Lume Elopement Experience & Investment
Elopements Crafted With Soul and Intention in Wild Places
Soulful Elopement Experiences for Wild Hearts in Sacred Places
Your elopement isn’t merely a day: it’s a sacred threshold, a story unfolding. I’m Andrea, and I’m here to help you create a wedding experience that feels deeply true to your spirit, and to craft art that lets you relive every fleeting moment, long after the wind and water have whispered your vows into memory.
A Different Kind of Elopement Experience
With me, it’s never just about photos. It’s about creating space for you to breathe, feel, and be fully yourselves. My approach blends wild places, quiet intuition, and artistry into an experience that feels relaxed, intentional, and deeply personal.
It’s like wandering with a friend who carries a camera, someone who helps you slow down, breathe, and move through your day with presence and ease.
Whether we’re hiking mossy trails, standing on cliffs above Lake Superior, or finding hidden places few have seen, I’m there as your guide, your calm anchor, and the keeper of moments you might have missed.
Because what matters most is how it feels. And when years have passed, I want you to remember the hush of the forest, the scent of the lake air, and the way your partner looked at you like you were the only one in the world.
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My name is Andrea, and Lume Photography is the space I’ve created for stories that feel wild, true, and beautifully untraditional. Based in the remote, wild beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I offer photography and planning for couples who want space to breathe, feel, and move through the day in a way that feels deeply natural. For over a decade, I’ve helped couples create wedding days that feel like exhaling.
As the Upper Peninsula’s top elopement planner, I bring together deep local knowledge, calm support, and a quiet creative presence that allows space for real connection. I create photographs and GIFs that hold feeling—not just what it looked like, but how it moved, how it breathed, how it felt to be there. Couples often tell me they felt safe and grounded in front of my camera, that it all felt easy, natural, and like working with an old friend. My work is intuitive, emotion-driven, and rooted in the belief that your wedding day should reflect who you are, not what anyone else expects it to be.
Elopement vs. Wedding
Eloping once meant slipping away in secret, whispered about as something reckless or forbidden. But today, it means choosing presence over performance. A day crafted for your love alone, free from expectations or spectacle.
I use the words elopement, micro-wedding, and intimate wedding interchangeably. Because for me, it’s not just about how many guests you invite, it’s about intention. Whether it’s just the two of you or a handful of your closest people, an intimate day stays centered on your story.
You can absolutely invite as many guests as feels right. But the more people join, the more the energy shifts toward a traditional wedding: more structure, more timelines, more focus on hosting. From what I’ve witnessed, the sweet spot for keeping things personal and low-stress is usually between two and fifteen guests.
Eloping isn’t selfish or small. It’s sacred. It’s a way to breathe, to feel, and to celebrate in a way that’s deeply true to who you are. My role is to help make it art, memory, and magic.
The Art of Honest Moments
Your elopement day should feel like you. Not a performance for a camera, or a series of poses.
On the day we work together, I’m there to help you breathe, slow down, and soak in the magic as it unfolds. Whether you’re quiet and reserved, playful and wild, or somewhere in between, you never have to pretend or worry about being ‘good at photos.’ You don’t have to know what to do—I’ll gently guide you when needed, and step back when the moment belongs only to you.
For me, the point of photographing your elopement isn’t just pretty pictures. It’s to create an experience that’s relaxed, natural, and true to who you are. And afterward, to gift you a collection of images that bring you right back to every incredible moment. The hush of the forest, the wind across Lake Superior, the emotion in your partner’s eyes.
Because we’re not just making photos. We’re immortalizing memories. So one day, when life has changed and evolved- new adventures, children, dogs, loved ones coming and going- you can open your album and feel it all again.
Included in Every Elopement & Wedding Package
No matter what kind of experience you’re dreaming of, whether it’s a relaxed intimate elopement, a micro-wedding with your closest people, or an adventure-filled destination experience, you get way more than just photos.
Michigan & Destination Elopement Packages
Make It Yours
Your love story is unlike any other—why shouldn’t your wedding day be, too?
I believe in creating experiences that feel as personal and intentional as your love, and that’s why I offer a range of add-ons and enhancements to help you customize your day. Whether you’re dreaming of incorporating a sacred ritual, adding cinematic storytelling elements, or bringing in meaningful keepsakes, there are endless ways to make your experience even more unforgettable.
Imagine exchanging vows surrounded by a circle of candles or wildflowers, planting a tree to symbolize your growing love, or setting the mood with music created by living plants. Maybe you want to add an energy-clearing ritual to start the day grounded and connected—or include a custom crystal grid for intention and balance.
For couples who want to relive their day through movement and sound, I also offer GIF videos- short cinematic films that bring your memories to life in a whole new way. And when it comes to keepsakes, you’ll find handcrafted heirloom albums, memory boxes filled with natural treasures, and rustic wall art designed to help you carry the magic of your day into your home.
Whatever you’re envisioning—whether it’s a cozy bonfire under the stars, an adventure session the day after, or something completely unique, I’m here to help you dream it up and make it happen.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
I found Andrea after looking up photographers in that area. Her style of photography is exactly what we were looking for a September Friday the 13th wedding. Dark, moody and lots of nature!
If it wasn’t for Andrea’s love of nature and exploring we wouldn’t have gotten married at the location we did.
If we could relive that day moment for moment and not change a single thing we would do it again and again. Such an amazing soul!
She goes above and beyond – even got into the lake to get some photos!
Communication was a breeze – she was always quick to respond and made sure all our questions were answered promptly. Also our photos were ready so fast, and the quality was nothing short of exceptional.
We just keep looking through the photos. We are in awe of how well you captured us, our story, our people, the location, the details, and most of all our love. You can feel all the feelings through what you captured. We are so happy to have them for our forever!
Now we just have to figure out what to print and where to put them! (We may need more walls!)
Thank you again for sharing in our day, making it extra special and giving us and our loved ones these memories. Thank you for being so professional and easy to work with. We truly were so comfortable around you and we consider you a friend.
Where Should We Elope?
Michigan Elopements On the Keweenaw Peninsula
Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula is one of the most unique and magical places to elope. With rugged coastlines, towering cliffs, and dense forests, it’s a nature lover’s paradise. Picture saying your vows as waves crash against rocky shores or in an ancient forest of pines.
No permits are required for ceremonies or photography in most areas, making it an accessible and flexible location for elopements. The changing seasons also offer incredible variety, from vibrant fall colors to snowy winter wonderlands.
Michigan elopement planning guides:
Best Places to Elope Outdoors in Michigan
Porcupine Mountains Elopement Guide
Destination Elopements Worldwide
If your dream is to elope beyond Michigan, I also travel worldwide to document love stories in unforgettable locations. Some of my favorite destinations include:
- Colorado – Rocky Mountains for dramatic peaks and alpine lakes.
- Arizona – Sedona for energy vortexes, red rock landscapes and glowing sunsets.
- Scotland – Isle of Skye and Glencoe for moody, windswept scenery.
- Costa Rica – Tropical beaches and lush rainforests for adventurous couples.
Wherever your spirit calls, I’ll help you discover the perfect place where your vows feel truly at home.
Why A Nature Elopement?
Eloping in nature means choosing presence over performance. It’s speaking vows beneath ancient forests, feeling wind and water as your witnesses, and stepping into landscapes where your story can unfold freely. It’s leaving the mundane behind and embracing the wild.
Whether you dream of an elopement in Michigan’s wild Upper Peninsula or a faraway land where cliffs meet the sea, I help create sacred, artful experiences that feel true to your spirit.
Explore ideas and inspiration in my Elopement Planning Resources.
Inclusivity and Eco-Conscious Values
Lume Photography welcomes couples of all races, genders, and orientations. Love is for everyone, and I believe your wedding day should be a reflection of who you are. I also prioritize eco-conscious practices to protect the natural spaces we celebrate in. Because your love story deserves a setting that lasts forever.
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