Frequently asked questions

GETTING STARTED

The best way to find out if you’re date is available is to fill out the contact form on my website. I’m currently booking 18-24 months in advance. While I don’t personally think there is really a “wedding season,” you should know that September and October are usually the first months to book. From there, I’ll send you my pricing brochure and ask some questions to get to know you two as a couple and try to understand your vision for the day.
Please try to avoid sending DM’s, texts, or Facebook Messages to inquire about your date, they get lost or I don’t see them and I’d hate to miss a chance to work together.
Once you’ve received my pricing brochure and you’re thinking you want to move forward, we’ll set up a time to meet in person and grab a coffee or a drink and get to know each other. Or if meeting in person is challenging because of schedules or distance, we can FaceTime, Skype, or plain ol’ phone call. Typically these meetings/phone calls last 60-90 minutes. Think of it as a first date where we see if our personalities vibe. We’ll talk about all the details of the wedding, mock up what a timeline might look like for you, and I’ll answer any other questions you may have about working with me.

While we get to know each other, we’ll start talking about the details of the wedding. I’ll run through a sample timeline of what your day might look like based on those details. I know the info you have may be limited, so nothing is set in stone at this point and your timeline will/ might change. This will help you two get a better idea for what your day might look like and how much you want me there. Every person, couple, and wedding is unique, so we’ll make sure that what you choose works best for you.
Yay! I feel so lucky and honored that you want me to document the most important day of your life! The logistics to booking is that 50% of the total amount of your collection and a signed contract is due to secure your date. You’ll e-sign the contract via my client management system and you can pay with credit card through there or mail a check (no discounts are offered for cash payments)

Once all the “official paperwork” has been taken care of, we’ll schedule your engagement session. Engagement sessions are so important to me and because of this, they are in every collection I offer. This is a chance for us to hang out and get to know each other a little more. It let’s me see how the two of you interact and you’ll understand how I work behind the camera. Engagement sessions typically last 90 minutes. If you have questions on what to wear and what location to choose, we can discuss those details after we lock in your date.
About 8 weeks before your wedding I’ll send you a questionnaire asking the who’s who and what’s what of the day. From this information, I’ll create a timeline of your day in terms of photos. We’ll make a family photo shot list to make sure we don’t forget specific combinations of family members. After I’ve completed this rundown of your day, I’ll send you a copy and we’ll review together at our final meeting.

This is where we’ll all get together and talk about the details of the day. We will walk the venue together (ideally) or grab a bite to eat to discuss locations, important photos, and review the timeline together so that we are all in the know. The last thing I want to do on your wedding day is waste time thinking about locations or track down people for photos or miss something you wanted photographed. This meeting will give everyone the information to have a successful, stress free day.
Pop the champagne! All your hard work has paid off and today is the day that you marry your favorite person in the world! We are there for you every step of the way helping you navigate the day while photographing all the beautiful moments and details.

The week after your wedding you can expect a few images for a sneak peek. You’ll receive an online gallery to view your images 6-9 weeks after your wedding date. A customized thumb drive of your engagement session and wedding jpgs will arrive shortly after.
I do not deliver or allow my clients to view the RAW, unedited images. I select which images look best from the wedding day, edit and deliver those (trust me, you’ll see all the great moments!)

This depends on how long we are with you on your day. Typically, you can expect about 75-100 images per hour.
Our relationship does not end when the music stops! I’m your girl for when you start a family, for anniversary sessions, or anything in between. If you want to order an album or prints for your walls, shoot me an email and I’ll walk you through the process and custom design an album for you and help you choose the best size for your photos. If you want to grab a beer just to hang out and catch up, I’m game! I’ve built lasting relationships with all my couples and I’m so happy to hear from you after your wedding, so please don’t be a stranger!