Elopements
Elopement photography across the Home Counties
An elopement does not need less care just because there are fewer people there. In some ways, smaller weddings make the photography even more personal because there is less noise around the parts that matter.
Why small weddings photograph well
Fewer people, more of the day
The ceremony, the people who are actually there, the time afterwards and the photographs of the two of you can all happen without a huge schedule sitting on top of the day.
I photograph elopements and small weddings across Buckinghamshire and the Home Counties, with coverage starting from £80 per hour. That flexible pricing works well for elopements because you may only need a few hours. We can cover the ceremony, the immediate reactions afterwards, any family or friends who are there and some photographs together without turning the booking into a full-day package.
How I work
Mainly natural, with direction where it helps
I want the photographs to feel like what actually happened rather than making a quiet day suddenly feel like a long photoshoot.
I will still give direction where it helps. If the light is better somewhere else, I will move you. If you are not sure what to do at the start, I will give you somewhere to begin. If there is a small group to organise, I will organise it properly. Then I would rather let the interaction become natural.
Where possible, I arrive early enough to understand the location before the ceremony. That gives me time to see what the light is doing, find strong backgrounds and work out where we can go afterwards without wasting the limited time you have booked.
Planning it
Send the date and the area, even if nothing else is fixed
If your elopement includes a registry office ceremony, we can also plan the photography around the rules and timings of the venue. I have photographed real civil ceremonies in Buckinghamshire, so I am very comfortable working with shorter schedules.
You do not need to create extra events purely for the camera. A smaller wedding should still feel like your day. The photography can follow that.
If you already have a date and location, send them over. If you are still deciding where to elope, tell me the area you are considering and what kind of day you want. I can then give you a clear idea of what photography coverage would make sense.
A whole wedding, photographed in full
A High Wycombe register office wedding and The Rye
A short civil ceremony at the High Wycombe register office with close family, then an afternoon at The Rye, walking along the water and into the trees while the light was still low and warm.
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Questions
Common questions
How much does an elopement photographer cost?
My photography starts from £80 per hour, with discounts available for longer bookings.
Can I book only a few hours for an elopement?
Yes. Shorter hourly coverage works particularly well for elopements and small weddings.
Do you photograph registry office elopements?
Yes. I photograph civil and registry office ceremonies as well as elopements.
Will you pose us?
I will guide you when needed, but most of the session is allowed to become natural once you are comfortable.
Which areas do you cover?
I cover Buckinghamshire and the wider Home Counties.
Can you photograph a micro wedding?
Yes. Small and intimate weddings are part of the coverage I offer.
More
Other ways to book me
- Wedding photography across Buckinghamshire
- Registry office wedding photography
- Beaconsfield Old Town Registration Office wedding photography
- High Wycombe Register Office wedding photography
- Wedding and couple photography at The Rye, High Wycombe
- Engagement photos that still feel like you
- Flexible wedding photography from £80 per hour
- Need a wedding photographer at short notice?
Enquire
Check the date
Send the date, the venue if you have one, and roughly the hours you are thinking of. You will get a clear answer by email.