5 Ways to Find an Elopement Photographer
Guest Blog, submitted by Stay Wild Elopements Photography, Omaha, Nebraska
Have you decided to elope and follow your wild romantic heart? That’s amazing, congratulations! It’s time to plan this epic adventure and perhaps book a photographer to capture all the meaningful moments. Now you need to find an elopement photographer, to document your day. Usually, an elopement photographer needs to have a special skill that separates them from the rest of the professionals in the industry – wanderlust, creating timeless images, having the ability to adapt to any natural surroundings, working with various backdrops, under different circumstances, and most importantly – they need to be really passionate about it! After all, if you are saying your vows on a cliff, then you would need someone up for the task! So how do you find an elopement photographer? Have a look at these tips:
Use Instagram as a tool
One of the most popular social media platforms is, of course, Instagram. However, many professionals use it for its marketing opportunities and present their work. That gives you an advantage as you can easily filter out elopement photographers based on the location you are planning to elope to. How? Through hashtags! Simply enter your hashtag and you will get targeted results. For example, #ColoradoElopementPhotographer. Search through the photos and you will discover a preferred photographer. You will also find their website on the profile so you can take a deeper look into their portfolio.
Search Elopement Photographer on Google
As one of the most used search engines, Google will help you find an elopement photographer. It will filter out many sources based on your keywords and provide you with relevant results. The fantastic thing about this engine is that people leave their reviews, so you will be able to see other couples’ experiences. Furthermore, you will see their contact info plus website and inform yourself further.
Facebook Wedding Groups
These groups provide great resources when it comes to how to find an elopement photographer. Many couples and vendors come together, share experiences and fulfill requests. You can simply write a topic that you are searching for an adventure photographer willing to capture an elopement, and you will get many responses and recommendations. If you wish, you can note that they can contact you privately.
Ask Your Venue about an elopement photographer
Never underestimate the power of experience and good word of mouth. If you have already shortlisted some of our vendors from our places to elope listings, why not get in touch and ask for elopement photographer recommendations. Some of our vendors actually have in-house photographers that could be extremely convenient for you as it allows you to deal with just one vendor!
USe Our Elopement Packages Directory
Yes, you could do all of those things, but have you taken a look at the elopement packages that we have in our directory here at WhereToElope.com? There are a plethora of choices tailored to anyone’s preferences! If you take a look at the features offered you will find that many of the vendors actually include an elopement photographer as part of your elopement package, especially in the all-inclusive packages.