Frequently Asked QUESTIONS

You’ve got questions? I’ve got answers. Keep scrolling down below for the most frequently asked questions I get. Take a minute to read through them and don’t hesitate to reach out with any more!

 BASICS

  • My perspective to documentary editorial photography is a slower, thoughtful approach. I provide a more curated experience than other photographers to best understand you and what your vision looks like. I'm an artist that has a strong creative vision to capture the essence of your day in an unforgettable way. I only take on a limited number of weddings each year because I want to give each of my couples a seamless, effortless experience.

    I do offer professional film photography as an add on. Film requires more skill and attention to detail, from shooting to developing, which adds a layer of heirloom, nostalgic imagery to cherish years down the road to your great-grandkids to see. This process is more intentional, making each photo feel like a piece of art.

  • You are all welcome and will always have a safe space here. All races, all religion, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, all genders, all body types, all ages - you are welcome here. Without hesitation, pause, or question, I will lovingly document any milestones for any human who feels a connection to me or my work.

  • WEDDINGS: Courthouse Elopements (2 hours) / Weekday + Weekend Elopement Packages (4 hours) / Micro Wedding Package (6 hours) / Essential Wedding Package (8 hours) / Fine Art Wedding Package (hybrid of professional digital and film photography)

    PHOTO SHOOTS: Engagement Sessions / Surprise Proposals / Rehearsal Dinner Coverage / Day After Wedding Sessions / Maternity + Family Sessions / Anniversary Sessions / Boudoir Sessions

    ADD ONS: Professional Film Photos / Additional Hours / Additional Photographers / Online Print Shop / Expedited Editing Services

  • My love of photography began when I was 15 years old. I studied my early years of life by looking through a viewfinder and carried a camera around with me like it was a part of my own body. I began photographing weddings in 2016, and every year my passion for this art has only grown stronger.

  • Austin, TX is where I live right now. I frequently travel to Portland, Seattle, Denver, San Francisco, New York, and Mexico.

    Feel free to check out my travel schedule to see if I’ll be in your area. Happy to travel where ever you’re dreaming of having your wedding or photo shoot!

  • I pour hours into scouting locations (crawling the internet and then scouting in-person), creating day-of itineraries for your photo shoot and wedding day (factoring in weather, when to leave, when to shoot, back up plans, etc.), helping you brainstorm ways to add meaning to your day, and giving you tips and advice to help you get the best outcome out of your photos – all of this to make your dream of what you want your wedding day or photo shoot into a reality!

  • Candid, honest photos, and meaningful moments being documented is super important to me.

    I make sure that the way I'm interacting with you two and your loved ones, in-the-moment taking photos, and editing is reflective of who you are and how things actually feel. It's a lot of the small little things like this that go a long way.

    I'm not a fan of repeating other's work or following trends that are status-quo. My mission for photography is first and foremost to capture a couple in their genuine interactions and quirks, and second, to bring their vision for photos to life in their own unique way. I never shoot cookie-cutter to another photographers work- I take inspiration from some great creatives, but put my own twist on what I'm seeing in front of me and let your love story be what drives me to make something entirely new.

 PHOTOS

  • As a minimum, for photo shoots (i.e. engagement, anniversary, maternity, just for fun shoots, etc…), I deliver at least 50 photos. For weddings, I deliver at least 500 photos and at least 200 photos for elopements.

    I don’t put a set number on how many you will receive, but I never leave anything out. I don’t put a cap or a limit on what I will deliver. Every photo shoot and wedding is different and varies from the last and numbers are always changing. If you’d like to see some full galleries, fill out my contact form and I’m happy to email these over so you can get an idea of what I deliver.

  • Typically, for couples sessions it takes 3 weeks and for weddings and elopements about 8 weeks. I try to get them back to you as soon as possible while making sure I give time to each and every image. If you'd like your photos sooner, I do offer expedited services.

  • I will send you an email that will include an online gallery of your photos and an online print store. You’re welcome to download all your photos, share with your friends and family, and purchase prints and albums from me. You have the freedom to download them in high-res meaning they are ready for print and for social media.

    Any film photos I take will also be included in your online gallery to download or print. Any polaroids will be handed to you at the end of our shoot or wedding day.

  • I don’t change your appearance for you to look skinnier, tanner, or wrinkle-free. I want to focus on making you feel beautiful, rather than look unrealistic. Yes, I clear up skin and remove distractions.

  • I can promise you and your babe that y'all aren't “awkward”. You've just had awkward photos taken. ;)

    I'm here to help and will offer light direction when we take photos to help you two connect and allow for natural moments to happen. My approach is slower, more thoughtful because I come from a place of empathy - understanding who you are, what is important to you, and how I can bring your story to life in a significant and meaningful way.

  • If you’ve already put a deposit down on a wedding date and then have to move/cancel it, the deposit is non-refundable and a new deposit will have to be made in order to hold your new wedding date.

    If you need to reschedule a photo shoot, we can move your shoot once but after that there will be a new deposit for each time we reschedule.

    If you're nervous about booking because of another Covid situation or something out of our control happens, let's hop on a phone call or FaceTime chat and I'd be happy to let you know what the rescheduling process looks like. Pinky promise I'm not going to leave you high and dry and will do whatever it takes to make everything work out!

  • We can reschedule if weather is really that awful, but some of my favorite sessions ever have been in light rain, fog, and overcast weather! And wind? I pray for wind before every shoot! Embracing the weather makes for incredible photos.

    The only times I’ve rescheduled photos due to weather is if my camera gear will be ruined by the weather. We will make the decision together whether we need to reschedule or not.

  • Heaven forbid this happens, but in the case of something out of my control happens that makes me unable to make it to your shoot, then I will do my best to find a replacement photographer that is of similar style and professionalism that I trust to come and take my place to shoot. I would edit the photos and deliver them to you. I’m not legally held to doing so, in the case of me or a replacement not make it to your shoot, you will be refunded.

  • Your online gallery has a shop where you can purchase fine art prints and albums directly from your gallery. That way you have all the creative freedom and time to make anything you’d like. You can also share the online gallery in case your family wants the photos to make prints as well.

  • Right after your photo shoot or wedding, I backup your photos in 5 different places to ensure nothing happens to them as well as keeping your photos on my original memory cards until your photos are delivered to you.

  • Professional film photos are an add on to any wedding or photo shoot. When you inquire, feel free to ask to see my full galleries that have film photos to see how what my film work looks like.

TRAVEL

  • I’m happy to travel and go on an adventure with you and your babe! I'm open to traveling state-wide and international. If you'd like to see if I'll be in your area check out my Travel Schedule. If you don't see your location, no worries! Tell me where you've been dying to travel to and let's make it work.

  • Some photographers do set travel fees, I don’t. I just have you pay for the bare minimum (flight, transportation, stay) and I cover the rest.

  • You can estimate costs by checking how much hotels/Airbnbs typically cost in the area I will be staying or preferably no more than a 3 hour drive from your venue or photo shoot location, how much roundtrip flights are from AUS (Austin's airport), and rental cars are typically around $80 per day or less when booked in advance.

  • Most of them make a little weekend getaway trip out of getting photos done. Texas has tons of incredible places like national parks, countryside landscapes, desert mountains, and fun things to do in downtown Austin.

    If you want ideas of places to shoot, visit, or explore let me know! I also get a lot of work in Oregon, California, Washington, New York, and Colorado. Check out my Travel Schedule to catch me while I'm already in there! No travel fees for locations I'll already be in.

EXTRAS

  • My standard booking process I require a non-refundable 50% deposit to hold your date (plus travel fees, if required) and a signed contract when we book.

    For weddings and elopements, the remaining balance is due one month prior to your wedding date. For photo shoots, the remaining balance is due two weeks before your photo shoot date.

  • Let's chat together and see what would be a better fit for you and your budget. I'm happy to offer different payment plans to ease the initial down deposit.

  • Yes, I do photograph family sessions. I’m open to creating together with your little one(s) to document your family in a laid back, candid space. My creative approach is a little different than your typical family photo shoot, I’ll leave my mood board to show what my creative expectations are.

    I don’t photograph multiple families in one session, family reunions, or offer mini sessions. I want to tell your story in a artistic, documentary approach. If it’s you, your babe, and your little babe(s) feel free to head over to my contact form to inquire!

  • I would be over moon to document your proposal and help surprise your soon-to-be fiance! Feel free to head over to my contact form and include the location, what you envision the proposal to look like, and about how long you think you’ll need me (i.e. 30 minutes, an hour, or the whole evening…). From there we can talk more to see what we can work out as far as logistic and the overall vision!

    Happy to recommend unique locations, florists, videographers, social media content, film photos, champagne and picnic caterers, etc…