you open up and get to be yourselves as you enjoy the scenery together.
Photos full of raw emotions that you can’t help but feel the moment that was captured.
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“Doug is a phenomenal photographer whom not only takes amazing photos but also took very good care of us during our elopement.
He made our whole experience so smooth and stress free! The best part was that he gave us our time during our session to enjoy the scenery and time to ourselves. He went out of his way to make sure we had the best out of our elopement. We highly recommend Doug as an elopement photographer.”
Michael & Diana
Why Should You Elope in Seattle?
Don’t get me wrong, it takes guts telling your friends and family that you want a wedding experience that is focused on your love and commitment for each other and not an expensive traditional wedding. That , instead, you want a wedding without boundaries, expectations, or rules.
But imagine the freedom of having a wedding experience that is focused on just the two of you, your love for the outdoors, and doing something completely original and unique to you.
The beauty of eloping is that now ANYTHING is possible, and you can choose how you want to remember your day.
About Your Seattle Elopement Photographer
Hi! My name is Doug, your professional third wheel and new adventure buddy.
As a former special education teacher, I learned a thing or two about building connections, fostering trust, and making new friends with others.
I won’t be a stranger during your wedding experience, I’ll be a friend you can feel relaxed, comfortable, and safe to be yourselves around.
Growing up with Seattle and the Washington State mountains as my playground, I developed a strong attachment to the PNW and a love for the people who choose to lose themselves in it.
What Makes My Seattle Elopement Packages Different?
There are infinite possibilities on what your Seattle elopement would look like. Whether you want to hit the town, go on a romantic sunset sailboat ride, or want to elope in one of Seattle’s most famous parks, you seriously cannot go wrong with any location!
But planning for an elopement is stressful, I get it. I truly believe that many couples chose to elope to ditch the stress of planning a wedding (among other amazing reasons to elope). That’s why I have created a (damn near) all inclusive Seattle elopement packages for you.
How Does This Work?
Here’s how working with me looks like
1. We get to know each other to truly understand your vision and learn more about your dream wedding day
2. I get planning. Whether that’s researching locations and activities, or getting you quotes for local vendors and lodging I’ll be working hard behind the scenes to make sure that your elopement day goes off without a hitch.
3. You lean back and enjoy the ride while I capture the best adventure of your life!
Ready to Get Started?
I’m so excited to learn more about your elopement or wedding plans so far and how to make it a reality!
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"From the very first time we reached out to Doug with Sea to Summit Photography, we knew we were in good hands. He was quick to respond and immediately reassured us about our shorter elopement timeline of about two months. He helped guide us through the planning process and answered all of our questions. He also personally scouted our location and found the perfect spots for our ceremony and photos. We had 100% confidence in him the entire time and he delivered. Our day was easy and we were able to be stress free and happy because Doug had taken care of all the details. Not to mention, our photos are absolutely stunning. I could not say enough good things about him and his business. 10/10"
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Ashlyn & John
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"Doug was such a great photographer. We had a small, intimate wedding with close family and friends. By the end of the day, Doug felt more like family....with a nice camera. He was able to get all the shots we wanted and more. Even before the wedding Doug researched the area for hot spots and even tried to help with accommodations. He has connections in the wedding community which was also very helpful. I'm not getting married again, but if I do, I'm calling Doug"
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Jeremy & Melissa
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"My wife and I had an amazing experience using Doug from Sea to Summit Photography as our photographer! He was very organized and professional. He helped us find the best venue within our budget for our elopement! Doug went the extra mile by scouting our location to find the most beautiful photos and was always there to support us throughout the process of elopement planning! Doug helped us both feel at ease during our photo sessions with unique poses, clear instructions, and fun! I feel like Doug truly captured the magic of our day with beautiful photos! We couldn’t have asked for a better elopement photographer! I can’t recommend Doug more!"
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Delaney & Alyssa
From Someone Who Also Chose to Elope:
With just 9 months left to our wedding day, we cancelled our big wedding and eloped instead. We broke away from what we felt society expected from us and were “supposed to have” for our wedding.
We camped, hiked, had our dogs join, drank endless mimosas, and even took a nap. It was absolutely perfect.
You don’t need perfection during your wedding, just presence with each other and those you love most.
Want to see some of my most recent adventures around the Seattle Area? Check out these posts!
Let’s plan your dream wedding!