Hey you, all lucky in love. CONGRATULATIONS!
I am so excited for you to begin this part of your life. Before you jump in, let me tell you a few things that I believe.
I believe every couple should be supported no matter how traditional, non-traditional or unique they want to celebrate their wedding day. Your love is special and should be celebrated the way YOU want it to be!
I understand your love story is one of a kind. Every couple has their own love languages and that's something I love to highlight in my images. My number one goal is to capture your love for how it really is. No matter what your thing is, I can make it work. Remember, your wedding photos are a form of art and so is your love. The only needs and wants your wedding day should be centered around are YOUR OWN and I always go the extra mile make sure all of your needs are met.
I understand that every elopement is unique and personalized in their own way! The beauty of eloping is that it can consist of whatever the heck you want it to! No traditions required. No rules required. No external opinions required. Just you, your lover, and your dream wedding day.
It is my job to make sure you not only get timeless & candid images, but a stress free wedding as well. Forget being stressed for your big day, allow me to help you work through it. I provide any information you need such as location recommendations, vendor recommendations, permit assistance, and more to make ensure you feel 100% confident on your wedding day. So many brides and grooms look back on their wedding wishing they had done things different and I make sure to not let that happen to you.
I’LL BASICALLY BECOME YOUR BUILT-IN BEST FRIEND AND I WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY.
What Can You Expect From Amber?
A personalized and custom experience
One of my biggest priorities as your photographer is to get to know you so that I can help make your experience as personalized as possible. Once you book, I’ll send over a questionnaire full of fun questions to get to know your story better and learn how to best guide you during our time together so that I can give you photos that represent you in the most genuine way. You deserve photos that actually feel like YOU.
Location tips and advice
Whether I’ve been to your location before or we’re all visiting together for the first time, I’ll do tons of research and send you ideas and tips for picking out the best spots for your ceremony and photos. If you’re completely open to any location in the world, I’ll help you narrow down the choices based on what you want your day to feel like.
Vendor & Accommodation recommendations
I’ll help connect you to any vendors you need for your day and send you ideas for places to stay!
Custom Timeline
I’ll help you create a timeline based around all things you want to include in your day, the locations you want to see, and the best lighting for photos — all while making sure you’re able to have a relaxed and stress free experience, with room for breaks and spontaneity!
Permit Assistance
Many places require permits to have a ceremony or take photos there and this process can be confusing, but I’m here to help walk you through it all to make sure we’re covered for your day!
Unlimited Planning Assistance
As you start planning out your day, other questions or ideas may pop up and I’m here for it all! Reach out anytime for help - seriously!
Optional Complimentary Officiant Services
If you want to keep your day just the two of you and don’t want to deal with hiring an officiant to come in for your ceremony (especially if it’s somewhere more remote), I’m ordained and can help you with the ceremony and paperwork. I’m happy to walk you through what being both your photographer and officiant will look like if you’re interested in this option :)
An adventure buddy and new friend
When you hire a photographer for your elopement that feels more like a friend than a vendor it makes things wayyyy more comfortable and fun. That’s how I want you to think of me! We’re gonna hang out and adventure together for a day (that you happen to be getting married during) and then at the end of it all you get amazing photos!
- What happens if its bad weather?
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Then we dance in the rain! Living on the East Coast, rain is something we are all used to, but it is never a bad idea to have a backup plan. But also don't let it stress you out or start obsessing over the weather forecast a month out. We will make it work with what we're given and it will be beautiful.
- How does payment work?
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50% down to secure your date then the remaining balance is split into a custom payment plan. Most default to a monthly payment to help budget, but I set it up however works best for your situation. Remaining balance is due in full 30 days prior to the event. All payable electronically with any debit or credit card.
- What happens if you cant make it to my wedding?
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I'd basically have to be hospitalized for that to happen. But in a worst case scenario, I reach out to the hefty network of photographers I'm friends with and trust whole-heartedly and find the perfect stand in. I then edit the photos in my signature style and handle the rest from there.
- What happens of we need to reschedule/cancel our date?
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If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that some things are out of our control, even now. For the most part as long as we find a date that works mutually, I'm flexible with reschedules but a small fee may apply in certain situations (this will be outlined in detail in the contract.) If you cancel completely or we can't find a reschedule date that works mutually, you forfeit your retainer.
Flights are and can be tricky, if a flight is needing to be rescheduled, you are responsible for covering those fees.
- What about travel expenses?
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If there are travel fees associated with any project, they will already be included in the proposal and coverage options I send you. Easy peasy.
- Do you help in the planning process?
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I spend more time with that than I do actually pushing camera buttons! From the second you reach out until after your day, I AM HERE TO HELP. Timelines, location scouting, permit questions, family list guidance, family rants, I got you boo.
- Are you going to photoshop us?
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Am I going to beautifully edit your images? Yes. Am I going to alter your appearance? Nope, I love you just the way you are. I'll fix a blemish here or a stray hair there, but I'm not going to change body shapes or lipstick colors or anything like that. You're going to look like you.I may photoshop unwanted photo bombers but thats about the extent of how far into the heavy editing that I do!