CENTRAL OREGON • ELOPEMENTS & SMALL WEDDINGS
Bend, Oregon Elopement Photographer
An intimate celebration. A beautiful place. Photos that bring you back to how it felt.
Your day, your kind of adventure
I’m Ely Roberts, a Bend-based elopement and small wedding photographer. Since moving my photography business to Central Oregon, I’ve loved connecting with adventurous couples and helping them find a beautiful place to say “I do.”
Whether it’s just the two of you or a small gathering of your favorite people, I’m drawn to the personal moments that make your celebration yours. From mountain views to quiet lakeshores, I’ll photograph the setting, the connection, and everything that makes the day meaningful.
Explore elopement locations near Bend
Start with these real celebrations and location guides to find a setting that feels right for you.
- Sparks Lake elopements — lakeside vows and Cascade mountain views.
- Smith Rock elopements — dramatic rock formations and high desert scenery.
- Broken Top backpacking elopements — inspiration for a celebration on the trail.
- House on Metolius small weddings — an intimate gathering beside the river.
Let’s start with what matters to you
Tell me about your date, who’s coming, and the scenery you’re dreaming of. We can talk through location ideas and photography for a day that feels like you.
Watch: Elopement Location Ideas Around Bend
Join Craig from Watertown Films and me as we talk through some of my favorite elopement locations around Bend, Oregon.
YOUR MEMORIES, IN MOTION
Wedding & Elopement Video Add-Ons
Your wedding day goes by quickly. A wedding film gives you a way to return to it: the sound of your vows, the laughter of your favorite people, and the little movements that make a memory feel alive.
I love how video complements photography. Your photos preserve beautiful moments to hold onto, while a film brings back the voices, atmosphere, and emotion of the day. It’s something you can watch together on an anniversary or share with loved ones who couldn’t be there.
If you’re considering a video add-on for your wedding or elopement, let’s talk about what you’d most like to remember. Ask me about video options and availability when you inquire about photography.
Watch Wedding Films
Take a look at these films for a feel for how your day can be remembered in motion.
Real Elopements & Small Wedding Stories
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Green Rock Retreat Elopement Photography near Bend
See Katie and Grady’s Green Rock elopement and Smith Rock portraits, plus styled-shoot inspiration and practical planning notes from Bend photographer Ely Roberts.
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Oregon Backpacking Elopement
Broken Top Backpacking Elopement If you are wondering where to Elope in Oregon, this is one amazing location. Broken Top Mountian is one hour drive from Bend, followed by an hour-long hike. Jen and Aaron traveled out from the East Coast to elope in the Oregon Cascades. After a week of backpacking, they met…
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Faith Hope and Charity Vineyard Wedding
Faith Hope and Charity Vineyard Wedding Dior and Micah chose a beautiful spot to share their vows. Faith Hope and Charity Vineyards in Bend, Oregon, provided a stunning backdrop. Mid-September is a lovely time for an outdoor wedding. The weather was perfect, and the vineyard looked amazing. The ceremony took place among the vines,…
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Green Rock Retreat Elopement Photography near Bend
See Katie and Grady’s Green Rock elopement and Smith Rock portraits, plus styled-shoot inspiration and practical planning notes from Bend photographer Ely Roberts.
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Sparks Lake Elopement
Sparks Lake Elopements Sparks Lake Sparks Lake is located just outside of Bend, Oregon, and is surrounded by Mt Bachelor, South Sister, and Broken Top. You can drive there from the end of May until as late as mid-November. The key to getting amazing wedding photos at Sparks Lake is planning them at the right…
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Best Wedding & Elopement Photos from 2020-2023
Over the last three years, I have photographed over 150+ weddings / Elopements and over 200+ Engagement and other portrait sessions. Here is a small sample of my favorites. I am an Oregon-based photographer but I travel around the world capturing couples in love.
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Crater Lake Wedding
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What is an Elopement or Micro-wedding in 2022?
Simple, Sacred Elopements & Micro-weddings Elopements have always been around, steeped in adventure and a deep love. Elopements and now micro-weddings have taken a unique shape after the onslaught of getaway weddings during 2020. Whatever your reason for wanting to elope, I find these intimate moments so special and memorable. Maybe you want to spend…
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Oregon Coast Elopement Locations
Oregon Coast Elopement Locations The Oregon Coast is full of stunning landscapes perfect for an elopement location. Elope with the one you love in a romantic spot to remember. Cannon Beach Elopement Oregon Coast elopement locations are some of the best spots for you to experience your big day. Elopements are such a unique and…
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Portland Oregon Wedding Photographer
Portland Oregon Wedding As an adventurous wedding photographer residing in the Pacific NW, Portland, Oregon is one of my favorite spots to capture couples. I love the city vibes and the fact that Portland is very close to the moody shores of the Pacific. Not only that, Rose City is just a short drive to…
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Smith Rock Elopements
Smith Rock Elopements If you’re are at all interested in getting married or eloping at Smith Rock, here is the basic info you may need to know. Smith Rock State Park is one of Bend Oregon’s most popular Elopement Wedding Locations. Probably because the views are so stunning. When you pull into the parking lot…
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Winter Oregon Elopement
Winter Oregon Elopement Locations I have been an Oregon winter Elopement Photographer since I moved to Bend. Since arriving in Bend I have met dozen of couples that are in love and want to share their vows in the great outdoors. From the mountains to forest-surrounded lakes or waterfalls, Oregon has thousands of amazing locations….
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Big Sur Elopement at Ragged Point | Nanci & Ted
Nanci and Ted’s intimate Big Sur elopement at Ragged Point, with oceanfront vows, portraits beneath the trees, and a motorcycle send-off. Photographed by Ely Roberts.
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Multnomah Falls Wedding
Multnomah Falls Wedding Multnomah Falls Wedding Kate and Dave traveled from Ohio to Multnomah Falls in Oregon to share their vows at Multnomah Falls for a special wedding day. They chose the base of the falls for their venue location and portraits. Multnomah Falls is open year-round and is always stunning. Latorell Falls Portraits…
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Oregon Elopement
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House on Metolius Wedding
House on Metolius Wedding – Bend, Oregon The House on Metolius Mary and Brian live here in Bend, Oregon, and they chose House on Metolius for their small intimate wedding or elopement. House on Metolius is a private ranch 1 hour from downtown Bend. The house overlooks the Metolius River and has a perfect view…
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Bend Oregon Photographer
Bend Oregon Photographer I am a photographer and I live and work here in Bend, Oregon. Here are some of my favorite small weddings from this year. Simple Bend Wedding Susanne and Jason planned out the perfect Bend wedding. They started by picking out a wonderful Airbnb and then rented some tables from Curated Events….
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Bend Oregon Elopement
Bend Oregon Elopement Smith Rock Sparks Lake Sarah and Jan traveled across the world to Bend, Oregon, from Germany, to elope at Smith Rock. They had had a hard time deciding between pictures in the mountains or Smith Rock, So I suggested they do both. I met them before sunrise at Sparks Lake for some…
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Bend Oregon Elopement
Bend Oregon Elopement Small Wedding Places Locations Bend Oregon is full of Locations for an Elopement. There are also a ton of places to hold a small wedding. This wedding was held at Shevlin Park. Shevlin Park is one of Bend’s most beautiful parks. It is full of Aspen and Pine trees and has a…
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Bend Oregon Elopement
Sparks Lake Elopement Carly and Danny are from Baltimore, MD and chose Bend, Oregon for their Elopement. After a little internet research decided on a Sparks Lake for their ceremony. Neither of them had ever been to Oregon, so they were up for an adventure. In the week leading up to their ceremony date, several…
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Photography Classes and Business Coaching
I am heading into my 11th year of photographing weddings. Over the past 11 years, I have had to learn how to create beautiful images in the midst of a chaotic wedding day. I have also had to learn how to run a successful business. Combining photography and business skills is essential if you want…
