Why Hire a Photographer for Your Destination Elopement

Are you ready to see one of the most breathtaking elopements I’ve ever had the honor of capturing? People, when I tell you I was breathless, I mean it—and it wasn’t because of the elevation. It was so, so beautiful. I took to the mountains—Mount Rainier to be exact—and was the sole witness to Alma and Spencer’s sunrise ceremony.

Elopements are all about keeping things intimate, so many couples choose not to have anyone present (even a photographer). However, so many couples years down the road say the one thing they wish they did differently for their intimate elopement was hire a photographer to capture the moment.

Of course, I 100% agree with this sentiment but since we’re on the topic of this beautiful sunrise Mt. Rainier elopement, let’s talk about why you need a photographer for your destination elopement!

First of all, you’re going out of your way to a place that’s special to you (and is most likely beautiful to boot). Cell phone pictures of the landscape with a selfie thrown in may seem like enough in the moment, but trust a pro to truly capture the beauty of your surroundings. And to further that point, this is the epitome of once-in-a-lifetime. You will never be this version of you getting married to this version of your soulmate ever again! How special will it be to look back on years down the road and remember yourselves in that moment?

Plus, memories are powerful things that go way beyond you and your marriage. As much as you want to keep the moment itself private, the memories created by these photos will become heirlooms to future generations—imagine your kids showing their own kids, saying “Grammy got married on top of a freakin’ mountain! How cool?!”

If you need more convincing, feel free to take a scroll through Alma and Spencer’s stunning ceremony and tell me they shouldn’t have included a photographer in their intimate destination elopement—I dare you. Then send me a message so we can start planning yours!

Amber is a Destination 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.