Question 1

Where are you located + do you travel?

Accepted Answer

You can find me in the sleepy little town of Adams, New York—which is 45 minutes north of Syracuse, and 45 minutes south of the Canadian border. I absolutely do travel, so if you have a destination in mind or you've found me and you're not from New York—please still reach out! I'd love the chance to learn more about your wedding dreams and to possibly document that for you!

Question 2

Will you help us with planning?

Accepted Answer

I am absolutely here to help you along with the planning process—whether that be for your "Just Us" elopement, 50 guest intimate wedding, or just-because adventure session. I can be as involved as much or as little of the planning as you'd like—from location scouting to wardrobe assistance and every step in between, I've gotchu.

Question 3

How does booking work?

Accepted Answer

If you’re ready to start the booking process, drop me a line via my contact form on my website. I’ll send over my pricing guide based on what kind of experience you’re looking for. We also set up a time to chat as I want to get to know you, and your partner. Once we make sure we’re a good fit, and decide on which package you’d like, I will send over a contract for you to sign. After you’ve signed on the dotted line and paid the non-refundable retainer, you will be officially booked! (The remaining balance is due 15 days prior to your wedding day. This can be broken up into smaller payments, or paid all at once—whichever is easiest for you!)

Question 4

Do we have to hike for our elopement?

Accepted Answer

First things first: Adventure ≠ hiking. You don’t have to hike if that’s not your thing. Some couples live for it, others not so much. And that’s perfectly okay! Not hiking doesn’t mean you can’t have an adventurous or adventure(ish) experience. There are many options for couples who may not be avid hikers, such as spending a day on the boat, going fishing, camping, taking a stroll through Cornell's Botanical Gardens, or anything else that your heart desires. Hiking or not, I’ve gotchu.

Question 5

How much coverage will we need?

Accepted Answer

Transparently, I'm biased. I will always say opt for more coverage time. This is because you're asking me to come along and document your experience not just a list of things that happen on your wedding day. Just because you're eloping doesn't mean you should settle for 3-4 hours of photography coverage. Because then you're only telling 3-4 hours of your entire wedding day experience together.

Question 6

Do you take on larger weddings?

Accepted Answer

While I do specialize in elopements and small weddings, if you're drawn to my style and vibe with who I am as a person, I'm down for celebrations of any size. If you think we'd be a good fit, reach out and let's chat. I'd love to see how I can help you document your larger wedding!

Question 7

Why should we book you?

Accepted Answer

There are so many caveats to this question that it's hard to give a definitive answer. I'm about capturing all the moments that happen on your wedding day between you and your partner in an unobtrusive way with a moody, earthy touch. I'm for the couples who want their portraits to reflect them and their connection in a real, emotional, and un-posed way.

Question 8

Do you work with a second photographer?

Accepted Answer

Typically with elopements and intimate weddings, no. But if you'd like to add on a second photographer, we can absolutely do that. For larger weddings, a second photographer is often included in my packages.

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