What is photography on a wedding day for?
The purpose is to document who was there, what really happened, and what it felt like to help you and your future selves remember what the day was all about.
You’re planning your wedding to reflect your values. These are my values as your photographer.
It’s your wedding day, not my photoshoot.
Although weddings are one of the most recorded days of a person’s life, they don’t exist merely for photographs. There are so many moments you’ll want to be fully present for. I focus on paying attention to all the displays of humanity, not on staging scenes for a photo. So when you get your images back, I’ll have been your second pair of eyes to show not only what you remember but also what you missed.
There is no need to act differently or do anything special for me. No one will have to fake something “just for the picture” or redo moments. You won’t have to carve out 3 hours in your day for pictures and there is certainly no vision you’re supposed to fit into.
You and all the people who share a part in your story do not need to change anything about yourselves or behave differently simply because a camera is present.
The most memorable images are usually the ones you don’t plan for.
What matters most to you is what matters to me. And what isn’t a priority for you, we can gently leave behind.
We’ll make sure your wedding day leaves room for you to take a breath, makes space for real moments to unfold naturally, and honors the full range of emotions that takes place.
I’m invited with the highest honor of recording a historic day.
I’m here to help you fill in the gaps of your memories of your wedding day and be one less thing you need to worry about. You can expect prompt communication, over 275 weddings worth of experience, the utmost care to your images and albums, and an easy, stress free experience.
I promise to show up with curiosity and empathy, bring a calm energy to the day, to tell the truth of your unique story, and to keep a “hands off your moments” approach that allows you to be present to the real, unplanned moments.
Albums and prints still matter.
There is an indescribable joy to a photograph that you can touch and hold. That’s why I offer prints, albums, and products so your photographs can be preserved with the utmost care and presentation they deserve.
What is it like to work with me?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Being a documentary wedding photographer doesn’t mean I won’t interact with anyone or not take ANY group / family / couple’s pictures.
It means I won’t interrupt moments for the sake of a photograph, that the images I make come from organic moments that are not fabricated or manufactured by me.
I believe that the day is about love, community, and connection - not about photos. So I aim to give you an experience where you can live into your wedding day fully present.
I photograph with a sense of curiosity, empathy, and anticipation, knowing that these photographs are what will bring the moments back years later when your memories are a bit fuzzy.
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First, if you resonate with my work and the approach I take, we’ll schedule a time to chat. If we’re a good fit and you’re ready to book, I simply require a signed contract and retainer.
We’ll schedule your engagement session if you book one, and then about two months before the wedding we’ll connect again to really dive into the details and have a conversation about what matters.
After the wedding, you’ll see a few sneak peeks, then a slideshow, and then your full wedding gallery. After letting you fall in love with your gallery and giving you time to digest everything, I’ll work on a wedding album design so your photographs can be cherished off the screens.
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Of course! Family portraits are still important historical documentations, likely one of the rare times everyone is together and dressed to their best, and probably the photographs you’ll first turn to when sending someone a print. I’ll photograph the list of family photos you give me quickly and efficiently so that they are easy and painless for everyone.
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Nearly all of my clients say this, you’re not alone :) The wonderful thing is, a wedding day does not revolve around photography. My photography revolves around the people of the day.
I work in an unobtrusive way, letting things unfold organically. When it’s time to get a few classic portraits of you and some family photos, I will help guide you to the best light, give easy, natural suggestions, and keep it short and sweet so that you’ll look and feel comfortable. No fake laughs or forced serious faces needed, and no need to spend hours away from your guests.
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Because I’m always searching for that decisive moment, I shoot digital for weddings so I don’t miss a beat.
Alongside making sure I avoid those half-blinks or half expressions by being able to take multiple images of the same scene, my workflow currently works best with modern gear that is flexible in all types of lighting conditions and that have the ability to write data in two separate cards for redundancy. I’m able to back up the images further on hard drives once I get home as well, and I am not at the mercy of the postal system to handle your images.
I do love the look of film, however, and I strive to replicate the look of it through my shooting style and editing, while maintaining the flexibility and security of digital.
Regardless of the medium, do you like the end result and the way my photographs make you feel?
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You’ll see previews of your images within 1-2 weeks of your wedding. For the full, complete gallery, about 4-6 weeks after the wedding.
You can expect about 75-100 images delivered per hour of shooting. Images are delivered as high-resolution JPG files available to download through your online gallery.
You have full personal usage rights, including printing and sharing.
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I photograph nearly all weddings as a single shooter as a personal preference, and my clients appreciate the smaller media footprint this leaves at their event and allows me to blend in well to get those candids.
There are times when adding a second photographer is beneficial to your coverage, such as:
1. You’re getting ready in two different locations and want getting ready coverage of each person.
2. You’ve invested heavily into the details and design of your wedding and need more time to capture those elements.
3. Your timeline has a lot going on, and you prefer not to see each other before the ceremony.
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In order to reserve your date, I need a signed contract and a 50% retainer. Everything is done easily online through a booking portal.
Services & Pricing
All coverage includes your hi-res digital images with full personal usage rights and an online gallery.
Weekend wedding rate is $6000.
I also offer engagement sessions as an add-on and rehearsal dinner coverage.
Albums, prints, and products are available through your online gallery.
If what matters to you is spending quality time with your guests, letting the moments unfold organically, keeping things unfussy, and living in your day — I’d love to hear from you.