Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where are you based? Will you travel for my wedding?
A: I'm based in sunny Los Angeles & Malibu, California! I travel all around California for weddings. One of my favorite wedding destinations is Palm Springs, with San Francisco coming in as a close second! I take on weddings outside of California if my schedule will allow it. To see if I'm available for your destination wedding, please contact me.
Q: How do you describe your photography style?
A: I’m an editorial photographer. This means I work in a very documentary style, but I’m also super conscious to preserve your details and memories in a beautiful way. I will pick up clutter in your hotel suite, and I will guide you towards beautiful light all day long. But I absolutely will not make you repeat key moments of your day or step in on moments that should just be documented. My editing style is clean and timeless. I want you to look back on these images 50 years from now and see yourselves as you were, so trendy editing is just not my thing.
Q: We are so awkward! How do you deal with this?
A: I’VE GOT YOU. Don’t worry, seriously. Nerves are totally normal, and I know you’re not getting professional photos done together all the time! I know all the right things to say to put you at ease, and I have lots of ideas for flattering poses. My clients always tell me how natural I make them feel, and I promise you’ll feel the same way too!
Q: How many photos do we get?
A: I deliver about 75 photos per hour.
Q: Will there be a second photographer on our wedding day?
A: It depends on what you have planned. If you're having a full wedding day, then that is definitely not a one person job. I like to make sure everything is covered, and in order to do my job to the fullest, I need some help! However, I typically ride solo for weddings with less than 20 guests.
Q: We are planning a small wedding/elopement, and we don't think we will need a full day of coverage. Do you have any collections for 2-4 hours?
A: Yes! I photograph several elopements and intimate weddings throughout the year. Contact me for a pricing guide.
Q: When will we get our images back?
A: I will send you sneak peek images within 3 days of your wedding. I know you’re excited, and honestly I am just as excited to edit your photographs! Your full gallery will be ready in about 4-6 weeks.
Q: Do we have the rights to the photographs?
A: You will receive the rights to print and blast your photographs all over social media. Share away! You just can’t edit the photographs or re-sell them for commercial use.
Q: How do we receive the photos?
A: You will receive a password protected gallery where you can download all the goodness!
Q: We are paranoid that our photos will be lost or damaged. How do you prevent this from happening?
A: I photograph with 2 cameras, each of which have two memory slots. This means if one card was to fail or corrupt, it's automatically backed up onto another card. When I get home at the end of your wedding, I upload everything to two separate hard drives AND a cloud. I am so serious about preserving your memories!
Q: Are you insured?
A: Oh yes. If your venue requires proof, let me know. I will send it over directly to them.
Q: We are a private couple, and we would prefer to keep our photos offline. Can you accommodate this request?
A: Having the ability to share the images I create is vitally important to my business... It's how you found me, after all! My marketing costs are tied into my pricing model, so if you would prefer to keep your images private, a $5000 fee will be imposed. A more cost effective alternative is requesting that I do not use your names or tag you in photos. Please note that I only take on a limited of private events per year, so I may not always be able to accommodate your request.
Q: Can we have all the photos..even the RAW ones?
A: Nope! I love you though, so trust me when I say I am definitely not keeping anything good from you. Duplicates, unflattering angles, and out of focus images are deleted.
Q: Do you work off a shot list?
A: Nah. I’ve photographed over 100 weddings, and I know what to get! About a month before your wedding, I will send you a questionnaire that covers your family photos and special requests. This is the only list I need! When I'm not focused on getting images from some random blog’s “Must Have” list, I can focus on capturing your day in an authentic and natural way… and THAT is the real magic.
Q: How much do you cost?
A: Wedding collections begin at $7000 and include 8 hours of coverage with 2 photographers. Elopements begin at $3000 for 2 hours of coverage. Please contact me for a detailed pricing guide.
Q: We’ve decided we love you, and we would love to book you. What do we do next?
A: Contact me! I will send you a link to a contract and payment information. Once you sign and pay the retainer, I’m all yours!
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