It's all about the journey.
from day one.
all in
In the beginning of this whole wedding planning journey, it started with a dream. You, them, for the rest of forever. That's the end game. But let's step back for a second and take a look at the view. As you dive into the creative and expressive ways to celebrate your love, drown out the outside noise and pressures and traditions and keep drawing those lines out from the both of you. What makes you feel inspired, giddy, cozy, or even nostalgic; what honors the joy and love you've cultivated to get to this point? Find those things and melt them together with your dreams and you'll find a sweet spot that feels oh, so you. The vendors you find and subsequently hire are meant to compliment that and elevate it past your expectations and leave you with memories that you'll revisit for a lifetime.
celebrate
this chapter
YOUR WAY
Make this about you.
Once you answer your welcome questionnaire that lets me get to know your relationship, personalities, ideas, goals for your engagement session (whether it's just for the memories or to also utilize in the wedding design process), we'll start planning this shindig together!
You can find more about how the engagement session works on the FAQ page here but this is the perfect time to make this session about who you are as individuals and who you are together. I want you squealing and having a hard time choosing a favorite because we got it SO RIGHT that all of the images feel like you, your partner, and your love - right down to the small details as you interact between moments.
What you choose as the style or vibe of your session is completely open! Feel free to ask for prior galleries for inspo if you're stuck, but let it be something you're totally gonna love. This is to both celebrate this moment that lasts such a small time, and to get beautiful images into your hands, onto your walls, and into your digital lives.
Want to host a date night vibe? Done. Use this as a moment to glam up in between the craziness of work and life? Let's make time for that! Brunch picnic in the park? I always welcome mimosas and nature. My point is this: Go big, go home, or go get coffee; but wherever we go, let's put your love and connection at the center and have fun.
you're engaged!
my approach
timeless
deep connection
story-telling
intentional
detailed
true to life
inclusive
unscripted
my approach
timeless
deep connection
story-telling
intentional
detailed
true to life
inclusive
unscripted
It's always easy to single out the big things we do together like the initial booking, planning the engagement session, and of course the wedding day. But when you're diving into this stuff for the first time, a lot of the major process is totally unknown! Need help finding vendors? I have a list of my very best connections for you. Trying to plan the timeline? I have so many samples - PLUS I'll be sending you a detailed questionnaire 6-8 weeks out that will help us put one together for you with the perfect photo and gap times. Picking out your style for a wardrobe change? I've got links on TAP for incredible styles. From getting ready lists, to portrait location scouting, herding family for photos, to the million little things day of like tying the perfect bow or literally re-building your floral arch 30 minutes before the ceremony because of strong winds (yes, really) - I've got you.
it's all in the details
"Every detail was captured perfectly and she is so experienced; she
is not just a photographer. She is your barista, hype girl, errand runner, and florist (one of her many hidden talents). Also, as someone who dislikes photos of themselves, I can honestly say I loved every single photo from our wedding gallery."
"Every detail was captured perfectly and she is so experienced; she is not just a photographer. She is your barista, hype girl, errand runner, and florist (one of her many hidden talents). Also, as someone who dislikes photos of themselves, I can honestly say I loved every single photo from our wedding gallery."
Emma + Nick, 2022
portrait time
"We're not photogenic people, we're gonna need a lot of help," is exactly equal to the amount of people who see previews on my camera after a sweet moment and yell "Holy shit babe that's us!! We look so good!" and I laugh every single time, haha. Having photos that feel like you is about letting your guard down and just being with your person; they are your today, tomorrow, and forever one. When you focus on that and bring your photographer into the mix, they see it. They see imperceptible movements in your eyes and are there freezing it so you can see it, too.
Don't worry, I'll still be there quietly guiding you along the way; I want your natural selves to shine through, and sometimes that can take getting you moving, it helps you remember how to be real humans in front of someone's camera. Thankfully, that's like my whole job! We'll make sure you connect to each other, be candid and just sit together, take direction for actions rather than just stiff poses. We still wanna see those faces though, so we'll make sure we're not forgetting to look into the camera every so often! These tips throughout the day remind you to be present in where you are - sometimes we all need that little reminder. Come ready to hang out with your partner, I'll take care of the rest.
The amount of people who say:
Feeling stressed because you've never had professional photos taken and are hyper fixated on not looking stiff?
The amount of people who say:
Feeling stressed because you've never had professional photos and are hyper aware of it? Don't worry, I'll still be there quietly guiding you along the way; I want your natural selves to shine through, and sometimes that can take getting you moving, it helps you remember how to be real humans in front of someone's camera. Thankfully, that's like my whole job! We'll make sure you connect to each other, be candid and just sit together, take direction for actions rather than just stiff poses. We still wanna see those faces though, so we'll make sure we're not forgetting to look into the camera every so often! These tips throughout the day remind you to be present in where you are - sometimes we all need that little reminder. Come ready to hang out with your partner, I'll take care of the rest.
portrait time
do you give previews?
Yes! But also no. Weddings will receive a preview gallery within 48 hours which has 40-60 shots that span the wedding day to tide you over while your images are being processed. Sessions are generally delivered so quickly they aren't needed, but I always send one or two same day while i'm scrolling through so you get stoked with me.
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how long until gallery delivery?
For weddings: final gallery delivery is guaranteed by 6 weeks, but during peak months (August - October) that moves to 8 weeks to accommodate the rise in busy season. Portrait sessions hold steady at 1-2 weeks all year long. If there are ever any delays you'll know well ahead of time - communication is the #1 goal here.
WHAT amount IS REQUIRED AT SIGNING?
There is an industry standard, non-refundable retainer fee to hold the date and solidify your booking which is due AT signing ($1,000); the remaining balance of the package is due 30 days before the event. If we want to add or change details that would affect the total price afterwards, you'll have to sign off on the change first!
What can we wear for sessions?
I want you to bring whatever will fill your confidence and contribute towards the look and feel we're striving for - then when we get there, we can decide on two-ish outfits that best fit our goals. I don't limit outfit numbers but just keep in mind changing times eat up session times. I'm not super rigid but we're aiming for about an hour and a half!
do you give previews after?
Yes! But also no. Weddings will receive a preview gallery within 48 hours which has 40-60 shots that span the wedding day to tide you over while your images are being processed. Sessions are generally delivered so quickly they aren't needed, but I always send one or two same day while i'm scrolling through so you get stoked with me.
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