Now There Are Honeymoon Photographers

Ms. Lim, 33, and her husband, Kenneth Lee, 35, spent the beginning of their honeymoon in Seoul taking photos in traditional Korean attire to honor their joint South Korean heritage. The couple’s photographer, Allan Jun Kim, helped them rent a hanbok from a local shop near the ornate Gyeongbokgung Palace, where they posed for dramatic shots that they have since shared with friends and family. “It was the first time either of us got to be tourists in a country where we’ve previously only had familial obligations,” Ms. Lim said. “We loved it.”

Though capturing the memories is the top priority, couples do admit that social media played a role in their desire to secure great honeymoon images. Ms. Lim first found out about vacation photographers through a friend on Instagram. She admired her friend’s travel photos taken by a professional as well as those by social influencer friends. After receiving her images, Ms. Lim also posted to her feed.

Similarly, Ms. Temenak has shared several of her honeymoon photos. “Social media greatly affect my initial decision to hire a photographer,” she said. “I saw how beautiful photos turned out for other people. I wanted nice photos of the two of us on our honeymoon too — and not just selfies.”

For those who did a honeymoon photo shoot, the conversion is clear: They have since hired photographers for other trips, including a girls’ getaway, a mother-daughter trip, and the first family vacation with a new child. Ms. Smith explained that a huge portion of Flytographer’s business are shoots for reunions, babymoons, and general family vacations, in addition to honeymoons.

“People want good photos of themselves, and there’s a different energy to honeymoon shoots,” Mr. Moraes said. “The couple finally has a moment to relax and let all the work and pressure of the celebration melt away. They are really sinking into enjoying each other’s company at their dream destination. Those photos will live for a very long time.”