Chirlyart Photography · Elopement Guide
Just the two of you.
The rest is scenery.
Everything you need to know about Elopements – personal, honest, made for you.
What is an Elopement?
No expectations.
No compromises.
Only your story.
An elopement is not an escape – it’s a conscious decision. The decision to have your most important day entirely for yourselves. No dress code, no long guest list, no time pressure. Just the two of you, a place that moves you, and moments that truly matter. Whether barefoot on the beach, on a mountain ridge, or in the alleys of a foreign city – an Elopement is as unique as your love.
Why an Elopement?
The benefits that truly matter.
01
Complete freedom
No banquet venue, no set menu, no floral programme. You decide everything – or leave everything out. Your day, your rules.
02
Real moments
Without 80 pairs of eyes on you, you are simply yourselves. No posing for others – just real feelings, real connection.
03
Dreamlike Locations
Algarve cliffs, Fuerteventura beach, Cologne city life – or a place that means something personal to you. The world is your stage.
04
Time for you
No schedule to keep. Your Elopement day belongs to you – you have time with each other, with nature, with the moment.
05
Unforgettable images
No group photos on the stairs. Instead: dramatic landscapes, golden light, real touches. Images you’ll want to hang on your wall forever.
06
100% made for you
I don’t plan a standard process. Every Elopement I accompany is as individual as the couple behind it – from the first conversation to the last image.
How it works
From the first idea
to the finished images.
Step 01
The first conversation
We talk – via video, phone, or message. You tell me about yourselves: how you met, what makes you dream, which places make your hearts beat faster. No checklists, no forms. Just a real conversation.
Step 02
The planning – all about you
I help you choose the right location, the best season, the ideal light. Whether spontaneous in 4 weeks or carefully planned for next year – I guide you through the entire process. On request, I also recommend registry office locations, florists, or other vendors that match your style.
Step 03
Your day
I’m there – but in the background. I never direct you, I don’t pose you. I observe, I feel the moment, I press the shutter when it becomes real. You can forget that I’m there – and that’s exactly what makes the images so special.
Step 04
Your images
Within 4–6 weeks, you will receive your finished edited images in a private online gallery – in print quality, without watermarks, entirely for you. Every image is carefully selected and edited in my signature, cinematic style.
Investment · Prices as of August 2026
What your Elopement costs.
Every Elopement is individual – these are the starting prices to guide you.
Elopement · 1 Day
€3,400
EU & worldwide · plus flight, accommodation & breakfast
Elopement · up to 3 Days
from €9,999
The whole adventure – multiple days & locations
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready for your adventure?
Your Elopement awaits.
So do I.
I’ll get back to you within 24 hours – personally, no templates, no clichés.