Get excited!!!
Elopement Photographer! If I told you there was a proven way to:
Fill your calendar with adventure elopements and make 6-figures a year by shooting couples in cool destinations like Colorado, washington, hawaii, alaska, and Iceland!
… would you stop spending your days worrying about your follower count or hyperfocusing on small problems, and instead follow a proven roadmap to get there?
If you said yes, then you are in the right place!
So…you have labeled yourself as an elopement photographer and have “wedding and elopement photographer” in your Instagram bio, and a section on your website that talks about elopements, too.
You have dreams of flying around the world shooting adventure elopements with the coolest couples in destinations like Colorado, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, and Iceland!
You’ve even booked a few one-off elopements for friends-of-friends, or people you knew.
But…
They weren’t adventure elopements - they were quick, 2-hour elopements with not much more than a couple of "I do's".
You also didn’t attract these couples because of your marketing, you didn’t have a process for planning their day, and you don’t know what to do to attract more eloping couples.
And at the rate you charged ($2000 or less), you realized you’d have to book over 50 elopements to make enough money to survive.
If you’re still with me, I’m wondering if this also sounds familiar.
On top of needing to book 50 elopements a year just to survive, you…
- Haven’t niched down into Elopements completely - you’re still doing a lot of branding sessions, weddings, and couples sessions in order to pay the bills (and “pay your dues”)...
- Work full-time and do photography on the side, so all of your free time is spent on the road driving to sessions or on your computer culling (no wonder you’re burnt out)…
- Know your prices are too low - to the point where you’d describe them as “super low” but you can’t raise them because people already haggle with you over your prices as they are…
- Worry about and obsess over your follower count because you think that’s one of the missing pieces to your success…
- Still spend time answering “ISO photographer” posts in your local Facebook groups (along with 80+ other photographers)...
- Waste your entire day hyperfocusing on small problems - like trying to fix a portion of your website, hoping it’s the ‘one thing’ you need to change to start getting inquiries from eloping couples…
- Follow trends when it comes to your content, and spend so much time creating reels and TikToks trying to go viral, and…
- Honestly don’t know what to say or do to attract eloping couples consistently, you just hope that one day it starts to work
And at the end of the day, all you really want is to transition out of the wedding space and only photograph elopements.
A booked out calendar full of adventure elopements is your ultimate dream.
But you haven’t been able to figure out HOW to make it work, and every day you wonder…
“How are other people able to make a living as an elopement photographer? What's the secret I'm missing out on?”
Sound familiar?
I was in the same place. I was literally giving away free engagement sessions trying to get people to book me, and even that didn’t work.
So I promise you that when I say I get it, I get it.
But can we talk about good news now?
a booked out calendar full of adventure elopements is possible for you.
Can you imagine what that would actually be like?
Imagine opening your inbox and seeing inquiries from 4 different eloping couples…
And when you get to the “tell me about your vision for your elopement day” section, each couple has detailed the coolest adventure sessions - a helicopter ride to the mountain peak you’ve been dying to shoot at, sunset vows after ATV-ing, and morning beach vows with mimosas and croissant breakfast sandwiches after surfing.
Imagine getting on a call with all 4 of these couples, and it feels like chatting with old friends.
By the time you get to presenting your packages, they all know they want to go with at least your 8-hour, full day package (and one of the couples just needs a little more time to think about upgrading to multi-day)...
And then sending out their contracts and deposit requests, and having them all signed and paid within a day. You didn’t have to chase them or follow up endlessly because they were completely sold after their call with you!
Imagine opening your Google calendar and seeing a few elopements booked every month, not just locally but in Hawaii and Iceland, too…
And also time blocked off for trips, your friends bachelorette weekend, the week you spend with your family at the cottage, and random other weeks just because you feel like it.
IMAGINE opening up your bank account and seeing deposit after deposit in your transaction history, and the amount in your account going up and up every time you log into your banking app…
…And knowing that this did not happen by accident, because…
You have a proven system to continue attracting eloping couples on repeat, thanks to:
The elopement Photographer Blueprint
A 3 month coaching program for aspiring elopement photographers ready to transition out of the traditional wedding space, book out their calendar with adventure elopements, and build a 6-figure business.
the elopement Photographer Blueprint will give you a repeatable, proven system to booking out your calendar with adventure elopements!
I’ll show you how to brand, market, and sell yourself as an elopement photographer, and create an elevated client experience, so you can attract eloping couples on repeat!
Who am I to talk to you about booking out your calendar with adventure elopements?
Hey, I’m Sydney!
I built a 6-figure elopement photography business after just one year with less than 1000 followers.
I spent that first year trying everything and focusing on the wrong things. Once I realized that charging $5000+ for adventure elopements wasn’t about being super popular, having a huge following, or going viral, everything changed.
I stopped trying to follow content trends and instead put my focus into my website and SEO.
I stopped booking every session that came my way and instead only took on couples that I was excited about.
I stopped reinventing the wheel with every elopement and instead created an elevated client experience with repeatable processes.
I figured out what eloping couples needed to hear and see in order to feel comfortable and excited to fill out my inquiry form, and I started to make it easy for them to find me.
When I say that everything changed I really mean that everything changed.
No more price hagglers.
No more time wasted on Instagram or TikTok (with nothing to show for it).
No more guessing at what I should be doing to attract eloping couples.
Instead, I booked out my calendar with adventure elopements - one time I even booked an Iceland elopement and a multi-day Telluride elopement all within a week of each other.
My business is a dream come true and it’s what I want for you too.
THAT’S why I created the Elopement Photographer Blueprint.
To show you exactly how to brand, market, and sell yourself as an elopement photographer, and create an elevated client experience, so you can attract eloping couples on repeat!
when you join elopement Photographer Blueprint, you get:
Training library of modules: 8 recorded modules full of actionable advice and strategies to help you book your calendar with adventure elopements. You can consume these at your own pace and don’t have to wait for anything to be unlocked!
3 months of live group coaching calls: each week we’ll meet live over Zoom so you can get your questions answered, talk through any roadblocks you’re experiencing, and celebrate your wins!
1:1 “SOS” calls with Sydney: when things hit the fan, you won't be alone. You'll have access to book a coaching session to tackle your biggest roadblocks head-on, ensuring you're always moving forward.
Daily Slack support: need help as you’re working through the materials? Book an elopement and want to share your win? Have something that you want a second set of eyes on? Post it all in Slack and receive answers/support/feedback from me and your fellow photographers.
Resources for days: every single resource you need is included - from worksheets, to templates, and guides, designed to make implementation a breeze.
Community support: join a tight-knit community of like-minded photographers who are cheering you on, sharing insights, and celebrating your victories as you build this next level of your business.
The modules inside the training library contain the exact steps and strategies you need to attract eloping couples and book full-day adventure elopements consistently.
Let’s take a closer look at what exactly is inside:
module 1
Crafting your Business vision
We start off by making sure you’re creating a business that aligns with the way you like to do business, and what you want out of your life. We’ll dig into what kind of life you want to live, the types of clients you want to work with, and the locations you want to target, so that your business not only fills your bank account, but is a business that you love inside and out.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Vision crafting: get clear on the goals you have for your business and your life.
- YOUR business roadmap: develop a clear, actionable business plan that serves as your roadmap to booking the destinations and clients that you've always wanted.
- Dream destination how-to: whether you want to shoot in Hawaii, Iceland, Washington, or anywhere in between, I’ll show you exactly what to do to get booked in the destinations you’ve got pinned to your vision board
- Diagnostics: we’ll take a look at what you’re already doing and find out where you’re falling short (so you know what areas to focus on moving forward!)
- Goal setting: steal my tailored worksheets to steer your goal-setting process, ensuring every one of your goals is matched with a plan to actually make it happen.
module 2
Pricing to consistently book full-day adventure elopements
Module 2 is where I show you the science behind pricing your packages so you can book full-day, 8-hour elopements on repeat. In this module you will create a pricing strategy that makes landing $4k elopements easy so you can not only cover your costs, but make a profit with every single booking.
I’LL SHOW YOU:
- Your pricing guide: learn the ins and outs of a pricing guide that gets clients excited about booking full-day adventures with you.
- Pricing structure: set up a pricing structure that's clear, compelling, and makes clients say yes to your 8-hour package!
- Pricing for profit: use my “cost of doing business” spreadsheet to eliminate the guessing game of what you should charge. Learn the strategy behind pricing your packages so that you actually make a profit on every elopement.
If you’re ready to be done with hagglers and price shoppers, this module will be your favorite.
module 3
Marketing to attract eloping couples
In module 3, I’ll show you how to market your services so that your dream couples can’t wait to fill out your inquiry form and get on a call with you! This module shows you how to make sure your dream couples find you so you can market directly to them, and get them to fall in love with you before you even talk to them.
HERE’S WHAT’S IN MODULE 3:
- Attracting eloping couples: get the proven strategies that ensure you're discovered by the kinds of couples you can’t wait to photograph.
- Marketing strategies: learn the marketing strategies that'll have new inquiries popping into your inbox every single week
- Becoming a sought-after elopement photographer: learn how to position yourself as the elopement photographer couples can't wait to book (even if you have less than 1000 followers)
- Platforms you should focus on: we'll also take a closer look at Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and especially Google, so you know which ones to actually focus on and which ones to give less attention to.
If you’re currently stressing about your follower count or trying to go viral hoping that it will bring dream couples your way, that’s all going to change after this module (what a relief).
module 4
Crafting a website that your dream couples will love
In this module you’ll learn the essentials of building a website that doesn't just look good but actually makes couples fill out your inquiry form (and so that by the time potential clients reach out, they're already convinced you're the one for them.)
WE’LL COVER:
- What to say, where: learn what to say on each page of your website so your dream couples feel SO supported and confident that you’re the right elopement photographer for them that by the time they get on a sales call with you, they’re already sold on you
- “Secret” website pages: uncover the secret pages you can use to stand out from the competition and win over couples in every destination you want to book (you’ll never have to rely on shooting for free in your dream destinations after this)
You’ll never sit and hyperfocus on that one piece of your website again, because you’ll know for sure that each page is doing its job to speak directly to your dream couples!
Module 5
Elevating your client experience
In module 5, we're diving into your elevated client experience and elopement planning so you know exactly how to craft elopements that get 5-star reviews. This module is about going beyond photography to create unforgettable experiences for your couples!
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Elopement planning questionnaire: steal my exact planning questionnaire so you know exactly what your couples want (so you can bring their dreams to life)
- Proven planning methods & resources: you get my personal toolbox of methods and resources that have led to countless raving reviews from eloping couples.
- Streamlined elopement planning process: get my automated, repeatable planning process that helps you communicate with your clients at every step of the journey - saving you tons of time and energy, and helping your clients feel confident in you.
- How to plan full-day elopements: learn how to take the information you gather in your planning questionnaire to plan a full-day, 8-hour elopement that your couples will love (without getting overwhelmed or going way over time)
This module is crucial - it ensures a smooth, stress-free experience for both you and your clients, paving the way for those 5-star reviews that set you apart as an elopement photographer.
Module 6:
Securing Bookings in Dreamy Destinations
Module 6 shows you how to book couples in your dream destinations like Colorado, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, and Iceland (or wherever your heart wants to take you!). Forget the old strategy of putting an airplane emoji in your bio beside “destination elopement photographer” and hoping for the best.
You’ll learn how to:
- Use “secret” pages for all the destinations: use the “secret” page strategy for all the destinations you want to target so you can stand out to couples no matter where they want to elope
- Rinse and repeat: I’m about making things easy for you - I’ll show you how to easily (and strategically) repeat this process for every single destination you want to get booked in
- Plan from afar: learn how to book and plan elopements in destinations you’ve never even been to (without giving shoots away for free)
BTW… THIS is how you become a destination elopement photographer without going viral on social media! (I told you - your follower count won’t matter, and I meant it!)
Module 7
Mastering your inquiry calls
By the time couples get on a call with you, they’ll already be sold on the idea of working with you. But your inquiry calls are still really important because there are a number of steps you need to take, and you need to get them right. Thanks to module 7, you’ll get to copy my proven strategy to secure 8-hour bookings and have couples signing contracts within a day of talking to you.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- How to communicate your value: learn how to show your worth as an elopement photographer and make sure couples understand why you’re the best choice for them
- Selling full-day elopements: discover how to pitch full-day, 8-hour elopements as the ultimate experience and make couples excited to book them!
- Presenting your pricing: uncover the most effective way to present your pricing, discuss package options, and help couples pick their perfect date
- Get your contracts signed within 24 hours: learn strategies to encourage couples to sign contracts within 24-hours so you don’t have to endlessly follow up with those “just checking in” emails
This module will help you feel SO confident on inquiry calls, which will help your couples feel so confident in you - and you won’t have to feel salesy or pushy at any point.
Module 8
How to troubleshoot your business
In module 8, we turn our focus to troubleshooting your business and strategizing for long-term success. This module gives you the insights and tools necessary to consistently achieve 6-figures and beyond by doing the work that ensures a steady stream of eloping clients for years to come.
I’ll tell you what you need to know about:
- Mastering SEO: dive into the essentials of SEO to start climbing the ranks on Google, making it easier for dream clients to find you
- Analyzing your website traffic: learn how to track visitor behavior on your site, including how long people stay and where they drop off, and understand exactly what that means and what to do about it all
- Google console insights: know what to look for, and understand what all the numbers mean (so you only pay attention to the metrics that matter)
- Pinpointing where you’re breaking down: learn how to identify and address the places your business may be breaking down so you know exactly where you’re losing money or clients (so that you can go and fix it!)
You’ll never sit and hyperfocus on that one piece of your website again, because you’ll know for sure that each page is doing its job to speak directly to your dream couples!
And I couldn’t forget some bonuses!
Bonus 1:
Personalized Pricing Page Audit
Your pricing page is crucial for bookings, and I'm here to help you perfect it. Receive a custom video audit with actionable edits to attract more eloping couples directly to your inbox.
Bonus 2:
Ready-To-Use Email Templates
Streamline your communication with my email templates for Honeybook, covering everything from initial inquiries to booked client workflows. Save time and ensure a seamless experience for your clients by simply plugging them into your own Honeybook.
Bonus 3:
Proven Sales Call Script
Never stress about sales calls again. Get a detailed script that guides you through connecting with couples, discussing packages, and securing their booking confidently - without feeling pushy or salesy.
And here’s the best part:
there's a money back guaruntee!
Yes, you read that right. I’m so confident in this program that if you show up, participate and ask questions, put in the work... and at the end of the 6 months you aren't booking out your calendar with elopements.. i will give you all your money back!
You have nothing to lose!
As you’re reading this, eloping couples are looking for you.
Just like you have a dream to photograph them during their adventure elopement…
They have a dream of being photographed by someone just like you on their day.
As long as you keep spending your time hyperfocusing on small problems…
As long as you keep creating reels and TikToks trying to go viral…
As long as you keep doing what you’re doing and just hope that one day it will start to work…
And as long as you don’t have a repeatable, proven system to attract eloping couples…
These couples won’t find you, which means their adventure elopement won’t be on your calendar.
(These couple’s adventure elopements will be on another elopement photographers calendar - one who does have a repeatable, proven system to attract eloping couples.)
Here’s the truth:
you can join elopement Photographer Blueprint and get the exact steps to fill your calendar with adventure elopements.
Or you can keep doing what you’re doing and hope you get there eventually.
Those are your two paths forward from here. You either apply for your spot in Elopement Photographer Blueprint and get the exact steps you need to take to make all your business dreams come true, or you keep doing what you’re doing.
You already know how it goes doing what you’re doing.
I am inviting you to try another way and learn the exact steps you need to take to…
Speak to eloping couples so they feel confident and excited to fill out your inquiry form,
Market yourself properly to get booked in dream destinations like Colorado, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, and Iceland, and,
Get on the path to making 6-figures a year without burning yourself out with 50+ bookings.
The longer you wait, the more adventure elopements you’re going to miss out on.
So what do you say?
Do you teach any photography skills?
Why do I need to apply? Why can’t I just join?
Can I join if I don’t have a portfolio of elopements, or should I work on that first?
I’ve never photographed an elopement, can I still join?
What if I can’t finish the lessons on time?
Yes! I’ll teach you how to book elopements in whatever state/area you’re in - you don’t need to travel and target any other destinations if you don’t want to.
I only want to photograph elopements in my state, is this still a good program for me?
Do you teach any photography skills?
Why do I need to apply? Why can’t I just join?
Can I join if I don’t have a portfolio of elopements, or should I work on that first?
I’ve never photographed an elopement, can I still join?
What if I can’t finish the lessons on time?
The modules contain no fluff or filler content - it’s only the information you need to grow your elopement photography business and attract eloping couples. When paired with the templates, trackers, and other resources inside the program, you should have no problem completing the lessons within the 6 months if you dedicate 3 hours a week. I will also be checking in with you about your progress and doing everything that I can to keep you on track and moving forward. With that being said, if you come to the end of your time in the program and you aren’t finished, there are options to extend your time inside the program.
I only want to photograph elopements in my state, is this still a good program for me?
Do you teach any photography skills?
Why do I need to apply? Why can’t I just join?
Can I join if I don’t have a portfolio of elopements, or should I work on that first?
I’ve never photographed an elopement, can I still join?
What if I can’t finish the lessons on time?
Yes! As long as you are committed to building an elopement photography business, you will have success in this program even if you’ve never photographed an elopement before.
I only want to photograph elopements in my state, is this still a good program for me?
Do you teach any photography skills?
Why do I need to apply? Why can’t I just join?
Can I join if I don’t have a portfolio of elopements, or should I work on that first?
I’ve never photographed an elopement, can I still join?
What if I can’t finish the lessons on time?
Yes, you can still join if you don’t have a portfolio of elopements! I will give you advice for creating a portfolio in as little time as possible so you don’t waste any time (or money) to get a portfolio you’re proud of. Don’t let this stand in your way!
I only want to photograph elopements in my state, is this still a good program for me?
Do you teach any photography skills?
Why do I need to apply? Why can’t I just join?
Can I join if I don’t have a portfolio of elopements, or should I work on that first?
I’ve never photographed an elopement, can I still join?
What if I can’t finish the lessons on time?
I want to make sure that Elopement Photographer Blueprint is the right next step for you - it’s important for you and the other photographers in the group. I don’t want to waste your time or money, and I want to make sure the group is full of photographers that are all committed to putting in work on their businesses.
I only want to photograph elopements in my state, is this still a good program for me?
Do you teach any photography skills?
Why do I need to apply? Why can’t I just join?
Can I join if I don’t have a portfolio of elopements, or should I work on that first?
I’ve never photographed an elopement, can I still join?
What if I can’t finish the lessons on time?
Photography skills are not included in this program. If you are still working on your camera skills and aren’t confident in your ability to photograph couples, this program is likely too advanced for you. This program is focused on business skills rather than photography skills.
I only want to photograph elopements in my state, is this still a good program for me?
what others have asked before applying for elopement Photographer Blueprint:
It will NOT happen because of that one section on your website.
It will NOT just happen “eventually” because you put in a certain amount of time.
Your successful business will happen when you learn how to brand, market, and sell yourself in a way that actually attracts eloping couples.
It will happen because of the backend work you put in.
It will happen because of the work you put in to allow eloping couples to find you.
It will happen because of the strategies and tools I’m giving you inside Elopement Photographer Blueprint.
Attracting eloping couples will NOT happen by getting more followers or going viral.
Filling your calendar with adventure elopements isn’t hard - but you need to stop spending so much time on things that ultimately don’t matter and focus on what does.
If you’re ready to take the exact steps you need to take to book your calendar out with adventure elopements and make 6-figures a year, and get personalized support from me along the way…
