“Everything is amplified”

When I have photographed elopements in the past, I’ve felt deeply honoured. I’m there, witnessing a promise between two people along with only a handful of their closest family and friends. A promise, made in its most stripped back form, is honest, raw, intimate, and vulnerable—in the most beautiful sense.

There is power in choosing to do it small, power in foregoing the traditions that we often follow without much thought or, let’s be honest, due to social pressure. ‘Small’ is in no way any less profound—if anything, my experience has shown me that everything is amplified. Words, emotions, and time.

Everything is amplified.

Choose your people, choose your location, and be sure to choose someone to capture it all. It goes without saying that each photographer will bring a different approach and energy, so here’s a bit about me.

“They’re still married.”

A little anecdote

I’ve always loved and romanticized the story of my parents’ wedding. My mum came to Australia from Germany when she was 27, met my Dad, fell in love—with the place (and him)—and never left. The only thing I know about their wedding day is that there were five people there including them, the celebrant and their two friends as witnesses. The only photograph that I’ve seen, and possibly the only one that exists, was taken at their ‘reception’, sitting at the signing table in their garage in Townsville—mum in her $15 green dress from a local boutique and dad sitting next to her smiling—his eyes shut. They’re still married.

Now, photography-wise, I promise I can do better than that. I do wish there were more photos of that day, but this image and story has lived rent-free in my mind as proof that a wedding can be literally anything you want it to be. And the more you it is, however that looks, the more memorable it will be.

If any of this has resonated with you and/or you’re curious to know more about me and how I work, please fill out the contact form below. The next step would be a (no pressure) drink to chat about your ideas and see if we connect.

Liv xx

“If we’re all enjoying the process, the photos won’t feel like something you’re doing, they’re secondary to the experience you’re having”

My approach

At the core of my approach is a desire to make whoever I’m photographing feel comfortable. I’ll create space for you to be yourselves, then step in, if/when I need to. Some moments lend themselves more to a hands-off, documentary approach—big hugs from the fam, gathering your dress, moving between positions, places etc. Other times, I’ll put you in good light and give you some open directions. My goal is always natural reactions, so think of it as a collaboration.

The key to all of this? Timing. A good plan is one that allows you to move freely within it…(can you tell I’m half German?)

Ultimately, I want to have fun with you. If we’re all enjoying the process, the photos won’t feel like something you’re doing, they’re secondary to the experience you’re having.