Question 1

How many pictures will we get and when should we expect our final gallery?

Accepted Answer

It takes me up to 6 weeks to deliver my final galleries for weddings and elopements but I always post previews on IG and send my clients some previews to hold them over. Trust me, I know waiting is the worst so I work as diligently as I can to get you your photos!While I can’t promise you an exact amount of photos you will receive, on average I deliver between 50-100 edited images per hour. You will for sure get more if you hire a second shooter! I never cap the amount of photos that I send and include all photos that are well exposed, well composed and not duplicates.

Question 2

Do you have insurance?

Accepted Answer

I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

Question 3

How far in advance should we book you for our wedding?

Accepted Answer

For weddings, most couples on average book me out 6 months to a year and a half in advance. When it comes to elopements, it really depends… Some book me literally just weeks out if it’s something smaller and more simple while others book up to 6 months to a year in advance for more involved elopements. I book on a first-come, first-serve basis. I recommend booking me as soon as you have a date and venue/location and can pay my 50% non-refundable retainer to ensure you have me for the date you need.

Question 4

Do you also offer video services?

Accepted Answer

No, I just offer photography! However I have a list of great videographers I have worked with in the past that I can recommend.

Question 5

What’s your back-up plan if you can’t photograph our wedding as planned?

Accepted Answer

In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my experienced colleagues who has a similar shooting style to me. I would still be the one editing and delivering your photos.

Question 6

Do you do extensive editing / photoshop work?

Accepted Answer

I am a HUGE body positivity and body acceptance advocates Myphilosophy is that real is better than perfect and a photoshopped body is not real looking or honors your body in the slightest. If you are wanting your body to appear different in photos than how you appear in real life, I am definitely not the photographers for you. The only time I do "extensive" editing (that is not even really extensive) is getting rid of small blemishes, skin discoloration and distracting objects in the background. Additional more extensive edits to images cost $50 per file and are sent out to professional editors.

Question 7

Do you recommend doing an engagement session?

Accepted Answer

In my professional opinion, yes! Most of my couples I find are initially nervous about being in front of a camera. An engagement session is a great time to get acquainted with how I will work with you so once your wedding day rolls around, you feel comfortable and know what to expect. Also you will have more photos of you and your partner together as a couple (who doesn’t want that?)! Plus you will have photos to use for save the dates and wedding decor if you choose!

Question 8

Are you inclusive and do you work with LGBTQIA+ couples?

Accepted Answer

Yes, yes, 100% yes! As a wedding photographer, I believe love is love and that it would be absolutely ridiculous for anyone to work in the wedding industry that doesn't truly believe that and is not willing to serve ALL couples in love! I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and believe Black Lives Matter. I will never discriminate based on gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, or one’s personal beliefs.

Question 9

How many hours on average do couples book for photography coverage for weddings and elopements?

Accepted Answer

When deciding how long you need a wedding or elopement photographer for, factor in these things. How much time do you want to dedicate to each part of the day? What parts of the day are important for you to be captured? Do you want your photographer to stay the whole night? Is there a lot of travel between your venue, getting ready space and ceremony space? On average, I find 8 hours of coverage works best for most couples planning weddings unless there is a lot of travel between locations involved or they have a wedding day that is more condensed. For elopements, I recommend on average 2-4 hours of coverage.

Question 10

What if you have never shot at our venue before?

Accepted Answer

Trust me, shooting at a new venue or location is no big deal to me (or honestly any other experienced photographer)! For all my weddings, I arrive a little bit early just to get a feel for the space, scout out locations for portraits and get a feel for the light. And I also do research on your venue beforehand. For elopements that are more on the adventurous side, I do a lot of planning and research of my own beforehand. No need to worry, your photos are going to be AMAZING!

Question 11

Should I add a second shooter?

Accepted Answer

That really depends on a few things! I recommend to my couples with over 120 guests to consider adding one on because with so many people and things happening, I might miss out on capturing something cool or someone because I am focusing on something else. I definitely recommend considering adding one if in the beginning of your wedding you and your partner are getting ready in different locations and/or are not doing a first look so you can each have a photographer with you. And lastly, if you want more photos definitely add one!

Question 12

Will you travel for wedding and elopement photography?

Accepted Answer

I am based out of Denver but I will gladly photograph wherever you need me to go! I absolutely LOVE to travel (I mean, who doesn’t?!). Over the past couple years, I have shot in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, North Carolina, New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, Texas and Pennsylvania.

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