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I've been documenting weddings + elopements all over the U.S. for the last 7 years.
You deserve an experience that is unique to you too. Which is why I am so passionate about helping you beyond just showing up to snap photos.
Oklahoma is home to some of the most stunning scenery, from the red dirt mesas to the SWOK mountain ranges.
My love language is serving couples on one of the most important days of their life, and that looks different for every couple.
Oklahoma Elopement Photographer
There’s something undeniably special about saying "I do" with just your closest loved ones—or maybe even just the two of you, your two witnesses + your officiant. Whether you’re dreaming of exchanging vows under an open sky on your family’s ranch, at the foot of a rugged mountain, or in a quiet chapel, your day deserves to be captured with the same heart and care as a full-scale wedding.
Elopements are all about stripping away the stress and focusing on what truly matters: your love, your commitment, and the moments that make your story yours.
Eloping gives you the freedom to design a day that’s completely true to you—without the stress of a big wedding. But with all that freedom, it can be hard to know where to start! Here are some ideas and things to consider as you plan your elopement.
Oklahoma's hidden gem elopement locations
getting to know you and your love story
Whether you've grown up in Oklahoma your whole life or you'll be experiencing it for the first time for your elopement, you'll be saying "Oklahoma can look like this?!" the whole time.
I value getting to know the two of you. Your love story, what makes you come alive, the vision for your day. Elopements are intimate, so I want us to be friends before I show up to your day.
Making your Oklahoma Elopement a dream come true
- Jacob + Sakiya
"Mel is seriously an artist! From the beginning before we even booked her, we felt so comfortable talking to her. During our engagement she made us feel so comfortable and we got them back so quick! Then leading up to the wedding, she constantly checked in to see if we needed help with anything. She gave us helpful resources and vendor recommendations. Then day of the wedding… just amazing! I seriously cannot thank her enough for catching all the little details and all the special moments and going with the quick requests I asked or changed. Then getting our previews just made me cry and wish we could redo our day only to experience it again! Mel is just absolutely amazing and she will forever have a client from us in all our family pictures and milestones from now on out!"
Oklahoma Elopement Packages:
You are choosing to elope because you want to skip the overwhelm of planning a big wedding? I like to make things as easy and stress-free as possible for yall.
Oklahoma Elopement Packages
More than just your photographer
more than just your photographer
Provided in all my Oklahoma elopement packages:
- location suggestions
- timeline building
- vendor recommendations
- TL elopement vision guide
- permit help
- lodging + activity suggestions
- Robert + Laura
"I CANNOT recommend Mel enough! She is truly the best! She can make anyone and everyone look good, her fun laid back personality makes the session WAY more enjoyable (coming from a couple who hates having their picture taken) From helping coordinate and plan up to the big day Mel was there the whole time, no matter the challenge she is always willing to lend a helping hand or give you her honest opinion! Her work is truly unmatched! We are forever grateful to have had her at all of our special moments this far!"
Tips for Eloping in Oklahoma
Tips for Eloping in Oklahoma
plan ahead:
Several areas of Oklahoma require a permit in order to perform a ceremony and some permits can take weeks or even a couple months
when to elope in oklahoma:
Some of the state parks can be a bit busier on the weekends so planning a weekday elopement is ideal if you want to avoid crowds! Time of year is also a factor here in Oklahoma and you may want to avoid summer months to beat the heat.
I believe in more than just showing up and taking pictures—I invest in my couples. I take the time to understand your love story, your vision, and what’s most important to you. Whether we’re hiking to a remote overlook, riding horseback across the ranch, or going on a whim and a prayer, I’ll be right there alongside you—not just as your photographer, but as someone fully present for your day.
If you’re looking for a photographer who will make your elopement or micro wedding feel effortless, meaningful, and unforgettable—let’s talk. I’d love to capture your story.
