There is really no way around it, unless you are a model having your photograph taken is weird.  As an only child to parents who loved photography I am the subject of thousands of photos so I understand what it feels like to be in front of the lens as well as behind it!
     It doesn't have to be that way.  At your engagement session we will walk around a gorgeous location bathed in dreamy light while we chat and get to know each other.  I will tell you silly stories, guide you into poses (including what to do with your hands) and make you laugh - at me or with me, who's to say?
     You will walk away with a gallery full of beautiful images that are full of love, joy, and laughter before you even remember that this was supposed to feel awkward. You might even have fun.
     Then, when it comes to your wedding day, you will be able to be completely relaxed because we've done all this before.  You can spend the day feeling calm and radiant and enjoy spending time with your friends and family without having to give photography a second thought.

what is it like to work with me?

     After you contact me I will send you a welcome magazine with information about my wedding day coverage via email.  Once you have looked over the information, most clients choose to set up a consultation either in person or over the phone depending on your location to build your collection and view album options.  Most clients invest between $2500 and $3500.
     Once we finalize your wedding collection a  signed contract and a retainer are required to hold your wedding date.  I only shoot one wedding per day and popular dates often book a year in advance.
     After your date is secured we will set up a time and location for your engagement session.  This is the fun part!
     About six weeks before your wedding I will send you a questionnaire to fill out.  This will cover your shot list, vendors, wedding day schedule, and important details.  I make sure this is very thorough so that we ensure everything important to you gets captured.  This is also a great time to go over any questions or concerns that you might have for the day of the wedding so we will have plenty of time to iron them out.

before the wedding...

     You put a lot of time and effort into choosing every detail of your wedding day.  Lucky for you, I absolutely adore photographing details!  I start the wedding day styling and photographing the bridal details while you sip champagne and get ready.
     Once we get you in your dress you will be whisked away to your first look session and a short portrait session with your spouse to be.  You will take photos with your bridal party and family and then they will surround you as you walk down the aisle.
    The rest of the night will pass in a blur of speeches, food, dancing and cake.  You will dance in your beloved's arms and there will be no one in the world but the two of you.  Before you know it you will be making your grand exit amid kisses and cheers.
     You will laugh and you will wave and everyone you love will wish you good fortune as you begin your new adventures together.

on your wedding day...

     A few weeks after you return from your honeymoon you will get an email with a link to your finished gallery of images and your preliminary album design.  
     After you look back on the highlights from your wedding day, get a little teary watching the father daughter dance, and laugh about those epic dance moves one of your friends busted out after a few too many cocktails, we will set up a call to go over your album design.
    I design every album like I would if it were my own wedding.  Nothing can compare to an album for the ability to tell the story of your wedding. Looking through your finished album will feel like you are right there back on that day.
     Your finished album should arrive 4-6 weeks after you finalize your order.  Most of my clients have their albums in hand less than three months after their wedding!

after the wedding...