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Elopement Pop-up Guide
Welcome
A NOTE ABOUT THIS GUIDE
-Chettara
Thank you again for choosing to work with me and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if I can offer additional guidance throughout your wedding planning process!
Shooting Style Note
I take the photojournalistic approach (candids are life), so there is no posing involved. I may give prompts to evoke movement & emotion but I'm all about you being YOU and posing doesn't do YOU and your love justice.
Vendors
I know some peeps who can help make your day magical.
Over the years, I've learned the important role quality vendors play in creating a stress-free wedding day. I've worked with all of the vendors below and I can't recommend them enough! This is not a paid list, I chose these vendors for both the quality of their work as well as their professionalism on the actual wedding day.
ViDEOGRAPHY
HAIR & MAKEUP
If the forecast is calling for rain, fear not because rainy days can still be beautiful!
If rain is in the forecast, I highly recommend ordering a few clear umbrellas on Amazon. It also might be good to re-evaluate portrait locations to make sure we can still shoot in natural light - even if it means heading offsite.
Rain Tips
If you don't own a pair of rain boots, now may be a great time to order a pair - even if you're just wearing them in between shooting locations.
While I can't guarantee that rain on your wedding day is good luck (oh how I love some superstitions), I can and will put a plan in place to ensure a beautiful day and memorable imagery to tell your tale properly.
Rainy day weddings may require a little more flexibility and creativity, but there isn't any reason why they can't be as beautiful and as joyful as any other wedding day!
When I can, I always try to take a photo of your rings. If possible, try to have your engagement ring cleaned or clean it yourself. To clean at home, soak your ring in warm water with dishwashing soap for 20 to 40 minutes. Then gently brush the stone with a soft toothbrush, rinse and repeat if needed.
The Rings
Feel free to email me any time at psst@chettaratphotography.com
If you have any questions or would just like to talk, I'm here for you. I hope this guide helps make the process of planning your elopement details much easier and less stressful. Thank you so much for taking the time to read through the guide! Eeeekkkkk , I'm so excited!
Sending you all the good vibes!
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I highly encourage you to make a playlist. Your playlist should include tunes that are meaningful or just make you both want to dance like no tomorrow! I'm a huge fan of dance breaks. My speaker is ready to play all the goodness and my camera is ready to capture it all. While I didn't inherit my Mom's dance gene, I'm totally down to dance with you! Let's make some MAGIC.
