Wild Soul
Travel Photography | Destination Weddings + Elopements
trav·el | /ˈtrav(ə)l/
verb; go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.
trav·el | /ˈtrav(ə)l/
verb; go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.
pho·tog·ra·pher | /fəˈtäɡrəfər/
noun; a person who takes photographs, especially as a job.
pho·tog·ra·pher | /fəˈtäɡrəfər/
noun; a person who takes photographs, especially as a job.
So what does travel photography actually mean?
For us, being a travel photographer for your destination wedding or elopement means deeper connection, community + relationship. It encompasses so much more than hopping on a plane and showing up somewhere cool. We invest our time, talent + energy into truly getting to know you and experiencing places that mean the most to you.
The location you choose for your photo session, destination wedding, or elopement says everything about who you are as individuals, as a couple, or as a family. It not only reflects your vision + vibe, it reflects your story.
We're here to tell that story.
Gotta hike four miles to reach the best views? We got our hiking boots.
Want to chase some waterfalls? We’ll grab some rain jackets.
Need to camp overnight in remote places? We love a good campfire talk.
-Susan Sontag
Why The Wild Soul Films + Photo?
Let’s be honest. If you Google search the words Destination Wedding Photographer or Elopement Videographer you’ll get a ton of results with an overwhelming amount of beautiful content. So how do you know if The Wild Soul Films + Photo is the perfect fit for you?
We might be your people if...
-you not only want epic photos + video but want an epic experience as well
-you love a moody vibe
-you love the idea of hiring a husband + wife team
-you prefer someone who offers both photo + video
-your vibe is candid + documentary
-you want a team with both wedding + travel experience
-you care about the environment (leave no trace approach)
Some Real Talk
Some Real Talk
Most people’s biggest travel fear? The unknown.
With a destination wedding or elopement comes travel. With travel comes logistics. With logistics come questions. With questions often comes stress.
We want to help your experience be stress-free
Think of it like a package deal: your very own travel photographer plus a personal travel agent. Bryan is a mastermind logistical planner, and we’re happy to help when it comes to planning specifics for your destination wedding or elopement travel plans. And if we can’t, we have plenty of resources to connect you with someone in the area who can.
You can breathe easier knowing you have a destination wedding and elopement photographer + videographer with not only a lot of travel experience but a love for the travel experience in whole.
Our Travel History
From Cheree:
My travel roots run deep. As a kid, I lived several years in Russia and Lithuania with my fam and have visited over 35 countries (many of which I’d love to go back and experience as an adult, especially now as a travel photographer). I later lived in Vienna, Austria, for a couple of years and then did my college internship in Madrid, Spain.
Travel is a huge part of who I am and has given me such a love for culture + humanity. To be a travel photographer (with my husband!) is a literal dream come true, and I could not be more grateful that God has blessed me to do what I do.
From Bryan:
Growing up, the extent of my travel was a yearly family camping adventure – some of the best times of my life. I knew I wanted to see more of the world, so I joined the Navy for a few years after high school. I then traveled for work, which is how I met (+ married) Cheree.
Our mutual love for travel photography has given us countless adventures + memories together. There’s a great big world out there, and we have a lifetime of exploring to go.
Destination Wedding vs Elopement vs...
So many options! What does it all mean and what are the differences?
The reality is, all of these wedding terms can overlap and look very different depending on the couple or the photographer. For The Wild Soul Films + Photo, here is how we break it down. Any size wedding can either be a local or destination wedding.
Elopement: 2 to 20 guest
Micro wedding: 21-50 guests
Traditional Wedding: 50+ guests.
When you inquire about travel photography, we will take into consideration the location + logistics of your wedding and let you know. Sometimes, all fees are built into the prices we send, but we will determine that once we have more details.
Either way, we will tell you any or all travel fees upfront so that there are no surprises anywhere along the way.
Not to worry – many of our travel photography sessions take place at locations or venues we’ve never been to before. We take pre-wedding measures to ensure we are fully capable and prepared to capture the day as smoothly as possible with no hiccups.
This includes research, reaching out to vendors ahead of time, and arriving early to familiarize ourselves with the area.
In the travel photography world, we know things can be unpredictable. If traveling far, we always plan to arrive a day or two early in case of canceled flights//road delays, inclement weather, or any other unforeseen circumstance.
We keep in communication and have backup plans in place in case of emergencies.
Pricing is based on coverage hours + deliverables rather than the size of the wedding. For example, a 10 guest destination elopement with all day coverage may cost more than a 100 guest local wedding with only partial day coverage. Specific pricing will be provided when we know the details of your wedding and what you are looking for.
Favorite Places We've Traveled
Favorite Places We've Traveled
IcelandUganda
Russia
Banff, Canada
Mexico
Nicaragua
Montana
Current wedding bucket list:
Greece, Italy, Austria, any National Park
(Planning a destination wedding there? Take us with you!
Let’s get you some unforgettable photography + videography!)
We’d love to connect with you!