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Grace Croune| Uk & Europe Elopement photographer

@gracecroune

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🇪🇸 Spanish | 🇬🇧 UK-based
Elopements • Weddings • Families
Available across the UK, Spain & Europe
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Also: @gracecroune_creative_space

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Thank you for being here. To everyone who’s stuck with me since the very beginning of my creative journey — long before I stepped fully into photography — I appreciate you more than you know.
And to all my lovely clients, thank you for your patience, your support, and for coming back to me time and time again. It means the world that you believe in my work.
Starting a photography business isn’t easy, especially while raising two little ones and juggling everything that comes with not having much time. But here I am, still creating, still learning, still growing.
I’m Grace Croune — and this is me.

#thanksforeverything taken in Winchester, Hampshire by @gracecroune

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a year ago

The first thing I notice is trust.
Not because I expect it straight away...
But because I know how much better your photos will be once it’s there.
Last weekend’s elopement(not a real one but it felt so real🫶🏻) in Wales was proof of that.
We woke before sunrise, hiked through thick fog for hours and honestly had no idea what the mountains were going to give us.
Instead of stressing, Laura and Greg embraced every minute.
They trusted the process.
The result? Photos that feel exactly like their day.
And that’s always what I’m looking for first.

#weddingelopement #elopementuk #elopementphotography #adventurecouple #weddingadventure taken in South Wales by @gracecroune

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If my work had a personality… it would probably be a little bit wild, curious and always looking for the next adventure!
I’ve always been drawn to the outdoors, creative portraits and the kind of moments that don’t feel forced… so stepping into elopement photography feels like the perfect fit.
Give me epic landscapes, a couple who loves adventure, and the freedom to create something unique… and I’m over the moon.
I love that elopements in the UK can be anything you want them to be — from a quiet countryside morning in Hampshire to a wild adventure somewhere new.
It’s not just about taking photos.
A little less distraction, a little more adventure.

Thanks Alicia and Kieran for being the perfect models for my first Hampshire wedding elopement and also have a second very different wedding evening 🫶🏻

#UKElopementPhotographer
#HampshireWeddingPhotographer
#AdventureElopement
#ElopementWeddingsUK
#IntimateWeddingPhotography taken in Hampshire by @gracecroune

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4 months ago

What a day on our first ever Bridal Photoshoot @thebrickworksmuseum!

Over summer I was asked if I could share more images of our plus sized dresses. Your requests were heard and damn right too! Plus sized figures are rarely (but hopefully now more frequently) seen in fashion, especially in bridal. So I decided to bring together some incredible talents to create a showcase of just some of our plus sized gowns for you to see on real ladies.

All the models were volunteers, leaping out of their comfort zone to show off these dresses so beautifully. Hair was done by @zellahairboutique and make up was done by @madeup_by_hannah and @beautyandmakeupbyorla. These ladies created the most dreamy looks and are just such a joy to spend time with. If you’re looking for make-up artists for your big day I cannot recommend them enough!

Photography was done by the incredible @gracecroune and, having stood behind her a lot of the day just watching her work, I can assure you that the photos are going to be spectacular.

I can’t wait to share the official images with you and show you just how talented all these ladies are! Watch this space!!

#bridalhair #bridalmakeup #weddingdress #hampshirewedding #weddingphotography by @gracecroune

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5 days ago

Leaving September… Taking into October… 🍂🍂🍁
In November, I’m heading to Madeira for an adventure of my own.
Hiking. Exploring. Getting lost down beautiful trails. And scouting places I’d love to photograph future Madeira elopements.
If you’re dreaming of an adventure elopement in Madeira, I’ll be doing the exploring now — so you don’t have to.
Finding the trails. Chasing the views. Discovering the quiet corners.
And, of course, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the adventure for myself.

#europeelopement #waleselopement #elopementphotography #wildelopements #adventureelopement

Planning a Madeira elopement or destination wedding in 2027? My diary is open! taken in England by @gracecroune

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17 days ago

Nobody asked, but... dresses can be dry-cleaned. Memories like this can’t!
Running wild, leaping into the waves, and completely forgetting I was even holding a camera. No stiff posing, no rigid schedules—just two people madly in love, being unapologetically themselves. If your dream wedding day involves getting your dress a bit wet and your boots a bit muddy, you’re my kind of couple.
Where are we eloping next? The dramatic cliffs of Wales or a sun-drenched coast in Spain? Let’s plan it.

#AdventureElopement #UKWeddingPhotographer #WalesWeddingPhotographer #DestinationWeddingSpain #ModernBride taken in Hampshire by @gracecroune

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22 days ago

Whether you’re dreaming of a traditional wedding or saying “I do” somewhere far away, your love story deserves to be documented exactly as it feels: honest, intimate, and beautifully yours.

Big celebration or quiet elopement, I’ll be there to capture the real moments, the wild emotions, and all the little in betweens you’ll want to remember forever.

Your love. Your way. Your story.

#WeddingPhotographer #ElopementWedding #WeddingInspiration #elopementeurope #ukelopement taken in Dorset, UK by @gracecroune

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a month ago

If I’d listened to my insecurities, I wouldn’t be here.

I’d have listened to that voice telling me I’m not good enough, that there are already so many photographers out there, that maybe I don’t belong.

But I want this. I want to make photography a way of living.

I want to photograph love, adventure and wild places — elopements on the cliffs of Wales, intimate weddings in the New Forest, and all the in-between moments that make a story yours.

The journey isn’t easy, and I still have doubts. But I’m putting my heart into it, learning, growing and showing up.

I don’t know exactly where this will take me.

But I know I want to find out.

#WalesElopementPhotographer
#NewForestWeddingPhotographer
#UKAdventureElopement
#WildHeartedWeddings
#IntimateWeddingStories taken in Brecon Beacons by @gracecroune

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Before summer ends, let’s chase the last light, run barefoot through the sand, and make a little space for just the two of you.
A quiet, intimate evening by the sea with two beautiful souls — the kind of love that makes you want to slow down and stay a little longer.
And maybe this is what your wedding day could feel like too… just the two of you, somewhere wild and beautiful, with nothing but the ocean, the wind, and the person you choose.
For the couples dreaming of an adventure of their own.
#beachelopement #intimatecouple #modernelopement #dreamyelopement #justustwo taken in Southbourne Beach by @gracecroune

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2 months ago

Not every wedding ends with soaking wet clothes and lanterns in the middle of a forest... and maybe that’s exactly the point.
Maddi & Becky chose adventure over expectations.
A hidden waterfall. A picnic in the woods. Cold water that somehow didn’t stop the laughter. And a quiet walk through the forest as the lanterns lit the way home.
No schedule to rush through. No pressure to perform. Just a day that felt completely theirs.

This is why I love photographing adventure elopements. Your wedding can be whatever makes you feel most alive—and I’ll be there to document every laugh, every splash, and every little in-between moment.
If you’re dreaming of an intimate wedding surrounded by nature instead of four walls, let’s start planning your adventure.

#adventureelopement #ukelopementphotographer #adventurewedding #outdoorweddings #intimateweddings taken in North Wales, UK by @gracecroune

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3 months ago

Love, laugh, and live.
What a beautiful way to begin a lifetime together.
It was such a privilege to witness and capture Paige & Tom’s wedding day. From the laughter to the quiet moments, every part of the day reflected the genuine love they share.
These two are truly kind, authentic people, and it couldn’t be more obvious that they were meant for each other. Wishing them a future filled with endless adventures, laughter, and all the happiness they deserve.
Here’s to a lifetime of love.

#WeddingPhotography #WeddingPhotographer #UKWeddingPhotographer #DocumentaryWeddingPhotography #WeddingInspiration taken in Basingstoke by @gracecroune

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3 months ago

Plot twist...

The lanterns I bought for this shoot weren’t battery powered...
They were solar!
Which meant they refused to turn on until it was almost completely dark.
I spent a good few minutes wondering if I’d completely ruined the idea because I’d imagined photographing them while there was still a bit more light in the sky.
Turns out... they had other plans.
Sometimes the best photos happen when Plan A falls apart and you just roll with whatever you’ve got.
I still wish I’d thought to cover the solar panels so they’d switch on earlier... lesson learned for next time.
But looking back, I actually quite like how these turned out.
What do you think... did the plot twist work in our favour?

#adventureelopement #ukelopementphotographer #elopementphotographer #intimatewedding #documentaryweddingphotographer taken in Swanage by @gracecroune

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