Candid, Documentary-First Photography
for couples who just want to enjoy their day!
Elopements are a special opportunity to celebrate your love, your way.
Whether it’s a City Hall “I do” + brunch after, or an intentional elopement built around your favorite places and people, I’ll make sure your day feels smooth, easy, and true to your vision.
I can also guide you through the process of getting married at City Hall or planning an elopement somewhere meaningful to you — and yes, I can be your witness, too.
New York City Hall
& Elopements
Ideas To Make
Your Elopement Photos Feel Like You
I always say the best photos are captured when you're in a location that holds meaning to you, doing something you love with the person you love (and of course, wearing something that makes you feel fabulous helps too!)
Click through for some ideas from past elopements!
For a documentary-forward approach that is more modern, skip the first look and get ready together! Capturing these moments of excitement before your ceremony - helping each other button your outfits, share a coffee, etc - makes everything feel more intimate and really represents the idea of marriage as a partnership. It also sets a perfectly joyful tone that will carry you throughout - and keep the vibes relaxed and low key!
Get Ready Together At Home or at a Hotel
My couples have loved taking a moment to themselves to relax with their favorite snacks and bevs. From pizza to ice cream or coffee to wine, it's especially fun when you pick a spot you know, love and frequent together!
Grab a treat to share after your ceremony!
Whether you live in New York City or are eloping from out of town, the city makes for a perfect third character in your elopement photos! From hailing a cab to frolicking through Central Park or Dumbo, there are so many iconic spots that give major city vibes. I'm a lifelong New Yorker and happy to help you pick some fun spots based on what feels true to your story!
Play Tourist in the City!
Who says your puppy can't be your ring bearer? I love when couples include their furry friends in their elopements. It adds a whole lot of joy, meaning and extra magic to the day - and your photos!
Include Your Pets!
Photo Ideas To Make Your Elopement Feel Like You
I always say the best photos are captured when you're in a location that holds meaning to you, doing something you love with the person you love (and of course, wearing something that makes you feel fabulous helps too!)
Click through for some ideas from past elopements!
Get Ready Together At Home or at a Hotel
For a documentary-forward approach that is more modern, skip the first look and get ready together! Capturing these moments of excitement before your ceremony - helping each other button your outfits, share a coffee, etc - makes everything feel more intimate and really represents the idea of marriage as a partnership. It also sets a perfectly joyful tone that will carry you throughout - and keep the vibes relaxed and low key!
Grab a treat to share after your ceremony!
My couples have loved taking a moment to themselves to relax with their favorite snacks and bevs. From pizza to ice cream or coffee to wine, it's especially fun when you pick a spot you know, love and frequent together!
Play Tourist in the City!
Whether you live in New York City or are eloping from out of town, the city makes for a perfect third character in your elopement photos! From hailing a cab to frolicking through Central Park or Dumbo, there are so many iconic spots that give major city vibes. I'm a lifelong New Yorker and happy to help you pick some fun spots based on what feels true to your story!
Include Your Pets!
Who says your puppy can't be your ring bearer? I love when couples include their furry friends in their elopements. It adds a whole lot of joy, meaning and extra magic to the day - and your photos!
Atrium of Tenafly + Montclair art museum
new jersey
Atrium of Tenafly + Montclair art museum
new jersey
Atrium of Tenafly + Montclair art museum
new jersey
Take a peek below at the galleries of some of my previous couples!
Featured Galleries
At home nikkaH ceremony
Brooklyn, NY
Destination elopement at city hall
City Hall, grand central & central park
summer elopement At City Hall
City Hall and city hall park
Central park micro wedding
Central Park & Symposium restaurant
Take a peek below at the galleries of some of my previous couples!
Featured Galleries
summer elopement At City Hall
City Hall and financial district
Central park micro wedding
Central Park & Symposium restaurant
A destination Elopement at city hall
City Hall, grand central & central park
At home nikkaH ceremony
Brooklyn, NY
"My partner and I felt so supported, excited, and held :) The photos are so beautiful and we can't wait to print all of them and keep them in an album forever! Thank you, Emily!"
"So grateful for Emily's diligence, care, and attentiveness."
B&Y, City Hall Wedding
