Oregon elopement Photographer

film and digital photographer for Oregon Coast elopements, including Cannon Beach, Brookings, and Neskowin.

It’s your dream to elope on the Oregon coast:

A rain-kissed ceremony on Cannon Beach. Misty morning views from your beachfront cabin in Neskowin. Overlooking sunny blue waters in Brookings. Loved ones' faces lining candlelit tables at your favorite coastal brewery (mine’s Pelican Brewing Company, if you’d like to know).

Here's where you're stuck -

You don't know where along the 363 beautiful miles of Oregon Coastline you want to elope.
You don't know when the best weeks to elope are, and which beaches are best for which seasons.
You don't actually know how to get legally married in Oregon (something about a county clerk and two witnesses??)
You may be the first in your circle to have a micro wedding or elopement, which means...

 You need as much help as you can get.

““From the first time we spoke, Ayla was so helpful and knowledgable.”

“She helped guide us through the entire wedding process and made our planning experience truly stress-free. It felt like every concern was resolved before we could even begin to get stressed about them.”

“We truly could not have asked for a more thoughtful, talented, and kind person to capture our day.”


– Gabby and Zach

Other elopement photography sites are filled with things like:

"Your wedding, your way!"
"Non-traditional weddings for adventurous couples"
"You don't need a 200 person wedding to get married."

And you’re like,
“Amazing! But seriously... how do we do this??”

you already know the intimacy, relaxed energy, and stunning ocean views of an elopement on the oregon coast is for you.

Now you need someone who can help you make it happen.

I'm Ayla – not just a photographer, but your guide to your dream elopement.

What you get working with me, besides fun, beautiful photos:

Film Photography

The blue-gray clouds, lush green rainforests, and soft Oregon sunshine render so beautifully on film. You can expect about 20-40% of your final gallery to be on 35mm, medium format, and/or polaroid film. My digital work is hand-edited with film emulation profiles for the full hybrid experience.

Location and permit guidance

I spent 10 years walking the beaches of Neskowin and Pacific City, camping around Brookings, and road-tripping up and down the Oregon Coast. You’ll receive experienced and well-researched location recommendations tailored to your vision and planning constraints, plus assistance applying for any necessary permits.

Elopement planning assistance

Along with expert logistics guidance, timeline creation, an elopement planning guide, and local recommendations, I also offer brainstorming calls where we can walk through your ideas and concerns together. While I don’t book things for you or communicate on your behalf the way a traditional wedding planner does, think of me as an expert you can go to for advice when you feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Local Recommendations

I use my vast industry networks to help you source your elopement vendors (as local as we can find, though many travel from Portland). If I’ve been to your elopement location before, I also love to share what I’ve loved in the area for dining, hiking, and things to do!

Inclusive Pricing

Your dream of a remote coastal elopement in Southern Oregon can quickly become an avalanche of nickels and dimes from vendor upsells and travel fees from Portland. My pricing is all-inclusive, and the very few add-ons you may choose are discounted as a thank you. Full Oregon travel, lodging, guidance, and film is included in one flat rate.

Quick photo turnaround times

When you choose to elope, (especially if you’re coming into Oregon from out of state), a lot of folks you know and love may not be there — aunts, uncles, cousins, high school friends, college friends, elderly grandparents, etc. I turn around your sneak peeks around in 24-48 hours and your final gallery in one month to make sure you can share your elopement with the folks you love, even if they weren’t able to be with you on the day.

A 35mm film photo of the steps down to Arcadia Beach in Oregon on a cloudy day

Oregon elopement packages and Pricing

photo collections range from $4k-$6.5k
photo & video collections range from $6k-$10.5k
typically 2-50 people total

All collections include:

4, 6, or 8 hour coverage
hybrid or full film photography
assistance with locations & permits
an elopement planning guide
optional elopement planning calls
Oregon travel and lodging
48 hour sneak peeks
one month gallery delivery

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“The process was so easy and Ayla is such a genuine person.

“Ayla listened to everything we needed and wanted for our photos. Ayla captured our love and the day perfectly. Everything felt natural and not like we were over posing. We are so thankful!”