Message me through the form on the contact page! Be detailed! Once we have a date/general location, in order to be officially in the books we need to sign a contract (don't worry, it is all done digitally). Once the contract is signed, a deposit needs to be paid. This can be done with a credit card, Venmo, Paypal, cash, or check! The deposit is generally 25%-50% of the total package booked. The rest is due a few days before the event.

Keep in mind, for out of state/country travel weddings, the full travel fee needs to be paid with the retainer (so I can book my flights!). Once the deposit and contract are good to go, so are we!

There are no awkward couples, only awkward photographers. Every person I have ever shot said this at first and they all did amazing! A vast majority of my clients have never had professional photos taken before so I understand the anxieties that come with it. I give as much or as little direction as is needed. I will start by fluidly directing every single movement and detail. I have prompts to get the fun candids. They feel stupid but trust me! Posing 100% depends on what your needs are! I will never put you on the spot with certain pose prompts ("tell a funny joke!") and I will always ask permission before making any adjustments to your hair/clothes/body. I love listening to your ideas and I love when you show me a few realistic inspo pics. We can keep it classy or get steamy depending on what you want but I prefer a little of everything. Don't worry about stiff and cheesy poses, I prefer movement, intimate moments, and authentic laughs.

For sessions like senior photos, engagements, bridals, or family photos it can take a few days to a couple weeks to edit and deliver. Don't worry, even though my edit time is insanely fast compared to the going turn-around, I still take the standard 4-6 hours editing your session (my secret is- I just begin culling/editing the same day as your session)! This way I never get my sessions backed up and always have peace of mind knowing your files aren't sitting on a hardrive somewhere for weeks on end.

For weddings, expect about about two to three weeks to get your photos back. I send as many as turn out and it takes me at least 12-24 hours to cull/edit. This means I don't limit for the sake of limiting. Anything that has ANY redeeming qualities no matter how imperfect is coming your way. I do this because 1. I like pretty much everything 2. I want you to know there's no shots that were overlooked and 3. Because my edit is simple (I am not adding any dramatic photoshop effects) I am able to send more shots.

Sessions usually end up with 250+ photos in a gallery but I have been known to send over 400 shots from a couple's session. I can't help it. I love options! Even if the variation from one photo to the next is minimal, I still like sending both. For larger family photos there will be less (around 100-200) as we are sticking to more of a "look at me and smile" style rather than a ton of candids.

For weddings it just depends on the number of hours shooting. For a four hour day, I often send around 400-800, and for my 8 hour days I usually send anywhere from 800-1,600. Again, I know you will not use all of them, but you have the option to select all your favorites for printing/posting.

I always edit in the same order that I shoot my sessions. I will always communicate an estimated delivery day with you and I will never leave you hanging!

I love to travel for shoots! I generally travel for about three weeks per month for work. I am willing and happy to go just about anywhere. Once you inquire and send me your info I will most likely give you a travel quote that is added to the package total. This quote is a general fee based on your location that covers my food, housing, ground transportation, and flight. This is easier for everyone than sending receipts for every little travel expense (although there are times where this method is preffered like in international travel weddings!). Once you pay the travel fee/deposit, I will start booking and I will see you at your destination!

If you're wondering why travel is paid in addition to the deposit from the beginning, this is so I can book my travel without cutting into the deposit. The deposit is to hold your spot and only to hold your spot. If you need to cancel for now, I can't afford to lose the deposit because I used it on travel.

Do not stress too much about this! Black, white, earth-tones, darks, pastels, and gentle patterns are great! Neon colors and loud patterns usually don't look the best when shooting in nature. Fine pin stripes also look funny on camera. Don't worry, there are always exceptions. When in doubt, bring a bunch of options to your session and I will help you make some looks. You can also text me your ideas any time. I recommend shoes you can move in because I will have you running/rolling/spinning/drunk-walking all session long.

As for how many outfits- two is usually best but you can do as many outfit changes as your time slot allows.

For families, find a general color palette and work within it. Don't be too matchy-matchy and don't stress. I have never had a family do a bad job styling and I know it is a major point of stress

Your contract grants you full printing rights. I leave it to you to decide when/where/how you want to print your photos. When I got married I noticed many photographers would send proofs and then I could buy prints from them while not having the option to download my photos at all. This becomes astronomically expensive. As a bride, I just wanted my edits digitally so I could choose to print or post them when and where I wanted to. I also noticed some who charge for the shoot but hide the fact you have to pay hundreds or thousands more to have access to the actual files.

While certain big chain stores do it cheap & fast, always do some research and find a site or local shop that specializes in prints. Let them advise you. I am handing you more edits in a convenient online gallery than you will know what to do with, with the understanding that printing is totally up to you! That being said, I LOVE when my clients send me photos of their prints on the wall or their photo books.

Nope! RAW photos are not available. I am happy to show you shots straight off my camera all session long (I LOVE it actually!). I also send so many shots you don't need to worry about what else I didn't send. If it's remotely decent, I send it!

If you have preferences, let me know BEFORE I edit. Your edit is always dependent on lighting, color tones, setting, and so much more. I can't edit an indoor studio session to look like golden hour and I won't make your night time shots light and airy. I like my whites bright and true, I like my mid tones on the warmer side, I like my shadows dark and rich. Whether it is a sunny day at noon, or those magic minutes after the sun has just set, my base edit remains the same and it is honestly very subtle (it just looks different depending on all the factors listed above).

I like to think my style is a little mix of everything as I would never want to put myself or my clients in a box. It is timeless, yet still on trend, and it is bright with a touch of moody. I don’t believe in having one certain look because it is misleading as it is very dependent on external factors (lighting, setting, weather, client preference, styling etc). I would love to shoot at golden/blue hour every day but unfortunately that is not the reality of the job. As a natural light photographer my work reflects our environment authentically. I can’t make an overcast day golden and I can’t make a bright and sunny day dark. I like to shoot in a natural and timeless way. I do not like to change colors dramatically or add special effects to my photos. I am experienced in all lighting scenarios and know we can create magical shots with whatever we are given. Now, for sessions, we will always meet at the most strategic time to ensure the best possible outcome. For weddings we will always find a way to get everything we envisioned done!