If you’re drawn to the Pacific Northwest for its mountains, moody skies, rugged coastlines, and quiet moments but you’re dreaming of places like Italy, Scotland, Norway, or Switzerland... 


International elopements offer that same grounded, nature-forward feeling, paired with exploration, adventure, and the excitement of somewhere new.

This experience is built for couples who want their elopement to feel intentional, adventurous, and fun without the pressure to make it perfect.

Eloping Outside the U.S. in Wild & Quiet Landscapes

If you’re drawn to the Pacific Northwest for its mountains, moody skies, rugged coastlines, and quiet moments but you’re dreaming of places like Italy, Scotland, Norway, or Switzerland... 


International elopements offer that same grounded, nature-forward feeling, paired with exploration, adventure, and the excitement of somewhere new.

This experience is built for couples who want their elopement to feel intentional, adventurous, and fun without the pressure to make it perfect.

you’re in the right place.

You value presence and experience over tradition and expectations

You want your elopement to feel meaningful, unrushed, and true to you

You’re excited by new places and experiences, even if you’ve never been there before

You feel most at home in nature and are drawn to dramatic, quiet landscapes

Who This Experience Is For?

Who This Experience Is For

This experience may be right for you if:

This experience may be right for you if:

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Not a big wedding you feel stuck in. A day that actually feels like you, waking up slow in a cozy A-frame cabin and stepping straight into the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

From quiet trails in the mossy forests to the crashing waves on the coast, every moment planned with meaning, not stress. Space to slow down and really soak it all in together.

Forget timelines and big guest lists. Instead, wander rocky beaches, climb up to alpine views, and focus on what matters most—each other.

Hand in hand through old-growth forests, sipping coffee with a mountain view, watching the sunset over the ocean or stargazing above the Cascades. Less posey, more adventurous.

The best photos let you feel it all again. Captured honestly in Washington’s wild places,
these are the images you will look
back on and instantly relive.

Places I’ve Been (and Know My Way Around)

Traveling for elopements isn’t new to me and neither is navigating the logistics that come with it.

I’ve spent time working, exploring, and traveling in different countries, which means I understand how to plan thoughtfully when things feel unfamiliar.







Traveling internationally means learning how to adapt to new environments, timelines, cultures, and unexpected moments.

Because of that experience, I’m comfortable helping couples plan from afar, think through logistics, and stay grounded when plans shift.

You don’t need someone who has everything memorized, you need someone who’s calm, flexible, and confident navigating the unknown alongside you.

Some of the places I’ve traveled to include:
• Cancun
• Cabo San Lucas
• Italy
• Jamaica
• The Bahamas

Places I’ve Been (and Know My Way Around)

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Love is the heart of everything I do. To me, it’s about more than just taking photos—it’s about honoring your connection and creating a space where your love can shine in its purest form. I’ll listen to your dreams, dig into what truly matters to you, and help you design an elopement day that feels like home.

No stiff poses, no forced smiles—just the two of you, your story, and the moments that will make your hearts race for years to come. This is about celebrating your love your way, and I’m here to capture it all, exactly as it is.

Places I’ve Been (and Know My Way Around)

Traveling for elopements isn’t new to me and neither is navigating the logistics that come with it.

I’ve spent time working, exploring, and traveling in different countries, which means I understand how to plan thoughtfully when things feel unfamiliar.






Traveling internationally means learning how to adapt to new environments, timelines, cultures, and unexpected moments.

Because of that experience, I’m comfortable helping couples plan from afar, think through logistics, and stay grounded when plans shift.

You don’t need someone who has everything memorized, you need someone who’s calm, flexible, and confident navigating the unknown alongside you.

Some of the places I’ve traveled to include:

• Cancun
• Cabo San Lucas
• Italy
• Jamaica
• The Bahamas

but you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

I’m here to help you plan an elopement that feels peaceful, intentional, and true to your story. From scouting wild places to creating a timeline that gives you room to breathe, pack checklist, I’ll guide you every step of the way so you can focus on what really matters. 

I help couples plan international elopements that feel peaceful, intentional, and grounded. From navigating logistics to building flexible timelines that leave room to breathe, I guide you through the planning process so you can focus on what really matters.

This is about creating an experience that feels right for you.

I’m here to guide you through it all.

international elopement packages

Take snacks breaks, naps, explore, and have fun!
Your day should feel free, not timed.

You’ll have one easy place for guides, resources, and planning tools to keep everything simple and stress-free.

From permits to backup plans, I handle the details so you can focus on the moments that matter.

You’ll receive Polaroids and GIFs that capture the real, behind-the-scenes moments of your day.

THE STRESS-FREE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

All my travel is included, so there are no hidden fees or surprises.

As a Deaf photographer, I create a calm, quiet space where your story unfolds naturally and without interruption.

Custom Client Portal

You’ll have one easy place for guides, resources, and planning tools to keep everything simple and stress-free.

experience design, start to finish

From permits to backup plans, I handle the details so you can focus on the moments that matter.

GIFs and Polaroid memories

I’m ordained and can legally officiate your elopement, so your vows stay personal and seamless.

photographer travel costs included

No Background Noise

All my travel is included, so there are no hidden fees or surprises.

As a Deaf photographer, I create a calm, quiet space where your story unfolds naturally and without interruption.

Take snacks breaks, naps, explore, and have fun!
Your day should feel free, not timed.

no clock, no pressure

Starting at $8,500

international Elopement packages

  • Coverage options from one day to multi-day adventures
  • Your personal elopement planning guide and client portal
  • Lodging & Stay Recommendations
  • Unlimited planning calls & 24/7 access to me
  • GIFs & Polaroid Films
  • Full resolution images
  • Digital gallery to view, download, print, and share your images
  • Calm and meaningful experience with a photographer

INCLUDES:

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  • Coverage options from one day to multi-day adventures
  • Your personal elopement planning guide and client portal
  • Lodging & Stay Recommendations
  • Unlimited planning calls & 24/7 access to me
  • GIFs & Polaroid Films
  • Full resolution images
  • Digital gallery to view, download, print, and share your images
  • Calm and meaningful experience with a photographer

YES let's do it!

DOES THIS SOUND ABSOLUTELY PERFECT?

Before I leave, I’ll hand you a few Polaroid films, something real to hold onto right away. You’ll get your sneak peeks within 24 hours and your full, beautifully edited online gallery in 6 weeks.

Before I leave, I’ll hand you a few Polaroid films, something real to hold onto right away. You’ll get your sneak peeks within 24 hours and your full, beautifully edited online gallery in 6 weeks.

05.

On your elopement day, I’ll show up ready to capture it all while you relax and enjoy every moment.

On your elopement day, I’ll show up ready to capture it all while you relax and enjoy every moment.

04.

Once we make it official, I’ll send over a questionnaire to set up your custom client portal. From there we’ll dive into the fun planning with location research, backup plans, timeline creation, and more.

Once we make it official, I’ll send over a questionnaire to set up your custom client portal. From there we’ll dive into the fun planning with location research, backup plans, timeline creation, and more.

03.

We’ll hop on a super chill 30–40 minute call, dream up your day, and make sure we’re the perfect fit. We’ll chat about your vision and how
I can help bring it to life.

We’ll hop on a super chill 30–40 minute call, dream up your day, and make sure we’re the perfect fit. We’ll chat about your vision and how I can help bring it to life.

02.

Fill out my contact form and we’ll set up a free consult call to talk through all the fun details.

Fill out my contact form and we’ll set up a free consult call to talk through all the fun details.

01.

You’re excited. I’m excited. So… what’s next?

Brady & Ryne

"I have nothing but good things to say about our experience with Payton. She is phenomenal! She is knowledgeable, prepared, friendly, and extremely helpful during the entire process from start to finish. If you are considering a photographer for your elopement, look no further! She is the full package and more. We will look back at our photos for years to come. What a truly special and unforgettable photography experience in Italy with Payton!"

"I have nothing but good things to say about our experience with Payton. She is phenomenal! She is knowledgeable, prepared, friendly, and extremely helpful during the entire process from start to finish. If you are considering a photographer for your elopement, look no further! She is the full package and more. We will look back at our photos for years to come. What a truly special and unforgettable photography experience in Italy with Payton!"

"She is the full package and more."

Olivia & Jacob

"All I can say is wow!! Payton is the absolute best photographer we’ve ever worked with. Her vision for our elopement in Alaska was something out of a dream, something I couldn’t have thought of myself. Even when we were two hours late to our location, Payton somehow got everything we wanted to do done with an unmatched level of professionalism and creativity. The photos are priceless, and her touches of personalization and romance are the sweetest thing we’ve ever seen. She took care of every detail and planned to the umpteenth degree, and made it the easiest and best day of our lives. We cannot recommend her enough, she will always have a special place in our hearts and we will cherish the photos and memories forever."

"All I can say is wow!! Payton is the absolute best photographer we’ve ever worked with. Her vision for our elopement in Alaska was something out of a dream, something I couldn’t have thought of myself. Even when we were two hours late to our location, Payton somehow got everything we wanted to do done with an unmatched level of professionalism and creativity. The photos are priceless, and her touches of personalization and romance are the sweetest thing we’ve ever seen. She took care of every detail and planned to the umpteenth degree, and made it the easiest and best day of our lives. We cannot recommend her enough, she will always have a special place in our hearts and we will cherish the photos and memories forever."

"Payton is the absolute best photographer we’ve ever worked with."

Haley & Cole

"The best thing we did for our micro wedding/elopement was have Payton join us! Truly, she made planning our wedding feel easy and communicated well along the way. My husband and I were nervous about how eight hours of photos would feel, but our wedding day felt natural, fun and so true to who we are. Payton’s guidance and low-key approach took the stress off the day and helped us get photos that really show how much fun and joy we experienced that day. Would highly recommend Payton to anyone and everyone!!"

"The best thing we did for our micro wedding/elopement was have Payton join us! Truly, she made planning our wedding feel easy and communicated well along the way. My husband and I were nervous about how eight hours of photos would feel, but our wedding day felt natural, fun and so true to who we are. Payton’s guidance and low-key approach took the stress off the day and helped us get photos that really show how much fun and joy we experienced that day. Would highly recommend Payton to anyone and everyone!!"

"Would highly recommend Payton to anyone and everyone!!

Katie & Tommy

Easily the best investment for our elopement. I cannot recommend Payton enough! She is beyond talented and such a calming presence. As a hearing couple/family, we did not experience any communication issues. Payton was very helpful and provided great instructions herself/via her mom for interpretation as needed for posed photos. The planning process and elopement day were smooth and stress free. We have never had professional photographs taken and did not feel awkward posing because of her guidance. The photos came out beautiful and we will absolutely cherish them ❤️

"Easily the best investment for our elopement. I cannot recommend Payton enough! She is beyond talented and such a calming presence. As a hearing couple/family, we did not experience any communication issues. Payton was very helpful and provided great instructions herself/via her mom for interpretation as needed for posed photos. The planning process and elopement day were smooth and stress free. We have never had professional photographs taken and did not feel awkward posing because of her guidance. The photos came out beautiful and we will absolutely cherish them ❤️"

"I cannot recommend Payton enough!"

Planning from miles away can be overwhelming

Skip the endless search tabs

Packing just got easier

Your day, not the internet’s

I could plan these days in my sleep

Tracking down vendors and details in a place you’ve never been can feel like a full-time job. I help take that weight off by guiding you through location decisions, logistics, and trusted recommendations so planning feels doable... not draining.

Tracking down vendors when you’re not familiar with the area can feel like a full-time job. I’ll save you the stress by sharing my trusted Washington vendor list that fits your style, your location, and your vibe perfectly.

Permits and rules can feel confusing, especially outside the U.S. I help you understand what’s required for your location, coordinate the details, and build a plan that makes sense. You get to stay focused on the experience, not the logistics.

Permits can feel confusing, especially in Italy. I’ll handle what’s required for your location, take care of the applications, and coordinate the details so you don’t have to. You get to stay focused on the experience, not the logistics.

From mountain trails to moody coastlines, I’ll create a custom packing checklist designed around your destination, season, and plans. No guesswork. No overpacking. Just what you actually need to enjoy the day.

From wandering historic streets to slow evenings under the Italian sky, I’ll create a custom packing checklist designed around your Italy location, season, and plans. No guesswork, no overpacking, just what you’ll need to enjoy every moment with ease.

I focus on locations that fit your vision and give you space, not the same spots everyone’s already seen online. The places I suggest are intentional, scenic, and often quieter, so your experience feels personal and unforced.

I’m all about finding locations that match your vision and give you privacy, not the same ones everyone’s seen on Pinterest. The spots I suggest are beautiful, unique, and often hidden from the usual search results because your day should feel one of a kind.

I’ll create a personalized international elopement guide just for you, with location ideas, seasonal insight, timeline support, local food spots, and ways to keep the adventure going. Everything in one place, so planning feels clear and exciting instead of overwhelming.

I’ll create a personalized Italy elopement guide just for you, with beautiful places to stay, seasonal insight, timeline support, local food spots, and honeymoon ideas to keep the adventure going. Everything in one spot, so planning feels effortless and fun.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IF WE WANT TO CHANGE THE PACKAGE?

Do we need to worry about permits?

What if the weather is bad?

We’re awkward in front of the camera—will that be a problem?

How do we plan a timeline for the day?

Can we bring our dog to our elopement?

Totally! You can always move up to a bigger package. If you’re not sure how many hours you’ll need, start with less and we’ll bump it up once your timeline feels right.

Totally! You can always move up to a bigger package. If you’re not sure how many hours you’ll need, start with less and we’ll bump it up once your timeline feels right.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IF WE WANT TO CHANGE THE PACKAGE?

Do we need to worry about permits?

What if the weather is bad?

We’re awkward in front of the camera—will that be a problem?

How do we plan a timeline for the day?

Can we bring our dog to our elopement?

Nope, I’ve got you covered. I’ll research what permits are required for your chosen location and guide you through the process so you can avoid stress and focus on your day.

Nope, I’ve got you covered. I’ll research what permits are required for your chosen location and guide you through the process so you can avoid stress and focus on your day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IF WE WANT TO CHANGE THE PACKAGE?

Do we need to worry about permits?

What if the weather is bad?

We’re awkward in front of the camera—will that be a problem?

How do we plan a timeline for the day?

Can we bring our dog to our elopement?

Weather is part of the story, not a problem to fix. I plan every elopement with flexibility in mind and keep the day before and after your elopement open whenever possible so we can adjust if needed at no extra cost. Rain, fog, and changing skies often lead to some of the most emotional and unforgettable moments. Together, we’ll embrace whatever the day brings and make it meaningful.

Weather is part of the story, not a problem to fix. I plan every elopement with flexibility in mind and keep the day before and after your elopement open whenever possible so we can adjust if needed at no extra cost. Rain, fog, and changing skies often lead to some of the most emotional and unforgettable moments. Together, we’ll embrace whatever the day brings and make it meaningful.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IF WE WANT TO CHANGE THE PACKAGE?

Do we need to worry about permits?

What if the weather is bad?

We’re awkward in front of the camera—will that be a problem?

How do we plan a timeline for the day?

Can we bring our dog to our elopement?

Not at all! My approach is laid-back and natural, focusing on genuine interactions between you and your partner. I’ll give you light direction so you feel comfortable, but I’ll also step back to capture the candid moments.

Not at all! My approach is laid-back and natural, focusing on genuine interactions between you and your partner. I’ll give you light direction so you feel comfortable, but I’ll also step back to capture the candid moments.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IF WE WANT TO CHANGE THE PACKAGE?

Do we need to worry about permits?

What if the weather is bad?

We’re awkward in front of the camera—will that be a problem?

How do we plan a timeline for the day?

Can we bring our dog to our elopement?

That’s part of my job. I’ll work with you to design a stress-free timeline that includes travel time, scenic spots, lighting considerations, and plenty of breaks so you can just be present and enjoy.

That’s part of my job. I’ll work with you to design a stress-free timeline that includes travel time, scenic spots, lighting considerations, and plenty of breaks so you can just be present and enjoy.

WHAT IF WE WANT TO CHANGE THE PACKAGE?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do we need to worry about permits?

What if the weather is bad?

We’re awkward in front of the camera—will that be a problem?

How do we plan a timeline for the day?

Can we bring our dog to our elopement?

Yes, please! I’m always excited when couples include their pups in their day. I can help you choose dog-friendly locations, share tips for keeping them comfortable during the ceremony, and of course, make sure you get adorable photos. And yes—your dog will get plenty of head scratches from me.

Yes, please! I’m always excited when couples include their pups in their day. I can help you choose dog-friendly locations, share tips for keeping them comfortable during the ceremony, and of course, make sure you get adorable photos. And yes your dog will get plenty of head scratches from me.

You’re always welcome here, no matter your gender, abilities, orientation, or story. However your love looks, I’ve got you.

all welcome, all ways.

Respecting nature is at the heart of everything I do, both in my business and in my life. I’m all about Leave No Trace, ethical living, and keeping our wild places wild.

Environmental justice

Trust and communication are everything, and that goes for us too! I’m an open book and there’s nothing off-limits when it comes to our conversations.

TRUST + COMMUNICATION

my values

Trust and communication are everything, and that goes for us too! I’m an open book—there’s nothing off-limits when it comes to our conversations.

TRUST + COMMUNICATION

Respecting nature is at the heart of everything I do—both in my business and in my life. I’m all about Leave No Trace, ethical living, and keeping our wild places wild.

Environmental justice

You’re always welcome here, no matter your gender, abilities, orientation, or story. However your love looks, I’ve got you.

all welcome, all ways.

my values

REACH OUT HERE!

Hey there, I’m so excited you found your way here! If you’re ready to start dreaming up your adventure, this is the spot. Got a quick question? Send me an email at hello@paytonrademacherphoto.com

Hey there, I’m so excited you found your way here! If you’re ready to start dreaming up your adventure, this is the spot. Got a quick question? Send me an email at hello@paytonrademacherphoto.com

You can expect to hear back from me within 48 hours.
I can’t wait to help you start planning your story in the wild.

You can expect to hear back from me within 48 hours.
I can’t wait to help you start planning your story in the wild.