YOUR LOVE STORY - YOUR RULES

Hell yeah! Where we goin’, dude? I absolutely love traveling anywhere and everywhere and offer packages for domestic and international travel. I have an all inclusive package for *almost* anywhere in the U.S. for a flat fee that includes travel and a full day of coverage.

Do you travel?

For couples/weddings, I’m a mix of “fly on the wall” documentary and creative (sometimes editorial) flare. I like to break the photo rules and do whatever I need to do in order to capture the best and most genuine photos. 

For portraits - my style is all over the place because I LOVE to experiment in a collaborative way with my clients to bring their vision to life. Same goes for branding sessions - I customize my approach based on my client’s needs/wants/vision.

What is your photography style?

Abso-flippin’-lutely. I’d say that at least 90% of my clients tell me that they hate being in front of the camera, they feel awkward, look awkward, or have no idea what to do so they feel nervous. Those same people looked at my galleries and hired me for the photos they’ve seen and didn’t have a clue that those clients felt the SAME WAY. So yes, in my long-winded rant - I absolutely help with this. How? I have prompts (that couples interpret in their own way), which allows me to capture their real, genuine moments laughing, smiling, being silly together, etc. ALSO most people say after their session that they felt comfortable with me almost immediately so their session felt like they were hanging out with a friend and then magically had a bunch of photos taken. 

I show up as myself (I didn’t quit my corporate job to be a fake customer service voice person) and I want my clients to show up as themselves too <3 

Do you help with posing/people who feel awkward in front of the camera?

For weddings, typically between 4-6 weeks (or less!) this just depends on if it’s in the midst of busy wedding season, how long your wedding was (lots of photos to go through!), and how involved the editing process may be (different lighting circumstances, location, etc. can all factor into this). I usually deliver galleries faster than my contract says, but I’d rather underpromise and over deliver than disappoint! And - life happens - so it’s best to have a realistic time frame stated in your contract :) *Please note that if you’ve purchased a package with film, this turnaround time may vary depending on the film developing lab.

For engagements, family, boudoir, branding, and other portrait sessions - between 2-3 weeks your gallery will be delivered. Usually faster! But I give myself time so I don’t need to rush your final product!

What is your turnaround time?

In short - No. The final gallery you will receive will have every image that is worthy of being included. These are the photos which are in focus (unless done intentionally blurry), properly exposed, not a near duplicate, poorly composed, blinking, and/or not-so-great facial expressions, and so much more. Clients will not have access to see every RAW photo from their wedding day and clients will not receive RAW photos.  

SO many hours go into perfecting your gallery: carefully culling (going through photos one-by-one) to select the best ones, straightening, cropping, color-correcting/editing, retouching, removing some objects if necessary, etc. I do not offer re-edits. I am also not a “Photoshop photographer” I capture the day as it happened, most mess and all, I do not body modify in any way, and I only retouch “today’s problems” (obvious acne, scratches, bruises, etc.)

**Unless it is a very rare circumstance for BRANDING clients only and was agreed upon and outlined in the contract prior to entering into the working relationship and a higher price has been quoted to provide RAW images - RAW files are not provided. (Giving them away would mean I'd be relinquishing my copyright)

Do you provide RAW image files? Do you offer re-edits?

I sure do! I am covered all around. Most venues won’t even allow photographers to photograph in their space without specific coverage :)

Do you have insurance?

Yes and no… I offer very general planning assistance specific to your wedding day timeline from a photographer’s perspective and will offer suggestions / advice based on my experience and what I’ve seen happen at weddings. Ultimately, your timeline is up to you and often your venue will help a bit too. 

I DO offer an add-on service to assist with planning and this can range from me helping more with your timeline over a coffee/extra virtual meetings, OR I can outsource to my trusted planner friend(s) who can help on a more in-depth level including, but not limited to:

Venue and permit assistance
Location scouting & video tours of venues for out-of-state clients
Coordination of you and/or your guests travel to and from your wedding
Planning the details of your day and/or day-of coordinating!

Just let me know what you need and we can build a custom add-on package for you :)

Do you help with planning?

I do! For weddings, depending on the package you choose, this can be between 30-50% to secure your special date on my calendar. The remaining balance will not be due until 2 weeks before your wedding day!  

For all other sessions, it’s 50% to book and the remaining balance is due the day before your session day. 

Your deposit (retainer) to secure your booking is non-refundable and that is to protect my time and investment once I begin working with you AND because I will be turning down other paying clients for that date. In the event you cancel, I still need to eat and pay for the roof over my head and this protects me for at least 30-50% of what I would have been able to have in my life to survive if there was never a cancellation. Thank you for understanding.

Do you require a deposit (retainer) to book?

Please fill out the contact form and I will respond within 24-48 hours! Give me as much detail as you want/can, especially a date or if the date range is flexible and I will let you know if that date is still available and we can go from there! 

For weddings, I love scheduling a video call so we can get a feel for each other and talk about your needs and vision for your special day. I’ll answer any questions you may have, and I also love to offer helpful tips and tricks to help you determine which package is best for you and your partner. If we’re a good fit and you want to book, I’ll send over a contract and invoice for the initial retainer to secure your date (between 30-50% depending on the package you have chosen).

How do I book you?

Unfortunately, we can’t predict the weather! I know a lot of people don’t love the idea of being wet, but I will say, couples who have embraced it have had beautiful photos loving on each other in the rain. We can also try and find a last minute indoor location, or bring umbrellas. If I’m able to reschedule, I will do my best, however, I am often booked out and we can’t guarantee the weather for that day either, ya know?

What happens if it rains?