FAQs
Are you a full-time photographer?
Yes, and I started my career back in 2010 and have photographed hundreds of weddings, portraits, and more! I am completely in love with my job and feel blessed to be in this field!
How would you describe your photography style?
I would describe my style as authentic, timeless, and romantic. Since I love film photography, my aesthetic mimics the look and color tones of film. My compositions are clean, focused, and purposeful. I specialize in outdoor lighting. However, I’m well-versed in using indoor and off-camera lighting as well. I also know how to shoot editorially, meaning, I can photograph your event in a way that would look good in magazines and blogs. Ultimately, this means that my photographs elevate my subjects to look their absolute best and easily communicate a story or mood.
What equipment do you use?
My gear is all professional Canon or Fuji equipment and my film equipment is medium format.
Do you have backup equipment?
Yes, and my camera also has the capability of recording on two cards at once, so I use one of them as a backup for your photos as well.
How many photos will we get?
This can vary depending on a number of factors (amount of detail in your wedding, different events, etc) but a rough estimate would be 100 photos per an hour. For a two hour engagement session it would be 100 - 150 images.
Can our family and friends also view and purchase photos online?
Yes! You will have an online gallery that you can use to conveniently share your photos with family and friends. The gallery will be available for 1 year from the release date.
Will you retouch any of the photos?
Retouching is done at my discretion, but typically includes color-correcting and exposure adjustment. More advanced retouching can be purchased at an additional fee based on the level of retouching requested.
How long do I need for photography throughout my wedding day?
Timing will be varied depending on many different factors, (i.e. location, specific events, number of people, etc). Here is a rough estimation for how much time we will need for photography throughout your day-
Preparation Shots – Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours
Capturing the dress, shoes, jewelry and both of you getting ready with your friends and family.
Couples Session – Duration: 30 - 45 minutes
Doing a “first-look” will be recommended based on timing, venue space, and optimal lighting. It allows for you and your fiancé to have a private, unrestricted moment together before your fast-paced wedding day. Your makeup & hair are fresh, and you won’t have to worry about fitting these shots in after your ceremony which is the busiest part of your wedding day.
Family Formals – Duration: 20 - 30 minutes
The time will vary based on the number of groups you’d like. We request a shot list to keep things on track and gives you the peace of mind that you haven’t missed anyone. You’ll need to appoint someone from each side to gather up family and friends for their group photos as well.
Wedding Party – Duration: 30 minutes
Bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers - all together for some fun photos! The more time given for this results in the more variety in location and posing we can create for you.
How do you conduct yourself at weddings? What is your approach?
We give lots of direction during your formal portraits and group photos. We are constantly checking to make sure everyone’s hair, clothes, jewelry, and make-up are on point. During your ceremony and reception my team and I try to be as unobtrusive as possible. We make sure we aren’t blocking anyone’s view for long periods of time and do our best to not draw attention to ourselves. We capture everything with a photojournalistic approach especially looking for poignant moments of emotion from you and your guests.
Who is the assistant on your wedding team and what do they do?
The assistant is a non-photographic role. They are there to help make sure things flow as smoothly as possible which includes responsibilities like -
helping make sure everyone’s hair, clothes, jewelry, and make-up are on point
arranging the train of your dress or veil
assisting with equipment
clearing areas for shots
helping to style details for photos
help the bride, groom, or wedding party if they need freshening up or help with their personal items
My assistants are there to help my team and your crew to have the best experience possible. An assistant can be added to Artisan Packages for an additional fee.
Do you travel? Are there fees?
Yes, I love to travel! For weddings local to Southern CA, my packages cover a 40 mile distance from wherever the lead photographer is based. Extra mileage expense is at the current gas reimbursement rate of $0.67 cents/mile. For out of state and international events please inquire for details.
My family member/friend is a photo buff, and will want to take pictures too. Is this okay?
Yes! It is totally okay. It’s all part of the fun for your family and friends to bring out their cameras and phones, snap away! I only ask that during the formal photography time (your posed portraits and group photos), that they wait until after I take my shots. If there is more than one camera, subjects will be distracted and look at different lenses. It is also encouraged to have either an announcement before the ceremony or signage encouraging guests to be “present” during your ceremony instead of behind a device. It saddens me when all you see are these devices in front of peoples’ faces instead of their expressions watching you come down the aisle. It will also help to prevent “aisle-leaners” who unintentionally block the photographer’s shots throughout the ceremony. I can’t express the disappointment when a guest ruins a shot because they are sticking their arms or body out as you are walking down the aisle.
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes! If you need proof of insurance or if your venue needs to be named on my insurance please contact me.