Minnesota North Shore Elopement Photographer
Elope on Minnesota’s beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior!
There’s something sacred about stepping away from the noise and grounding yourselves in nature. Along the wild and rugged North Shore, where Lake Superior meets ancient cliffs, whispering pines, and roaring waterfalls, we’ll create space for you to slow down and simply be together.
Eloping along Minnesota’s North Shore allows you to commit to one another in a quiet, serene way, take your time, and let moments unfold naturally. It is the perfect place to tell your love story in a way that feels grounded, intentional, and true.
As your Minnesota North Shore Elopement Photographer, I’d love to help you create something magical.
Your Fairy-Tale, Told Through My Lens
Helping You Create a Meaningful Elopement with Just the Right Amount of Magic
Eloping is stepping into something new, exciting, a little uncertain, and completely your own. You want a day that feels true to who you are, intentional, relaxed, and full of meaning. That’s where I come in, camera in hand, here to support you every step of the way.
I’m not just documenting the day, I’m helping you shape the space where real moments can happen. With calm guidance, creative intuition, and a steady presence, I’ll help you stay grounded, enjoy the experience, and focus on what really matters: the two of you.
You want a photographer who gets you.
Not just someone taking pictures, but someone who sees the quiet, meaningful moments and understands what matters to you. I’m here to be a steady, thoughtful presence. Someone you can trust to capture your story with care and intention.
You want guidance, not stiff poses.
You need someone who understands light, timing, and when to step in or step back. I’ll guide the flow of the day without forcing it, giving space for real moments to happen naturally while guiding you when it is needed!
You want help planning.
I’ll help you create the most amazing day by brainstorming with you and using my expertise to craft a fun and relaxing experience. I provide help with obtaining permits, licenses, etc. I am also happy to help find and vet any other vendors you may want for your day!
Hi! I’m Hillary Joy
Your Minnesota North Shore Elopement Photographer!
From the moment we begin planning, consider me all in, your advisor, storyteller, and steadfast companion on this enchanting journey. I’m not just there to capture fleeting moments, as your photographer; I’m here to dream with you, weave together ideas, and ensure every detail unfolds like the perfect chapter in your love story.
While I live mainly in Arizona much of the year, I spend a lot of the summer and early fall up in Minnesota with my family, who still live there. Having grown up in Minnesota means I know the area like the back of my hand.
Love from past clients
Rachael & Mitch
Hillary was amazing to work with! She paid attention to all the small details that were important to us and made sure to capture them on our elopement day. Her preparation and communication made the whole process very easy and stress-free. We loved that she was game for whatever we wanted to do – she was knee deep in the water in her jeans to get the perfect shot! Every single picture is AMAZING!! We’ve had multiple people tell us the pictures look like they should be in a magazine. If you want a fun, amazing, personal, and unforgettable elopement, Hillary is your gal!!!
Bree & Logan
Hillary was so amazing, in person and even before meeting her she was so professional. She followed up with me often in the months leading up to our elopement. We booked with her in February and we’re getting married in June. She got a good history of my husband and I and curated a timeline for our day for us. Which saved me so much time because all I had to do was coordinate the few guests we included into when to be there for our vows. She was so easy going it made our day absolutely stress free. On the day of our elopement Hillary came to our location exactly when she said she’d be there and spent the day taking the most amazing photos that we will cherish forever and she even came prepared with bug spray and bobby pins. Which was a life saver for us as in the moment I forgot both. She is so talented at what she does and I will recommend her 1000x whenever I am asked about our elopement!
Em & mike
Hillary has done several photo sessions for my husband and I over the years – her work never fails to exceed all expectations. She is so sweet, attentive, professional, and up for any adventure. I’ll forever recommend Joy & Wander to friends looking for personalized couples photos, for any occasion (or just because 🙂↕️)
“If you want a fun, amazing, personal, and unforgettable elopement, Hillary is your gal!!!”
– Rachael & Mitch
How to Elope on Minnesota’s North Shore
The North Shore of Lake Superior is one of the best places to elope if you’re looking for something under-the-radar and unique.
Minnesota’s North Shore is also a uniquely accessible elopement destination. From a travel perspective, it’s right in the center of the US, with a major international airport providing convenient flights.
Once on the North Shore, there are gorgeous parks and great lake views at every turn. Many of the most beautiful places are easy to get to with just a short hike, which is perfect for a couple who wants to elope surrounded by nature, but doesn’t necessarily want to hike 15 miles to get there.
Pricing
Elopements on Minnesota’s North Shore can be as simple or elaborate as you would like to make them! The awesome part is that most locations do not require a permit and are free to have your ceremony! Some spots are off-limits, but that is where I come in to help! Together, we will find the perfect spot and create the most magical experience. I take Minnesota bookings from June to September.
All packages include:
Minnesota Elopement Packages
Available June-September (additional travel costs may apply outside of that timeframe)
Explorer: 9 Hours
$6300
Capture your entire elopement story with this all-day adventure! Getting ready, multiple locations, couple’s photos, guest photos, and even a celebratory dinner or dance, have it all documented to share with loved ones. Includes an album design & 8″ album credit (first 20 pages)
MOST POPULAR
Wanderer: 6 Hours
$4500
Don’t want to make it an all-day adventure? Thats okay! This package allows for your ceremony, 1 or 2 close locations, a quick activity, and epic couple’s photos.
Dreamer: 3 Hours
$2400
Just want something short and sweet? This package allows for a quick ceremony and some epic couple photos. I only take a limited amount of these 3-hour elopements, as I find I can best serve clients with 6+ hours.
In for an even Bigger Adventure?
I got ya covered! Custom packages are available! Get in touch to build a custom package that can include more time and even multi-day elopements! This is for the couple that really does not want to worry about time limits or feel constrained in any way!
Ready to start planning your North Shore Elopement?
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Arizona-based but ready to travel wherever your hearts desire!
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