The Empowered Elopement Podcast
The Empowered Elopement Podcast
Podcast Description
The Empowered Elopement Podcast is hosted by Daniela Monzi of Gemini Sun Creative. Daniela is an experienced elopement & intimate wedding photographer who is incredibly passionate about encouraging couples to choose authenticity, intimacy and being deeply present on the day they get married. She is on a mission to empower engaged couples to get married in a way that feels aligned for them, and to ditch traditions that are imposed on us by other people. This podcast will include tips and tricks to planning your elopement, interviews of people who have eloped, as well as folks who work in the elopement industry. If you’re curious about the magic of elopements, you’re in the right place.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on the transformative concept of elopements and intimate celebrations, discussing topics such as eliminating societal pressures around weddings, the importance of authenticity and presence during ceremonies, and practical tips for planning elopements. Episodes like 'Manifesting Love & Authenticity Beyond Weddings' delve into personal empowerment and self-love, while others, such as 'When The Elopement Photographer Gets To Be The Bride,' explore the intimate aspects of planning a wedding that reflects a couple's true desires.
The Empowered Elopement Podcast is hosted by Daniela Monzi of Gemini Sun Creative. Daniela is an experienced elopement & intimate wedding photographer who is incredibly passionate about encouraging couples to choose authenticity, intimacy and being deeply present on the day they get married. She is on a mission to empower engaged couples to get married in a way that feels aligned for them, and to ditch traditions that are imposed on us by other people. This podcast will include tips and tricks to planning your elopement, interviews of people who have eloped, as well as folks who work in the elopement industry. If you’re curious about the magic of elopements, you’re in the right place.
Episode Summary
In this episode of The Empowered Elopement Podcast, host Daniela Monzi sits down with seasoned elopement photographer Dawn Honsky to explore her 17-year journey behind the lens. Dawn shares how she transitioned from traditional weddings to elopements and what makes documenting intimate celebrations so deeply fulfilling. From pricing and planning to community and connection, this heartfelt conversation is packed with wisdom for both photographers and couples.
Connect with Dawn on Instagram & her website
What You’ll Learn
- Why elopements offer a more meaningful, stress-free alternative to traditional weddings
- How elopement photographers often step into the role of planner and guide
- The importance of capturing genuine emotion in intimate settings
- What makes pricing different for elopements
- Why building a supportive photography community matters
- How to create safe, inclusive spaces for couples
- Tips for photographers entering the elopement space
- Ways to personalize your elopement experience, even with guests
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – Introduction and Dawn’s Background
04:38 – Discovering Elopement Photography in Colorado
06:31 – The Emotional Power of Intimate Weddings
25:29 – Elopement Pricing and Planning Insights
27:57 – Comparing Elopements and Traditional Weddings
30:04 – Helping Couples Choose Meaningful Locations
32:20 – Shifting from Weddings to Elopements
36:39 – Fostering Community and Giving Back
46:29 – Creating Safe, Supportive Spaces for Couples
Tags: elopement photography, wedding photography, intimate weddings, emotional storytelling, planning elopements, photography career, photography tips, photographer community, couples advice, alternative wedding planning
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