Let’s Get Comfortable Before the Big Day

For most people, working with a photographer is a totally new experience, and that can feel intimidating. I get it. My job is to make this easier, more comfortable, and maybe even fun.

Your wedding day will come with enough pressure, I don’t want to add to it. That’s why I like to spend a little time with every couple before the big day, when the stakes are low and the vibe is relaxed.

I do two things with every couple I work with:

1. A Tasting Experience (Yes, Really)
Before anything else, let’s just hang out for an hour or so, no cameras involved. I’ll take you out for a wine tasting (my favorite), or if wine’s not your thing, we’ll go grab some amazing chocolate desserts.

Whether you're a wine expert or totally new to it, there’s no pressure, no quiz at the end! The goal is simple: enjoy some good flavors, get to know each other, and talk through your plans in a casual, easygoing setting.

2. An Engagement Photo Shoot
This is the best way to ease nerves and get a feel for what it’s like to be in front of the camera.

Most people wonder:

• “What’s the photographer going to make us do?”

• “How are we going to look?”

An engagement session answers both. You'll see that I’m not about elaborate, awkward poses or confusing directions. I’ll help you feel natural and confident and you’ll know exactly what to expect on your wedding day.

Plus, you’ll have the peace of mind knowing no one will ever see an unflattering photo from your wedding. I’ve got you.

The Wedding Day

Your wedding will be an all day event, from getting ready in the morning, through the actual ceremony, and the reception. I will arrive at whatever point in the morning you are comfortable with. Usually this means some getting ready photos with your wedding party, and hair and makeup for the brides party. I prefer not to set an end time for my services because I do not want to leave before the party ends. I can’t tell the whole story if I leave before you do.

After The Wedding

I will deliver an online gallery of a few preview photos within a few days of your wedding. These may not be final edits, they are just intended to allow you to enjoy some memories and share them on your social media. I will then spend some time selecting the best images and editing those to look just right. This takes some time to get just right, and I usually upload the images in 3-4 weeks. I will prepare a highlights gallery you can share with friends and family as well as a much larger gallery that covers the full event. If your package includes additional printed materials we will have a discussion about which images are your favorites, and make plans to deliver those printed products.