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Southern California Elopement & Micro Wedding Pricing Guide

A couple celebrating their wedding above the ocean at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego
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I'm so excited that you're here and that you've made the decision to have an intimate wedding experience!

Not many couples feel confident enough to forge their own path so the fact that you have is something to celebrate! I'm here to help you create something personal, intentional, and unapologetically you.

Kind words

“Anna was such a wonderful help for our day, she was on hand for any requests or questions we had in the run up to the day. She made sure we were prepared, organised and ready for the big day! With us also travelling from Scotland to the US this did not hinder her professionalism or ability to work to different timing before we arrived.”

“Her pictures were stunning and we can’t thank her enough for how well they turned out. She is such a professional and can’t recommend her enough if you need a photographer/ organiser she is definitely the one!”

Gillian & Liam
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Anna Perlman holding her camera beside coastal rocks

Hey, I'm Anna!

Your Southern California Elopement and Micro Wedding Photographer

I'm also a Southern California local who's spent a lot of time exploring the hidden gems in this area. I love playing tour guide and showing my friends and family around to all the cool spots that you won't find on social media, and I bring this insider knowledge to every couple I work with.

In addition to photographing your day, I also help you design and plan it so the whole experience is seamless. I’ll take your ideas, your personalities, your likes and dislikes, and combine them with my expert knowledge of eloping in Southern California to plan a day that is exciting, realistic, and unique to you.

I'm your planning partner, adventure guide, and the friend you text for the best restaurant recommendation in a city you've never been to. Need the trailhead with the best view for your vows? I'll have three in mind. Need the best glass of wine after? Already know the spot. When you work with me you won't have to worry about doing research or trusting a random Tik Tok to steer you right on such an important day.

Get To Know Me

When you work with me you'll get beautiful photos but you'll also get

A couple beneath a Joshua tree with sunlight shining above them

In Depth Planning Assistance:

I’ll create a custom timeline for your elopement or micro wedding that flows naturally and gives you space to feel present, enjoy the experience, and soak it all in. Activities or places that are important to you, the best lighting, distance between locations, and other logistics will all be taken into consideration.

Location Scouting & Activity Recommendations:

Whether you’re wanting ocean views, city lights, mountains or anything else LA has to offer I’ll help you find the best locations for your elopement. I’ll also give you ideas for how to spend your time in these locations so that your elopement is a full experience and not just a ceremony and some photos. If you’re looking to have a micro wedding celebration then I’ll help you find venues that can fit your guest count too.

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Permits & Logistics:

If you want to have your ceremony outside a permit is likely needed. Understanding state/national park rules and regulations can be overwhelming and time consuming so you can rely on me to guide you through the process and make sure nothing is missed. I’ll help you navigate all of these boring logistics in a way that feels super manageable.

Vendor Reccomendations:

I’ll provide you with a list of trusted vendors that align with your vision so you can close out of your endless Google searches!

Back-Up Plans:

Part of planning support is having back up plans in place in case there is bad weather or another unexpected disruption. I’ll have plans B and C in my back pocket ready to go so that you never have to scramble or feel stressed.

Kind words

“Her photos are so dreamy and she is so talented and sweet!”

“Anna was a dream to work with start to finish, she made our elopement planning so easy and stress free. She did a beautiful job capturing our day at Garrapata state park over the cliffs and on the beach. Her photos are so dreamy and she is so talented and sweet! We 1000% reccomend her to anyone thinking about eloping.”

Jhona & Cameron
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Every package also comes with film.

I actually started my photography journey shooting exclusively on film and film is still a big part of my creative process! Every package includes a few rolls of film that will be seamlessly integrated into your gallery.

Film has a beautiful way of capturing color, tone, texture, and light. Film photos have a depth and emotional quality that is hard to replicate on digital, and using film requires a very intentional approach since you can’t easily recreate a shot. These are some of the reasons I love including film in every gallery.

Examples of film photos are below.

Every Experience Includes

  • Coverage ranging from 4 hours to multiple days.
  • Questionnaires and unlimited planning calls and communication to create your highly personalized dream day.
  • Permit assistance and location scouting.
  • Vendor and accommodation recommendations.
  • Timeline creation and management.
  • A high resolution professionally edited digital photo gallery that tells the story of your wedding day.
  • Sneak peek photos within 24 hours.
  • All travel fees included.

All Day or Multi Day

12 hours

Coverage spread across 2 consecutive days for couples who want more time to celebrate! This is perfect for couples who want to spend one day with guests celebrating their marriage and one day with just each other having their own little adventure or experience together. This can also be used to document separate micro wedding events like a welcome party before the big day. Multi day coverage can also be used without any guests for couples who want to have a slow and intentional experience together, or even explore two different places like Los Angeles for one day and Palm Springs or Joshua Tree for the other. Or even just multiple locations across Los Angeles or San Diego. However you choose to use your time, you will get a relaxed, exciting, and fully present wedding experience without having to compromise or choose between different activities or experiences.

$7,000

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Half Day

4 hours

Coverage for just a few hours to capture the most important things. This is best for couples who want a streamlined experience that includes 1-2 locations or activities that are close to each other. This can look like having a city hall ceremony, portraits, and then exploring a different location for photos or a small celebration. Or it can be a quick micro wedding with guests in one location.

$4,000

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The process

What it's like to work with me.

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Let’s Start with a Conversation

Book a call here and we’ll connect over a video call. This gives us a chance to get to know each other a bit, see if we're a good fit to work together, and start talking about some ideas for your day. If you’re ready to move forward you can secure your date and we’ll jump right into planning!

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Designing Your Experience Together

I’ll take your ideas and help you put them together to form the experience that you’re looking for. I’m here to guide you on locations, timelines, and all the other important details so that the planning process is simple and easy and you can make decisions with confidence.

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The Big Day!

Once your day arrives you’ll know exactly what to expect so you can be fully present and enjoy the experience from start to finish! I’ll be there to guide you but also give you space, and capture the whole thing so you can remember all the important moments.

Frequently asked questions.

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Can we include guests?

Of course! Guests are always welcome, however please note that some locations have limits on the number of guests that are allowed. This is something we can discuss in more detail when we dive into planning mode.

When will we receive our photos?

You will receive a handful of sneak peek photos within 24–48 hours of your elopement so you can share the news! A final high resolution gallery will be delivered in 4–6 business weeks.

How many photos will we receive?

I don't have a specific number of photos I deliver every time, but generally you can expect to receive about 50–100 images per hour of coverage.

Are travel fees included?

Yes, all of my travel fees are included in every elopement package!

Can you help us plan from scratch?

Absolutely! You do not need to have anything figured out before reaching out to me. I am happy to help you plan an elopement from scratch based purely on your likes and interests as a couple. I can help with everything from picking the right location, finding other vendors, recommending places to stay nearby, building an entire day around what you like to do and the area, and more!

Do we have to hike or be outdoorsy?

Not at all! Your elopement day can truly be anything you want it to be. Some of my favorite elopements have actually been city elopements. You can also have an all day outdoor elopement in nature with beautiful views that doesn't require much hiking or getting dirty.