LIFE CHOICES...
How do you want YOUR wedding day to go?
Traditional weddings can be stressful and you can spend most of your time fulfilling obligations and talking to people you didn't truly want to spend your night with. Why not invest that money into something that would
- Focused on YOU and YOUR LOVE, and perhaps a few of your closest family and friends, the dearest people to your heart whom you would truly want to celebrate with
- STRESS-FREAKING-FREE
- Dedicated to an adventure that will be the most unforgettable experience of your life
- Full of epic scenery that just blows your mind
- More than just a wedding- an EXPERIENCE; a story that you can share with your friends and family back home, that will be written in stone and retold for centuries.
Your wedding day can be:
Let me give you a quick run through of how the booking process will go. It's important you feel comfortable in making the first step!
So, what's the process?
Step 1
You're feeling my vibes, liking what you see. You're ready to write me an email that will boost my ego through the roof, hit that send button, and then do a little dance to shake off the tension from making contact with a human you've never met before.
Step 2
I'm free for your date or, more likely, ready to plan a date with you! Freaking awesome! I've sent you my packages, we've had some back and forth about what works for you, and we've figured out how I can help make your day unforgettable. I'll then send you my contract, you read it over and sign it, and send me the retainer amount. Then we pop a bottle of champagne from wherever we are in the world and from whichever timezone (it's always 5 o' clock somewhere, right?!), and toast to another great life decision under your belt.
Step 3
The in-depth planning begins! You ask me whatever questions you have, and if you don't already have a location, I help you find one. I start helping you with a timeline since it can make or break the photos (sunrise vs sunset vs when the ceremony will happen, etc). I will walk you through what you'll need for the day and what you should maybe leave behind, and we will have crazy brainstorm sessions to figure out an execution plan.
Step 4
GAME FREAKING DAY. Everyone's stoked; you're chugging a morning mimosa, your partner is jamming on their guitar to a song he just wrote about all the feels, and your dog is so excited it's peeing on every carpet it sets foot on. I'm likely glued to my camera in la-la-land, stars in my eyes, loving every moment the two of you are creating. Maybe I've stepped in your dog's pee and haven't realized because I'm too excited to see these photos on the big screen. Or, maybe it's 9AM and we've already summited a mountain for sunrise. Everyone's day is different, but what stays consistent is we all have the time of our freaking lives.
Step 5
Party's over! Now the anticipation game begins. This is the toughest part, waiting to relive the best day of your life and seeing how ridiculously cool the two of you look in your wedding outfits. My turnover depends on your session and the time of year, so could take anywhere between 6-8 weeks. Once it's done, I will send you the online gallery and hopefully the album, prints, and canvas you ordered, although those can take a bit more time depending on the current demand of the print shops. You write me a raving review about how much you're gushing over the photos and what a pleasure I was to work with, and we spend the next few months tagging each other in all the socials. END SCENE.
Lorraine + Oliver (USA) | 2-Day Elopement, Dolomites
"Shawna has our FULL endorsement. 10 out of 5 stars.
She added so much more to our elopement experience than just fabulous pictures - although the photos she captured also exceeded our expectations.
Shawna’s bubbly and down-to-earth personality was such a refreshing and welcoming vibe, which helped make our wedding planning stress-free and fun.
Although being in separate time zones across the world from one another, Shawna made herself available to us in the months and weeks leading up to our big day so we felt confident and comfortable with an aligned vision and plan for our elopement.
My husband and I chose the 2-day elopement package with the additional social media option, before actually knowing exactly where or what we wanted to do for our elopement adventure! We just knew we wanted to have the kind of experience that Shawna seemed to capture in her pictures we saw on her profile. Shawna is immensely knowledgeable about the Dolomites region and helped us understand our many options. Ultimately, it was her insight and influence that led to our amazing elopement itinerary. She’ll even recommend classic dishes to order at the local restaurants for a fully immersive experience.
Her assistant, Laura, who did the social media package for us, was also AWESOME. Together, I felt like we had the dream team. The reel Laura dropped just a day after our event was flawless and got us so many compliments. Same goes for the sneak peek pics Shawna delivered to us. I almost have to defend to family and friends that my pictures are in fact real and not AI generated - they’re that good.
If you’re looking for a breathtaking experience, with a talented artist who will support you every step on your journey, and document it all with beautiful photos, don’t think twice about Shawna."
"Ultimately, it was her insight and influence that led to our amazing elopement itinerary"
Mia + Kosovar (Denmark) | full day Elopement, Dolomites
"From the very first moment we contacted Shawna, we knew we were in for something special, but what we experienced far exceeded our expectations! As a couple from Denmark planning our elopement in the Dolomites, we needed some extra help in the planning. Shawna helped us choose our locations and create the perfect timeline for our day, and she REALLY listened to what we wanted. It was exactly as we imagined! Shawna, along with her incredible team—Rachel, our videographer, and Harry, drone + social media—made our dream come true!
Our elopement began at Cadini di Misurina for our first look and vows at sunrise. Shawna's attention to detail and her calming presence made every moment feel intimate and special. Though we are not normally morning people, the early wake-up was absolutely worth it, and we would without hesitation do it all over again, even in the freezing temperatures.
Next, we went to Lago di Braies, where we rented a boat and created some of the most beautiful photos we could have imagined. Laughing together while Shawna expertly guided us through poses made us feel like we were living in a fairy tale. The reflections on the water and the surrounding mountains made every shot so special.
And then we went to Cinque Torri for sunset. We rode the lift up and enjoyed a super cute picnic with a view of the "5 towers". Shawna let us enjoy some private time during our picnic (while shooting from far away), and that really let us realize and enjoy that moment with just us, together. We ended the day with dinner together in the hut, and hiked down with headlamps under the stars. It felt like an adventure straight out of a movie.
Working with Shawna and her team was something truly special. Shawna's planning assistance was priceless, and she let us experience the day exactly as we wanted. She helped us be in the moment, be ourselves, and fall in love with each other all over again!"
Thank you, Shawna, for capturing our love story in such a beautiful way. We will treasure these memories for a lifetime! If you're considering eloping or planning a photoshoot, look no further—Shawna and her team are the absolute best! 🌟❤️"
"We got to be in the moment, be ourselves, and fall in love with each other all over again!"
Kristy + Andrew (Canada) | 3-day Elopement, Dolomites
"We needed someone with exactly her personality and experience"
"OMG!!!!!
The photos are unreal, we literally cannot believe the way Shawna captured our elopement! 😍 We could not have imagined anything better. They are beyond our wildest expectations, and we can’t thank her enough!!!
She seriously delivered EXACTLY what we wanted and everything we envisioned. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Shawna is by far the best decision we could have made. She (and Harry, her husband) delivered the best experience for us all and helped beyond your typical role. We can’t thank them both enough for all they've done for us. From jumping in the car last minute to drive to us to be able to take advantage of the change in weather, to rearranging our whole itinerary as our plans changed. Her ability to adapt in the moment and be flexible with the plans was HUGE for us. We needed someone with exactly her personality and experience. Especially helping us find a way back to Venezia for my sister, and our bags, and dropping her off. That was a huge stress taken off our shoulders.
We’ve connected with Shawna so quickly, and we miss both her and Harry already. We can’t wait to plan another adventure with them and seriously would love to get them to come to Iceland with us. We had an absolute blast, even though we were both sleep deprived. Andrew literally said, “this was worth freezing my ass off” 😂. We would do it all again in a heartbeat.
Shawna was the perfect photographer for us. We are so so glad we found her (and ranked her #1 from the start 🫶🏼)
We couldn’t have done it without you, Shawna!"
Street Cred
Pricing- the investment for Future You
Future You does NOT want to be disappointed, if they sense a bad decision they swear to go back in time and shove you in a time loop until you start making better life choices. So make sure you invest in a photographer that's right for you to avoid a scary encounter with Future You.
A few things that are included in every package:
- Me and my up-to-date professional gear (I only shoot with expensive glass)
- Countless hours spent on culling, editing, album creation, and printing are covered.
- A beautiful online, private & password-protected gallery for one year to share with family and friends (they can download photos, too)
- Location scouting for destinations; I'm very well travelled, well hiked, and well road tripped. I've been to 50+ countries and lived in 6. Hold my beer while I find you your dream spot.
- Customized timeline: because let's face it, every wedding is different and everyone wants to do their own thing (as they should)
- Gear prep and packing list if you've chosen an adventure elopement (I’m a self-proclaimed expert on this with years of very legit experience)
- All travel costs (accommodation, car charging, food) are included in the prices. I live in the Dolomites, but they are vast; I probably still need a hotel room for a night and parking is expensive.
- 100-page Destination Wedding/Elopement Guide to help you with your planning!
This is the most special day of your life, and you deserve to spend it however you want to. And with who, or what, you want. Bring your dog (or cat?), that musical instrument you play, your first ceramic pot you ever made that no one has had the heart to tell you how freakishly ugly it is. It's art, ok?!
this day is about you.
Starting at 10 hours of coverage over 2 days
While you do whatever activities it is that you'd like to do during this time. Ceremony + vows, snow shoeing, multi-day mountain hikes, island hopping, etc. You could dedicate one full day to having a big ceremony, photos, and a fun activity, then the next to partying with friends and family on a sailboat/cruise ship.
Sunset AND sunrise photo shoot
That's right- YOU GET BOTH- don't settle for less.
ALL travel fees within mainland Europe included
Transport, accommodation, food...all fees, no hidden costs!
Gallery + album design
Completely complimentary: an online gallery for one year and album design, if you choose to purchase an album
Day of ideas + coordination
I will help with your itinerary, vendor suggestions, location scouting, activity ideas, plus the many emails and video calls that can go with them. I will also work with your planner directly.
Multi-day Weddings & Elopements
Starting at €6800 in the Dolomites
Starting at €7600 in the EU
Starting at 6 hours of coverage
You could spend your day getting married on the beach. Or maybe with a cliffside view of the blue water below on a Greek island. We could spend a chunk of the day van-life-ing around the Dolomites, surfing at the Portuguese coast, or walking around the stunning streets of Paris.
Sunset or sunrise photo shoot
Depending on the location and time of year, you could be lucky and get both!
ALL travel fees within mainland Europe included
Transport, accommodation, food...all fees, no hidden costs!
Gallery + album design
Completely complimentary: an online gallery for one year and album design, if you choose to purchase an album
Day of ideas + coordination
I will help with your itinerary, vendor suggestions, location scouting, activity ideas, plus the many emails and video calls that can go with them. I will also work with your planner directly.
Single Day Weddings & Elopements
Starting at €4200 in the Dolomites
Starting at €5200 in the EU
Starting at 2/4 hours of coverage
If you want, you still have some activity choices here! Think outside the box. Or we can just do a city walk.
Sunset or sunrise photo shoot
We can do middle of the day, but let's be real, we want that warm glow in your photos.
ALL travel fees included
Don't worry about any hidden fees, you won't find them.
Gallery + album design
Completely complimentary: an online gallery for one year and album design, if you choose to purchase an album
Day of ideas + coordination
There's not as much to plan as with a wedding, but I will still help with your itinerary, location scouting, activity ideas, plus the many emails and video calls that can go with them.
Proposal, Engagement, Honeymoon, Vow renewal
For proposals, please inquire, for everything else:
Starting at €1400 for 2 hours in the Dolomites
Starting at €3200 for 4 hours in the EU
You can add physical copies (prints, canvases, albums) to any package. I highly recommend getting tangible copies of your photos, otherwise they may sit on your hard drive forever collecting digital dust. This is one of the biggest days of your life and you're about to invest in some professional photos to make you look your best, you gotta show that off to people! And besides, Grandma wants a copy on her fridge, doesn’t she?
Albums are made with the finest quality materials. Covers are made from sustainable wood or linen and come in a protective box. Your names can be beautifully etched in or printed on the front so even your great-great-great grandchildren will know who you were. They will be in awe over how wild and gorgeous their ancestors were.
Let's get physical
Reach out
hello@shawnaraephotography.com
Or simply send me an email...
Are you interested in going on a well-documented adventure with me? Then fill out the form with any questions you have. I do my best to reply within 48 hours, although I could be out shooting a session or hiking in the mountains with no reception.
Travel dates: 24/12/21 - 25/02/12 VANCOUVER, BC <3
