Frequent Questions
Setting us up for success
3 Critical Success Factors for a Successful Wedding Day
Trust
Connection and trust foster all sorts of good things around here. I'm not a vendor and you're not my client. We're friends. It's cheesy and weird, but I get really invested in my couples because I really do care so so much and want to be more than just a photographer to you. Let's focus on creating together rather than just 'getting photos done'. I stress the importance of connection because make my best work for couples I consider friends. My main focus above all else is that my couples are having a good time. Most of my couples show up uneasy saying “Sorry, we’re awkward and hate getting our photo taken”, and by the end they’re going on about how easy and fun it was. Trust me, getting photos taken doesn’t have to suck or be awkward in any way, and I will make sure you
Communication
As of today, I have worked nearly 100 weddings. I commit to continuous improvement through review, study and practice. All of this is to ensure that I can provide the best product and experience to my clients. while I may be the subject matter expert, the wedding day is still yours . It must reflect you. It will be your memory and your Legacy. For this reason, I collaborate openly with all of my couples. Its imperative that we align on a vision and maintain receptiveness through the process.
Planning
We are kind of big on Planning. This is because our best work is done when we are prepared and intentional. We do our best work when we know what to expect. When we are in the right place, at the right time and with the right equipment. Likewise, you will have the best experience when you have the right expectations and can rest assured that everything is being managed . Our planning process starts as soon as your main vendors are in place. Written Photography plans are provided to everyone on the team well in advance of the wedding day !
What is your Approach?
Wedding Albums are ultimately a stunning and visual essay of your wedding day love story. To accomplish this we will utilize best practices of Classic and Photojournalistic Photography.
Our wedding days will reflect a mixture of planned artistic imagery intentionally created for its beauty as well as documentary style photography that will seek to capture the true to life story and texture of each moment.
Our portraiture imagery will be planned, placed, and in most cases posed for artistic value. These images are designed to have a high portraiture value. Your wedding day, however, should not feel posed, stiff, or scripted. This is why our moment to moment images should reflect the actual moment, who you actually are, and how it actually felt ! It will be consumed in its natural form. While we are there to provide gentle direction when needed, our goal is to document the wedding story without becoming the wedding story.
What is your Style ?
As a photographer that is dedicated to the telling and retelling of love stories. We recognize that every couple's story is different. Your vision, your textures, your light is unique !
Our stylized imagery will be designed to reflect YOU. Early in our cycle, I will begin planning and considering the artistic images for your wedding day. I will come prepared with ideas and inspirations. However, your collaboration and input are welcome (so get your Pinterest boards ready) While I do ask that you trust me implicitly as your photographer, understand that the artistic choices I make aren’t to benefit me. This is your artwork, not mine. I focus on quality over quantity so we can create something together you’ll value forever.
Styling Samples Below:
Do I NEED to have a second photographer?
No. A second Photographer is rarely required for a successful day. However, their value is well documented. Here are the benefits:
- Extra set of eyes and Camera: Wedding day moments will come fast and may occur in multiple locations simultaneously.
- Reduce the amount of time spent on “formal” photos: The second & lead Photographer can shoot in tandem making these segments less tedious and more efficient.
- Allows more room and time for creative departures and candid shots !
- Better Angles: Lets capture your I do’s along with your dads reaction to your first kiss ! ell your story online can make all the difference.
Whether this is of value really depends on your priorities. The same benefits can be achieved through careful planning and adequate service time.
What is a Post- Wedding Session?
A Post Wedding Day Session (sometimes called an “after session”) occurs when we decide to divest a majority of the Bride and Groom Portrait Session from the wedding day. These portraits are saved for a special session to be held after the wedding usually the next day, or sometime after. In some instances, we may elect to hold a shortened portrait session on the day of the wedding while reserving the next day for additional portraits .
This approach is becoming VERY popular.
Here are the top reasons why:
A better wedding experience (for everyone) : Delaying this session can reduce the amount of time spent on “formal” portraits by up to 80%. This can put up to 2 hours back into the timetable and allow the celebration to be experienced organically without weather concerns, posing, time pressure, waiting around, or feeling “on the clock”.
After Sessions give us more control over the portrait session. They are more relaxed, allow for more creativity, receive more photos, utilize different destinations, and styling props than we may otherwise have access to.
FAQ’s
What cameras do you shoot with, How do you backup your files, How long are the galleries available, Should we go unplugged, Are there travel fees, how are destination weddings handled, Who holds the copyright to the photos, How are things planned out, What is the timing for delivery, How are post wedding sessions managed ?
+ How Do you pose?
My style is will reflect a split between Classic Wedding Photography and Photojournalistic Wedding Photography. The majority of my time with you will be spent capturing real momens. My style is heavily focused on real moments there is nothing worse than spending your wedding day doing a bunch of cheesy shit that feels forced. I'm not going to make you do any cheesy shit that feels forced. Nothing staged, nothing set up, no awkward half-smiles. It’s the real good stuff. We create together. Although I can take beautiful images putting you in front of a cool sunset, that’s not my jam. Even though I could just show up to your wedding and be a fly on the wall and get good shots, that is just not who I am. This isn’t going to be an afternoon full of posing. I am not going to be making you to turn to the right a little bit and smile at me on your wedding day, while making sure your dress is always laying perfectly flat. It’s way, way more than that to me. If you are just wanting a photographer to show up and get the typical, posed, smiling “perfect looking” shots, we might not be the best fit.
+ Where are you? – What areas do you serve?
WHERE ARE YOU BASED OUT OF? DO COUPLES EVER TRAVEL TO YOU FOR SHOOTS?
+ WHAT IF WE NEED TO CANCEL OR Reschedule our Shoot ?
WHERE ARE YOU BASED OUT OF? DO COUPLES EVER TRAVEL TO YOU FOR SHOOTS?
+ What if you are not able to make it to the wedding day
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+ What if there is bad weather
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+ Do you give RAW or UNEDITED IMAGES
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+ How do payment schedules work
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+ Can you photoshop us
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+ How does covering travel expenses work
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+ What is your turnaround time
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+ How do you help with our planning process ?
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+ Do you offer discounts ?
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