Bride and groom silhouette in front of grand arched window at San Francisco City Hall, luxury elopement photography by The Padillas

The Padillas Elopement Photography Packages

Sacramento | San Francisco | Bay Area | Northern California

Small Wedding. Big Story.

Your elopement may be small, but your story still deserves to be captured beautifully. Whether you're exchanging vows at San Francisco City Hall, on the cliffs of Big Sur, or under the redwoods in Northern California, we’ll be there to photograph every meaningful moment.

We specialize in intimate weddings, courthouse ceremonies, micro-weddings, and elopements across California.

What is Elopement Photography?

Elopement photography is all about documenting intimate, small-scale wedding ceremonies with the same beauty and attention as a full wedding day, but in a much more relaxed, personalized setting.

Bride and groom dip pose at San Francisco City Hall crosswalk, cinematic black and white elopement photography by The Padillas

Whether you're saying your vows with just the two of you or a small group of loved ones, elopement photography captures:

The emotional ceremony
Private vows or first looks
Stunning portrait sessions
All the candid moments before, during, and after your elopement

Couple dancing in front of Grand Island Mansion, luxury elopement portrait at Sacramento’s premier estate venue by The Padillas

The Sacramento Elopement Collection

From $ 950

Designed for local couples in Sacramento & nearby counties.

Up to 2 hours of coverage
Local Sacramento area locations (within 50 miles)
Full high-resolution edited gallery
Digital delivery

Perfect for courthouse weddings, local elopements, or intimate ceremonies in the Sacramento region.

Couple eloping at San Francisco City Hall grand staircase, romantic City Hall elopement photography by The Padillas Studio

The California Destination Elopement Collection

STARTING FROM $ 1,500

For elopements throughout Northern California’s most beautiful locations.

Up to 4 hours of coverage
Destination locations: San Francisco City Hall, Napa, Sonoma, Lake Tahoe, Big Sur, Yosemite, Bay Area, etc.
Full high-resolution edited gallery
Online delivery with print rights

Perfect for couples who want an unforgettable California elopement experience with professional planning support.

*Lake Tahoe, Big Sur, Yosemite have additional travel fees

Bride and groom with flowing veil on Mount Tamalpais overlook, Northern California elopement photography by The Padillas

Custom Destination Elopement Packages

Custom pricing

If you're eloping outside of California or at a location requiring extensive travel, fill out the form below and we'll build a personalized custom package tailored to your unique vision.

Bride and groom silhouetted at sunset on Stinson Beach, romantic Northern California coastal elopement photography by The Padillas

Bride and groom eloping in Mount Tamalpais forest, intimate outdoor Northern California elopement photography by The Padillas

Let's document your story

Bride and groom exchanging vows at San Francisco City Hall doorway, luxury intimate elopement photography by The Padillas

Why Couples Choose The Padillas for Elopements:

Experienced in intimate elopements & courthouse weddings

Bride and groom on grand staircase at San Francisco City Hall, Western style elopement captured by The Padillas Studio

Why Couples Choose The Padillas for Elopements:

San Francisco City Hall specialists

Bride and groom playing with veil on Mount Tamalpais cliffside, artistic Northern California elopement portrait by The Padillas

Why Couples Choose The Padillas for Elopements:

Bilingual services available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are the travel expenses included in your packages or covered additionally?

For our Sacramento Elopement Collection, travel within 50 miles of Sacramento is included at no additional charge.

For our California Destination Elopement Collection, travel fees are included for most locations within Northern California (such as San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and the Bay Area).

For elopements that require significant travel outside of Northern California or for custom destinations, additional travel costs may apply. We’ll always provide a clear, upfront quote during your consultation so there are no surprises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should we book you?

As soon as you know your elopement date or general timeframe, it’s best to secure your date early.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the weather is unfavourable for an outdoor shoot?

We create beautiful images in every kind of weather (rain, clouds, wind, or sunshine) because every condition offers a unique look and feel. Our job is to adapt and create art with whatever Mother Nature gives us. That said, your comfort always comes first. We’ll work closely with you to adjust the shoot as needed, whether that means changing locations, rescheduling, or embracing the weather for something truly one-of-a-kind.