Question 1

How many hours of coverage do we need?

Accepted Answer

This depends on your unique wedding day structure and the events you’re planning to incorporate! Typically, my couples hire me for 8 hours, beginning with getting ready/pre-ceremony shenanigan photos. This allows me to tell the full story of your amazing day. 8 hours allows for plenty of time to spread the day’s events out a little (so you don’t have to stress about jumping from one thing to the next). But don’t worry too much about the number of hours at first—you can always add more time later on.

Question 2

Should we hire a planner/day-of coordinator?

Accepted Answer

The short answer: Yes. The longer answer: Planning a wedding should be exciting and fun, not stressful. But it can be a lot to tackle on your own, and that’s where having a planner or coordinator comes in. Working with the right wedding planner takes the stress out of the experience and leaves you with just the fun stuff! When it comes right down to it, wedding planners have the tools and knowledge to show you how your vision is coming together along the way, and honestly, nothing is more exciting than that.

Question 3

Are you LGBTQ-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I feel extremely lucky to live and work in a place and time where LGBTQ+ wedding celebrations are becoming much more visible. No matter how you identify, I want to capture your special day authentically and artistically.

Question 4

How long have you been a photographer?

Accepted Answer

I fell in love with photography when I was 12 years old and have been honing my craft ever since. I have a bachelor’s degree in photography and have now been working as a professional photographer for five years. I absolutely adore my job and have never once taken it for granted!

Question 5

I’m feeling a bit lost in this whole wedding planning thing! Can you recommend any other vendors?

Accepted Answer

For sure! I have connections with lots of other amazing Boston wedding vendors who share my strong belief that you deserve a totally unique, awesome, unforgettable day. Check out this blog post for a list of my favorite (and highly recommended) vendors, including florists, planners, stationery designers, and more.

Question 6

Do you have any tips to make us feel less awkward in front of the camera?

Accepted Answer

If this is a worry you’ve had when thinking about hiring a wedding photographer and videographer, know that you are not alone. But, you might be surprised by how comfortable you actually end up feeling if you’re not focusing so much on posing perfectly as you are simply having fun with your partner and loved ones! That’s what my style of photography is all about. I’ll direct and guide you in a very laid-back way, getting you both loosened up and laughing for very authentic, true-to-you portraits.

Question 7

How long will it take to see our pictures?

Accepted Answer

I strive to keep my turnaround times nice and speedy, so you can enjoy the beautiful memories from your big day sooner! You'll receive your full gallery of digital images approximately 30 days after your wedding date.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

In the very, VERY unlikely event that I am unable to photograph your wedding, I will call on one of the other talented photographers in my network to fill in for me, and do my absolute best to connect you with them ahead of time. But, again, this is HIGHLY unlikely. I pride myself on my dedication, so barring an actual life-or-death emergency, I will be there!

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