Elopements are becoming a much more popular means of joining in matrimony. It allows for a more intimate setting to capture your special day. If that sounds appealing, then maybe you should consider an elopement. If that’s the way you’re leaning, here is a small guide of what you would need to consider for that going forward.
The Preparations
I will always encourage couples to do some research about the subject of elopement, who they want as a photographer, and their legal authority who certifies the marriage license. In the case of photography, I just happen to know the perfect place to start. If you’re reading this, then so do you. Once you’ve done the research and have decided who to work with, schedule out the photography session and your elopement date. While working on scheduling the conversation and session, think about the logistics and locations you’re considering.
Capturing Your Day
When it comes to capturing the perfect pictures for your special day, there needs to be some discussion of your love story. This is for the photographer to create some sort of diagram for visual storytelling. It is their job to document the journey from preparing for the ceremony till the event itself and beyond. They want to capture the emotions, the interactions between you and your partner and any other family present, and the small details that are what makes your day unique. It is also their job to help you be as comfortable as possible. The photographer should encourage open communication between themselves and you and your partner, to build that trust. There are certain activities that will provide a natural environment, making it comfortable to engage in authentic activities.
The Anticipation
Once the day is done, now you can go off and enjoy the fruits of your labor. But in the meantime, the photographer has a lot of work left to do. Their job is far from over; editing photos to make sure they are of the highest quality, enhancing and using details to properly build the story of your love with the imagery they have captured. They will create a portfolio and present it to you, hopeful that you are satisfied with their work. They would also like to share their work with any potential customers through social media, which is completely up to your discretion.
At the end of the day, the benefits of an elopement are to create an intimate and relaxed setting to jumpstart your new journey in life. I hope that this article will encourage couples to consider elopement as a unique and meaningful way to celebrate their love, but first I want to reiterate the importance of finding a skilled elopement photographer to document their special day. You will always have your memories of your day, but an excellent photograph to commemorate the day should stand the test of time. I hope to have added something to your day.
Warmest regards,
Logan Clark