Thinking about skipping the photographer because it’s just an elopement? I get it! It might seem like less of a big deal when you’re not having a full-day wedding with 150 guests. But honestly? That’s exactly why you should have a photographer for your elopement!
Why Having a Photographer for your Elopement is Important!
When you’re eloping, you’re choosing intention over tradition. You’re choosing to do things your way, in a place that feels like you. And that story deserves to be told! Elopement photography isn’t about stiff poses or a shot list a mile long. It’s about capturing the special moments, the way your person looks at you when you say your vows, and the little in-between moments that you didn’t even realize were happening!
What a Photographer Actually Brings to Your Elopement
Aside from the gorgeous images (obviously), here’s what else you get when you hire me as your elopement photographer:
- Elopement Storytelling Through Photos – Your day unfolds like a story, and I know how to tell it. From the first cup of coffee to the final light of golden hour, we’re capturing more than just the “pretty” parts. We’re documenting everything!
- Timeline Help – As an elopement photographer I’ll help you plan out the day so that everything flows naturally, and you’re never rushed!
- Location Guidance – Not sure where to go? I’ve scouted the best spots with the best views, easy access, and fewer crowds in Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite, and Sequoia National Park!
- Space to Be Present – The right photographer helps you stay in the moment. You won’t have to think about what comes next or how to pose. You get to just be, and I handle the rest!
Do You Really Need a Photographer?
Short answer? Yes!
Long answer: If you want to relive this day for the rest of your life, share it with loved ones who weren’t there, and hold on to the emotions you felt then yes, having a photographer is 100% worth it! Photos are how you get to remember how the light felt. How your vows sounded. How hard you laughed. They turn your elopement into something you can revisit, again and again!
Ready for your Elopement? Book me as your Elopement Photographer!
If you’re planning an elopement and looking for someone who will tell your story with honesty and heart, that’s what I’m here for! Whether it’s Yosemite, Sequoia, or anywhere wild and beautiful, I’d love to help you create something unforgettable! See more of my work here and contact me here!
