I’m focused on the gritty moments that happen in-between. A hand-written note from Grandma read at your ceremony; the way the light shined on your face when you took your dress down from the hanger; the way Mom smiled when she watched you walk down your candle-lit aisle; the way your partner pulled your hair back behind your ear; a song playing in the background of your mountain-top ceremony, the one you dance to together in the living room when your world feels dark.

elopements /

WEDDINGS /

Because life flashes by and doesn't ask if you're ready. Because family can mean so many things. Because you don't want to forget this feeling. Because you need to do this your own way. This is what is real. Photos and films become more important, not the day after your wedding to share online, not to compare wedding trends or compete with your family's expectations, but to keep these moments with you and remember how they felt. This means every memory deserves to be captured, not just the polished ones. I'll help you stop time, if just for a moment.

Let me bring my cinematic, alternative, story-telling approach to your imagery so you can focus on being in the moment, real feelings, imperfect in-between moments, with bad-ass portraits and show-stopping landscapes that make you feel something. A wedding day without a pre-determined vision of "should", that allows you to unapologetically be yourselves and experience the love between you.

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HENNESSEY PHOTO CO

TRAVEL DATES & FAQ /

✶ BOOK STEPH /

unconventional weddings and elopements FOR STAND OUT FOLKS
digital + film
COLORADO + DESTINATION

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT /

✶ Comprehensive photography coverage / for timelines that have your needs and a stress-free experience in mind

✶ Firm inclusive values / welcoming all love, all bodies, all humans

✶ Your Quirks & Fandoms welcomed / I'll never judge you for decor, adding nerdy fandoms or ideas into your day, or for your weird, off-the-wall ideas; lean into your weird, because it's celebrated here

✶ Introvert minded / self-proclaimed introvert myself, I'm dedicated to ensuring you feel comfortable throughout your entire experience with me and supporting you throughout wedding planning, including navigating any difficult family dynamics, or mental health concerns or anxiety related to your wedding day as a trauma informed wedding vendor

✶ A documentary and editorial approach / I'll capture true candids by being a fly on the wall, stepping in only as necessary to change light or adjust positions during major moments, with quirky posing inspired by album artwork mixed into your portrait sessions, for a well rounded, storytelling-focused, offbeat gallery and an experience that allows you to actually enjoy your day


✶ A nostalgic, filmy editing style / Your images hand-edited (by me, and never outsourced) in high resolution, captured in a raw, documentary, story-focused style

✶ Digital, 35mm film, and polaroid coverage / a mix of all three for a unique, nostalgic gallery

✶ A NEXT DAY sneak peek gallery / so you can share with family and friends, immediately

✶ Moving GIF coverage / for your real-life Harry Potter moments

✶ Personal Web Delivery / A personal website for gallery viewing so that you can share with anyone, with full printing and download rights

✶ Fairytale Album options / so your legacy lives on

✶ Delivery in 6-8 weeks, promised

✶ Image Security / complimentary image backup for a full year, so you never have to worry (plus backup equipment and liability insurance, of course)

✶ Plus, no travel fees to anywhere in Colorado, Illinois, or Florida (my bases), with domestic and international travel options 

LET'S DO THIS THING

ELOPEMENTS WITH AN EDGE

FROM $4,000
(MOST COUPLES INVEST $5-8K)

I help couples craft an intentional, out-of-the-box elopement experience in Colorado and beyond (yeah, that means anywhere). As your elopement experience Gandalf, I’m here to help you along the entire journey, so you’ll never have to be Frodo and Sam alone on a mountaintop. 

LET'S PLAN THE DAY YOU ACTUALLY WANT

YOUR ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE INCLUDES /

THIS IS GOING BE RAD

throw the rulebook and the planning stress out the window

Your love story was like rolling a critical success, and that means your wedding experience should be, too. Beyond delivering a gallery full of offbeat images of your day, your elopement experience goes beyond photography: including custom experience crafting assistance for a truly non-traditional, unique approach to your wedding day, while finally lifting the stress off you (that means no more late-night googling or heading down the rabbit-hole in facebook groups for you, friend).

Included for groups up to 14 guests, you’ll receive a custom Elopement Experience Portal, delivered as a private web page created just for you, that serves as our communication and planning hub. Bringing more than 14 people with you? Head down to Weddings. Here's the rundown on what's inside your Elopement Experience Portal:
✶ A personalized location guide featuring hand-picked ceremony location options for where to say your vows, curated for your guest count, activity plans, time of year, and accessibility concerns (yeah, that means you don't have to hike to get rad views)
✶ Personalized experience recommendations (because you didn't decide to elope so that you can get put back into a box of inspiration seen online, so whether your ideal day is a hike among Colorado's wildflowers, a grungy day downtown, or a group of your favorite people at an Italian villa off the coast, I'll help you craft a day that feels unapologetically your's)
✶ Trusted vendor recommendations from folks that don't suck, who have been personally vetted for inclusivity
✶ Permit and trail information
✶ Packing and gear recommendations (as needed)
✶ Marriage license instructions
✶ Styling guidance
✶ Additional resources, ideas, and tips for your day




CUSTOM ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE CRAFTING ASSISTANCE

unlimited video and phone consulations

You're not going to be handed an 80-page guide and left to fend for yourselves around here. We'll chat collectively through your Experience Portal about ideas for your day, weather, cool new activity ideas, the rad airbnb I helped you find, as well as any questions that may pop up. Plus, you have the ability to schedule a video chat or phone call with me as many times as needed, to talk through whatever you need in real-time. Remember when I said I wouldn't leave you stranded like Frodo and Sam?

CUSTOM TIMELINE CREATION

I've done this a time or two, and have helped plan events of all sizes, so I know a bit about what it takes to create a timeline that keeps chaos at a minimum, accounts for lighting and scenery, and ensures you have plenty of room to breathe and actually experience your day along the way.

ALL TRAVEL INCLUDED

All travel is included anywhere in the state of Colorado (and within 400mi of the Denver airport!), as well as the entire state of Illinois and Florida (my other bases!), or anywhere that's on my current travel schedule within limited dates. I also travel for 50% of my year, so if you have somewhere else in mind, I'm right behind you. Let me know where and I'll create a custom proposal for wherever we're headed.

NON
TRADITIONAL WEDDINGS

FROM $4,600

If they want to dance and drink all night, there’s no one that can stop them. If you just can't do this without all of your favorite people, I'm there for the whole damn party and I'll follow you anywhere. 

Packages range from half day to comprehensive full day coverage, to ensure I'm telling your story without rushing through those intimate, in-between moments.


Planning an intimate wedding in Colorado? You'll also receive my comprehensive list of resources, including venue options, vendors, ideas, and tips and tricks for your day.

Custom wedding packages start at $4,600 for groups from 15-150 guests, with no travel fees in Colorado, Illinois, or Florida, and international and destination coverage options. 

COME SAY HEY

"OH MAN, WHERE DO I START. STEPH WAS AN ABSOLUTE DREAM TO WORK WITH. I HAD NO IDEA HOW TO EVEN START PLANNING, BUT KNEW I WANTED AN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER TO CAPTURE OUR DAY. I REACHED OUT TO STEPH ABOUT HER ABOUT HER AVAILABILITY AND IT WAS THE BEST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE! STEPH WAS SO UPBEAT AND FUN TO BE AROUND. MY HUSBAND AND I LAUGHED SO HARD, CRIED A COUPLE HAPPY TEARS, AND MADE THE MOST INCREDIBLE MEMORIES...IT WAS A DREAM.WE ARE SO GRATEFUL."

JULIE + DAVE | FALL ELOPEMENT

"From our engagement session in Chicago, to boudoir for just me, to our elopement day in Colorado - LOVED all the experiences and the photos! Steph went above and beyond for us - from picking out spots, making sure we were good with plans, and then having to completely change our plans last minute due to severe storms - we are so grateful to have had her every step of the way! Her personality and talent with her professionalism, really added to our time with her."

JESS + CHRIS | RMNP ELOPEMENT

"Steph was a dream to work with! We absolutely loved her from the very beginning! She was so helpful, so responsive, and genuinely cared about our wedding day! She doesn’t make you feel like you’re just another customer. Her work is amazing and we are in love with all of the photos we have gotten back so far. She went above and beyond and we can’t thank her enough for making our day so special! I highly recommend her to anyone looking to elope, you will not regret it!"

JORDAN + MATT | SAPPHIRE POINT ELOPEMENT

"We absolutely loved working with Steph! She took time to get to know us and make us feel comfortable. Our wedding photography looks beautiful and taking our photos was one of the biggest highlights of our wedding day. Would definitely recommend Hennessy Photo Co, especially for LGBTQ+ & BIPOC folks."

JERIKA & TAYLOR | DENVER BOTANIC GARDEN, INTIMATE WEDDING

"Working with Steph for our elopement was an absolute dream. From the first point of contact, to our regular planning communications, to our actual wedding day Steph was sweet, extremely knowledgeable, and 100% easy to talk to. We were overwhelmed with the amount of locations we had to choose from for our special day and Steph made making that decision an easy one we felt confident in."

ANNAROSE + SEAN | CRESTED BUTTE, FALL ELOPEMENT

SUPER 8 STYLE FILMS

FEELINGS IN MOTION

Film is an extension of the way I tell your story--an opportunity for me to pull these moments out of fleeting time, and connect your still images to your memories.

This style of video isn't for everyone--it's a snapshot into the window of your heart, in a sentimental style that leans into a "home video" nostalgia. It’s perfectly-imperfect, and is not meant to replace a more cinematic wedding video, unless that’s your jam–-because it’s mine, too.

These are filmed by hand, by me personally (or my baby sister as second shooter, with an artistic vision in her own right and the perfect nostalgic match and tender attachment to our childhood) and carefully woven into your photo session time. They are shot digitally and delivered in a super-8 style, and are not processed on film; this allows for a shorter delivery time, the ability to film much longer without running out of film rolls, a smaller window for error or loss, but every ounce of the same heart-racing wistfulness you'd expect from watching these nostalgic moments unfold. These films can be added onto elopement days, wedding days, your couple's portraits or in-home session, an adventure session, and even boudoir.

TWO OPTIONS

A Short Reel 3-5 minute film cut perfect for a nostalgic leap back into the moments of the day. These short reels are shot by hand by myself and contain no ambient audio from the day. Photo coverage is prioritized, and your video coverage will contain snippets captured in between, from throughout the day. Add onto your wedding day, your engagement or adventure session; must be booked with a photo session. 

FROM $1,500

A Documentary Film 30-60 minute documentary video of your day, including full ceremony and speech cuts; required to be booked with a minimum 4-hour photo package and includes a second artist shooting as videographer.

FROM $2,500

COME SAY HEY

MEET yOUR COLORADO eLOPEMENT AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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ADD ME TO YOUR PARTY
( AND LET'S 
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You've spent hours looking for a photographer that understands weddings aren't about curating perfect content for a portfolio: they're about people.

And my people? They're a little on the wild side. And I love that about us.

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