What services do you offer?
I offer photography services for weddings and elopements, individual and couple portraits, engagement sessions, family, newborn, maternity, and head shots. Sessions are on-location or in the studio. I love to do both!
How long have you been a wedding photographer? How’d you get into it?
Well, this is going to age me... but I have been doing photography since high school, a long time! My passion started with street photography in San Francisco, where I went to collage at the Academy of Art. The streets of SF were filled with amazing subjects to photograph. I then segued into portraits and head-shots for quite sometime, but it wasn't until 2013 I found my passion...wedding photography! Unfortunately, my wedding pictures did not turn out the way I wanted at all. In fact. they were so bad I cried about it for two months straight. It was at that point that I decided I was going to be one of the best wedding photographers out there and never let a bride down, like I was let down over my pictures.
How do you describe your photography style?
I like to describe my style as authentic and timeless, with subtle guidance and direction for portraits and group photos. My goal is to capture the true essence of your magical day so you can look back on it and remember it like it was yesterday. I love to make my brides feel like they are the most beautiful women in the world on their day. I have a way of pulling a women's beauty and confidence out, by guided direction when it comes to posing and finding her inner alter ego when I am behind the camera. It is important to me to be able to capture your wedding day moments without taking anything away from your experience.
How long is the turnaround time for our wedding gallery?
Standard turnaround time for delivery of your photos is 30 days after the event date — however, depending on the time of year it may be sooner.
Do you provide the original unedited RAW image files?
The images in your gallery will be edited to improve lighting, contrast, sharpness, and color, all of which is a standard process for digital photographers. Therefore, I do not provide the unedited RAW images.
Will I have full ownership to the photos?
Yes, once delivered, you have the rights to do whatever you would like with the photographs. I do, however, ask for credit by name for any businesses that use my work for any public or marketing purposes.
How will the photos be delivered?
All high resolution photos will be delivered to your email with a link to your online gallery. From there, you can download your photos with the provided password. Your photos will be stored on a cloud until your one year anniversary, so you will have substantial time to pick out prints and download.
Do I need a second shooter?
Having a second shooter can be beneficial for several reasons. First of all, two points of view are always better than one, especially when you are wanting to capture your grooms reaction when you are walking down the aisle. I also suggest a second shooter if your wedding has more than 150 guests to ensure coverage of all guests and families while the primary shooter may be working exclusively with the couple.
How do I book my wedding date?
You can start by filling out the contact form on my website. Please provide your details, including your wedding or event date, location, and telling me a bit about what you are looking for! I will follow up to send you the wedding package options and schedule a time to chat — on a call, so you have the opportunity to ask any questions and so I can get to know you and your fiance a little bit more. If you decide that you would like to move forward with securing the date, I will send a wedding contract for your review and a request of a 25% retainer to hold your date. Once the contract and retainer have been completed, I am all yours!