Painted Hills Wedding Portraits vs. Eloping

I’m pretty sure that i’m about to drop a most unpopular opinion, but it’s time to spill the tea! My sweet engaged couples who are in turmoil over whether or not to have a full wedding or elope. This one’s for you. You don’t HAVE to elope just to get the epic wedding portraits you want. There, I said it! So if that’s been a major factor in whether or not to elope, hang in there! I want you to know that you DO have another option. This may just be one photographers opinion, but these Painted Hills Wedding Portraits kind of speak for themselves. You don’t HAVE to choose between having a full wedding or eloping in a beautiful epic location. Just sit back and relax, i’ve gotchu, and i’ll explain everything.

“Wedding Portraits… but make it where I REALLY want them”, The Painted Hills Edition.

A typical wedding day timeline may tie many couples into a venue where all of their photos are to be taken. Now, many venues are GORGEOUS and can absolutely deliver fabulous wedding portraits. But, what if you’re having to choose a venue based on budget and it’s proximity/location for your guests. Not to mention it’s capacity to host a couples wedding guest list. An elopement is out of the question, because having a traditional wedding truly means something to you both. That’s where a pre/post adventure session comes in. Have your cake and eat it too!

What is a Pre/Post Wedding Adventure Session and why should I book one?

A pre/post wedding adventure session will look a little different among each wedding photographer who offers them. These sessions might be included in a wedding day collection or either as an al a carte item to be added to a wedding day collection. As a Bend wedding photographer, I offer both options. Here are some reasons why you should consider

4 reasons to book an Adventure Session for Wedding Portraits

1. This might be kind of obvious, but you get to have wedding portraits in your dream location!
2. You have the chance to get all dressed up in your wedding day attire and celebrate with your love. Either privately for the first time or all over again (depending if you shoot pre or post wedding).
3. There is almost NO stress or angst during these photos. You have the chance to take your time and enjoy the process without worrying about sticking to a wedding day timeline.
4. You have the chance to even reinvent your wedding look! Get a special adventure session wedding dress, different florals or formal attire. These are YOUR wedding portraits, so do them the way you’d like!

If you are ready to chat more about including an adventure session to obtain the wedding portraits you truly desire, let’s do this! I can’t wait to plan the wedding portraits of your dreams!

(this preview of a post wedding adventure session was shot a little over an hour out of Bend, Oregon. The GORGEOUS Painted Hills, are known as one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon)