Blacksburg Elopement Photographer

A streamlined elopement experience for couples who want beautiful photos and a Done-for-You Plan.

Short and sweet elopements—more affordable than full-day coverage, without sacrificing the experience or your photos.

- You want really pretty photos but don’t want an all-day production
- You’re planning something small (up to 15 people total including you and your partner)
- You want a weekday date (Mon–Thu)
- You want a clear plan + location guidance without doing tons of research
- You want to stay close to Blacksburg/VT/NRV

This is for you if...

- You need a Friday–Sunday date
- You want a full-day adventure / sunrise + sunset split / multiple far-apart locations
- You’re planning a large guest count or a reception-style timeline
- You want to elope outside of Blacksburg in a place like Shenandoah

Looking for a full-day or weekend experience instead? You can find more information here.

This is not the best fit if...

You want something simple and stress-free, but still Special. I’ve got you.

This couple pretty much summed it up

"Where do I start?!?!?! Kara was everything we could ask for and more. From the moment I picked up the phone she made everything easy. Kara is calm, fun, and easy going. She did everything for us; bustled my dressed, climb on cars and railings, hung flashes on chandeliers just to capture us as we are on the best day of our lives. I cried looking at our photos for the first time because she told our story exactly how we are. If you need a photographer for anything, run, don't walk, to Kara!! She is amazing, talented, kind, and easy to work with. She was the best decision I made for our elopement wedding. I feel so lucky to have had her to capture the best day of our lives!" - Christina & Mike

How it works

Step 1

Choose your location from 6 preplanned options (detailed below)

Step 2

Choose your package (2 and 3 hour options available)

Step 3

Choose your date (limited monthly availability)

These weekday elopement packages are intentionally streamlined: instead of starting from scratch with unlimited location scouting and a full-day timeline, you’re choosing from a curated list of local spots I’ve already planned for. You’ll get the same calm guidance and support as my full-day offerings—just in a simpler, closer-to-home format with limited weekday availability.

Pre-planned Blacksburg + Virginia Tech locations (with time guidance)

Virginia Tech Campus + Hahn Horticulture Garden (best with 2 or 3 hours)

If you want a “Blacksburg” feel with lots of variety in a small area, Virginia Tech is perfect. Think classic campus architecture, tree-lined paths, and the Hahn Horticulture Garden for colorful, polished portraits without a lot of driving or hiking.

Heritage Park (best with 2 or 3 hours)

A calm, local nature setting that keeps your day simple. Heritage Park is great if you want an easy ceremony spot with pretty trails and relaxed portraits—without needing to build a complicated timeline.

Bald Knob (best with 3 hours)

For big views and a mountaintop feel, Bald Knob is the move—especially around golden hour. This one is best with 3 hours so you have enough time for walking, a relaxed ceremony, and portraits without feeling rushed.

Cascade Falls (best with 3 hours of coverage and starting and ending at the trailhead)

Stunning, iconic, and worth it if you want a short hike in your story. This one is usually best for a longer timeline so you can enjoy it (and not feel like you’re speed-walking your own wedding day).

Buffalo Mountain Preserve (best with 3 hours of coverage and starting and ending at the trailhead)

Scenic, adventurous, and a perfect fit if you want a mountaintop moment without committing to a full-day elopement. This one works best with a 3-hour timeline so you have enough time to hike at a relaxed pace, take photo breaks along the way, and still enjoy the views before heading back down to the trailhead.

The Saddle Overlook (best with 2 or 3 hours)

An overlook option near Floyd with that open-sky, Blue Ridge Parkway kind of feel. It’s a little farther out, from Blacksburg, but if you home base in Floyd, it's stunning for sunset photos without needing to hike.

What you get with every elopement package

Coverage of your day by Kara

When you book with me, you get me! I photograph every elopement myself.

All your Photos

You will receive all the edited high-resolution digital files from your wedding day delivered in an online gallery. You can use this gallery to view, share and print your photos.

Location and TImeline Help

Choose from one of seven pre-planned locations, then I’ll help you build a simple, custom timeline that flows from getting ready at your Airbnb/VRBO to your ceremony and a relaxed post-ceremony celebration.

Expert Guidance

A calm, guided photography experience (no awkward “what do I do with my hands?” energy).

sneak peek within two business days

You do not have to wait for months to see your photos when you work with me. I send out a 30+ photo sneak peek sampling of your day within 48 business hours of your wedding so you can quickly share a preview of stunning photos with your friends and family.

Weekday Local Elopement Packages (Blacksburg / Virginia Tech)

All packages are Monday–Thursday and include up to 15 people total.

Weekday Blacksburg Elopement Packages

3 Hour Photo + Video

2 Hour Elopement

3 Hour Elopement

Best for: slower pace, extra portraits, a little walking/hiking time

Best for: Everything close together, quick ceremony, portraits, simple celebration

Best for those who want to include a ceremony film in their 3 hour package

All packages are Monday–Thursday and include up to 15 people total.

Includes:
Up to 2 hours of photography coverage
Pre-planned location from the list above(no custom locations)
Guidance building a short, realistic timeline
Edited, high-resolution images delivered in an online gallery
Good to know: This option works best when everything happens in one spot.

Includes:
Up to 3 hours of photography coverage
Pre-planned location from the list above(no custom locations)
Guidance building a short, realistic timeline
Edited, high-resolution images delivered in an online gallery
Good to know: More breathing room for a picnic, walking, or a second nearby photo area (when feasible)

$2000

$2700

$3500

How much time do you need?

2-hour example
00:00–00:30 finishing touches + first look
00:30-00:45 head to ceremony location
00:45–01:30 ceremony + portraits
01:30–02:00 quick picnic / champagne / final portraits

3-hour example
00:00–00:45 finishing touches + first look
00:45–01:00 head to ceremony location
1:15-2:00 ceremony + portraits
02:00–03:00 group photos + picnic + exploring portraits / walking time

I’ll help you pick the best start time for light and privacy.

If 2 or 3 hours doesn't feel like enough time check out my half and full day elopement packages here.

Sample Timelines

Where to begin

how to book your Blacksburg elopement photographer:

Schedule a free consultation call. When you and I connect on the phone, we’ll talk about your vision for your day. You can ask me any questions you might have and we can make sure you are 100% confident I’m the right fit to photograph and film your amazing elopement.