Business Details
10 Years
experience
Seattle Elopement Photography Experts
Megan Montalvo Photography is a dedicated elopement and adventure wedding photography service based in the Pacific Northwest. With over eight years of experience, Megan specializes in capturing authentic, emotionally resonant moments for couples who prioritize intentional, low-key celebrations. Her approach combines technical expertise with personalized planning support, including custom location recommendations, timeline creation, and access to a comprehensive 93-page elopement guide. Megan's work emphasizes natural landscapes, from Mount Rainier's peaks to Olympic National Park's coastlines, ensuring each couple's unique story is documented with artistic precision.Her commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in testimonials highlighting her adaptability in challenging conditions, organizational skills, and ability to create stress-free experiences. As a destination photographer, she serves locations worldwide while maintaining deep roots in Washington's most iconic settings.
Services
Elopement Photography
Adventure Wedding Photography
Destination Wedding Photography
Intimate Wedding Photography
Custom Planning Services
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 8+ years of specialized elopement photography experience
- Our custom 93-page planning guide simplifies destination wedding logistics
- We provide personalized location scouting with 3-5 tailored recommendations
- Our timeline creation includes day-of management and contingency planning
- All packages include travel cost coverage within Washington state
What people say
Stunning photos
Perfect weather adaptation
Amazing planning support
Stress-free experience
Worldwide destination expertise
Services
Elopement Photography
Specialized documentation of small-scale weddings in natural settings. Our service includes location scouting, timeline coordination, and artistic storytelling. Clients receive high-resolution digital images through an online gallery with full printing rights.
Adventure Wedding Photography
Capture your mountain summit vows or forest ceremony with expertise in rugged environments. Includes trail navigation assistance, weather contingency planning, and dynamic composition techniques. Delivers emotive imagery that reflects your adventurous spirit and natural surroundings.
Destination Wedding Services
Full-service support for weddings worldwide, featuring local vendor coordination, travel logistics management, and cultural adaptation guidance. Packages include customized planning sessions and location-specific permitting assistance to ensure seamless international celebrations.
Custom Planning Support
Personalized planning assistance from initial concept to execution day. Includes 3-5 tailored location recommendations, timeline development, vendor referrals, and contingency planning. Access to exclusive 93-page planning guide with regional expertise and logistical checklists.
Timeline Creation
Strategic scheduling for optimal lighting and location accessibility. Combines photography workflow with ceremony logistics, including officiant coordination and travel timing. Ensures smooth transitions between ceremony, portraits, and reception elements throughout your celebration day.
People
Megan Montalvo
Owner/Photographer
Pacific Northwest-based elopement photographer with 8+ years experience capturing authentic wedding moments. Specializes in mountain and coastal ceremonies, combining artistic vision with practical planning expertise to create stress-free experiences for adventurous couples.
Questions
What locations do you specialize in for elopement photography?
We specialize in Washington's iconic locations including Mount Rainier, Olympic National Park, North Cascades, and coastal areas, with worldwide destination capabilities.
What's included in your elopement photography packages?
Packages include timeline creation, location scouting, contingency planning, 93-page planning guide access, travel cost coverage, and full digital gallery delivery.
How do you handle unexpected weather conditions on wedding days?
Our experience in Pacific Northwest conditions ensures quality results in all weather, with contingency planning and adaptive shooting techniques built into our service.
Can you accommodate destination weddings outside the Pacific Northwest?
Yes, we offer worldwide destination wedding services with customized travel logistics and local vendor coordination support.
What's your availability for 2024 weddings?
Summer 2024 dates are fully booked, with limited fall availability remaining. Inquiries for 2025 and beyond are currently open.
