At the end of your big day, other than that new lifelong partner in crime you’ve hitched yourself to, your photos are all that you get to take with you. That makes your wedding photography decision a pretty important one.
Some of the very first weddings I ever photographed were those of my best friends, and now it’s how I approach each new inquiry I receive. I want to know your story: who made the first move, what you were doing when you first fell in love, which of you is the master chef and who is the karaoke champion. I want to know which of your guests are your VIP’s and which great aunt used to pinch your cheeks when you were a baby.
Of course I’d also like to know what you hope your wedding day will look like, but I’m infinitely more interested in what you envision your marriage looking like. At the end of the day, I don't want to be a stranger to you on one of the most important days of your life; I believe that your photographer should be someone you trust wholeheartedly and can be completely comfortable with… sorta like your BFF but with a camera.
And I get it, you’ve probably never done this before! Don’t worry, I’ll be here to guide you as much as you’d like every step of the way.
01. Let's Chat!
02. Get Official
03. The Wedding
04. Delivery
Wedding collections begin at $7500
Portraits begin at $750
Wedding collections begin at $6500
Elopements begin at $3000
Portraits begin at $850
Well, that's not really a question, but... me too! No, seriously. I understand how weird it can feel in front of the camera because I feel that way, too! That’s why I’m so well prepared with plenty of tricks up my sleeve to help you forget all about that camera anxiety.
If you’re getting married in the Northern Virginia area, it is very likely that I have already shot at your venue! But here’s my secret ... I actually adore shooting new-to-me venues for the first time. I get fresh eyes in new spaces and every where I look is inspiration! For this reason, it’s really not necessary to do a walk-through prior to the day of your wedding (when I’ll arrive early to scout out spots for you!). If you’d still prefer that we get to see your space together, no worries! I do offer a walk through session for $125 plus travel.
My favorite fake quote that the internet has ever blessed us with is this: “‘There are no bad pictures; that’s just how your face looks sometimes’ - Abraham Lincoln.” And I really think that Honest Abe is up to something, here. I promise that I will use all of my knowledge to capture your best angles, and even ask you to tell me about any favorite sides or least-favorite faces that you make so that I can avoid delivering images that you don’t absolutely love. And while I may remove a pimple here or a stray hair there, you’ve got to know how wonderful and perfect you are just as you are, and I will not ever use my knowledge of photoshop to change your body.
Woohoo!! Once we've all decided that we'll be a perfect fit and that you'd like me to be a part of your wedding team, we'll make it all official by signing a contract that lays out expectations for all of us. This contract along with a non-refundable retainer will officially reserve your wedding date.
But before any of that goes down, let's chat!