Big Bear Lake Wedding + Elopement Photography
Thanks for visiting! My name is David A. Smith, and I’d love to photograph your intimate micro-wedding + elopement celebration in the beautiful locations of Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, or throughout Southern California!
Giving couples dreamy cinematic-style photography is something I’ve had the pleasure of doing since 2010. I’m also happy to provide couples with photos shot DIGITALLY AND ON FILM!
Most importantly, though, I want to make sure you have a wonderful experience on what should be one of the happiest days you’ll ever have.
Why I Love Big Bear Lake Weddings + Elopements
While I have photographed lots of big weddings over the years, what I really enjoy doing most is photographing small and intimate micro-weddings and elopements.
This is because the couple can really focus on what’s important, their love for each other, and spending time with those that are special to them, instead of having to worry about a million things at once.
That’s why I’d love to document your intimate micro-wedding or adventurous elopement in Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, or throughout California!
I want to focus on you and your partner while also making sure you have an absolutely wonderful day.
Planning a Big Bear Lake Wedding + Elopement
I’ve been a wedding + elopement photographer since 2010, and I take pride in the fact that I can also help coordinate a wedding for my couples.
If you need any assistance in planning, vendor selection, travel arrangements, scheduling, or any other situation that might arise, I’m here to assist.
Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, and Southern California are such beautiful locations that I don’t want you to worry about anything. I want you to be able to relax and enjoy this incredibly special time.
I’m here every step of the way for you and your partner!
A Full Day’s Coverage for Your Big Bear Lake Wedding + Elopement
Ever since I started doing wedding + elopement photography professionally in 2010, I’ve wanted to tell the entire story of my clients.
That means I will not impose a time limit on your wedding + elopement day.
You give me a start time, and I’m there until all the events of the day and/or reception are covered.
Because I’m devoting my attention to the entire day, and am usually traveling to document your celebration, I cannot offer pricing by the hour. Everything is based on a full day’s coverage, regardless.
Wedding + Elopement Photography Pricing
Before you request a quote, please take a look at the following dates I already have booked to see if I have your date open:
- November 8th, 2025: Savannah, Georgia
- November 15th, 2025: Sugar Land, Texas
- February 28th, 2026: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- May 9th, 2026: Theodore, Alabama
- June 6th, 2026: Vestavia, Alabama
- June 26th, 2026: Ocean City, Maryland
- August 28th-30th, 2026: Birmingham, Alabama
- September 17th, 2026: Olympic National Park | Forks, Washington
- September 25th, 2026: Cary, North Carolina
- October 17th, 2026: Houston, Texas
- October 24th, 2026: Eldred, New York
No matter the size of your celebration, you will receive the following:
- A full day’s coverage (No time limit – you give me a start and stop time) with next day sneak previews.
- All digital photos will be rapidly turned around and delivered in high-resolution format with full print rights to a private password protected gallery.
- 4 digital versions of each photo: The out-of-camera version (edited for just cropping and exposure), two edited color versions, and a black and white version.
- Photos shot on at least one roll of film.
- A $100 print and product credit.
- Wedding weekend couples session and/or rehearsal dinner coverage
- Storybook wedding album.
- Your choice of an engagement, bridal, or boudoir session.
- Coordination assistance.
Additional sessions and a 2nd shooter can be added on an a la carte basis.
Please read the following and then fill out the form to request a custom quote. I’ll get back to you ASAP!
My pricing is unique to each celebration since all celebrations are different, and that is why there are not listed prices. Your quoted price will be what it will cost for me to be retained as the photographer for your specific wedding or elopement day/weekend + the details of your celebration, including the date, location, travel, size of the celebration, and coverage options selected. I promise to send you all the information you’ll need to help you make this important decision.
