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Weddings and Elopements
"So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."
Matthew 19:6
if you're reading this, i assume that means you're planning a wedding or elopement. Firstly, congratulations! i am so excited to be considered to be a part of such a special thing.
Why am I so passionate about weddings and elopements?
Hi! Jessie here! I am so happy that you found your soulmate and are searching for a photographer to capture your special day. Weddings and elopements light a fire deep down in my soul. I am the kind of person that will definitely shed a tear during your vows. (My clients are just TOO cute!). Whether you're planning a BIG wedding or a small intimate elopement, I am always game! Traveling, photography, and capturing love are my three passions that I could experience everyday.
Why is your photographer important?
A wedding/elopement photographer is not only JUST a photographer. Your photographer is someone who will help you through your entire wedding process. Whether that's timeline planning, working with details, choosing a venue, and even being the one to carry your dress, your photographer will be there! The goal is to make your day as seamless and perfect as possible. It's important to not only find a photographer that you like, but to find one that you love! I can promise, I am here for it all!
FAQ
01/03
How do you photograph weddings/elopements?
I love being by your side to help you before your wedding day. I'll send you a guide to help you organizing your day, the best moments for the couple photos, the different lights... and it's really exciting for me to receive photos of your dress, shoes, invites, decorations, etc.! On your wedding day, all I want to capture is the feelings, the mood, the emotions, the calm and crazy moments and all the details that make your wedding unique.
Where are you based and do you travel?
I'm based in Rural Retreat, VA and yes I love to travel! Whether, that's on the east or west coast, I am game! If you want me to photograph your story, it will require a travel fee, depending on where it takes place. But no worries, I always try to find the cheapest way to come because I love to travel!
When will we get our photos?
You will receive an online gallery link with all your photos within 6-8 weeks (sometimes less depending on the season I photograph your story). You can download all the photos from the gallery but also share them, choose your favorites, and get them printed at your favorite printing shop!
How many photos will we receive back?
For a 8 hours coverage wedding, you will receive 400+ fully edited images.
Do you hike to certain elopement destinations?
Uh, yes! I love to hike and definitely will make a climb to capture your elopement. If the hike is a rather longer hike, I may need to charge a small travel fee for my time. That would have to be prorated based on miles and hours needed!
How would you describe your editing style?
My editing style is timeless, colorful, and emotional. I love capturing all the colors of your surrounding and enhance them! I am particularly a sucker for mountains, pretty clouds, and sunsets!
01/06
Details...Details... and more details.
When choosing a photographer, it is so important to find one whom captures the entire essence of your day. This includes all those little details that you have been saving and pinning on your Pinterest for years. Taking pictures of details is probably one of my favorite parts of a wedding day. You can count on me to snap a picture.. or a few lol... of all those details!
The engagement session allows me to get to know you!
Each wedding package includes a complimentary engagement session
Engagement sessions are so important in my opinion! Not only do they provide you some pretty pictures for your home, but they allow us time to get to know each other! This also allows us time to talk about your plans, details, colors, and requests in person! Engagement sessions come complimentary with the "Silver" and "Gold" wedding package. The "Bronze" package and elopements do not include engagement sessions but they can be added on!
Bridal sessions are another great way to document these memories
Bridal sessions are a fun way to get to dressed up in your dress BEFORE your wedding day! These can be done anywhere, even at your venue if they allow, and they provide you with gorgeous stress-free portraits. This type of session also allows you to see your final look prior to your wedding. A bridal session comes complimentary with the "Gold" wedding package, however; they are available to add on to any wedding or elopement package.
Emotions, friends, and family..
Probably the biggest, and most important, part of a wedding day (aside from the bride and groom, of course) is capturing all those emotions and smiles of friends and family. When gathering those portraits of your friends and family, I like to use prompts that capture the joy of the day. Sometimes, they may seem silly and will have you thinking "this photographer is crazy", but trust me, the results are worth it.
This one is called "dog pile the groom". Haha!
