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First and Foremost
Good photos Don’t just happen, they‘re a Result of aligned values, genuine connection and careful planning.
The way I get the best and most meaningful photos are not by being a skilled camera operator or having expensive equipment. Good photos start during the planning process and the day of the wedding/portrait shoot is just single step in that process. Even the most candid and caught in-the-moment photos are a result of thoughtful planning and giving those moments the space and time to happen. With that being said, I’m available during all steps of the planning process so please include me along the way. I’m happy to work along side you or your planner/coordinator to get photos that we’re are all proud of.
The last thing I want is for you to have cheesy photos.
I want photos that represent you as a couple and this time in your life. I have my “poses” but they’re only meant as a starting point. Most people feel awkward in front of a camera so my shoots are laid back and I make sure you are as comfortable as possible so you can be yourselves and we get photos that have something special.
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Connection.
After doing this for over a decade, I can confirm that personal connection is the most important thing to have with a photographer. If you’re shopping for the best deal I’m probably not your photographer, but if you feel a connection with my work then I don’t want to just be another vendor. Whether it’s a short meeting at a coffee shop or just though Skype, I’d like to get to know you.
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What I care about.
I love being creative and making artsy photos but the main thing is to photograph your wedding the way I would want my own to be photographed. Creating photos that look good on your wall is a big part of what I do, but capturing the energy and emotion that come with having some of the most important people in your life all together in one place is way more important.
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What I don’t care about.
I don’t care much for merely being a camera operator. I’m here to help you in the planning process and to document your wedding in a way that represents you and not be boxed in by outdated expectations of what wedding photography should be. I want to make something new and real, not just complete a checklist of obligatory shots that someone else thinks you need.
Moments Matter.
Moments > Presets
I love wedding photo trends and embracing them but after doing this for a decade I know that what is most important is what is actually in the frame that matters most. Whether it be dark and moody, light and airy, cinematic, etc. Edits are only the cherry on top of the people and moments that matter.
Heartfelt, Real Photos.
Real > Staged
Weddings can be big, fast paced productions that come and go in a whirlwind. I want to be there for the moments as they unfold naturally so you don’t have to spend all day posing for photos. I want you to have photos that help you remember what it felt like to be there. For portraits, I have a more organic approach and we work efficiently so you can get back to the party.
People.
Weddings are about community and having people from various parts of your life come together, who travel near and far, all together in one moment to celebrate you.
Trust.
Friends > Vendors
I truly believe that I get the best photos when we’re connected with and invested in you. I want to get to know you! I might not be everyone’s cup of tea and I’m ok with that. There are a ton of different photographers out there with different approaches and I want you to find the photographer you connect with the most. What’s most important to me is that you like what you see on my site and trust me and my approach. I produce the most meaningful photos when we become friends and I shoot every wedding with the same care and excitement as if it were our own.
Film.
I shoot primarily digital but lately I’ve enjoyed shooting film alongside with my digital photos. In the age of digital cameras, you’re options are endless when it comes to creating photos. Whether it’s polaroid, instax or 35mm film, I love shooting film because it brings me back to the basics of photography and helps me focus more on the moments rather than the edits.
Black & White Photos.
I love our color photos but there is something timeless about b+w photos that bring a photo down to its essence. It’s more than just stripping color from a photo, it’s letting the energy of the photo shine through creating photos that age well with time.
What kind of moments do You capture?
- Getting Ready
- Portraits
- Ceremony
- Family Groupings
- Reception
- Unscripted
- Send-Off
I’m Here To Help.
I know, for most folks, this is the first time putting an event together like this so I’m available to be as involved as you want me to be. I’ve seen a few weddings over the years and would love to help along the way throughout the planning process.
Love is Love.
All Are Welcome
I want to work with anyone who connects with my work. I want to be up front with the fact that I desire to and do work with people of all ethnicities, religions, sizes, genders, and sexual orientations. If you don’t see someone like yourself represented on my site, hire me so I can put you on here!