Intimate Wedding

& Elopement Photographer

Based in Sacramento, California.

Currently taking on a very limited amount of small intimate weddings for 2026-2027

A bride and groom embrace underneath a large tree in an outdoor setting during a wedding ceremony at dusk. The bride wears a lace wedding gown with a train and a floral crown, while the groom is dressed in a dark suit.
"story telling one photo at a time" in cursive handwriting
An outdoor backyard scene decorated for a celebration with a large tree, a floral wreath around its trunk, post chairs, potted plants, and a patterned orange rug.
Close-up of a woman with long hair wearing a floral headpiece, kissing a man in a tuxedo. They are about to kiss, with their faces and images of love and intimacy.
A couple getting married outdoors under a large tree decorated with a floral arch. The bride is in a white lace dress, and the groom is in a dark suit. An officiant stands in front of them. Guests are seated, watching the ceremony, with a dog lying on a rug in the foreground.
A bride and groom dance at their wedding reception during the night, with string lights overhead and tents in the background.
Black and white photograph of a string of photographs clipped to a wire, hung against a wall. The photographs feature various people and scenes, with some in color and others in black and white.
Two people, a man and a woman, sit at a dining table illuminated by candles at night. The woman wears a white dress and a flower crown, smiling, while the man, dressed in dark clothing, is talking. The setting appears to be outdoors with plants and a building in the background.
A couple is cutting a wedding cake at their celebration, with the bride wearing a wedding dress and a floral crown, and the groom in a suit with a boutonniere. The table is decorated with flowers and desserts.
Night scene of a food truck with a red sign that reads "BITE THE MUSHROOM!" and digital readouts displaying menu items, surrounded by people standing and socializing in front of trees.
White layered cake with white frosting and decorative piping, partially cut, on a silver cake platter. Surrounding the cake are flowers and gift paper wrapping.
A long dining table decorated with candles and small plants, set for a dinner event in a dimly lit room, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere.
A top view of a dark wooden surface with a lit candle, a small potted plant, and a few rings placed in a row.
A bride and groom celebrating outdoors, raising champagne glasses. The bride is wearing a white lace wedding dress and a floral crown, holding a bouquet. The groom is dressed in a dark suit and tie. They are dancing on a stone path with a brick wall and trees in the background.

Intimate. Meaningful. Real.
As a Sacramento-based small wedding photographer, I specialize in capturing the heartfelt moments of your elopement or intimate wedding day. Whether your celebration is in Sacramento, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Auburn, Foresthill, Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada foothills or beyond.

With a focus on authentic connection and storytelling, I’ll gently document your day with grace and care, preserving the beauty of every smile, tear, and vow.

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Small Weddings & Elopements —

Small Wedding

Starting at $2800

Includes:

  • 4 hours of coverage (additional hours available)

  • Custom day-of timeline guidance to ensure your day flows seamlessly

  • Custom Wedding Magazine — your love story captured in a beautifully designed keepsake, perfect for your home or as a gift

  • 150+ fully edited images delivered in a private online gallery

  • Sneak peeks within 72 hours

  • Travel included within 50 miles of Sacramento, CA

  • Gentle, grounded coverage with space for real emotion

Optional Upgrades:

  • Heirloom album ($450)

  • Second shooter or additional hours

  • Destination pricing available

  • Additional copies of your custom wedding magazine can be purchased

    (+$60–$80 per copy)

Micro Wedding + Elopements — 2 Hours

Starting at $1,800–$2,000

Includes:

  • 2 hours of coverage, capturing the heart of your celebration

  • Guidance on your day-of timeline to keep everything flowing smoothly

  • 75+ fully edited images delivered in a private online gallery

  • Sneak peeks within 72 hours

  • Travel included within 50 miles of Sacramento, CA

  • Gentle, grounded coverage with space for real emotion

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Custom Wedding Magazine ($60–$80) — a boutique keepsake of your day, thoughtfully designed with your favorite photos and highlights

  • Additional copies of the magazine can be purchased (+$60–$80 per copy)

  • Additional hour of coverage ($450 per hour)

  • Heirloom album ($450)

  • Second shooter (pricing varies)

Book
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A man lifting a woman in his arms at the beach, with both smiling and appearing happy, sandy shoreline, water, and distant hills in the background.
Two people reaching out to hold hands, one with a floral tattoo on the arm and the other with a large tattoo on the forearm, against a blurred outdoor background.

Starting at $525
Capture authentic, intentional moments in a relaxed, boutique session.

Includes:

  • 1 hour of coverage at one location

  • 50–75 fully edited images delivered in a private online gallery

  • Sneak peeks within 72 hours

  • Guidance on session flow and poses to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience

  • Travel included within 50 miles of Sacramento, CA

  • Gentle, grounded coverage with space for authentic connection

Optional Add-On:

  • Custom Engagement Magazine ($60–$80) — a boutique keepsake of your session, thoughtfully designed with your favorite images

  • Additional copies available ($60–$80 each)

Optional Upgrades:

  • Additional hour of coverage ($450/hour)

  • Heirloom album ($450)

Two people barefoot on a beach holding hands, seen from the waist down, with water and rocks in the background.

From The Bride

“I can’t express my gratitude for Kelsy, enough! She flew all the way to a small little mountain town in Idaho to help capture our micro wedding, and she was incredible! Our vision became a dream with her help. So friendly, incredibly kind, and made me feel like I have known her for a long time! From blotting my happy tears away so my makeup didn’t mess up, capturing the most candid yet stunning moments of the day, and being adventurous with us. She’s the one you want by your side to help capture those special moments in life!

— Kirsten, Small Weddings Bride.

“Kelsy is the absolute best! So sweet, professional, understanding, and gets the shot! Cannot say enough kind words about her.”

— Andrea, Small Weddings Bride.

“She shot our backyard wedding this past weekend, and she already sent me multiple sneak peaks! Needless to say, they are gorgeous photos, I’m so excited to see the rest!”

-Natalie, Small Weddings Bride.

FAQ’s: Your Questions, Answered

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Northern CA. Small Intimate Wedding. Kelsy Shaffor Photography

I’m drawn to the kind of weddings that feel slow and intentional — where the day unfolds quietly, and every glance carries meaning.
The grain, the blur, the in-between — that’s where the story lives.

It’s not about perfect light or posed moments.
It’s about the hush before the vows, the way their hands find each other, the sound of laughter carried on mountain air.
A little imperfect. Deeply felt. Honest.

→ For the ones who believe love doesn’t need an audience — just presence.

Small intimate wedding details Kelsy Shaffor Photography