Thinking About Ditching The Big Wedding?
Charlotte, NC • Elopement and Adventure Elopement Photographer
Your love story deserves an intimate, breathtaking setting. Whether it’s an enchanting elopement in the mountains, or a luxury rooftop in the city of Charlotte. As a Charlotte elopement photographer and destination elopement photographer, I specialize in capturing every heartfelt moments with artistry and intention. Elopements consist of a typical investment of 1850-4000. I blend authenticity with sentimental values to create stunning, heirloom-quality images that honor your unique love story.
Elopements & Adventure Elopements packages start at $1,850-4000
Please get in touch via the link below for access to my investment guide!
What Is An Elopement?
An elopement is an intimate celebration of your union that involves just you and maybe a few close friends. They are more personal, more private, and don’t have to follow "the rules." Elopements no longer mean shame and secrets or stealing away to an Elvis chapel in Las Vegas. Elopements are hand-tailored days with you and your partner at the center of it all. Maybe you don’t want a big wedding, perhaps you want the wedding day to be focused on YOU and not guest experience, or possibly you want to throw tradition to the wind and run hand in hand into the sunset. If that sounds like you, an elopement might be your perfect fit.
What Is An Adventure Elopement?
An adventure elopement could involve hiking, backpacking, or climbing- but it doesn't have to. An adventure elopement to me - is an all-day event that feels more like you. It is a day filled to the brim with all the things that mean something to you and your partner. Yes, wild hiking elopements qualify in this category. But I also consider urban elopements in the city that connects all your favorite spots an adventure.
The VVP Experience
I come to each wedding day and session with a documentary approach. I clear my slate so that I can take in each individual wedding and couple. This method allows me to document them just as they are. I observe and follow my clients around- becoming a part of their special day with a camera between us. I like to take photos of those moments, in-between the big ones. These moments and details are my inspiration and, I have found, are the most meaningful memories.
What’s included in all of my Elopement Photography Packages:
Polaroids + 35mm film shots
An online photo gallery
Access to a personalized online print shop
Professionally edited images
Timeline Assistance
Sneak Peeks within a week
A keepsake gift
How To Make The Most Out Of Your Elopement
Let go of the need to please everyone
No matter how your wedding day turns out, you are not going to please everyone. Focus your energy instead of becoming familiar with what YOU want your union to be. Big weddings are not for everyone, and let's be real (most of the time a big wedding is for the guests, not the couple.) The people that genuinely love and care about you will be happy with whatever you decide.
Ditch the traditions that don't serve you and your partner
Don’t want to wear white? Don’t want a priest to lead your ceremony? Would you rather elope in the mountains, on a cliffside in your hiking boots?
Tradition is great for some people and couples, but don’t feel like you HAVE to do something for the sake of tradition. If you are happier eating from a taco truck than a plated dinner, DO IT! Don’t let classic wedding archetypes control how the best day of your life should go.
Smaller doesn't mean less special
You don't need a grand soirée and location to show how special your love is. Keeping the party and place more laid back and intimate, rather than managing a bunch of wedding vendors, can give you an opportunity to spend more quality time with the family and loved ones that are there (or just between you two).
Intimate Weddings
I love ALL weddings, but I only focus on SMALL weddings. That's just who I am. I adore intimate settings, close groups of friends and families, and secluded venues. An intimate wedding is 150 guests or less. They are usually smaller and more personal. You and your partner can talk with each person in attendance and not feel divided in your time.
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