Question 1

Do you travel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, yes, and yes. I’ve traveled with my couples all across the United States in years past. All of my traveling weddings receive a custom proposal including all travel (mileage, fuel, hotel or accommodations, flights, rental vehicle, transportation, food, baggage fees, parking fees, and other related expenses, if applicable), and then I complete all of the booking for my own travel to take it off your plate. Travel fees are location-dependent and determined on a case by case basis.

Question 2

What is your turn around time?

Accepted Answer

Contractually, 4-16 weeks (averaging 6-8 weeks).

Question 3

Do you work with assistants or other photographers?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, I’ll bring an assistant depending on the size of your wedding. Don’t worry, this won’t cost you extra. My second photographers (for a fee) aren’t random hires. They’re people I’ve worked with personally, artists I trust, and often friends who run their own photography businesses. They share my values, my creative vision, and my belief that we’re not just vendors—we’re human beings showing up to serve people on a deeply personal day.

Question 4

Will you edit all our pictures?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful.

Question 5

How long will it take to see our pictures?

Accepted Answer

My turnaround time varies by season; however, sneak peeks (10-30 images minimum) are sent within 7 days from your event date/final payment. Typically, you’ll be able to view your entire online about 4-16 weeks after your wedding.

Question 6

Do you have insurance?

Accepted Answer

I offer full liability insurance and can provide a COI (Certificate of Insurance) if your venue or planner needs one. But I also think of “insurance” as everything I do to protect your images. All your photos are shot on dual card slots across three cameras. Files are backed up on multiple external drives *immediately* after your wedding and then stored in a fireproof/waterproof safe. Why? Because things happen—I’ve had clients lose photos in house fires. I don’t purge galleries because those memories aren’t just yours… they’re mine too. I was there. I remember them. And I want you to always be able to return to them.

Question 7

How far in advance should we book you for our wedding?

Accepted Answer

Typically, couples book me about 8-13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.

Question 8

How do you approach posing or prompting?

Accepted Answer

My style is ever-evolving as I grow and experience new opportunities; however, I always gravitate to a posing style that’s hyper-focused on natural, raw, authentic interactions and movement in each love story. I love a good snuggly, candid vibe—the kind of moments where you forget I’m even there—but I also enjoy weaving in more experimental, editorial elements for depth and creativity. I’ll guide you when needed, but I’m never about stiff poses or forced smiles. I want your photos to reflect you, not a checklist. Think: laid-back direction, space to be yourselves, and a calm presence that lets the magic unfold naturally.

Question 9

What's your editing style?

Accepted Answer

I describe my editing style as documentary-led with warm, true-to-life tones. My approach is less about trendy filters and more about timeless, authentic color. I want your images to feel like you—true to the atmosphere of your day, not overly stylized or distant from reality. That way, when you look back years from now, the photos will still feel like home.

Question 10

What’s most important to you in the experience you deliver?

Accepted Answer

Trust. Weddings aren’t performances—they’re personal, sacred, fast-moving moments. You deserve vendors who center your marriage, not just your Pinterest board. My job is to be a calming, grounded, trustworthy presence. I advocate for you, make space for the moments that matter most, and do the little things—like helping Grandpa up the stairs or syncing with your sister’s pumping schedule—so your day flows naturally.

Question 11

Who builds the wedding timeline?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have a planner, I’ve got you. As soon as you book, I send over a custom timeline template. It’s not rigid—it’s a flexible starting point. From there, we work together to build out a schedule that supports your priorities, fits your vendors, and leaves plenty of breathing room for real life. I do a full timeline run-through about a month before the wedding, then a quick final check-in the week of. I coordinate directly with your other vendors to make sure we’re all aligned so you don’t have to.

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