Question 1

Weddings: What’s it like to work with you?

Accepted Answer

I believe in being prepared so you can be relaxed. I’m not a “fly-on-the-wall” photographer, but I’m also not here to turn your wedding into a staged production. I’m present, helpful, high-energy (yes — I bring Red Bulls), and focused on documenting the day exactly as it feels, while keeping it stress-free through lots of pre-planning with you. I’ll help you create the timeline, coordinate with your planner, communicate with your vendors, and make sure everything is aligned well before the day arrives. goes here

Question 2

Who owns the photo rights?

Accepted Answer

You have full personal-use, sharing, and printing rights. Unlimited downloads for 90 days. I can also create a curated guest gallery if you prefer. All details are in your contract, and if you post online, I just ask that you tag me!

Question 3

What happens if you can’t make the wedding?

Accepted Answer

In over a decade, I have never missed a wedding—showing up is non-negotiable. However, for total peace of mind, I have a solid backup plan. In the unlikely event of an emergency, a trusted, top-tier professional would photograph your day, while I personally edit every image to ensure the final gallery perfectly reflects my signature style.

Question 4

Do you offer custom packages or à la carte pricing?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Every wedding day is different, and you deserve a collection that reflects your vision. My à la carte options let you customize your coverage, add on film, extra hours, engagement sessions, or anything else you want to include in your day. This would fall into my “ Custom Wedding Collection”. Once you inquire, I’ll send you an email with a link to my calendar where you can schedule a call with me and we can build the perfect package for you, together

Question 5

How do you prevent file loss?

Accepted Answer

I shoot with dual card slots and back everything up in multiple different ways: external drives dated by year, cloud storage, and off-site backups.

Question 6

What equipment do you bring to a shoot?

Accepted Answer

I shoot on professional Canon camera bodies with dual card slots, which means every photo is backed up twice the moment it’s taken. I carry multiple camera bodies, a full range of professional lenses, on- and off-camera lighting, and backups for every essential piece of equipment — batteries, flashes, memory cards, everything.

Question 7

What’s your approach to posing?

Accepted Answer

I guide formal moments (family portraits, a few classic couples photos), but the rest of the day is about natural direction, real interaction, and in-the-moment storytelling. Nothing forced or stiff. Here’s the balance: Formal photos: I’ll clearly guide, organize, adjust small details, and make sure everyone looks their best. The rest of the day: I keep direction minimal and natural. I use gentle prompts, movement, connection, and interaction rather than stiff posing. I want your photos to look like you, not a version of you posing for me.

Question 8

How do you choose the final photos?

Accepted Answer

You receive every image that isn’t a duplicate, unsalvably blurry, or accidental. For weddings, I shoot around 100–150 images per hour, and everything is individually edited. You get each photo in color and black & white.

Question 9

How do you collaborate with vendors?

Accepted Answer

I fully believe that weddings are a team effort. Just because I’m the one capturing the moment doesn’t mean the other vendors weren’t a huge part of creating it. Every time I share your photos, I make sure to tag and credit the vendors involved, because they deserve recognition for the magic they help bring to life. After 10+ years of photographing weddings, the thing that keeps me inspired is the people — the couples, the families, and the incredible vendors who are also out here chasing their passion and pouring their heart into their work. I value that collaboration deeply.

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