Love Journal: J + L's Winter Waterfall Elopement

If there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I am always down for a waterfall adventure, even when it’s below -20°C like it was on L + J’s elopement day. Expertly organized by Sarah of East Coast Pop Up Weddings, the ceremony was perfection, in spite of the cold.

As soon as the vows were done and paperwork was signed, the guests went back to the Wolfville Wedding Chapel to warm up while the happy couple and I managed to brave it in the cold for a few extra moments to capture some portraits at the ceremony site. On our drive back to the wedding chapel, the most beautiful golden hour light blessed us, so stopping at Acadia University for a few more portraits was a must.

As the grooms and their guests began celebrating at the chapel, it was time for me to head out, but not before getting a few photos of an fabulous, elopement wardrobe change, complete with sequins because duh!

Pro-tip: Working outdoors in the cold? Don’t forget to pack for it! I bring so many spare batteries, fingerless gloves, two camera bodies (to keep from having to change lenses as often), a portable charger, and silica gel packs for my camera bag - in case of residual moisture on gear