THE EXPERIENCE
I approach photographing weddings as being invited to share in your world, your family, and your friends for a brief moment in time.
The photographs made for you to help you remember who was there, what happened, what it looked and felt like will always be people centered and moment driven, without the pressure to perform.
No prompts, forced laughs, or fabricated moments for the photos needed here.
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. You want to be present the whole day and maximize time with your people, so you’ll see me drawn to honest displays of humanity, not on manufacturing or interrupting moments for the “perfect photo.”
You don’t need to perform for the camera or make things happen for my sake. I’m here to pay attention to the moments and energy that naturally happen when friends and family gather together for you. So when you get your photographs back, it’ll feel like filling in the gaps of your real, lived memories.
When you’re not pressured to perform for a camera, it leaves room for you to take a breath, makes space for things to unfold organically, and honors the full range of emotions that take place.
Being invited into your lives is the greatest honor - I’ll treat it with the respect and heart it deserves.
You’ve given me your trust, and I’m here to hold it well. You can expect prompt communication, over 300 weddings (and counting!) worth of experience, the utmost care to your images and albums, and a stress free relationship with me.
I promise to show up to your day with curiosity and empathy, bring a calm energy, tell the truth, and keep my eyes open to the moments I’ve been granted access to.
A printed photograph gives your memory a presence beyond the screen.
There is an indescribable joy to a photograph that you can hold and pass along. That’s why I offer prints, albums, and products so your photographs can be preserved with the utmost care and presentation they deserve.
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"Photo after photo of authentic emotion and special moments"
Lindsey and AJ, Mill Valley 2021
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“Captured the energy, the tears, the weirdness, and the intimate moments so dynamically that it is almost like watching a film of our day.”
Lauren and Nathan, Santa Cruz 2018
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"An incredible and kind documentary wedding photographer"
K and C, Santa Cruz 2021
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"She's extremely professional, understands the right questions to ask and delivered the highest quality work. The process was the most seamless relationship of all of our wedding vendors."
Defne and Cameron, San Francisco 2015
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"Best and easiest decision we made"
Zach and Josh, Palo Alto 2022
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"Thoughtful about making sure we were never rushed, and ensured we had time to decompress alone which was very important to us. On the day she was calming, unobtrusive, and put everyone at ease."
Alli and Bobby, Santa Cruz 2022
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"Annie has a kind and calming presence and a true gift for capturing the human experience in an image. "
Hallie and Atticus, San Francisco 2022
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"All of the photos are so true to our experience, and we are so grateful."
Sophie and David, Mill Valley 2023
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"She felt like a friend who happened to be photographing and we never felt rushed. Everything felt very organic and personal and it shows in the photographs."
Christine and Paul, Marin 2019
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"My husband notoriously hates having his photo taken and even he had a good time with Annie at the helm. If you’re looking for authentic, sincere photos that capture your unique moments without the fuss, hiring Annie is an obvious choice!"
Sarah and Steve, Sonoma 2023
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Being a documentary wedding photographer doesn’t mean I won’t interact with anyone or not take ANY portraits or group photos. It means your experience won’t be interrupted for the sake of a photograph, that the images made for you come from organic moments that are not fabricated or manufactured by me.
Your wedding day is about love, community, and connection - not about photos. You deserve 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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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 :)
When it’s time for classic portraits and family photos, I’ll guide you to the best light, offer natural, simple directions, and keep it brief so you feel comfortable and at ease. No fake laughs or forced serious faces needed, and no need to spend hours away from your guests.
The wonderful thing about weddings is that it doesn’t need to revolve around photography. Live into your day and be present, and the photographs will simply reflect that.
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The full, complete gallery is typically delivered 4-6 weeks after the wedding.
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 coverage of each side at the same time.
2. You’ve invested heavily into the details and design of your wedding and want to ensure those are captured comprehensively.
3. Your timeline has a lot going on, and you prefer not to see each other before the ceremony.
Talk to me about your vision and hopes for the wedding, and I will help you decide whether your coverage would genuinely benefit from a second photographer.
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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 AND PRICING
All packages include your hi-res digital images with full personal usage rights and an online gallery.
Complete wedding day coverage starts at $6200.
Partial coverage is available, starting at $3500.
Additional options include: rehearsal dinner coverage, engagement session, and album design services. Albums and prints are encouraged, and are available to purchase through your online gallery.