Elopement at the Manhattan County Clerk's Office/City Hall
The Manhattan county clerk’s office is…functional, but not particularly photogenic, which is exactly why experience matters when shooting elopements/weddings here. Marie and her fiance arrived in matching and gorgeous outfits…and their adorable little dog (which they do allow there!).
City Hall weddings move fast and don’t offer any second chances, the ceremonies are short that if you blink, you’ll miss it. Knowing how to work within an outdated space, limited time, and strict rules is what allows the photos to feel personal instead of institutional. I also served as their legal witness as well :)
If you’re eloping at city hall and want photos that feel polished and personal instead of procedural and cookie-cutter, these are the kind of results I take pride in delivering for you and yours.
Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):
To see more examples of this style of photography, visit my couples gallery >>
All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850 using a variety of lenses, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.
Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!