Frequently Asked Questions

How many weddings have you captured? When did you start shooting weddings professionally?

I began my professional career in 2015, and I have shot over 120+ weddings since then. Every season brings on new challenges and growth, whether it is technical with my camera gear or learning how to serve my clients better. 

What is your booking process like if we want to pursue you for our wedding?

I never want to over complicate things for my clients. I strive to be a brand that gives you the best experience in the easiest form. My booking process is ultimately controlled by you. Some couples want to sit down in person, some couples know right away if they want to move forward. When you decide you want to book, I quickly draft up a contract and there is a $1000 retainer fee to hold your date. Once I receive those two things from you, you’re golden!

What is your typical approach toward capturing your clients?

When I first began shooting, I’d hit up Pinterest all the time to get ideas for weddings. But that slowly began to fade when I realized each couple is so drastically different. Although I have the same service approach to each wedding, I take each couple into account on what is important to them specifically. I’ve begun swaying away from overly dramatic posing, to capturing a wedding day organically. But don’t think because I prefer to capturing natural movement, emotions and candids; I can’t help direct you when needed - which in most cases, is only during the yummy lit portrait time. 90% of your wedding day is candid.

How many photos can we expect?

While a lot of photographers in the industry only allow clients to have a certain amount of photos without extra charges, I am big on giving as much as I can to my clients. You chose me to capture your wedding day, and I want you to have as many beautiful photos possible. The amount of photos one can receive ranges between 600-1200. It depends on the amount of hours you choose, whether or not you have a wedding party, the size of your guest list, etc. Staying within a timeline also helps increase your chance of receiving more photos than not.

Do you offer bundled packages?

Most of my packages are a la carte. The reason for this? Everyone is different and has different desires. There are offers/discounts that automatically happen when you bundle several things together. For example, if you book a 7+ hour wedding day with me, you receive 50% off your engagement session. Or if you book a second photographer at contract signing, you can receive $100 off. 

What if I don’t know how to pose myself?

Like I mentioned above, I’m not going to expect you to know what you are doing. Direction from your photographer is a key factor in getting those beautiful, flattering photos. I’ll let you know if you have a lil’ too much chin happening, or if your hands are awkwardly placed. I want this to be enjoyable and light hearted, not cheesy. As someone who pays a lot of attention to detail, I’ll make sure you look good AF.

When should we expect our photos? 

I want to get your images to you as soon as possible! The time of year can have an affect on this. My contract stated 6-10 weeks. If you are getting married in the dead of winter, chances are you’ll receive your photos within a month, while someone who is getting married during the height of the season may not receive their photos for a couple of months. But I am an over achiever and tend to beat my deadlines quickly.

Are you insured?

Absolutely. All professional wedding vendors should be insured. Not only does it protect you, but it also protects my business. There are a lot of venues that require photographers to have insurance as well.

Do you help style your clients for their sessions?

I am obsessed with all things style and fashion, so I love to help couples find their session outfits. I even love helping brides pick out the best bridesmaids dress colors (I don’t even have enough fingers to count how many times I’ve received texts from brides needing help with this!) Some clients are super great at styling themselves, and some need a little help. Either way, I want you to feel comfortable, confident and look amazing in your photos. You can text me your outfit ideas, and I’ll even send some outfit inspiration to you if it’s wanted! My biggest piece of advice, is to dress like you with a little elevation. If you aren’t someone who would ever catch themselves in a dress - DON’T WEAR ONE. If you’re a guy who hates button up shirts - don’t wear it! Be you (but leave the sweatsuit at home, ya hear?)

I want my pets in my photos, is this okay?

Absolutely! Pets are always welcome. I’ve done multiple engagements and wedding involving their very loved pets. They are even welcome in my studio if we need to do an in home styled session indoors.

Do you offer payment plans?

Typically my wedding packages have a 30% retainer with the remaining balance due two weeks before the wedding day. But I am always open to discussing this with clients and possibly creating payment plans. Wedding planning can be expensive, and sometimes very overwhelming for couple’s to experience. Especially couples who are paying for their wedding themselves. I’ve been there! I definitely understand! Please communicate with me about your financial concerns and I can help create a payment plan that will fit your needs. 

What if I don’t know my date yet, but I want you as my photographer?

While this has happened a few times in the past, I highly recommend you locking your date and desired venue down first. The more you have confirmed the better it is for everyone. I do not put soft holds on dates due to the limited amount of weekends we have available for weddings to happen in general. If you don’t really care WHERE you get married, that can be another story. I’ve had people book me without a venue just because they cared more about their date and their photographer, so either way the date they chose to book with me stays the same.

What is your cancellation/rescheduling policy? 

My cancellation policy is straight forward, the retainer you put down when booking me is nonrefundable. Retainers are nonrefundable because when we book your date - we take it off the calendar and no one else is able to inquire for that date. And there are many instances where I receive multiple inquiries for the same date. It insures that your date cannot be given to anyone else. If you cancel your wedding within 30 days, your full amount can be due. 

If you need to reschedule your wedding, your retainer will transfer over to your new date. There may be a rebooking fee if you reschedule due to a personal decision or if it’s outside the current year. A rescheduling fee will be determined by time of year and date. Weekend dates between the months of June - September would be subjected to a much higher rebooking fee than a weekend in February. Weddings being rescheduled due to an act of God (for example, COVID19: will result in no rebooking fee)

How far out should we book a photographer?

I always advise couples that your photographer should be the second thing you book. Once you know your date and your venue, book the photographer of your choice as soon as possible. Couples have booked me two years in advance before. Typically 12-16 months in advance is recommended. Unless you are planning your wedding in 6 months, like I did, book them the moment you know your date. 

Do you have a consistent second photographer? 

I do! I pride my brand in having very experienced second shooters and assistants. It is very important that I have someone who is just as experienced as I am, and knows what I expect of them throughout the day. I will not hire a second photographer for your wedding day that is just beginning their career in weddings. It’s important that the quality of photos meets mine so your gallery is consistent. With the permission of my clients, I have allowed someone to shadow me and take photos at their own measure but otherwise, all paid second photographers are experienced.

Do you travel for weddings? Is there travel fees?

Yes! I only take on a limited amount of destination weddings a year, but I do travel! I’ve been as far as Iceland and Paris for weddings! I usually shoot weddings in Houston and Boston yearly as I have family in both cities who I love to see as frequently as possible. Travel fees to Houston and Boston are partially waived. If you are getting married in either of those cities, please inquire with me for more details. Travel fees depend on where your wedding is taking place. 

wedding photography can be quite an investment, why is this?

I am including this question because it’s not common knowledge on how much work goes into event photography. Wedding photography is more complex than it looks. There is so much technical experience and prep work that goes into understanding lighting, angles, skin tones, positioning, and being able to capture candid moments intentionally. Not to mention the constant updating of gear over time to make sure things are working properly at your wedding. It takes years for photographers to perfect their style of work. It is essentially an art form. It took me 3-4 years to truly find my brand in my editing, and it is something I have a lot of pride in. We spend hours prepping for weddings, between consults, engagement sessions, and creating timelines - to capturing the wedding day itself - and then after the event is over, we aren’t finished. You’re not only paying for someone to capture your day, but you are paying for someone to be experienced in knowing how to keep your photos safe and backed up on multiple devices to ensure nothing happens to them. We spend hours culling through the thousands of images we took from your day, editing them by hand to make sure they are consistent in colors, and the storyline flows in a way that you’ll remember it forever. Wedding images are the only tangible record you will have from your day. Your left over cake will be tossed in the compost, the florals are divided up between guests who want to take them, or also find themselves in the compost with your cake. Your menu tabs are stained with wine glass rings, and your dress will be folded up and put in a box to store in your parent’s attic. These photos, this investment, is truly forever. They hold in value over time. They go up in value over time. They are constant reminders of your love, your story and why you continue to choose each other over all. 

Why do you want to capture my wedding? Why should I hire you above anyone else?

You’re right. We live in a time where finding a vendor for your wedding day is just a click away. There are hundreds, if not thousands of photographers you can choose for your day. But what sets me a part, I believe, is the fact that I actually care from beginning to end. And even afterward. Being a part of someone’s wedding day leaves an imprint on my heart. It makes my heart skip a beat knowing I’ve been a part of over 100 love stories. The type of stories that as a little girl watching rom-coms, I always fantasied about. I’m not here to capture a killer Instagram worthy photo. I’m not here for the fame or to become popular, or to be world renowned. I’m here to do one thing - to serve YOU. I’m here to connect with you and the people that you love, ensuring your day is captured thoughtfully and with intention. I want to be able to walk into a client’s home in 30 years, see the precious photos framed on the wall and be PROUD of what I was able to give to you.