BEFORE THE BIG DAY,
Let the memories shine.
- Do little by little!
- Ask for help.
- Think about how you want the day to feel.
- Go with your gut.
- Laugh off the mistakes.
- Grab your free elopement guide in the button below.
WHEN THE BIG DAY COMES,
I will capture big and small moments to cherish. All your hard work will be worth it, so be in the moment and cry and laugh and celebrate and love. I will be your pose queen, location expert, water bottle reminder, dress carrier, and everything in between.
"Kelly was an absolute dream to work with. She captured everyone so well and really brought out the energy of the wedding through her photos. If you are wondering who to book with, Kelly is THE GIRL!"
- The Wilsons
THe ELOPEMENT DAY
The flow of your special day is really important to me so that you can be present and in love. Here are some tips from my experience as a bride and photographer.
01. GETTING READY
Start early! Even your elopement will fly by, so don't let your mornings get rushed. Slow it down, drink your favorite hot cup of something, smell the surrounding air, bring out your attire into the open and soak it in.
02. DETAILS
Your photographer needs at least 30 minutes to capture your hard work, but an hour is much better to capture everything from rings, to attire, to flowers, to jewelry, etc. I'm happy to work with you to accommodate your priorities.
03. BEHIND THE SCENES
Decide which moments to create space for whether that's you or a special person putting on your jewelry, doing a first look with your soon-to-be spouse, having a sloppy kiss with your dog, or anything that is noteworthy for your forever photo album.
04. VOWS
Write those special words onto a notebook or special vow book for detail photos. Take your time with your writing process and let it stretch out. Then, when the day comes, look into their eyes.
05. LOCATION
This is the best part of an elopement! Your photographer will help you come up with the most serene and beautiful spots for your love story. We'll hop around and have fun.
06. LIGHT
As you're thinking about where to say your vow, know that we want the light behind you for the best pictures (and remember noon is not a friend to anyone). Sunrises and sunsets are the most dreamy.
10. TAKE IT IN
Lastly, take the time for you both to pause. The quickness is real, so sometimes you have to be intentional about savoring it. Bring snacks, champagne, cake, you name it. Make it your day!
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