Guiding the wildly in love on an unforgettable, all-inclusive elopement experience.
MINNESOTA + destination ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Elopement info & pricing
For intimate celebrations under 30 people
Love doesn’t need permission to be different.
Maybe…
You don’t want the stress and expectations of planning a big wedding.
You don’t want your love story and the meaning of your wedding to be lost in the details of hosting a big event.
a big, traditional wedding never aligned with your story. You don’t need an explanation beyond “it just doesn’t feel like us.”
You value experiences and adventure over material things.
Let your heart lead—do what feels aligned, not expected.
Your day, your way.
So you’re thinking about walking down the aisle, or trail, and saying “I do”. .
to the beat of your own drum.
Experience a wedding day that focuses on your love story and feels authentic to who you are together.
Say buh-bye to the stress and anxiety of hosting a big event, planning for others and feeling like you have to please and perform.
Have freedom to design an intentional experience that feels like planning your dream adventure.
Show Mother Nature and your wallet some love by creating less waste and saving money.
Hey Lovebirds, I’m Alyssa Lovdahl!
If you’re here, chances are you’re wildly in love—but the idea of a traditional, cookie-cutter wedding never quite felt right.
You’re drawn to something different. Something that feels like you
That’s where I come in. I document your love story as it naturally unfolds—authentic, unforced, and grounded in the places that matter to you most. From rocky shorelines and sunlit forests, to sandy beaches and breathtaking mountains, I weave the landscape into your story so your photos feel alive, immersive, and deeply personal.
This is your connection, your adventure, and your moment in time—captured in a way that honors both your love and the world surrounding it.
As someone who also chose to elope, I get it. Choosing an intimate, meaningful experience over expectations isn’t just brave—it’s powerful. Freezing those moments and handing them back to you as lasting memories is the sweetest thing.
All elopement experiences include…
Planning resources
You’ll get a curated, exclusive planning guide featuring expert insights, recommendations, and visual examples to guide you seamlessly from planning through your wedding day.
Unlimited Planning Assistance
A destination elopement is exciting, but it comes with details—and I’m here to help you navigate every step.
With dozens of weddings photographed across 8 states and 2 countries, plus hundreds of sessions and personal travel experience in 8 countries, 25 states, 20 national parks, and countless state parks, I know how to navigate the details so you aren’t on your own.
From permits and timelines to hidden locations and insider tips, I provide full access to my expertise through calls, and video meetings. Together, we’ll craft a day that’s effortless, meaningful, and entirely yours.
Location Scouting
I’ll arrive a few days before your elopement to scout your locations and make sure everything is looking good and nothing unexpected on your big day.
Vendor Recommendations
Need help finding vendors? I’ll point you toward trusted vendors in your wedding area and include a vendor recommendations page in my planning guide to make planning even easier.
Standard Travel
All packages include standard travel costs. Choose the location of your dreams and I’ll be there!
Specialty travel like ferries, boats, helicopter, off-roading or rental transportation etc may have additional fees.
Permit Assistance
If you need permits, I’ll help make the process seamless. Permit fees are additional, but I’ll help you with the process and information needed for your location.
Custom Designed Timeline
We’ll collaborate to design a photo timeline that allows your day to unfold naturally while ensuring the candid moments are captured. From ideal lighting to building in breathing room for real, candid moments, we’ll create a flow that supports your priorities, minimizes stress, and keeps the focus where it belongs — on celebrating your love.
Your Stunning Photos
Your images delivered in a beautifully curated online, downloadable gallery, including high-resolution and web-optimized files, a full print release, and 3 months of secure online storage.
Sneak peeks within 72 hours and your full gallery delivered within just six weeks.
Custom USB
Your full gallery of high resolution images delivered to your door on a custom keepsake flash drive.
A LOVE NOTE
I have only incredible things to say about Alyssa! She listened to the story of our love, she ideas on how we could capture what we were dreaming of, and she made it happen so beautifully on our wedding day! The check-ins and ability to schedule a call with Alyssa at any time were some of the reasons our magical day went so seamlessly
She allowed us to be ourselves and truly get each and every moment we had dreamt of that we wanted to be able to relive and look back on.
Alyssa was also my wedding hairstylist and absolutely KILLED it with my hair - it was incredibly windy on the shore but my hair literally looked incredible in every photo!
My husband and I literally have been obsessing over the photos and memories!
Kelsey
choose your adventure
Minnesota + Wisconsin
From windswept shores of Lake Superior to cascading waterfalls, the dramatic North Shore, quiet Wisconsin forests or a dream Airbnb you’ve made your own—say your vows somewhere that feels meaningful.
PACKAGES STARTING AT 1500 for 2 hours
Anywhere in the US
From familiar ground to somewhere wildly new, near loved ones or far off the map, I’ll meet you wherever your love leads and help you create a day that feels unmistakably yours.
US elopements outside MN + WI include:
Officiant
1 or 2 witnesses
2nd photographer
1 complimentary hairstyle (did you know I’ve been a wedding hairstylist for 10+ years?)
Planning assistance
Includes Puerto Rico, Hawaii & Alaska
PACKAGES STARTING AT 2500
Worldwide
No matter where your story takes you—across oceans, borders, or back to a place you love—I’m ready to go, fully present and prepared to help you bring your vision to life.
Worldwide elopements also include:
2nd photographer
1 complimentary hairstyle: did you know I’ve also been a wedding hairstylist for 10+ years?
Planning assistance
PACKAGES STARTING AT 4200
locations with special rates:
* WASHInGTON
* OREGON
* Montana
* PUERTO RICO
* NORTH CAROLINA
* HAWAII
* ARIZONA
Customize Your Experience
Engagement Session
Save $100 on your engagement session when you book with your wedding.
1.5 HOURS
1-2 LOCATIONS
1-2 OUTFITS
ONLINE GALLERY OF 70+ PHOTOS WITH PRINT RELEASE
PLANNING ASSISTANCE
QUESTIONNAIRE TO GET TO KNOW YOU, YOUR VISION AND GOALS
Second Photographer
Do you want double the variety and perspective?
Do you want more photos?
Need timeline flexibility?
Want peace of mind?
Want someone there to help with all the little things?
Are you getting ready in separate locations?
If you said “yes” or “maybe” to any of these, you might want a second photographer!
(4 hour minimum)
A La Carte Coverage
Don’t want to upgrade to the next package or just don’t need that much coverage?
Is the sweet spot just adding 1 additional hour of coverage to your chosen package?
You can customize your coverage by adding additional time to any package.
If something unexpected happens and your timeline is behind, you can also add on an hour on the wedding day.
Or maybe your reception is just poppin and you want more coverage, you can request an additional hour anytime!
Why choose the LP elopemet experience?
Beth & Paola
"Alyssa is such a warm and inviting person who immediately made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, which is such a special quality. She's passionate about creating photos, and we couldn't be happier with them! We felt so safe being ourselves with her."
Dani & Jeff
“Alyssa exceeded our expectations for our wedding day! She made us feel so comfortable with her warm and friendly personality! She really pays attention to every detail not only on the day of but also during the planning process. You can tell she not only loves what she does but genuinely cares about YOU!”
Alyssa & Tim
"Alyssa made us SO comfortable even though we felt so awkward in front of the camera. I sent her inspiration- and she helped bring that vision to life.
She helped us be more fluid and have FUN with the day. She helped us laugh and captured genuine moments.”
WILL TRAVEL FOR LOVE
Wanna tell your story in an epic place?
+ oregon - June and july 2026
Special rates if you book at a destination I’ll already be at!
Don’t see your location? love stories pop up all over and I’ve always got travel plans in the works! Let’s chat & make your dream destination a reality!
DESTINATIONS WITH SPECIAL RATES:
* WASHInGTON
* OREGON
* Montana
* PUERTO RICO
* NORTH CAROLINA
* HAWAII
* ARIZONA
If you want to get married in one of these locations, reach out and I’ll send you the special rates!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Both can be adventurous, intimate and romantic! The main difference between the two is your guest list. Elopements typically include the two of you with an option to have a guest list of usually 30 or less, and allows you to have the most present experience with flexibility.
Weddings are typically a big bash with all your friends and family by your side - usually 30+ guests.
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Definitely not! There’s so many beautiful places that range in accessibility with anything from a short walk to a car ride. This experience is truly designed to be everything you want it to be & nothing you don’t.
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Coming from someone who has not only documenting a bunch of elopements but also eloped myself, this assumption couldn’t be more wrong. A zero-to-small guest count doesn’t mean the experience isn’t meaningful and filled with activities, traditions and events. Often times, the opposite is true.
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1000x YES! I have a totally separate pet photography business and I LOVE animals.
My bunnies were also a part of our elopement so I know how special it is and I would be happy to help you include your pets.
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We will keep an eye on the weather and come prepared with gear and a backup plan. This is just part of having Mother Nature be a part of your day and I’ve yet to see her ruin a wedding day.
I’ve yet to see moody weather ruin a wedding, if anything it makes for an amazing story and you might be surprised how beautiful the photos turn out.
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Absolutely! I truly love helping you with the planning process. As an avid traveler, hiker and destination photographer, I’ve always loved finding stunning locations, making guides and finding beautiful hidden gems.
I also know permits can be confusing at first so I always help couples with permits if needed. I’ll walk you through it and you don’t have to worry about photography permits. I’ve got those covered!
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Depends. If you get married in Colorado, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania or Washington D.C. you can officiate your own ceremony.
I don’t perform ceremonies but I’m also an ordained officiant and can legally sign your marriage license in most US states.
If you want someone to perform your ceremony I can send recommendations! Otherwise if you dont want to coordinate another vendor or pay a travel fee, my husband is an ordained officiant and you can add his services to your experience.
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This depends on the package you choose. But as a rule of thumb, you can expect to receive anywhere from 50-75 digitally edited images per hour (mix of color and B&W) from your big day.
Have any other questions?
Reach out and I'll be happy to answer!
Process
Inquire
Send an inquiry via any of the buttons on this page or at the bottom.
I’ll respond within 72 hours.
we’ll schedule a no-pressure call or zoom to go over the pricing and answer any questions you have.
I’m here to help plan and brainstorm!
Book
Once you choose a package I’LL SEND OVER THE CONTRACT AND INVOICE VIA EMAIL.
ONCE the contract is signed and the retainer paid, YOUR elopement IS OFFICIALLY RESERVED!
Once its official you’ll RECEIVE a welcome email from me with the planning guide & more details.
Planning
I’ll be here along the way, You can email me anytime.
We’ll stay in touch to plan the details needed to make your day and photo timeline come together so that by the time your big day is here all you have to do is be present and celebrate!
