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elopements
Yesterday I shared my best of 2022 weddings with you. And today we’re switching gears just slightly. Today it’s all about the best of 2022 elopements and micro-weddings!
I mentioned yesterday that photographing 10-15 full wedding days in one year is my goal. I like to leave room in my schedule to photograph shorter weddings – what I refer to as elopements and micro-weddings. I love photographing weddings, and I know a meaningful, romantic wedding comes in all shapes and sizes. Eight hours of photography coverage and eight + hours of wedding day activities doesn’t align with everyone. I really enjoy photographing the shorter weddings and I appreciate getting to do so each year.
I cater my elopement and micro-wedding packages to cover exactly what the couple wants photographed. So in the images below, you’ll see everything from a bride and groom with their wedding party to the bride and groom being the only ones at their ceremony – even self-officiating. My favorite thing to photograph on a wedding day are newlywed portraits. So you’ll see lots of those in the images below!
This year I photographed 18 elopements and micro-weddings, including two that associates photographed for me (thanks Leah and Samantha!). That’s eighteen couples who trusted me with their special moments and who I so appreciate for doing so. Sometimes it’s literally just me and the couple at their ceremony, which is such an honor. And a wonderful reminder of why I have the best job in the world.
Below you’ll see my best of 2022 elopements and micro-weddings images. Again, it was tough to narrow this down to just the top 2-3 favorite images from a session. My criteria for choosing favorites are usually that I like the emotion being shown, or I’m technically proud of an image, or that the image evokes an enjoyable memory for me. I hope you enjoy!
Did this post get you excited to book your own wedding, micro-wedding, elopement, or engagement session?! If yes, send me a note and we can chat about what you have in mind: contact me
Hi – I’m Rachel! A wedding, engagements, and headshots photographer in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia. I love helping individuals and couples feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. If you’re a dog owner, that’s a plus! I’m currently booking 2023 portrait sessions, micro-weddings, and elopements, as well as 2023-2024 weddings.
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