When you least expect it. When "nothing is happening"...
- The twinkle in your grandma's eyes
- The unrestrained laughter from an impromptu dance party while getting ready
- A simple hug from a childhood friend who traveled far
to be there for your celebration
And honestly...
You want to celebrate and create memories, knowing
that things are going to run smoothly and efficiently. You
don't want to feel rushed and stressed. But you’ve never
done this before and I’m sure you’re wondering how long
things will actually take. How much time do you need for
family photos? When should hair and make-up be
finished? When should you do your first look? I’m happy
to help! We’ll create your family photo list and a photography timeline that makes sense for your day. We’ll have
a solid plan in place, with plenty of wiggle room built in.
By actively helping you with this, it not only allows me to
capture everything and everyone you want me to, but it
allows you to truly relax and enjoy your day.
An engagement session is an amazing way for us to get to know
each other before the wedding! You'll get to experience what it's like
to work with me, and I'll get to see what kind of photos you end up
really loving. Do you like creative, epic shots? Or do you prefer more
intimate shots of the two of you? It’s also the perfect opportunity to
practice having your photo taken, because pretty much everyone
thinks they're going to be awkward and uncomfortable. Let's get
that out of the way, so by the time we’re taking photos at your
wedding, you’re completely confident in front of the camera.
These are your lifelong memories and I take that very
seriously! So, I put incredibly thorough systems into
place to guarantee that you WILL get your wedding
photos. No.matter.what. I not only have backup equipment on me at all times during your wedding (including
2 cameras, each loaded with 2 memory cards.) But I
actually mail myself one of those memory cards before I
even leave your venue, ensuring if something happens to
me on my way home... you’ll still get your photos. Once I
do make it home, I backup all of your photos in several
places, including the Cloud and 2 hard-drives. I take on
the stress and worry of making sure things are backed
up and safe, because I want you to feel relaxed and at
ease knowing that your images are protected - even
before you actually receive them.
While I love that golden hour, sometimes I like to bring my own
lighting to enhance the beauty that's already there. Your
photos still feel super natural and real, just with a little extra
magic. And, speaking of magic...there's nothing quite like the
magic and energy of your friends and family dancing and
celebrating with you on the dance floor, and you want photos
of that too. I'll get right in there and capture the movement,
and the atmosphere with my camera in one hand, and my flash
in the other. (And yes, I'll most likely be dancing while I'm at it).
Natural beauty, timeless characteristics, and a little something
extra... All with a little more light!
I know you're so excited to see your photos. So, I’ll send a
sneak peek of 3-5 killer images as quickly as possible.
(And by quickly, I mean within days!) And then, at this
stage, most photographers would tell you that they will
deliver your images to you in the form of an online gallery
or link. But I've found that when you provide a gallery of
photos, people either don't know what to do with them ,
or they don't want to take the time to figure it out. And
while digital images are exciting when you first get them,
I believe your memories deserve to live on in the physical
world! Which is why 3-5 weeks after your wedding, I'll
have a draft of your amazing custom album ready for you
to review! But don't worry- you'll get a user-friendly
online gallery too so you can easily download and share
with friends and family. {Because you know they're
excited to see your photos too!}
Click here for ALL of the details on your album!