Where are you based? Do you travel?

I am currently based in the Raleigh, North Carolina area, servicing the entire state and immediate surrounding areas.

I also travel, and I love to do so! Travel fees vary depending on location and time of year, but I will work with you to come up with the best possible plan to keep costs reasonable.

Here's a secret tip for weddings: if your wedding has 50 guests or less (aka a micro wedding), and if you're getting married somewhere remote and beautiful that I've never been, I just might offer to cover some of the travel costs myself!

What services do you offer?

I offer photography and videography services for weddings and elopements, individual and couple portraits, engagement sessions and surprise proposals, family, newborn, maternity, business and personal events, real estate and more. All sessions are on-location of your choice, and my work is created by natural outdoor lighting rather than an indoor studio. If you have an idea or vision that is not listed here, contact me today and I’d love to hear about what you have in mind!

How do you describe your shooting style?

I like to describe my style as authentic and candid, with gentle guidance and direction for portraits and group photos. My goal is to capture the true moments of the day and I want you to be able to enjoy your event without being bombarded by a camera in your face. It is important to me to be able to capture your moments without taking anything away from your experience. I don’t rely too much on posing, but I do provide gentle guidance and direction to get the best photos of your day. My editing style varies depending on the time of year, but I always love golden hues and bright airy photos with some contrast that make colors pop! You can view some examples of my most recent work on Instagram or on my portfolio page!

Will I have full ownership of the photos?

Yes, once delivered, you have the rights to do whatever you would like with the photographs. I do, however, ask for credit by name for any businesses that use my work for any public or marketing purposes.

How long is the turnaround time for photo galleries and videos?

It all depends on the kind of session and how busy that time of year is!

For photos, I aim for a turnaround time of 8-10 weeks for weddings, and 2-4 weeks for all other portrait and branding sessions. 

For videos, I aim for a turnaround time of 4-6 weeks.

How many photos can we expect to receive? And how do we get them?

For weddings, a standard 8-hour day typically yields around 600-750 edited photos. If I have a second shooter, it could very likely be more!

Full length portrait & engagement sessions yield approximately 40-50 edited photos per hour of shooting time, while mini sessions (30 minutes) yield approximately 20-35 photos. Your photos will be delivered in a private online gallery with full downloading, sharing and printing rights.

Do you have a second shooter for weddings?

I offer wedding packages both with and without a second shooter. I actually have shot about 90% of my weddings alone, and I’m totally confident and happy to shoot by myself. I love the bond I form with my clients when it’s just me there by myself. It’s easier to feel like just another friend at the wedding that way, seamlessly slipping into the memories of the weekend, rather than a team of people tasked with documenting things.

Of course, if you prefer to have two photographers at your wedding, I can always make that happen! You can add a second shooter to any of my packages if you want. If you are having a really large wedding, this is something I definitely recommend. On the other hand, smaller, more intimate wedding days are pretty easy to cover by myself.

Side note: If you are hiring me for both photo and video services for your wedding, I will definitely have a second shooter and/or a second videographer so I can ensure all moments are captured!