Elopements in the UK have become extremely popular in the last few years and for a good reason! Your typical wedding day events can be too much for some couples and the pressure to create a memorable day as well as the costs for a wedding can be too much.
Some couples find that by having an elopement it creates a much more relaxed day. You and your partner can just go, or you can even invite a few guests along for moral support. You are free to get married on your own terms, which creates less stress for you both.
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- You want to keep our romantic affairs private.
- It’s financially viable for you.
- You wish to tie the knot quickly before your baby is born.
- Running away with the one you loved was your childhood fantasy.
- You want to keep out of any family politics.
- The traditional wedding ceremony just doesn’t do it for you.
Whatever your reason, it’s that what gives an elopement such a strong sense of meaning, which is somewhat different to that found at a traditional wedding. A meaning that if captured through a photograph can be preserved for generations to come.
Why should I book an Elopement Shoot?
What happens on an elopement photoshoot?
An elopement photography session is unique. Think of it more as a styled wedding shoot that’s done in the moment you’re being married. Where exactly you’ll be tying the knot is entirely up to you.
During the day you should expect to achieve a real mix of images from posed portraits to more natural candid shots. I’ll even take some spontaneous shots when you’re least expecting it, so you get a real feel for the day through your images.
If you can’t decide whether to have an indoor or outdoor shoot, consider this. Eloping itself is a very adventurous thing to do, so it’s likely that an outdoor shoot would fit best with your personality. Plus, there’s often a larger range of angles that we can achieve.
While elopement is no wedding, it still requires a good amount of preparation, which I’d advise you get stuck into before talking to an elopement photographer (i.e. me). The shoot itself will be hinged around your chosen location or venue, so it’s crucial I know where that will be; different surroundings mean I need to pack different equipment.
Booking at least 12 weeks in advance is my usual advice, especially if you’re after me at a certain date or time. But that’s not to say that last minute bookings are impossible – in some cases they can fit in rather well. Only I wouldn’t rely on this being the case as I don’t like to disappoint.
