VIDEOGRAPHY + PHOTOGRAPHY

Do you want your wedding
day to be centered around
your relationship in a relaxed environment?

Would you prefer to celebrate
your wedding day in a way that
is authentic to you and not other people's expectations?

Do you envision your wedding
day to be adventurous?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you're in the right place! Elopements and smaller weddings are more laid-back, intimate and meaningful. The day is crafted around you and your relationship without a lot of the frills that can come with a big wedding. Elopements are not one sized fits all. your day can be just you and your partner or you can bring along your closest family and friends.

Your wedding day is not a staged film. There's no forced poses and smiles. The day is crafted around you and how you want to spend your day. Think about your perfect day and that's what your wedding day should be - full of doing the things you love or want to do.

PACKAGES

What’s included?

Elopement Planning Assistance

+ Elopement Planning Guidebook to help you plan your dream wedding
+ Location scouting to help you pick your dream place to say "I do"
+ Local elopement vendor recommendations
+ Personalized timeline
+ Permit assistance
+ Logistical assistance
+ Unlimited support

Videography

+ 4+ hours of coverage
+ 2-6 minute highlight film
+ Ceremony film
+ Licensed music
+ Online film gallery

Photography

+ 4+ hours of coverage
+ All your photos in an online gallery

Travel is included in all packages

Complimentary adventure engagement session is included in all packages.
**Must take place local-ish to me or within my travel schedule.

  • The perfect package for couples who are eloping “just us two” or with up to 30 guests. Includes videography and photography services where I will simultaneously shoot photo and video.

  • The perfect package for couples who are eloping “just us two” or with up to 30 guests. Includes videography or photography services.

  • The perfect package for couples who are having a wedding with more than 30 guests. Includes videography and photography services where I will have an associate shoot photo and I will shoot video. All photos & videos are edited by me and will aesthetically be similar.

  • The perfect package for couples who are having a wedding with more than 30 guests. Includes videography or photography services.

Chelsi is incredible. Not only does she include an engagement adventure session in her packages, but her packages have SO much to offer. She drove about 3 hours so we could get to a waterfall before the sun came up for our engagement photos. She is not only professional but personable. She is funny and makes you feel so comfortable. We just received our ceremony film and it is more than I even imagined it could be. It perfectly captured our love, our family and the beautiful nature we got married in. I am so excited to get our highlight film of the whole day. I cannot say enough amazing things about Chelsi. If you are getting married and want to hire a videographer there is no one better than Chelsi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Sometimes, yes. There are times when a larger wedding can still feel small and intimate and where the focus is primarily on the couple. If you feel like we'd vibe well, send me your details via my contact form and let's chat! I'd love to hear about you and your vision for your day and if it's a larger wedding but I know we'd be a good fit, I'm in! And if I know you'd be better off in someone else's hands, I know several other amazing filmmakers and photographers that I will recommend you.

  • I'm based in the Carolinas and I'll travel almost anywhere. There are no travel fees for weddings in the continental US - I travel in my tiny van so I can go anywhere!

  • Yes. If you have a problem with anyone being their true, authentic self and loving their partner with all that they are, then I'm not for you. Everyone deserves a safe space, especially on their wedding day. This is a safe space.

  • + Your photos and video will look cohesive.

    + You only have to deal with one vendor, me! A lot goes on before a wedding and streamlining your vendor team makes life easier.

    + It's not always easy for photographers and videographers to work alongside each other, especially if they don't know each other well. My associate photographers are people I know very well and trust 100%. We communicate well, have similar styles, and have very similar principles.

  • I shoot on a Canon EOS R6 and use Canon lenses. I film entirely in 4K resolution, 10-bit color which means you get top notch quality. I shoot handheld and only set up a tripod during your ceremony and toasts. I rarely use lighting as my camera is great in low light. This won't make your reception feel weird and I can blend into the background.

  • I deliver approximately 30-50 photos per hour. It's my job to make sure you're not overwhelmed by the amount of photos to choose from. I take great care in selecting your gallery to make sure you get the best images that tell your story.

  • Multiple ways!

    • During your wedding, I simultaneously shoot onto 2 SD cards so there is always a backup.

    • I backup immediately after your wedding onto a hard drive.

    • I store your SD cards and hard drive in a fireproof safe. I don’t format or reuse SD cards until after your photos/videos have been delivered (and even months after that just out of absurd caution!)

    • I backup online with Backblaze.

  • I do offer raw footage and photos for an additional charge.

  • Yes! I typically choose music for your video based on your music tastes and songs you really like. If you know you want a specific song, and it's able to be licensed, then we can definitely do that.

  • I require a $1,000 non-refundable retainer to reserve your date ($1,500 for photo/video package). The remainder is due 30 days prior to your wedding day. You can pay the final payment all at once, or we can set up a plan for payments to be dispersed in installments prior to the wedding if that is helpful. I accept payment via online bank transfer via Honeybook, check, or cash.

  • You'll receive your full gallery within 8-12 weeks. Too excited to wait that long? I offer a teaser film as an add-on that will be delivered within 2-3 weeks. For photos, I send you a sneak peak of 3-5 photos the week after your wedding. I also offer expedited delivery if you want to share your photos/films sooner rather than later.

  • Awesome! I'm stoked to be able to document your wedding day and help you plan your best day!

    + Tell me a little about you by submitting the contact form or emailing me at hello@summittoseafilms.com.

    + I will reach out to you to set up a time to chat and discuss any questions you may have before booking.

    + Once we've gotten to know each other a little better and have a few details nailed down, I'll send over a contact for review. After the contract and retainer are received we will get to the fun stuff and start planning your day. I'll help you with vendor recommendations, permitting requirements, location scouting, adventure recommendations, and more!