I believe in letting weddings unfold naturally, without rigid plans or preconceived expectations. I don’t impose my idea of how a wedding should look; instead, I come with an open mind and a focus on the essence of the day. All I ask from the couple is that their love is genuine and that they hold close the meaning behind their celebration. With that foundation, the rest is magic.
Your wedding is not about me or the photos I wish to capture. Rather, I aim to be a part of it, seamlessly blending into the atmosphere. By immersing myself in the rhythm of the day, I can document the authentic moments and connections that truly matter, all while being a fun, caring, and thoughtful presence behind the lens.
It all comes down to the smallest details.
My intention is to photograph in a way that allows those around me to be at ease, to be themselves, to act, and react how they would naturally. I will always find your best angles and guide you through poses that feel authentic and natural to you. All I need is for you to be yourself.
be you,
fully and freely.
Every person and every couple has a unique story, and that is how I aim to photograph it. My intention is not to just create wedding photos, but art that ranges from spontaneous candids, to posed portraits, to something more impressionistic, that together convey the depth and scope of the emotions of the day.
You are unique.
your photos should be too.
Couples choose me because they want something real. They want to be present on their wedding day and preserve what they have, not perform. Though I happily guide and help pose people, I am not there to direct or manipulate, but to create an environment where you're genuinely enjoying yourself.
presence,
not performance.
Having the privilege to witness the elation, bravery, boldness, and vulnerability of two people saying “we do” to an unknown future, is an incredible honor. There is great power in pointing a camera at something…you are giving it importance, recognition, context, bestowing a moment significance through clicking the shutter. The trust given to me by two people to truly see them and tell their story is a responsibility I accept with the utmost humility.
trust is everything.
frequently asked questions
frequently asked questions
Definitely! California is a beautiful place to have a wedding, but it's not the only one. Travel fees are based on the location of the wedding. Happy to stay close to home or fly to the other side of the globe!
I sure do! All of my collections include an engagement session, hourly coverage, a downloadable online digital gallery, and full printing rights.
After you've reached out via email or filled out my inquiry form, I'll get back to you to set up a time to either talk on the phone, videochat, or even meet for a coffee if you're local! You'll tell me all about yourselves, your wedding, I'll share more about myself, my work, and my process. If you decide we are a good fit, I will draft a contract, send to you to approve all the details, we both sign and the last step to lock in that date is paying the deposit. I ask for 50% to reserve the date and the remaining 50% two weeks before the wedding date. Then we're locked in and all eagerly wait the day together!
If your package includes an engagement shoot, we will begin discussing potential dates for that and what we might want to do! I like to think of an engagement shoot more like I'm just there documenting and guiding a really fun date, so the possibilities and arena for creativity is endless.
Some of my best and favorite work has been captured solo, though, depending on the details of your wedding, I may bring a second shooter with me. Having a second shooter there to capture every guest at a large wedding, table details, florals, and other smaller things frees me up to do what I do best and stay where the action is.
I work with all sorts of videographers and am happy to offer suggestions. The most important thing is that you understand my approach and select a videographer with a similar goal; not to be there to direct or disrupt, but to allow the day to flow.
I'll have a sneak peak, usually around 100 photos, delivered less than a week after your wedding and the full gallery ready between 3-4 weeks. I like to get them back to you as soon as possible!
I sure do! My favorite thing to photograph are people in love, so my specialties are weddings and boudoir. Though I also enjoy and do photograph families, events, portraiture, lifestyle imagery, and a wide range of other photo projects. If you're interested, reach out and ask!
