I’m Nick!

On the boat ride back to shore I remember looking around the dusk filled canyon trying to soak in as much of the landscape as I could. With the chill in the air and the water lightly showering my face I was stuck in state of amazement. I wanted to keep what I was feeling inside of me like a note in a bottle; opening it when I wanted to remember the sense of accomplishment and fulfilling exhaustion from that day. I caught myself replaying the experience from the day in my head over and over again while fighting to still live in the moment. This was how I felt after my first elopement. This is when I knew I wanted to do this for the rest of my life.

My goal with each couple is to give them a unique and unforgettable experience that is 100% tailored to them. I want each of my couples to feel the joys of running off with their partner to share vows in epic landscapes. To watch a couple commit their lives to one another in front of a waterfall, on a cliff, in the middle of the ocean, at sunrise on a mountain top are one of the most fascinating things I ever get to witness. Marrying them, as an ordained minister, on top of that makes it even more meaningful for all of us.

I help couples throughout their entire elopement experience. From helping them plan where they are going to go, to what they do on their elopement day and how to make it all happen. I am here for you. Your day is just as special to me as it is to you and I am here to help you through it all.

I thought back to my wedding day, when I was married, and how I felt having a traditional wedding. While it was fun, I remember the chaos that surrounded my relationship and my financial state. I didn’t even realize I was at my own wedding until 9pm that night from how busy I was from the day.

By choosing to elope- you have the freedom to do what you two want. There’s no strict timeline or a thousand different things going on. There’s no pressure, drama or chaos going on- it’s just you two and whomever you decide to bring along. When you get eloped the focus is back on you two, which is what a wedding day is all about right?

 

BASED IN Arizona
AVAILABLE — WORLDWIDE

ELOPEMENTS & INTIMATE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

More about me…

I have two fur babies at home, Mia & Mason!

I am obsessed with any desert bread: cinnamon rolls own my heart, my soul belongs to pumpkin or banana nut bread and donuts captivate me like no human ever has before.

I love traveling - hence why I chose to do it for a living haha. There is something about exploring the world to help you realize what is important in life.

When I get married I want to elope in either Scotland, Greece, Brazil or Iceland (cannot for the life of me decide on any of these places so wish me luck).

I’m a simple man and really only listen to the same 5 artists over and over again (T Swift is number 1 of course) and practically eat the same meals each day for fitness reasons.

And lastly, I whole heartedly love my job; I truly do. Ever since I went full time with it I feel like my life has gotten significantly better. To meet couples around the world and capture their best day of their lives is truly remarkable and I don’t take it for granted. I strive to help them live their wedding dreams and my reward is seeing how happy they are the day-of and when they receive their photos.

“We would 100% recommend Nick Patton Photography to absolutely anyone. We originally chose Nick and the location because we knew the pictures would be insane. What we didn't know was how invested in us he was. Any regular photographer can take pictures. Nick created an experience for us and we were so grateful to have chosen him to share our day with.”

-Elizabeth

Why Choose Me?

7

Years of Experience

100+

5 Star Reviews

125+

Elopements

11

Countries

How I Officiate and Shoot a Ceremony

Two weeks prior to your elopement, I will ask you send you a little questionnaire and incorporate your answers into your ceremony script. I will be capturing your ceremony as well and you can watch the video below to see what that looks like!

This way there is no third person up there with you, no one to block the view, just the two of you sharing your vows and committing your lives to one another- the way it is suppose to be.

And don’t worry about me being confined to one spot or angle during your ceremony. When you share your vows, exchange rings and any other ceremony rituals, I am getting everything we need. Just sit back, relax and enjoy every moment of it because it goes by in a flash!

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