We built Elopement Buddy because we needed it.

After years of running a six-figure elopement photography business, we got tired of the chaos. The scattered WhatsApp threads, the panicked vendor calls, the endless spreadsheets that never stayed updated.

So we built the tool we wished existed. A proper command centre for elopement professionals.

But here’s what we’ve learned: the tool is only half the battle.

The Real Gap in the Industry

You can have the best software in the world, but if you don’t know how to price yourself properly, attract the right clients, coordinate vendors effectively or market your business, you’ll still struggle.

We see it constantly. Talented photographers with stunning portfolios who are undercharging, overworking and wondering why their business isn’t growing.

The elopement industry is full of courses promising to teach you photography. There’s no shortage of generic business advice online.

What’s missing? Real operational knowledge from people actively running successful elopement businesses.

Not theory. Not recycled marketing advice. Not someone who shot elopements five years ago and now sells courses full-time.

Actual practitioners showing you exactly how they built a profitable, sustainable elopement business and the systems that make it run.

What We’re Not Building

Let’s be clear about what Elopement Buddy Academy isn’t.

It’s not a course. We’re not interested in creating hours of pre-recorded content that you’ll watch at 1.5x speed and never implement.

It’s not a group programme where you’re one of 200 people hoping to get noticed in a Facebook group.

It’s not a “get rich quick” scheme promising you’ll book 50 weddings in 90 days if you just follow our secret formula.

We don’t do any of that.

What We Are Building

Elopement Buddy Academy is exclusive, personalised mentorship for serious photographers who want to build or scale a professional elopement business.

Here’s how it works:

One business review where we audit your current operation. Your pricing, your marketing, your workflow, your portfolio, your client experience. Everything.

We identify what’s working, what’s broken and what’s holding you back from the next level.

Three intensive 1-to-1 sessions tailored specifically to your business and your goals. Not generic advice, but personalised instruction based on where you are and where you want to go.

We cover everything from the creative work to the business fundamentals. Photography techniques, client communication, vendor relationships, SEO, PPC, pricing strategy, timeline management, content creation and how to use Elopement Buddy to tie it all together.

30 days of email support between sessions so you’re not stuck when you hit roadblocks during implementation.

This isn’t about teaching you our way. It’s about showing you what works in a real, operating elopement business and helping you adapt it to yours.

Why We’re Doing This

Honestly? We don’t need to.

Our elopement business is thriving. Elopement Buddy is launching. We’re not looking for another revenue stream just for the sake of it.

But we keep getting asked. Photographers who see what we’ve built want to know how we did it.

And we’ve realised something: the more professional, well-run elopement businesses exist, the better the entire industry becomes.

Better businesses mean better client experiences. Better vendor relationships. Higher standards across the board.

Plus, every photographer we train becomes part of the Elopement Buddy network. More users means better proximity alerts, more valuable industry insights and a stronger community.

We’re building an ecosystem, not just selling software.

Who This Is For

This isn’t for everyone.

If you’re just starting out and haven’t shot your first elopement yet, you’re not ready. We can’t build a business audit around something that doesn’t exist yet.

If you’re looking for someone to hold your hand through every decision, this isn’t the right fit. We’re mentors, not life coaches.

If you want quick wins and shortcuts, look elsewhere. Building a proper business takes work.

But if you’re already shooting elopements and want to turn it into a serious, scalable operation, this is for you.

If you’re frustrated because you know you’re talented but can’t figure out why your business isn’t growing, this is for you.

If you’re ready to invest in yourself and implement real systems instead of just consuming more content, this is for you.

The Investment

Elopement Buddy Academy costs £2,995.

That includes your business review, three 1-to-1 sessions and 30 days of email support.

Is it expensive? Absolutely.

Is it worth it if it helps you properly price your services, attract better clients and run your business more efficiently? We think so.

One properly priced elopement booking will likely cover the investment. Everything after that is profit.

But this isn’t about convincing you. It’s about being selective.

Limited Availability

We’re only taking on four students per quarter.

Not because we’re trying to create false scarcity. Because we genuinely can’t do more than that whilst running our own elopement business and building Elopement Buddy.

This is intentionally exclusive. We’d rather work deeply with a few people who are serious than spread ourselves thin across dozens who aren’t fully committed.

Applications open quarterly. When spots are filled, they’re filled.

How to Apply

If you’re interested, email academy@elopementbuddy.com with:

We’ll review applications and schedule calls with potential fits.

Not everyone who applies will be accepted. We’re looking for people who are coachable, committed and ready to do the work.

The Bottom Line

Elopement Buddy Academy exists because we wish something like this had existed when we were building our business.

We learned everything the hard way: trial, error, wasted money, stressful seasons and slowly figuring out what actually works.

You don’t have to do that.

You can learn from people who’ve already built what you’re trying to build, who are still actively operating in the industry and who understand the challenges you’re facing because we face them too.

This is operational knowledge from operators. Not theory from educators.

If that’s what you’ve been looking for, get in touch.

If not, no hard feelings. Focus on your business, use Elopement Buddy to run it better and we’ll see you in the network.