the experience
weddings / couples / familY
Moments are meant to be lived-in. to be Felt. Experienced openheartedly and meaningfully. Remembered and relived.
You’re here because you love and are loved deeply. Whether it’s you and your spouse, your children, your family, your lifelong friends, or a combination of them all, this is the reason your life feels so rich and full. You want to remember it all: the overwhelming peace that came over you the morning before you walked down the aisle, when you stood hand-in-hand with the love of your life, vowing to each other as all of heaven roared, the way your grandma’s eyes glistened when she saw you in your wedding dress, how your best friend ran into your arms on the best day of your life, the years of sacrifice and reward, of choosing each other and this covenant over and over again, the fleeting moments before your whole world changes and you meet the little person who will rewrite everything you thought you knew about love, or the tiny curls and wide-eyed wonder of your children exploring the world for the first time. These are the moments that define our lives. These are the things that make our hearts come alive, reminding us why we're here– to love and be loved. The moments that remind us why we celebrate, why we hold on, and why we keep showing up for each other. My job is to help you remember. To preserve your life and love in a form that lasts long after the moment has passed. Photography isn’t just about what’s in the frame; it’s about what’s in your heart. It’s about your story—every triumph, every connection, you and every person who’s made your life meaningful. This isn’t just art; it’s an act of love. Together, we’ll create photographs that are timeless, honest, and deeply personal. A tangible reminder of everything you’ve poured into, everything you’ve overcome, everything you’ve celebrated, and everything you've felt. Because every day is your once-in-a-lifetime. And it deserves to be remembered, celebrated, and cherished for all the years to come.
MY storytelling PHILOSOPHY
DOCUMENTING EVIDENCE OF THE LIFE YOU'VE LIVED, HOW DEEPLY YOU'VE LOVED, AND HAVE BEEN LOVED
are we a match made in heaven? Let's talk about all the things–
We get to know each other and find out if we're aligned. I want to know all the details about who you are together and what brought you to this moment— tell me everything so I can swoon and fall in love with your story.
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WE makE the commitment AND LOCK IN THE DATE–
Once we're in a committed relationship, I will create a custom proposal for you that breaks down everything you need to know, including: package, contract, and payment schedule. 30% is required to hold your date and the other 70% is due one month before your wedding day or session.
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just like that, we're goin' steady–
This is the part where we get into it all. We dive intentionally into planning your wedding day or session around you. We break free from the things that don't feel right and throw out the need to perform or for everything to look a certain way. We make it personal, heartfelt, and pour into everything that matters most.
03/06
i capture you living in your once in a lifetime–
Now, we get to the good stuff. This is where everything we've connected on falls into place. You're free to just be, live in the moment, and I do the rest. Together we'll create and document the best times of your lives. I can't wait to celebrate you through it all.
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I POUR MORE OF MY HEART INTO YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS–
You relax and reminisce on all the good and wonderful things happening in your life. I'll take it from here. This is where I delicately start curating your most valuable memories. I give them all my attention, care, and time they deserve to make sure your gallery is everything you've dreamed of.
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YOU HOLD YOUR MEMORIES AND relive THEM FOREVER–
I give you a rich and lived-in gallery full of evidence of just how deeply you love and are loved in return. Your heirlooms of the heart and tangible nostalgia for you to reminisce on over and over again for all the years to come. (and hopefully you come back and we do it all again for the next amazing season you're living in. I would love to celebrate your whole life!)
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let's rendezvous
CONNECT
01 | HOW OFTEN DO YOU RESPOND TO EMAILS?
03 | WHAT IS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME?
02 | HOW DO BOOKING AND PAYMENT SCHEDULES WORK?
07 | WILL YOU PHOTOSHOP US?
08 | DO YOU GIVE RAW/UNEDITED IMAGES?
06 | WE'RE A LITTLE CAMERA SHY, CAN YOU POSE US?
04 | HOW MANY PHOTOS WILL I GET?
09 | DO YOU TRAVEL? WHO BOOKS YOUR TRAVEL?
05 | DO YOU ALWAYS HAVE A SECOND SHOOTER?
10 | WHAT IS WEDDING WEEKEND COVERAGE?
11 | WHAT IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO OUR WEDDING?
13 | CAN MY WEDDING PLANNER BOOK YOU FOR ME?
12 | WHAT IF WE NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE?
14 | DO YOU GIVE DISCOUNTS?
Unless traveling, you can expect a reply within 48 hours. I recommend checking your spam as well, since sometimes emails can end up there. I typically respond to emails Monday - Thursday between 11am and 3pm. I deeply value having a healthy work/life balance, so that when I am with my couples I'm able to give them my all. Then when I don't have a shoot or wedding I do my best to prioritize that time for rest and being present with my loved ones! Both during the planning process and after we shoot, we'll talk through either Honeybook, email, or scheduled phone calls. I always kindly ask that texting be reserved for only on the actual wedding or session date. This helps me immensely to not miss anything you might need from me because I can find/refer back to any details or requests all in one place.
02 | HOW DO BOOKING AND PAYMENT SCHEDULES WORK?
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Once you've chosen your experience, I will then create a custom proposal for you that will breakdown of everything you need to know as far as package, contract, payment schedule, etc. At the time of you sign, I require a retainer of 30% to hold your date(s) and then the remaining 70% is due one month before your wedding or session date.
02 | HOW DO BOOKING AND PAYMENT SCHEDULES WORK?
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For weddings, final photo galleries are delivered between 6 and 12 weeks. Final session galleries are delivered between 3 and 6 weeks. A lot goes into a post-wedding workflow that most people don't know about. There's a misconception that editing is as simple as using an Instagram filter. Man, I wish! I promise you, it's so much more than that. Most often, I have multiple weddings & shoots to edit at a time. So, to keep things fair to my clients— I do my best to edit them in the order I shot them. Good things take time. You deserve my best. And that time is so important for me to give it to you.
03 | what is your turnaround time?
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I've found that because every wedding day is unique to its couple, They always play out so vastly different. For this reason, I like to set as realistic expectations with my couples as I can by giving a minimum rather than a maximum of photographs delivered. I can assure you— I don't leave out any photos I think you'd love or would be meaningful to you. You deserve each special moment. However, I know I can best serve my couples with a focus on quality over quantity. My desire is to fill your wedding gallery with photos that tell the story of you intertwined with heartfelt, candid, once in a moment photos of you soaking in this time with your new spouse and loved ones— rather than a focus on meeting a maximum number.
04 | HOW MANY PHOTOS WILL I GET?
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For 98% percent of my career over the years I have photographed weddings alone. I got super comfortable doing it. I couldn't help but laugh at the end of a wedding day when parents or grandparents of the bride and groom would come up to me and say "you're everywhere at once!". I loved that they could count on me that way, it felt like getting a gold star. But as my business evolved I've grown to love the help of a second shooter. It's allowed me to slow down and be more present in the moment with my couples and some of my favorite work as come from it. It also gives my couples peace of mind knowing they have backup of everything just incase. So, that's why I always include a second shooter now in all my wedding and wedding weekends packages.
05 | DO YOU ALWAYS HAVE A SECOND SHOOTER?
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I promise you this is so normal. You don't have to worry, I will gently guide you through everything! Ultimately, I want to authentically capture you the way the world sees you— as two beautiful people that are madly in love. But I'll give you movements and prompts to keep the flow, while encouraging you to get close + intimate and to let your personalities pour out with ease.
06 | WE'RE A LITTLE CAMERA SHY, CAN YOU POSE US?
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Everyone as a different idea of what this might look like. For me, I believe in capturing you in a way that's true to who you are. I'll always do my best to help you look your best..but I won't alter how you look, other than some light retouches to gentle soften skin or remove temporary things such as: blemishes, scrapes, bruises, etc.
07 | WILL YOU DO ANY PHOTOSHOP EDITING ON US?
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I pour just as much heart & soul into editing as I do your wedding day. Giving you the RAW unedited images would be giving you a half finished job..and ultimately a poor representation of my work. I believe editing is equally as important as the photo itself and you deserve my all. With that being said, I never give out any RAWs.
08 | DO YOU GIVE RAW/UNEDITED IMAGES?
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Yes! Please, take me anywhere. I want to be wherever you are. I also know how stressful it can be trying to get all your loved ones under the same roof. That’s one of the many reasons why I include travel in all my packages. After we commit, I do the rest. I take care of everything needed on my end: flights, hotel stay, transportation, food, etc. Whatever it is, I got it covered. You don’t need to worry about a thing. You book me and *poof* I’m there.
09 | DO YOU TRAVEL? WHO BOOKS YOUR TRAVEL?
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This is when the celebration extends to more than just the wedding day. Whether you're gathering for a rehearsal dinner or a backyard family cookout, the memories have already begun and you don't want to miss a thing. Maybe you really want to make the most of having all your closest friends and family under one roof but don't want to sacrifice your intimate bride and groom portraits. We can do a first-look and portraits the day before your wedding day or you get to be bride and groom a little longer and have a relaxed, laid back portrait session the day after your wedding. Or maybe, you do both! Either way, we capture it all.
10 | WHAT IS WEDDING WEEKEND COVERAGE?
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Thank goodness this has never happened before! But I know life is unpredictable and even when we do everything right there will always be things outside of our control. If I couldn't make it, I would do my best to find a replacement photographer (whose work is comparable with mine; most likely my second shooter). They would photograph the wedding but I would edit and deliver the final gallery. (Which wouldn’t be a breach of my contract.) If I were unable to secure a replacement or you would choose not to go with the one I found—legally I wouldn’t be held liable. But I would refund you a prorated amount based on the services I provided up until that point.
11 | WHAT IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO OUR WEDDING?
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Once your retainer is made, I lock in your date(s) solely for you. Unfortunately, if you cancel or reschedule, my opportunities to rebook that date(s) drop significantly or all together. For this reason your retainer is legally non-refundable and all other payments made up until that point are forfeited. If you're looking to reschedule, a new deposit(s) will need to be made to hold your new date(s).
12 | WHAT IF WE NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE?
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It's incredibly important to me that I know whose wedding I'm photographing and that we're a great fit so that we can both be confident that it'll be the best experience for you and that I can give you everything you hoped for. This means getting to know you, your vision for your wedding day (that goes further than just style), your priorities, your story, and who you are on a personal level. It's equally as important that you get to know me, learn about what it's like to shooting with me, the things I value, and hear my heart. One of the ways I do this is by having my inquiry form and questionnaires be personalized for you. While your wedding planner can be involved every step of the way, I can only best serve you when you are too.
13 | CAN MY WEDDING PLANNER BOOK YOU FOR ME?
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I know the value of my work and everything I pour into it. I never want to undermine the value of what I can do and offer the people I'm serving. For this reason, I never give discounts.
03 | do you offer any discounts?
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