One of the most significant advantages of booking a private bar for your session? Having the entire space to ourselves. This exclusivity allowed us complete creative freedom—we could play our own music, move around the space without interruption, and truly make the environment our own for a couple hours. The privacy also helped L+G relax in front of the camera, knowing they could be completely themselves without curious onlookers.

The secret to truly magical photos is paradoxical: the less you try to control the outcome, the better your photos will be. While inspiration boards are helpful starting points, fixating on recreating exact poses often leads to stiff, unnatural results. Trust your photographer's expertise and vision. Focus on connecting with your partner rather than how you look on camera. When you're fully present and emotionally engaged, your photographer can capture authentic moments that surpass any staged concept.

A photography session shouldn't feel too much like a performance but rather an enjoyable experience for couples to connect. I intentionally create breathing room between prompts, allowing people to simply be themselves. It's in these unscripted moments that some of the most beautiful, genuine interactions occur. This approach allows your authentic personalities to shine through while still capturing artistic images that transcend everyday life and truly reflect the essence of your relationship.

Are you dreaming of a romantic, low-key wedding that captures the essence of your love without the stress of a traditional big wedding? A New England city hall wedding might be exactly what you're looking for! As an experienced wedding photographer, I'm sharing my top tips for making your city hall elopement absolutely magical.

Wondering how to balance living in the moment and getting great photos of your New England wedding? Look no further.