Valley of Light–Photo & Video, 2 Day Immersive Expedition in Yosemite $13,000

Valley of Light–Photo & Video, 2 Day Immersive Expedition in Yosemite

  • Mountains
  • Forest
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wild Flowers

This is not a wedding that fits neatly into a few hours; it is a journey that matches the scale of the love you share, a multi-day immersion into the ancient rhythm of the High Sierra. Your journey is designed to be as monumental and deeply felt as the landscape itself—a seamless, bespoke adventure where we handle every logistic, leaving you free to be present with one another. With an extended itinerary spanning two days, you will never have to miss out on what this epic place has to offer or feel like you don’t have enough time. This is the “Let’s do it all!!” package.

We begin by slowing time itself, guiding you into the cathedral of the Mariposa Grove. Here, amidst the cinnamon-colored giants that have stood since the fall of Rome, you share your first look. The silence of the sequoias grounds you, stripping away the noise of the modern world so that when we ascend to Glacier Point for your ceremony, you are fully present. As the sun sets, setting the High Sierra ablaze with alpenglow, you speak your vows on the edge of the world. We stand guard over the light and the logistics, ensuring that your first dance—lit by lanterns and the rising stars—feels like a private moment suspended in the cosmos, before we retreat to the valley to rest. Buzzing with the energy of the day, you will retire for your first night as a married couple, and we will see you the next day for your honeylopement adventure!

When the sun rises on the second day, the reverence of the mountains gives way to the joy of the river. This is your invitation to play. We might race the morning light on bikes to Mirror Lake, or let the thunder of the Vernal Fall on the Mist Trail soak your wedding attire in a wild baptism of glacial water. Whether you choose to paddle the calm currents of the Merced River, share a picnic and craft brews with friends in a sun-drenched meadow, or even trade the lodge for a backpack to sleep beneath the granite walls, we are there to document the unscripted laughter and the raw, cinematic beauty of your adventure. The journey might culminate at Tunnel View or the El Capitan Meadow, or a secret bridge suspended over the river under the gaze of Half Dome, where we capture the final portraits of a couple transformed by the wild. You arrived as two; you leave as a force of nature. Come, let us map the unknown together.

This itinerary is merely a starting point—a spark for your imagination. We don’t just plan trips; we bring your vision to life. Whether you are dreaming of this exact summer adventure or a hushed winter wonderland, our entire focus is on crafting an experience that is uniquely yours.

 

Guest Capacity
Guest Capacity
Up to 4
Package Location
Package Location
California - Northern, Yosemite National Park
Hike Distance
Photography Coverage
16 Hours
Elopement Setting & Scenery
  • • 🏔 Mountains
  • • 🌲 Forest
  • • 🌄 Sunrise
  • • 🌅 Sunset
  • • 🌊Waterfalls
  • • 🌃Stargazing
  • • 🚣 River
  • • 💐Flower Meadows
  • • 🌊Waterfalls
Package Style / Vibe
  • • Adventure-Focused
  • • Celestial & Cinematic
  • • Profoundly Personal
What’s Included
  • Photography Included
  • • 16 hours of photo and video coverage
  • • 200 +/- the best photos artfully edited
  • • Cinematic film: A 7 minute, horizontally-shot 4k video of your full day experience with bespoke soundtrack
  • • Documentary film: A horizontally-shot 4k video of your ceremony
  • • Online Gallery and print shop
  • • Bespoke wood heirloom box with select prints
  • • USB drive with your archival files
  • • Heirloom Album: includes the album with complimentary layout of a starter package (10 spreads - fully expandable, upgradable, customizable)
  • • Sneak peek photos within 72 hours
  • • Final online photo gallery in 8 weeks
  • • Documentary film online in 1 week
  • • Final archival deliveries in 3–4 weeks (after selection)

  • Planning Support Included
  • • Unlimited emails, calls & texts during the week of your elopement
  • • Full elopement planning guide, PDF & print delivery to your door
  • • Custom location & timeline crafting
  • • Custom packing list for your adventure
  • • Custom logistics guide - maps and park tips
  • • Permit guidance and NPS regulation navigation
  • • Local vendor & lodging recommendations
  • • Weather Backup + Flexible Planning

  • Vendors Included
  • • Kira: Lead Photographer / Front-End Communications & Planning / Officiant
  • • Forrest: Lead Videographer / Back-End Production & Musical Score Composer / Witness

  • Transportation Included
  • • Local shuttle services may be available for an additional fee.

  • Permits & Legal
  • • Marriage license guidance
  • • Permit guidance
  • • Park access guidance
Package offered by:
Natural Unions
Natural Unions
  • Based In
    Columbia, CA
  • Languages
    English
  • Time Zone
    PST
Travel Policy

◆ All travel for our team to any location within 120 mile radius of our home in Columbia, CA is included. We are local to the area. ◆ Upgrades to multi day packages will require vendor lodging at their discretion as an additional cost. Price available upon inquiry during planning.

Booking Terms

◆ $2,000 non-refundable retainer, $500 start up service fee, & signed contract required to reserve your date ◆ Balance due 30 days prior to your elopement ◆ Package price includes retainer and service fee ◆ Pre-payment plans available. ◆ Credit card, ACH bank transfer, Zelle, and checks accepted ◆ Save on fees for credit cards and ACH by paying via Zelle or check

Additional Add-Ons

Albums can save marriages – we refer to them as “marriage insurance”. A 10 spread Heirloom album with layout design is included to help you visualize what your big day memories could look like in your investment. Most couples spend $150-250 on customizable upgrades on this bespoke piece of fine art.

Availability
  • Year round.
  • May – October provides easy access by any car and by foot on trails.
  • Weather backup + flexible planning is included in this package. We only book one elopement per week to allow some flexibility should the weather be too inclement for your wedding to proceed.
Optional Notes & Customization
  • Photo & Video Team Our packages are high value and high output! Instead of hiring a photographer and a videographer separately, you get both in a life partners team. We work seamlessly together to capture the important moments of your wedding day in both cinematic video and high end editorial portraits worthy of printing in book, print, and fine art mediums. Instead of feeling like a paparazzi experience, we quietly seek out these artful moments while giving you two the space to truly be your full authentic selves. 
  • Rugged ceremonies Kira is ordained and Forrest is your willing witness, so the signatures upon your wedding license are included. We do not preside over or intrude in your ceremony–we encourage you to focus on your vows to each other in your ceremony. If you have a preferred officiant, they are welcome to join us.
  • Flexibility is Foundational We limit our full day & multi-day bookings to one per week to allow for weather flexibility should it be too inclement to have a good time. 
  • Multi-Day Expeditions If your Forever Endeavor requires an even deeper trek into the backcountry or multiple locations across the High Sierra, we offer custom quotes for adventures beyond the two days this package covers. These extended experiences allow for a slower pace, additional adventure activities, and the capture of rare natural phenomena like “Blue Hour” star-scapes or remote summit sunrises. You also get many more photos and a longer cinematic film with these longer timelines. Please reach out to us if a 3 day rafting trip with your wedding party, a 5 day mule support trip with the whole fam, or a 7 day alpine ascent adventure is what your hearts desire.
  • Guided Adventure Add-ons As local experts, we can integrate fully guided adventure activities into your day—from backcountry hiking to climbing to traversing more technical terrain. 
  • Guests We believe in preserving the sanctity of these wild spaces; our low-capacity focus (2-4 guests) ensures we can navigate sensitive environments with minimal impact while maintaining the intimacy of your union. That being said, if you do have a rugged wedding party, we can direct you to established areas appropriate for groups of humans to celebrate together. 
  • Weather Makes It Better We come prepared for rain, snow, and wind if you want to stick with the original date and brave the magical forces of nature – they do make for epic moments, especially at storm break! Winter weddings are awesome! We can bring snowshoes and poles for you if you really want to get after some fun in the snow.

 

About Yosemite

About Yosemite National Park, California. This experience is set against one of the world’s most iconic landscapes—a canvas of immense granite cliffs, ancient Sequoia groves, and the vast, soul-stirring expanse of Yosemite Valley. Your ceremony unfolds at a dramatic clifftop overlook as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the Sierra Nevada range in strokes of gold, amber, and deep alpine violet. Your adventure keeps you high above it all at heights of 7,000 – 8,000 feet in elevation.

Who Is This Package For?

For the couple seeking a path less traveled, we embrace your vision. While Glacier Point and Taft Point are famous and stunning choices, our deep local knowledge allows us to guide you to lesser-known, equally breathtaking overlooks. We have our own collection of named and unnamed points that grant you the privacy you wouldn’t expect in Yosemite National Park. Whether it’s your own secret spot or one of our treasured locations, we will find the perfect, intimate stage for your union.

Natural Unions
Natural Unions

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