Weddings and elopements

Badass Weddings & Elopements For Badass People.

Your day, your way. Whether its local or a destination.

LGBTQ+ friendly. Inclusive. All bodies welcome here.

Raine Studios

Badass Weddings + Elopements


Your wedding day should feel like you — not a checklist.

At Raine Studios, I shoot real moments and guided poses, whether you're eloping on a mountaintop, saying "I do" in front of fifty of your favorite people, or dragging me somewhere completely wild for the two of you.

Local to East Tennessee or destination anywhere in the US — I'll go where the story is.

Have questions? Never hesitate to reach out, I can always build you a custom wedding package!

Packages

Packages starting at $2,500 — pick the one that fits your day.

Payment plans available.

Just Us

- 30 guests or fewer. Local to the Tri-Cities, or anywhere within a 5-hour drive.

- Up to 5 hours of coverage

-Complimentary engagement session — let's get comfy in front of the camera before the big day.

-300+ hand-edited photos in a private gallery that never expires.

-Preview gallery in 72 hours, full gallery within 90 days.

-Complete timeline and planning assistance, vendor recommendations, shot lists

The Whole Party

(Most booked)

-For the bigger day — over 30 guests. Local to the Tri-Cities, or anywhere within a 5-hour drive.

-Start-to-finish coverage, getting ready through send-off — no cap on hours.

-Second shooter included, if needed.

-Complimentary engagement session — let's get comfy in front of the camera before the big day.

-300+ hand-edited photos in a private gallery that never expires.

-Preview gallery in 72 hours, full gallery within 90 days.

-Complete timeline and planning assistance, vendor recommendations, shot lists.

Bucket List

This is the one I'm always hoping you'll pick. Anywhere in the US, one flat rate — no mileage math, no surprise fees, no matter how many people are with you.

-Start-to-finish coverage — even the day before or after, let's do something fun if the schedule allows.

-Timeline assistance, location scouting, full support and recommendations for every part of your day.

-300+ hand-edited photos in a private gallery that never expires.

-Preview gallery in 72 hours, full gallery within 90 days.

-Rehearsal dinner coverage included.

Bucket list discount: I keep a running list of places I'm dying to shoot — Moab, Mount Rainier, Acadia, Hawaii, Iceland, Scotland, New Zealand. If your wedding takes me somewhere on the list, your package gets a discount for helping me cross it off.

Have questions? Never hesitate to reach out — I can always build you a custom package.

"If I could give more than 5 stars I would !
She is very professional will tell you how to pose and her photos are amazing! If you are wanting a photographer go with her ! She did my engagement and wedding photos and I couldn’t be happier ! ❤️"

- Kortnee

Getting married somewhere like really cool?

Help me cross a dream location off my list — get a discount for it.

Moab, Mount Rainier, Acadia, Hawaii, Iceland, Scotland, New Zealand — if it's on my list and your elopement takes me there, your package gets a discount.

Planning + Process

I don't just show up with a camera.

In-depth questionnaire — I learn your vision, your people, and what actually matters to you.

Location scouting — I find and vet the spot, permits and logistics included.

Custom timelines — built around your day, not a template

Vendor recommendations — my vetted list, no guesswork.

Walkthrough — we rehearse the flow before it happens, so the day feels easy.

Month-of meeting — we lock the timeline, vendors, and last logistics together.

Inquire. Fill out the form and we'll set up a call — in person if you're local, Zoom or FaceTime if you're anywhere else. Let's make sure we're a great fit.

Book. Contract + 30% retainer locks your date. Then the fun starts.

Plan. Everything we have to do! Timeline built about one to two months out.

Say "I do." I'm with you every step of it.

"Chasey did a AMAZING job for my daughters wedding and I would recommend her to anyone. Chasey has the eye for photography and takes the BEST pictures of anyone I've seen."

- Angie

FAQ

Do you charge travel fees?
Bucket List is one flat rate — no mileage math, no surprise fees. Local packages include travel within 5 hours of Johnson City.

Can you actually marry us?
Yes — I'm a licensed wedding officiant. I perform your ceremony and photograph the whole day. One vendor, no awkward handoff.

We're right around 30 guests — which package?
30 or fewer is Just Us; over 30 is The Whole Party. Bigger guest lists mean more moving parts — family formals, longer receptions — and the coverage scales with it. On the fence? Ask me, we'll figure it out together.

What about permits for elopements?
I help with the permit legwork and research what you'll need — national parks, state parks, wherever we're going.

What if it rains?
We build a backup plan together before the day. Some of my favorite photos ever happened in bad weather.

When do we get our photos?
Preview gallery in one week, full gallery within 6 weeks.

Can we build a custom package?
Always. Tell me the vision and I'll build it around you.

Your wedding day should feel like you — not a checklist.

LGBTQ+ friendly. Inclusive. All bodies welcome here.

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