Wedding & Elopement Photography in San Diego & Pensacola

 

How Wedding & Elopement Coverage Works

 

Salt + Ember Photography leads with a balance of creative curation and documentary storytelling, you’ll never be left wondering what to do — or forced into anything that doesn’t feel like you. When direction helps, it’s offered thoughtfully. When moments are unfolding on their own, space is held for them to happen honestly.


Based in San Diego, California and Pensacola, Florida, Salt + Ember Photography is the wedding and elopement photographer for couples who prioritize staying present during your wedding celebration, so that your photos don't just look like you, they can be relived for years to come. From coastal landscapes and mountain tops to intimate city settings and destinations worldwide, Salt + Ember provides location sourcing for epic elopements ensuring that each setting adds depth and scale while the focus remains on what matters most- your story.

Wedding Photography Packages

 

 

Wedding days don’t follow a script — and your coverage shouldn’t either.


Salt + Ember offers thoughtfully structured wedding and elopement photography packages designed to give you coverage for what matters to you most.

Wedding Coverage — Essential


For smaller, streamlined wedding days with less than 60 guests


  • Structured coverage of core moments (up to 4 hours)
  • High-resolution digital gallery
  • Full gallery delivered on a keepsake USB


Starting From

 

$2,000

Wedding Coverage — Signature

 

Most Popular

For full wedding days with space to breathe and time made for creative photos.


  • Time-limit-free coverage guided by the natural flow of your day
  • Second photographer support during key moments
  • Creative photos with documentary coverage throughout
  • High-resolution digital gallery
  • Full gallery delivered on a keepsake USB
  • 20-page photo album telling the story of your day
  • One fine art landscape canvas print from your day

 

Starting From

$4500

 

 

Wedding Coverage — Extended

 

For multi-location or weekend-long celebrations.


  • Time-limit-free* coverage for up to 2 consecutive days of traditional wedding events
  • Second photographer coverage throughout key portions of the celebration
  • Complete documentary storytelling coverage throughout
  • Full gallery delivered on a keepsake USB
  • 20-page photo album documenting the complete wedding experience
  • Coverage planning support for complex timelines and logistics

 

Starting From

 

$6,800

 

Travel is included within the continental U.S., with destination weddings quoted individually.

Elopement Coverage — Intentional

Adventure - Led Couples seeking intimate, focused elopement days in epic locations.


  • Location Sourcing & Planning
  • Up to 6 Hours of coverage
  • USB With Your Gallery
  • Complimentary Photo Album


Typically  for couples envisioning hiking to ceremonies among the mountains.

 

 

 

STARTING FROM
$3000

 

Elopement Coverage — Immersive

Most Popular

 

 

 

 

 

 


  • Time-limit-free coverage structured around the flow of your elopement day
  • Landscape-forward storytelling that adds scale, context, and atmosphere
  • Location Sourcing and planning
  • High-resolution digital gallery
  • Full gallery delivered on a keepsake USB
  • 20 page photo album telling the story of your day




Best for couples seeking destination elopements, typically with bigger views in mind and for couples who want the full story documented without rushing.

For experience-driven elopements with even bigger views in mind.


 

STARTING FROM

 

 

 

$4,200

 

 

All packages are starting points. Final pricing is determined by location, coverage needs, and the natural flow of your wedding or elopement day. Coverage is thoughtfully structured to prioritize presence and storytelling rather than rigid timelines. Travel, lodging, permits, and additional logistics may apply for destination or multi-location events. Full details are provided during the consultation process to ensure clarity before booking.

Why Couples Choose Salt + Ember

Salt + Ember Photography is for couples who want to fully experience their wedding or elopement day — with space made in the timeline to let moments breathe.


Whether its an elopement off the Sunset Cliffs in San Diego or a wedding on the sugary white sands of Pensacola Beach, each location becomes part of your story, while keeping the focus on the people and the moments that matter most.

Coverage is designed to adapt to your needs. In every package, you'll receive photos that spark memories and allow you to relive the day over and over again for the lifetime ahead. 

Wedding & Elopement Photography in San Diego, Pensacola, and Destination Locations



From intimate San Diego wedding photography to full destination elopements, Salt + Ember focuses on capturing intimate moments that look and feel like you.

Inspired by these moments?    

See more weddings and elopements from San Diego, Pensacola, and adventurous destinations worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you photograph weddings and elopements outside San Diego and Pensacola?


Yes. While Salt + Ember Photography is based in San Diego, California and Pensacola, Florida, destination weddings and elopements are welcomed worldwide.

Is coverage always time-limit-free?

Coverage is intentionally designed around the flow of your day rather than rigid timelines. Some packages offer fully flexible coverage, while others are thoughtfully structured to ensure space without excess.

Can you recommend any good locations?

Absolutely. Location guidance is part of the experience. Whether you’re drawn to coastal landscapes, open terrain, or quieter, tucked-away settings, recommendations are shaped around the feel you want for your day, the time of year, and the kind of experience you’re envisioning.

What if the weather is bad on the day of an outdoor elopement?

No one can control weather, which is why flexibility is part of the planning process. Conditions are approached with care and adaptability, with thoughtful adjustments made so the experience stays grounded and meaningful wherever the day unfolds.

 

Do you help with posing or direction?

 

 

Absolutely. You’ll be supported throughout the day, with thoughtful direction when needed and room for moments to happen naturally.


When will we see the photos?

You’ll receive a small curated preview gallery within 48 hours of your wedding or session. Full galleries are delivered within 30 days of your event.