let’s do this thing
a resource to help guide you through the wedding photography process, answer questions, and ease anxiety. choosing a wedding photographer is a big decision!
don’t worry if this doesn’t answer all the questions you have, we will hop on a call or grab a coffee to chat more in depth once you inquire.
help, where do i start?
first things first, take a minute to check in with each other and answer these questions together:
- what is your non-negotiable when it comes to choosing your wedding photographer? is it style & edit? personality & vibe? documentary candid or classically posed?
No matter thier approach, your photographer will be one of the people you spend the most time with on your day, so i highly suggest choosing someone that feels more like a friend rather than a vendor you will never see again. we play one of the most major roles of your day, our product & service is the only tangible thing you will have from your wedding forever. Finding a photographer who allows you to you genuinely feel yourself will make for the best photos, and allow you to be the most present during your day. as your wedding photographer I am there to capture, but i am also your right hand (wo)man. my entire approach to wedding photography is encouraging you to be fully immersed in your day with your most special people, while giving you confidence that all the best parts of the day - big or small - will be caught in time forever. That being said, being in front of a camera can be scary & vulnerable. rest assured, I am here to help guide you into poses that feel like you. it is my job to make you look good! i love double chin laughs and crocodile tears, but when you RECEIVE your final gallery you will have an effortless mix of truly candid documentary photos, as well as flatteringly posed timeless perfection.
- what is your biggest concern when it comes to wedding photography, or choosing a wedding photographer?
is it budget? finding someone who really RESONATES with your weirdness? someone who can handle your family chaos? no matter the “hurdle,” I can promise you it’s not too big or too much for me. After 7+ years in the wedding industry, i have EXPERIENCED it all. i am easy going, and adapt quickly to change, fast paced environments, or stressful situations. whether you are having a micro backyard wedding, or a blowout bash of love, i approach each day with sensitivity and compassion. we can work around budget, we will embrace the weird full force, and we will breeze through the chaos so you never even remember it happened.
i care deeply about every single one of my couples, and the village of people that love them. When you choose me to capture your day, it goes beyond a vendor transaction - you have a friend & advocate, not just on your special day, but for life. learn more about me here.
we love you - what’s next?
when thinking about your day, what are the most important events you want photographed? do you want me there from final touches of getting ready, to finally getting down & dirty on the dance floor? or would you rather only have me around from ceremony to cake cutting?
take a peek at the various wedding photography packages i offer here - you will find 4 different categories of coverage: documentary (digital only, All day coverage), archival (digital & 35mm film, all day coverage), feature (digital only, all day coverage without the additions of a second photographer or sneak peeks), or collective (multi-day coverage for a wedding weekend). I also offer a menu of package add ons, which you can view here. not seeing the package of your dreams, or working around a budget? we can always create a custom package that works perfectly for your day!
and don’t worry - if you sway one way now but change your mind down the road, we can always upgrade your package and add more time or fun additions last minute.
now it’s time to hit my line
once you decide which package works best for your day, it’s time to shoot me an e-mail! I will look over the details of your day and read about the two of you before reaching out to plan a time to connect via phone call or coffee date. Our INITIAL meeting is the perfect time to ask any further questions you have about me, wedding photography, or the wedding process in general.
After we chat, I will send over a contract for you and your partner to fill out. This contract goes over everything from copy right to saving me a seat at dinner. along with your contract, i will also send you an invoice for your first down payment. Once your contract is filled out and your deposit is paid, your date is locked in and secured!
All of my wedding packages include a complimentary engagement session so that we can meet, hang out, and you can get a feel for what it’s like to be in front of my lens. This is valuable time to get to know each other and build a friendship, so when your wedding day comes you’re not feeling awkward about the cameras and you can be fully present during your day - it goes by fast!!!
Your engagement session can be scheduled for any time after your date is secured. these photos are great to use for your save the dates, guest book, or signage on your special day. your engagement session can be anything you want it to be! I suggest a different setting and vibe from your wedding day, for example, if you’re doing a beach wedding maybe we go to the woods or the city. I also always love tagging along on your favorite date night, or revisiting places that helped shape your relationship into what it is today! feel free to browse the engagement sessions i have done in the past, here.
from securing to smooching
after your date is locked in, you have my cell and e-mail to contact me at any point along your planning process. I am here to help, answer questions, and guide you in the right direction. A month out from your wedding date, we will have a one month touch base where I help you create a timeline of your day, and we go over all of your photography wants & needs. although i have a wedding day photo routine, every day is different. our one month touch base call is the perfect time to send me any pinterest inspo, must-do poses, or shot list of special details & surprises you want to make sure don’t go un-captured. You will also be asked to create a family photo shot list complete with names that includes all of the combinations of family photos you would like. this helps that chunk of time during your day go as fast and smoothly as possible, and gets your guests to cocktail hour faster. I am here to help with this, and will provide you with examples! We will chat about your location visions for photos, and i also provide suggestions and advice during your wedding day if necessary.
my approach to wedding photography is about 70% truly documentary, 30% posed perfection. There are times during every one’s day where each are essential - family photos are nearly always classically posed, where cocktail hour thrives on documentary candids, but your portraits together are a perfect mix of the two. i am not one to clean up clutter, or take the sentiment away from a moment by asking you to move to better lighting. I will always aim to capture the moment as it is happening, in its best light. i want you to remember living & feeling your day, not moving and posing for photos for the entirety. i encourage you to look through a few of my full wedding galleries to get a feel for my style, you can find the weddings i have captured here.
once your day comes to a smashing close, depending which package you chose, you will RECEIVE a gallery of 40-60 sneak peek photos that recap your day on your 1 week anniversary. After that, if 35mm film was included in your package, you will RECEIVE the digital film scans. Then, after 8-12 weeks (of agony, i know) your final gallery will be delivered. You will receive a link and a PIN number that can be shared with all of your family & friends so everyone can download them and order prints from the print shop included in your gallery. Although your cloud storage lasts forever, always back up your photos in at least 2 safe places, or even better, have me create an album for you so you can look back on your day forever and ever!!!
have more questions for me? reach out to me here, and check out my Faq page!