E l o p e m e n t s

intentional photography for couples who want something intimate and meaningful.

whether you’re planning a courthouse ceremony, a coastal elopement, or looking to go on an adventure with just the two of you, your day deserves to be documented with the same care and artistry as a traditional wedding.

A couple sitting on steps outside, reading a newspaper labeled 'The Good News,' sharing a kiss and embracing with the woman leaning on the man's shoulder.

What its like working together

You can expect me to bring a calm, unobtrusive presence on your day so you can focus on each other, not the camera. Galleries are delivered within 4 weeks, full of both candid, in-between moments and intentional, editorial portraits. Every collection includes a print release, so your images are truly yours.

Sounds of a Shutter Photography blends fine art and editorial photography. Rich, painterly light, deep moss and amber tones, and images that feel timeless rather than trendy. Whether it's a courthouse "I do", sunset on a mountain ridge, or sunrise at the shore, my goal is the same: to make your day feel as beautiful in photos as it did in person.

A couple dancing closely at a wedding reception. The woman is wearing a sleeveless wedding gown with floral embellishments, holding a bouquet of flowers, and has long dark hair. The man is wearing a dark suit with a tie, has short curly hair, and is smiling as he looks at her.

collections

A bride and groom holding hands and looking at each other in a courtroom, with a judge's bench and seal in the background.

local courthouse ceremony | $475

  • 1 hour with courthouse coverage with short portrait session following immediately after

  • Sneak peek within 48 hours, full gallery within 2 weeks

  • 30-40 images

  • Print release included

A bride and groom standing and holding hands in front of a wooden door inside a building with a tile wall and a sign above them that reads 'City of Asheville North Carolina' with the years 1791 and 1883. The bride is wearing a lace wedding dress and veil, holding a bouquet, and the groom is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and tie.

micro elopement coverage | $975

  • 2 Hours for small intimate ceremonies  

  • Travel included 

  • Ceremony + extended portrait session

  • Sneak peek within 48 hours, full gallery within 3 weeks 

  • 75-100 images

  • Print release

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A beach wedding ceremony with a group of people gathered around an arch, by the water at sunset, with chairs, tiki torches, and guests in formal attire.

full intimate elopement | $1500

  • 4 hours of coverage, suited for small ceremonies of 20 guests or less.

  • Multiple locations

  • Sneak peek within 48 hours, full gallery within 6 weeks

  • 150-200 images

  • Print release included

A couple dressed in formal attire sharing a moment outdoors, with the woman giving a piece of bread to the man, both smiling and looking at each other.
A couple and a wedding officiant holding hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony on a hill with trees and an expansive landscape in the background on a cloudy day.
A couple in wedding attire sharing an intimate kiss in an elevator, with the bride wearing a lace wedding gown and veil, and the groom in a dark suit inside the Buncombe County Courthouse elopement in Asheville North Carolina
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss under an umbrella in the rain, standing by a tree and park benches, with a cloudy sky and city buildings in the background in Downtown Wilmington North Carolina for an courthouse elopement
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other are standing inside a grand, historic building with marble floors, an arched brick ceiling, and a carved emblem that reads 'City of Asheville North Carolina 1791-1883' behind them.
A woman with long dark hair wearing a lace cream-colored dress is holding hands with a man dressed in a dark suit, in an indoor setting with a wall and a colorful painting in the background inside the Buncombe County Courthouse
A couple stands face to face in a courtroom, holding a bouquet of white flowers and rosary beads, with a judge seated behind them at the bench.
A man and woman share an emotional moment outdoors, holding hands, with the man wearing a brown jacket and the woman in a white dress, against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.
A joyful couple, dressed in formal attire, stands close together outdoors under the trees, gazing into each other's eyes and holding hands, sharing a tender moment.
Close-up of a bride and groom in an intimate embrace, with the bride holding a white orchid bouquet and wearing a white strapless wedding dress. The groom is dressed in a dark tuxedo, and they are holding hands with wedding rings visible. The focus i
A wedding ceremony on the beach with a couple, the bride in a white lace dress and the groom in light-colored pants and a vest, smiling and holding hands under a decorated wooden arch with flowers and fabric.
An older woman with long gray hair wearing a white lace dress kissing a bald man with a beard dressed in dark clothing. They are in a formal room with American and another flag in the background facing each other, and a wooden panel wall.
A couple sharing a kiss during a wedding ceremony, with the bride holding a bouquet wrapped in aluminum foil.
A decorated table with flowers, jewelry, and greeting cards that read 'Letter to my Husband' and 'Letter to my Wife'.
A couple sharing a close and intimate moment, with their foreheads touching and eyes closed.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a kiss under a flowing white veil outdoors. The groom is dressed in a tuxedo, and the bride is wearing a lace wedding gown with long sleeves and a veil.
Close-up of a man and woman with foreheads touching, eyes closed, at sunset.
A couple is sitting on steps outside a building, reading a newspaper that has a handwritten message saying, 'WE '. The man is dressed in a dark shirt and light pants, and the woman is wearing a light dress and sandals. The background features a decor
A couple in formal attire sharing a kiss in front of a food cart on a city street.
A bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony outdoors, with a minister reciting vows and guests smiling in the background.
White flowers, pearl and gold jewelry, and an old photograph of the North Carolina State Capitol are lying on grass.
A man in a gray suit, walking alongside a woman in a white dress with orange accents, holding hands, walking on a sidewalk near a beige building with a metal fence.
A bride in a white dress and high heels holding a bouquet, and a groom in a light gray suit holding her hands, standing together in a courtroom with a judge's bench and large seal on the wall behind them.
A bouquet of paper flowers in shades of cream, peach, and teal, with greenery and decorative dried plants. The bouquet has picture frames attached, and the background features a wooden table and a ring display with two rings on a small rectangular st
Group of men dressed in light-colored suits and shirts, smiling and laughing outdoors during daytime, some with floral boutonnières, with houses and trees in the background.
Two people holding hands during a wedding ceremony, with a person in a suit and tie holding a tablet in the background.
A couple standing close together under a transparent umbrella on a rainy day, smiling at each other. The woman is wearing a white dress with small embellishments, and the man is dressed in a light gray suit with a white shirt and a boutonniere. They
A couple holding hands while walking barefoot on a sandy beach, with the woman wearing a white lace dress and the man dressed in light-colored trousers and a vest.
A groom in a black tuxedo with a pink boutonniere and a groomer-style beard is holding hands with a bride who is wearing a white lace wedding dress and veil. They are standing inside a room with wooden doors and beige walls, and the groom is smiling
A bride and groom kissing under a veil outdoors, with trees and blurred background.
Couple kissing outdoors, woman holding a large bouquet of flowers, woman in lace dress, man in dark suit, trees and modern building in background.
A bride and groom smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers in a wedding hall.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss outside a building with brick and stucco walls, lit by vintage-style wall lanterns.
A couple gets married on the beach at sunset, with a wedding officiant and a bridesmaid in a white lace dress, under a decorated wooden arch with flowers.
A group of people on a beach celebrating a wedding, with the bride and groom at the center under a decorated arch, surrounded by friends and family, some with children, all dressed in summer attire.
A couple dressed in wedding attire walking along a sandy beach during sunset, with water on the left and trees in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony in a government building with a North Carolina seal on the wall and an American flag in the background.
A bride and groom walking down the steps outside a building, holding hands. The groom is wearing a black suit and the bride is in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet.
A couple in formal attire eating hot dogs wrapped in aluminum foil at an outdoor event with soda cans and a colorful backdrop.
A bride and groom sharing a moment on a balcony in an ornate, historic building. The groom is dressed in a black tuxedo, and the bride in a white lace wedding gown and veil. They are smiling and looking at each other, with the bride resting her hand
A close-up of a couple touching noses and smiling, with the woman gently touching the man's chin, in a warm, intimate setting.
A bride and groom embracing in a dimly lit, rustic indoor setting with a concrete wall and a window nearby.
A black and white photo of a bride in a lace wedding dress and veil standing on a staircase, with a groom standing behind her, holding her, looking over her head, against a textured wall.
A couple sharing a kiss on their wedding day, with the bride wearing a white lace dress and veil, and the groom in a dark suit, embracing in a dimly lit setting.
A newly married couple is celebrating and showing excitement, with the bride wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and the groom wearing glasses, both displaying their middle fingers.
A newlywed couple in wedding attire making a gesture with their middle fingers raised, smiling for the camera outdoors near a modern building with large windows and trees in the background.
Close-up of a bride's long lace wedding dress train, with a person assisting her, standing on a patterned carpet in an indoor setting with wooden furniture and a black railing.
A bride in a white wedding dress reaching out her hand for a handshake with a groom in a black suit and tie, under a streetlamp on a city sidewalk.
Two hands reaching towards each other, with one hand wearing a ring, in front of a brick building and large window.