Virginia Natural Light + Golden Hour Photography
VIrginia Wedding & Elopement Photography
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Hola and Bienvenido!!! Hello and Welcome. I bet you have been searching for while on a photographer. Putting off actually committing to one because you know that there are so many to choose from, and so many you 'love'. But do you connect with them?
Knowing that you have someone in your corner that is all for you and wanting to help make your day extra special and great, is something to think about when you are looking for a photographer.
I can help you with organizing your elopement, help you decide on a location, perfect time, small activities to do, great places to go and so much more. One of the most important aspects of an elopement or wedding is photography. Not much else remains except for those amazing images of an epically, glorious, and fun filled day!
For those who love minimal and are looking for a mini adventure
cheers to you for taking the non-traditional adventure
your love
captured beautifully
On the fence on what type of wedding you would like to have? So many ideas but not sure what would fit you best? Outdoor wedding, classic, or something else? Click here to take the bridal quiz to learn more about what style best fits your personality.
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*Gives you the chance to focus more about the relationship that you two have built together.
*Takes off the pressure of all the stress, anxiety, and expectations of others looking for a big production or performance.
*Elopements can allow for you to create a wedding day that reflects who you are as a couple. All the quirks that you have, deep down loves and likes, elements that you find to be more representative of you both.
*Actively choosing YOU AS A COUPLE over everything and everyone else and truly having that 'just us' wedding experience.
Why Elopement Might Be What You Need!
Because getting married intimate and meaningful. You should be worried about budget, and what others will think about your wedding, or how it looks to others.
It should fun and stress free. Enjoyable because you put all of YOU into everything. The location at the beach, having a bon fire at sunset with just the two of you, or an extra few.
It should be, and remain, AUTHENTICALLY YOU. An intentional celebration of what you have built, been through, and conquered together.
Why should you elope?
You are choosing Debbie Elisa because of how real she is when it comes to your elopement and keeping it all things YOU.
NOT BECAUSE YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR DAY! But because you care more about each other than you care about other people’s expectations. You go against tradition and love to not be 'normal' or do something that has been done a MILLION TIMES already. You have a more unique way of doing things and seeing the world.
If this is you, then we are a match made in heaven!
this is why you are here looking for my services
They Are The Memories Of Tomorrow
Live your best moments
If you are looking for a fun, no fuss over dramatized celebration, with an intimate feel and still have a bad ass banging blowout party, look no further. I assist with location planning, and providing you with vendors to choose from who I have worked with in the past, as well as hearing some amazing things about a few. If you want to talk about what an elopement wedding would look like for you, please don't waste time in reaching out. There is no obligation, just a friendly chat to see what we can hash out and help you with your ideas and vision.
creating memories
remarkably true and authentic to you
I love photography. I also love editing my own images to exactly how I want them to look. I love the warm glow of the sun. I do my best to make sure that is implemented within my photography in some way. In assisting you with your elopement or intimate wedding, I will make sure to snap these gold hour photos for you.
The style and mood of everything I do is with a little bit of sass, warmth of the sun, and a tad bit of light
Warm, authentic, with a little mood
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Come with me and see some amazingly free spirited couples and families as I photograph their most fun, and intimate moments together. A true sense of character and personality truly shine when you can be yourself! And I am there for every shenanigan you can put ou there.
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You are who you are! SHOW IT!
Express your true selves
There's something to be said when it comes to understanding your personality and how you carry yourself.
Are you someone who loves unique and crazy things?
When everyone else is in high heels, do you follow or do you put on those chuck taylors (Converse) and jeans with a white-T?
Do you follow the trends in makeup or are you a more natural style with minimal makeup and love to keep things light and fun.
If you are the total opposite of the 'Norm' then why have your wedding be something that everyone else is having. Elopements can be so much more than just two people. I'll help you plan and get it exactly how you want it to be. Either the two of you or an elopement wedding with a few amazing people to join in on the celebrations. Let's go to the beach! Or a lake and have a grand adventure.
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Simple & Elegant Elopement Wedding
real elopement wedding
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Not sure which you should have. Let's chat a bit of the difference between the two and maybe this will help you in the final decision process. Reach out to me with any questions! I love to help. Check the style quiz too!
Wedding or Elopement? Which do you want?
Which is your style
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One amazing place to get married (whether it be an elopement or intimate wedding) is The Oak Barn at Loyalty! An absolute amazing venue with just as amazing views as your backdrop.
One place that is a must for your wedding or elopement
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Let's just speak the truth here. I am not your average 'adventure' photographer. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem going wherever you want to go, but at the same time, I think I like to keep things calmer. So with that, I am a mini adventure style photographer. I love to go on hikes, just not the ones that are on a steady incline. I love the trails and the views the trails and woods have, just not something that is a million miles from the destination point for the elopement or portrait session.
HIlls, valleys, open fields with mountains in the background, and trails that lead to some amazing views is what I am building myself to do. I know there are others out there like me and definitely will be searching for them.
I have an intense dream for my photography and I am finally headed in the right direction. ARE YOU IN!!!
psssttt....there's something you should know about me real quick. I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY! Hope that wasn't too loud. I just want you to see, and feel my excitement for your intimate wedding or elopement that you have planned.
While I don't mind the more traditional style of a wedding, I have recently shifted to more intimate/elopement weddings (either just with the couple or no more than 25 guests). Reason is, I love simplicity. I love the individuals meshing their lives together in the purest of forms that truly embodies who the couple is together. No big fuss weddings, flowers coming our of your ass, and the amount of money spent on venues, food, and other rentals. I just feel like it's more of movie production and speaks nothing to who you are as a couple. Whereas an intimate elopement wedding does!
Mini adventurer and day dreamer
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