Intimate “Morning Of” In-Home Portraits | Wedding & Elopement Photography Packages
“Morning of” elopement and wedding portraits may not be as common as, say, engagement pictures, but in my opinion they are the truest representation of your feelings on the day you get married. As a photojournalistic wedding and elopement photographer, my whole goal is to capture all of these feelings with documentary-style photography. That includes the moments that aren’t “perfect” but instead show the hundred little moments that come together to form your memories.
Emily and Colin’s intimate elopement in Greece will forever be one of the most beautiful, memorable, and passionate (seriously—hubba, hubba!) sessions I’ve had the privilege of documenting. As part of their wedding weekend photography package, we got to spend an entire extra session capturing their connection in the hours before their ceremony. Free from the whirlwind of planning and relishing the hush before the chaos, they took the time to come together and bask in the strength of their love before taking the next step into marriage.
If you’re debating between using your extra portrait session on engagement pictures versus a “morning of” session, just know that beyond the gift of connection without distractions, it serves many practical purposes, too. Stepping in front of the camera earlier in the day takes a few major stressors off your mind; it eliminates any camera-shyness, spurs inspiration for poses, gives you a test run for hair and makeup, and creates a deep sense of relaxation and connection with your partner in portraits later in the day.
Considering the fact that your wedding weekend photography package includes an heirloom photo album designed to tell the story of your wedding, a “morning of” session lends a unique sense of storytelling, as if the person turning the pages is stepping into the moment with you and feeling every bit of anticipation right alongside you.
My entire reason for being a photographer is facilitating and documenting these moments while letting the raw, unfiltered vision of your love shine. I can’t wait to do the same for you!
Amber is a Wedding and Elopement Photographer who is available for travel for elopements and weddings. Send in a contact form through the link above to schedule your free consultation.
The intimacy of a “morning of” portrait session is something special. Let’s get comfy and explore all the wonderful reasons for booking your own “morning of” portraits as part of your wedding or elopement photography package.