Elope somewhere beautiful and actually enjoy the day.
Eloping in Washington gives you a lot of possibilities.
Mountains, coastline, forests, islands. Some couples arrive with a clear plan. Others start with a place they love and build the day from there.
Either way, the goal is the same. A wedding day that feels natural and unhurried, and photographs that bring you back time and time again.
HI,I’M JOE
I’ve photographed weddings and elopements since 2011, and I’ve lived my whole life in Washington.
I help you choose a plan that fits, build a timeline with space, and adjust when weather or plans change.
My goal is simple. I want your day to feel easy to move through, so the photos feel like you.
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Thinking about eloping in Washington?
Thinking about eloping in Washington?
You don’t have to have the whole plan figured out yet.
If you have a rough idea or a place you’re drawn to, tell me about it.
What a Washington elopement can look like
It can be just the two of you, somewhere quiet, with enough time to breathe.
It can be a short hike, private vows, and a slow morning.
It can be a ferry ride, a beach, a cabin, and dinner with a few people you love.
No two days look the same. The goal is the same.
You get to be present, and you get photos that bring you back.
RECENT REVIEWS
Jackie & Tyler
We cannot recommend JTobiason Photography enough! My husband and I traveled from Florida out to Washington to get married at Artist Point and when we were researching photographers Joe stood out to us. We were able to get on a Zoom call with him prior to hiring him and make sure everyone was on the same page expectation-wise and that our personalities all aligned.
When we actually got to wedding day Joe made everything so easy and made us feel extremely comfortable even though we’d never had professional photos taken before. We had planned on doing a pretty long hike and ended up changing plans on our way up the hike, Joe was still able to find us a beautiful location and make beautiful photos even though we’d deviated from the plan on him.
David & Michelle
Joe is simply the best!!! We couldn’t have been happier with the services he provided and all the effort he went through to make sure our photos were authentic to us and truly represented our special day. Not only did Joe get up a 1AM for a sunrise engagement session with us in the North Cascades, he also helped us select a ceremony site in the mountains that made for perfect wedding day photos! He consistently goes above and beyond and made everyone feel extremely comfortable. He was one of our favorite vendors and we HIGHLY recommend Joe!!
Alec & Kim
Working with Joe for pictures of our wedding was an absolute pleasure. Joe was extremely responsive when planning and flexible with our plans when the weather didn’t fully cooperate. The energy he has for his work truly shows through the beauty of his photos. Simultaneously making us feel comfortable in front of the camera and finding truly amazing shots that captured the happiness during the day. We highly recommend Joe to anyone!
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Want help figuring out what makes sense?
Tell me what you are thinking. Even if it is early or you just have a few threads of an idea, I’m here to help.
FAQ
The PNW is special
Why I became an Washington elopement photographer
YOu can elope anywhere
There are few places wilder than the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re considering eloping on top of a mountain in the North Cascades , Mt Rainier National Park, or on the beaches of the Olympic Peninsula, your elopement options abound. There are so many beautiful options within just a few hours of Seattle that can create the wedding of your dreams.
PNW elopement guide
If you want to dive into more details about location ideas or permits you might need for an elopement, I wrote a PNW elopement guide to help! Or even just some help on how much stuff costs.
Plan it well
As we get into the planning details, I have a guide that is very helpful to walk you through all the considerations you’ll need for your elopement in Washington State.
Planning something a little bigger?
If you’re thinking about a small wedding with family or a more traditional celebration, I photograph those too.
You can read more about my wedding photography here.
Get in Touch
Most couples reach out before they have all the details figured out.
Most couples reach out when they just have a rough idea. Maybe a season, a place they love, or just the thought of getting married somewhere quiet.
Tell me what you’re thinking about and we’ll start there.
All-day weddings start at $5000, 3-hour elopements start at $3000.
