Since 2010 BLUE ELEPHANT Has Crafted

INTENTIONAL
Experiences

for couples in love

We want your wedding day to unfold naturally so when you look back at your photos, you remember how it truly felt. Beforehand, we’ll help you build a thoughtful timeline so everything is beautifully aligned. That way, we can focus on capturing genuine moments and telling the full story of your day. It’s not about hours of posing — it’s about celebrating with the people you love.

the PROCESS

what to expect

1. Let’s chat

Before booking, we meet in person or by video to hear your vision. You should love our style, but more importantly, choose a photographer you trust and feel completely comfortable with on your wedding day.

2. Book your date

To secure your date, choose the collection that feels right, then sign your agreement and submit your booking fee —everything online. The remaining balance is due one month before your wedding.

3. The e-session

Share your ideal month or season for your engagement session, and we’ll get it on the calendar! We’ll plan locations and details, and your beautiful photos will be ready within four weeks.

4. Wedding prep

We’ll send a wedding questionnaire to gather all the details of your day and craft a photo timeline with you and your planner.
When possible, we sneak into the rehearsal to make sure we’re fully prepped to be awesome.

5. The wedding day

We shoot your wedding! Just have your details ready when we arrive. Everything else is planned—so sit back, relax, and enjoy. We’ll do what we do best and capture the photos you’ve been dreaming of!

6. Final delivery

Your gallery will be ready within 8 weeks. If an album isn’t part of your collection, we’d love to help you choose and create one to beautifully tell the story of your day.

MONTHS

book major vendors

MONTHS

mail save the dates

MONTHS

mail invitations

MONTHS

finalize timeline

WEEK

relax

Thoughtful Plans for Your Day

Wedding Day Timeline

Beautiful light makes all the difference for portraits and your ceremony. Before deciding on a ceremony time, it’s important to check the sunset, consider a first look, and most importantly, talk with your photographer. That’s why every wedding collection includes timeline planning with us.


It’s the little moments that matter most—the ones no one else sees, the quiet, in-between moments. Share with us all the experiences you want to have, even the brief ones, like a first look with your dad. We’ll help create the space for these moments to unfold naturally. Our goal is for you to feel unhurried, relaxed, and fully present—so you can soak it all in and live every single moment of your day.

First Look

A first look can be an incredibly intimate part of your day—a quiet moment where you see each other for the first time, away from the crowd. It’s a chance to steady pre-ceremony nerves, exchange a letter or gift, or simply share a few meaningful words.


It also allows us to complete many of your formal portraits beforehand, giving you more freedom later in the day. That said, if you’re planning an earlier summer ceremony with plenty of beautiful light afterward, a first look may not be as beneficial. It’s simply something to consider based on the flow of your day and how you want to experience it.


In the end, it’s entirely your choice. We’ll never pressure you either way—we’ll just help you create a timeline that allows you to fully enjoy your day and have timeless newlywed portraits to treasure.

Unplugged Ceremony

It’s completely natural for guests to bring their phones and cameras—we don’t mind at all if they snap a few photos throughout the day. But the ceremony, the very heart of your celebration, is the one moment that can’t be recreated.


Outstretched arms in the aisle or unexpected flashes during your first kiss can sometimes block or distract from those once-in-a-lifetime images. And we want to capture the joyful tears and genuine reactions of your loved ones—not the backs of their phones.


For that reason, we gently encourage an unplugged ceremony. You can note it on a sign, include it in your program, or have your officiant make a warm announcement before the ceremony begins.

What OUR couples are saying
  • I cannot express enough how much it means to have amazing photographers that YOU VIBE WITH.
    Andrew + Christine
  • San Francisco Wedding
    We were beyond impressed with their TALENT, attention to detail, and GUIDANCE.
    Dave + Jenny
  • Scott and Kristine are absolutely amazing to work with and pay attention to all of the DETAILS that make your photos PERFECT.
    Forrest + Caralyn
  • Through the entire event, they were present, communicative, and clearly wanted to do THE BEST FOR US.
    John + Emily
  • Not only are Kristine and Scott, and I cannot stress this enough, AMAZING AT THEIR JOBS, but they are also amazing people!
    Forrest + Megan
  • Their attention to detail is unmatched, and their energy made the entire process so enjoyable and STRESS FREE!
    Brett + Ryan
FAQs

Your Questions

answered

Reach out to us by filling out our contact form, and we’ll set up a time to chat about your wedding. To reserve your date, we’ll ask for a signed agreement and a booking fee—then your journey with us begins!

Most of our couples reserve their date 9–18 months in advance. We intentionally accept only 13 weddings each year so we can give every couple the care they deserve, with space for engagement and bridal sessions. If your date is coming up soon, reach out—our calendar fills quickly, but we may still have availability.

Yes, we love to travel. Our passports are ready, and we’re always happy to follow your story wherever it leads. We don’t charge travel within Oklahoma City, Tulsa, or the surrounding areas. For destinations beyond, we’ll create a custom package to ensure you receive the same thoughtful, seamless experience.

The simple answer is that most wedding days are beautifully covered in 9–12 hours, from getting ready to your grand exit. The fuller answer is that we’ll thoughtfully build a timeline around your vision. If you need more time, it’s always easy to add hours—or even move to a collection that fits you best, with your booking fee applied toward it.

For family portraits, we’ll send a typical sample shot list you can tailor to fit your family dynamics. Not to worry—we’ll beautifully capture your newlywed portraits, wedding party, and bridals as well. Rather than replicate another photographer’s work, we focus on documenting your day honestly and artistically, true to your personalities and setting. If you’ve seen a photo you love, tell us what speaks to you about it, and we’ll keep that in mind. We’re also happy to share a full wedding gallery so you can see how we tell an entire story.

The number of images you receive depends on the details of your day—your timeline, the size of your family and wedding party, and all the meaningful moments in between. On average, we capture about 75–100 images per hour of coverage.

There are no hidden fees—what you see is the price you pay. While sales tax is required, it’s already included in the price we quote you, based on your wedding location. We believe in keeping things simple and stress-free, so you don’t have to think twice about it—we handle those details on our end. For prints or products ordered through your online gallery, sales tax will appear separately at checkout.

WE’D BE HONOURED TO WORK WITH YOU

LET US TELL YOUR beautiful LOVE STORY

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