international elopement photographer & planner
james white
"Your elopement day is the one day in your life where you deserve to be selfish. This is about you, about your future lives together. Your story deserves to be told truthfully. That is what I do, genuine storytelling, with you at the centre."
I'm james, the one behind the lens
Storyteller, husband & father, and the person who'll spend more time with you on your elopement day.
Choosing your photographer should be about more than liking their photographs.
I want you to enjoy your elopement. I want you to take it all in.
An elopement is not the same as a traditional wedding. From the outside, it looks much easier to plan and execute. You have so much more time and freedom. More flexibility. And that is true, but it's also what makes crafting a truly dream worthy elopement difficult.
But don't worry, you're in the right place. I don't just show up and photograph the day, I help plan and coordinate the entire thing, tasking all that stress from you, so you can focus on having the best day of your life.
your story comes first
Your elopement isn't content for my business. I'm not arriving with photographs I need for Instagram or a shot list designed around my portfolio. I'm there to tell your unique story, the beautiful, emotional, ridiculous and completely unplanned parts of it.
you're never just a number
I deliberately photograph only a small number of elopements each year. It means I have the time to get to know you, help when you need me, and genuinely care about what you're planning. Fewer elopements means I get to give more of myself to telling your story.
you don't have to be a pro
Almost nobody I photograph knows what they're doing in front of a camera, and that's completely fine. I'll give you direction when you need it, help you look your best, then give you enough space to stop thinking about the camera and enjoy yourselves in the moment.
your elopement day is not content for my business. It's your life, your day, your story.
if this sounds like your kind of elopement, let's talk
Tell me what you're planning. The place, the ideas, the dreams...I'd genuinely love to hear about it.
what my couples say about me
When we first chose to elope to NZ, we didn't know where to start.
Working with Jimmy was like having an inside man for the job. He gave us the most amazing ideas, helped with vendors, quotes and all the nitty gritty details that made the day special.
Jimmy has an amazing energy about him. It felt as though he was just as excited about our special day as we were.
The images were stunning and captured the magic and emotions of our day so perfectly. We will cherish them forever.
Steph & Jarrad
what my couples say about me
My fiancé and I aren’t great with pictures.
We usually hate them! But every moment of our elopement was turned into a gorgeous collection of photos that we will cherish forever.
It was fun from start to finish, with no awkward smiles or cringy poses. Literally, getting ready was turned into a party, burgers & chips before our ceremony, absolute perfection.
Jimmy reminded us of our love for each other, and captured it in a way no one else could have. Hands down, best decision we ever made.
Huw & Teesha
what my couples say about me
We decided to elope in NZ because the idea of planning a big wedding while looking after a one-year-old was making us very anxious.
Jimmy helped us so we didn’t have to worry about anything other than getting married on the day. He found us the perfect location, drove us there, worked out the best time for the ceremony and even took us out for burgers afterwards because he knew we’d be starving.
Oh, and the photos look absolutely gorgeous. Legend! The best decision we made hands down.
paloma & luke
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elopement photography
From $2900
Every elopement is different, and the amount of photography you need will depend on the day you're planning.
Tell me a little about your plans and I can recommend the right coverage and put together a more accurate quote.
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do it your way, you won't regret it
tell me about your elopement
Tell me what you’re planning, where you're getting married, who’ll be there, and what you want the day to feel like.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. Send me what you know so far and I’ll come back to you with availability, some thoughts, and the best way I can photograph it.
