Elopement Packages and Pricing

Q: Is it really the same price for weddings and elopements in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, or Northern New Mexico?

Sure is! You benefit from my spread-out family :) I mostly work in Arizona and Utah from late September through May, then travel between family members' land throughout Colorado and northern New Mexico during the summer months of June to early September. I love an excuse to pop in for a visit anytime, so it's always a win-win in my book!

Arizona | Colorado | Utah | New Mexico | Worldwide

Photography and Planning Support for your dream Elopement

Eloping is a powerful way to step into a day that feels like you. No rules, just what matters most.

Whether you’re planning close to home or halfway across the globe, having someone who’s helped over 150 couples elope makes the whole process go smoother.

Shannon Durazo standing in the Sedona Red Rocks

Hi! I’m Shannon

A former project manager turned Southwest elopement photographer and go-to problem solver. I would love to be your Adventure Buddy.

I’m here to do more than take photos, I’m here to help you create a day that feels as incredible as it looks. From scouting jaw-dropping locations and sharing vendor recommendations to crafting timelines that catch that golden-hour magic, we’re building more than a wedding day; we’re creating art while putting your experience first. Whether it’s hiking a mountain, off-roading to a secret spot, or chasing sunsets, we’ll make memories as unique and extraordinary as your love story.

I specialize in the desert and mountain backdrops of Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico, but I’m available for destination elopements worldwide.

Years Of Experience

Weddings & Elopements Photographed

5 Star Reviews on google & facebook

“Shannon provided exactly the experience and photos we envisioned for our wedding day. From our first video call, it was evident that her approach and personality were a great fit for us. She guided us through planning, and we chose a hike, helicopter ride, ceremony, and reception. She gave us multiple location options for our hike and ceremony based on our preferences, which each included relevant information like distance, slope, popularity, and views. She made sure we were completely prepared for our day by providing a list of tasks we should complete ahead of time, logistical reminders, and packing suggestions. Throughout the day, she kept us on schedule and informed of traffic and trailhead popularity, which allowed us to pivot to a different but equally amazing ceremony location to avoid the traffic and the crowds. We were relaxed and comfortable the entire day. The photographs she provided exceeded our expectations, capturing both planned and spontaneous moments beautifully. Overall, we cannot recommend Shannon enough. She was on top of her game all day and is a wonderful human to spend the day with.”

~ Katie & Matt
“We are so so happy with our experience with Shannon and Stratus Adventure Photography! We planned the elopement in very short period of time and she helped us pick out the perfect locations to what we had envisioned. Shannon was totally open and understanding to our photography preferences and we really felt like she understood our vision. The actual day was seamless and so much fun. Shannon took some time to talk with us before we said our vows to calm our nerves and make sure the moment was perfect. We felt very comfortable throughout the whole day and would do it all over again in a heartbeat! Not to mention the most important part…. THE PHOTOS ARE INCREDIBLE! They are everything we ever wanted and we really admire looking at them every chance we get. We cannot recommend Shannon enough!!”

~ Rosa & Tanner
“Shannon, we LOVE you!!!
We met Shannon for our adventure Engagement shoot and instantly knew we needed her to be by our side for our wedding day!!!

If we could get married every year just to hang out with you and take gorgeous photos and hike amazing trails, we would!!!

Every time we look at our wonderful photos, we will be reminded of our incredibly special time with Shannon!!!
Thank you!!!”

~ Meagan & Rick
“Shannon was simply amazing through our whole process. My husband and I reached out to her as Sedona is her playground. She helped us do research on locations to decide where would be the perfect place for us to hold our special day with a small group of family and friends. She was such an amazing human to have be a part of our day and capture everything we saw and didn’t get to see.

We had so much go wrong, but the one thing that didn’t was having her make our day unique and getting those memories on print forever. Her style is very true to color which is incredible with Sedona as your backdrop. The beauty of our day and the scenery all wrapped in one was perfection! You will not be disappointed one bit for letting her tell your story!”

~ D & T

Included in Every Elopement

No Added Travel Costs, my travel is always included.
My Planning Advice, Guided Workflow, Planning Guides & One-on-One Zoom Calls to create the experience of your dreams.
Online Planning Portal, to keep everything organized and easy to find.
Custom Location Research, Vendor Recommendations, Activity Ideas, and Timeline Planning.
Sneak Peeks within 3 days.
Behind-the-scenes videos/photos sent straight to your phone through AirDrop or a Dropbox link, so you can relive and share the raw moments right away with your friends and family.
Online Photo Gallery with unlimited high-resolution downloads, personal printing rights, and a professional print lab for easy ordering.
Custom Album Design is included in every package. (There is no obligation to order an album.)

Local Elopement Packages

Local pricing covers Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico

Two Day

WHO IT’S FOR

For couples who would like multiple locations with greater time/ distance between them, or who want to maximize epic activities that require more time to prep for, like a hot air balloon ride, helicopter flight, rock climbing/canyoneering, horseback riding, etc. Many couples spend one day celebrating with their family, and one day exploring as just themselves.

COVERAGE

14 hours split between 2 days

PRICING

$6800

14 hours of coverage split between 2 days,- so you can do it all!
Exclusive Stratus Elopement Guide & Planning Workflow which includes multiple planning calls to walk you through the process from start to finish.
Custom location research, vendor recommendations, activity ideas, and timeline planning
Behind the scenes videos/photos sent straight to your phone through AirDrop or a Dropbox link
Online gallery with unlimited high-resolution downloads, personal printing rights, and a convenient professional print lab for easy ordering
Sneak Peeks within 2-3 Days
Custom album design
2 Custom Art Designs- double exposures, GIFs etc.
My travel

Full Day

Half Day

WHO IT’S FOR

For couples who are eloping as just the two of you, with one main location that isn’t crazy to get to, or if you aim for an adventure-light day with 15 or fewer guests at a gentle access location. This is enough time to cover the main highlights and beautiful portraits in nature while keeping the rest of the day private just for you.

COVERAGE

5 hours – cannot be split

PRICING

$4300

Up to Five (5) hours of Continuous Coverage-
Exclusive Stratus Elopement Guide & Planning Workflow which includes multiple planning calls to walk you through the process from start to finish.
Custom location research, vendor recommendations, activity ideas, and timeline planning
Behind the scenes videos/photos sent straight to your phone through AirDrop or a Dropbox link
Online gallery with unlimited high-resolution downloads, personal printing rights, and a convenient professional print lab for easy ordering
Sneak Peeks within 2-3 Days
Custom album design
My travel

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Optional Add-ons

The following can be added to any collection:

Heirloom wedding albums
Engagement session
Day After Adventure Session
Second Photographer
Additional hours

Destination Elopement Packages

Anywhere in the US

WHO IT’S FOR

For couples who want a full day+ of adventure anywhere in the US.

COVERAGE

Full Day (8-hour) to Multi-Day Coverage Options

PRICING

Starting at – $6300

Full Day (8-hour) to Multi-Day Coverage Options
Exclusive Stratus Elopement Guide & Planning Workflow, which includes multiple planning calls to walk you through the process from start to finish.
Custom location research, vendor recommendations, activity ideas, and timeline planning
Behind-the-scenes videos/photos sent straight to your phone through AirDrop or a Dropbox link
Online gallery with unlimited high-resolution downloads, personal printing rights, and a convenient professional print lab for easy ordering
Sneak Peeks within 2-3 Days
Custom album design
2 Custom Art Designs- double exposures, GIFs etc.
My travel

International

WHO IT’S FOR

For couples who dream of combining their elopement with their honeymoon experience somewhere beyond the U.S.

COVERAGE

Full Day (8-hour) to Multi-Day Coverage Options

PRICING

Starting at – $8400

Full Day (8-hour) to Multi-Day Coverage Options
Exclusive Stratus Elopement Guide & Planning Workflow, which includes multiple planning calls to walk you through the process from start to finish.
Custom location research, vendor recommendations, activity ideas, and timeline planning
Behind-the-scenes videos/photos sent straight to your phone through AirDrop or a Dropbox link
Online gallery with unlimited high-resolution downloads, personal printing rights, and a convenient professional print lab for easy ordering
Sneak Peeks within 3 Days
Custom album design
2 Custom Art Designs- double exposures, GIFs etc.
My travel

Inquire for Full Pricing and Availability

The Process

Step 1

Book Your Discovery Call

First, book a discovery call to connect and see how we click. Bring any questions or pressing stressors you have run into so far. This is a super laid-back call meant to get to know each other and leave you feeling like you have more answers than when you started.

Step 2

Secure Your Date

Did our call make you feel like we are the perfect fit? The next step is to secure your date on my calendar. I limit the number of elopements and weddings I take on each month to give each couple one on one planning assistance as needed.

Step 3

Craft your Experience

Once you are booked, we will begin crafting your ideal day, from location scouting and vendor recommendations to timeline assistance and laying out the key details that matter most to you. If you can dream it, we will do our absolute best to make it happen.

Step 4

Enjoy your core memory wedding day!

When your wedding day arrives, I will be your photographer, hype woman, stalker-azee, and personal problem solver so you get to live in the moment and enjoy your day together- I’ve got you!

I’m Ready to Start my Adventure!

Five Star Rated

“Shannon made us feel comfortable and the entire experience was completely customized to our vision. I felt in touch and updated prior to the big day. She also helped with planning our elopement, which was extremely helpful! She is extremely familiar with the Sedona area, which made her a perfect photographer. Shannon is also genuinely kind and personable, which made her the perfect person to spend our wedding day with!”

~ Allexis & Robert

“I don’t think any other photographer could capture the scenes that Shannon envisions. She is incredibly dedicated and scouted out locations around Lake City, Colorado ahead of time, even offering to bring a chainsaw if there were any downed trees between us and the shots we wanted. She is knowledgable, up for adventure, and incredibly kind. We couldn’t recommend her enough!”

~ Laura & David

“From the first contact through receiving our elopement pictures Shannon was amazing! She was always responsive, made everything EASY, and our pictures were more amazing than we could ever imagine.”

~ Lindsey & Jonathan

What it looks like with me on your team:

You aren’t just another client if you choose to work with me. I’m fully invested in your experience. I will work to get to know you, what you value, and who you are as a couple, and then use that knowledge to artfully tell the story of your day.

How, you ask?

Before your wedding, we’ll connect over the phone or Zoom to dive into your story and uncover the parts of the day you’re most excited about—and even the ones you’d rather breeze past. I’ll craft a game plan tailored just for you, focusing on the experiences that matter most and ensuring your favorite memories are captured in a way that feels natural and true to who you are, all while leaving space for those spontaneous, unplanned sparks of magic.

Answers to common questions

That’s what I’m here for. I will ask questions and go over a customized timeline that fits what you are dreaming up. If you are still at the very beginning stages of planning and unsure of locations and activities, we can always begin with a smaller package and add on more time as we fill in the details.

This is a great question, because sometimes these two can have overlap depending on your specific needs.

Elopements and Micro-Weddings *may* have a venue for a portion of the day, but a limited guest list of 25-50 guests. The flow of the day is more laid back and there are less of the traditional timeline elements.

I book out 12-18 months in advance for prime months. But don’t let that scare you away from reaching out. Depending on my schedule, I have been able to squeeze in couple’s as soon as the same week in some cases. The great thing about specializing in non-traditional weddings is that they fall on all days of the week, not just weekends!

Choosing an elopement or wanting adventurous nature portraits does not mean you have to hike a mountain! There are plenty of gorgeous gentle access locations available.

This depends on your location, amount of people, and setup. If you are interested in a State Park, National Park, or BLM land, plan on needing one. This also affects how much planning time you will need, as they can take 30-60 days depending on the land manager. For many National Forest lands a permit is not needed for small elopements without setups (arches, benches, free standing decor).

Sure is! You benefit from my spread-out family 🙂

I mostly work in Arizona and Utah from late September through May, then travel between family members’ land throughout Colorado and northern New Mexico during the summer months of June to early September.

I love an excuse to pop in for a visit anytime, so it’s always a win-win in my book!

I help with location research, timeline creation, vendor recommendations, packing lists, gear items, etc. I give guidance, but it’s up to you to contact your preferred vendors and book your travel. Because I’ll be focused on documenting your wedding, I can’t be the one providing “day-of” planning or assistance (like vendor coordination or dinner set-up). If you’ll need an extra set of hands, adding our day-of coordinator is recommended.

Believe me when I say this is the rule, not the exception. Most people feel this way, including almost every couple you see on my site.

Don’t worry- I’ve got you.

During our pre-wedding meetings, we go through the type of images you are drawn to. Then, on your wedding day, I watch how you naturally interact and guide you with activities that bring out real emotions and connect you to each other. The joy and connection you feel for each other are what make great, flattering photos.

Absolutely! I 100% want to meet (and photograph) them. I do suggest having a family member or friend available to help with them so you can relax and be present during portraits without them.

I do not offer mini sessions or super short elopement coverage. If you want less time than what is listed above, the price does not change.

Not sure what would best fit your needs? No problem! Let’s chat and I am happy to talk you through what you are sure of, and help fill in the gaps where you are not.