Weddings

Photography Services

The Wedding

On the wedding day, I try to be as unobtrusive as possible, but definitely step in and help and guide if necessary. I truly wish to make every couple feel special and seen, and make their wedding day as stress free and fun as I possibly can. I am organized and we plan ahead to avoid any hiccups. I encourage my brides to use Pinterest to communicate with me their visual aesthetic and we sometimes even plan shots we want to produce on the special day! I try not to force pose my couples too much, I COMPOSE them, I place them in beautiful light, with a pretty background and try to inspire them to be themselves with each other and capture those sweet authentic moments of familiarity between them. One of my specialties is working with people who don’t like to be photographed, many a groom has walked out of a session with me saying, “that wasn’t that bad, it was actually pretty fun!” Expect a lot of laughter, kissing, snuggling and all the things that make your relationship shine. These make the best photos! The moments between the posing, those are the priceless pieces that I love to hand back to you. I love spending people’s most memorable and special day with them, it’s an honor and I treat it as such.

Proposal

Hiding in the bushes or vineyard with my camera, trying to blend in, trying to look like a guest with all my professional camera gear, capturing that surprise moment perfectly! Capturing the surprise proposal is a skill in its own right, I have to think quickly, manage shifting lights, and be able to change and adjust on the spot because often the proposer is so nervous that they forget everything that was planned and just go for it!

Engagement

The engagement session is another tool that builds rapport and trust, it’s capturing the couple as they are, pre wedding day, it’s the time to be lighthearted and fun. Taking beautiful photos without the time and family constraints of the wedding day. The engagement session renders my clients gorgeous images they can use on their wedding day, save the date, wedding website and more. Engagement photo sessions serve a great purpose for me too, it makes my couple trust me! Like any relationship, with trust, anything can be accomplished! With the trust I build through the engagement session, an ease, playful love and lightness is reflected in my wedding photos.

Elopement

This elopement couple put their energy into the flowers, the photos, and then sat down in a field and had a beautifully catered meal for two amidst the flowers and trees of the field in front of their house, perfection!

Frequently Asked Questions

What training have you had in photography?

I started shooting in high school, I took classes all through college and even had my own dark room. When photography switched from analogue to digital, I re educated myself on the digital medium in 2 years of photography classes at the local junior college while apprenticing with an award winning wedding Photographer. Wedding photography is a unique art form, and best learned on the job. I apprenticed for 2 years before I ever shot a wedding alone. Recently, I re educated myself with online courses, and moved from DSLR to mirrorless systems. I always look at current trends and online magazines, I think it’s vital to stay current and fresh. 

Will you be the one shooting my wedding?
Yes! Unless I am majorly ill or have a life altering family matter, it will be me shooting your wedding. If I have to replace myself, It will be with someone who knows my work and knows how to give you similar results. I will also handle all the post processing and make the wedding look like they are my photos! In over 15 years of shooting weddings, I have only had to to this two times and both times the clients were very happy with my replacement. Whoever I bring is a representative of me, I take care in making sure they are the right photographer for the client.
How many weddings a weekend do you shoot?
I try and shoot only one wedding a weekend so that I can give my full attention to that particular couple, and not overly exhaust myself. Wedding photography is physically challenging and I want to make sure I have lots of energy to document your once in a lifetime event! I f I take more than one, they are usually a day apart, giving me time to re coup and download your photos to a safe location 🙂
How long have you been shooting weddings?
The first wedding I shot was in LA over 20 years ago, it was a gorgeous Indian wedding in the Malibu hills! I didn’t become a full-time wedding photographer until about 5 years later, making my wedding photography career about 15 years long. I have shot so many weddings, it’s hard to count, from a 3 person wedding to a 300 person wedding.
Do you travel internationally for weddings?
Yes! I am a total gypsy and love the opportunity to travel the world and do my favorite thing with people in love on the best day of their lives!
Are you accustomed to shooting large weddings?
Yes, I have shot all sizes of weddings. If the wedding takes place in one location and is under 100 people, I can easily handle that on my own, no stress, anything over 100 and a large wedding party, I always suggest a second shooter and if the guest lost gets over 200, I will always bring an assistant to take care of us photographers! You want us hydrated, focused and assisted with carrying heavy things, that just means better photos for you!
Can I see a full wedding gallery?
Yes! I like to show people weddings or couples that are reminiscent of themselves, so if you want to see a gallery, please send a snap shot of the two of you for a reference.
Have you shot at our venue of choice? If not, will you do a walk through prior?
Unless you insist, I don’t need to have shot or do a walk through at your particular venue. I have many hours and a lot of experience shooting in all kinds of places, I am 100% confident that I can handle any environment and lighting I am put in at this point. Most likely I have shot at your venue since a lot of my referrals come from venues that I am a preferred vendor at.
What is your style of photography?
I would say timeless, classic, fun and whimsical. I like to focus on the story of your day, I tell the story of your wedding day through images that you will have forever. I definitely use the nature, architecture, background to frame the story, I have been trained in photojournalistic photography so I am conscious to get a wide variety of perspectives. I don’t overly edit the photos, I like each couples unique style to shine through. This is your day, your show! I like to work closely with my couples if they have specific shots they want, I often use Pinterest as a way to get an understanding of the couples visa of their photos.
What is your working style?
I like to be a fly on the wall and give strong direction if needed. I try to be versatile in that department. If you want me to just focus on capturing the moments in an on the fly, documentarian style, I can totally do that, but most people, who aren’t professional models, want a little direction. I tell people, I don’t really pose, I “compose”, I put my couples in pretty light, with a gorgeous background and try to inspire them to be themselves, or goofy and then capture those moment in between!
Do you shoot video?
Yes! I can, and if I am hired to shoot the photos, I have others that I love to work with who can come and shoot video for you with me. This is a huge bonus because it means we have worked together before and will know how to stay out of each others way and work as a team. I have certified and licensed drone flyers too 🙂
Do you deliver every image you shoot?
No, I do not. I eliminate duplicate images, test shots, missed focused shots, shots with bad expressions and other images that may dilute the overall product delivery. I make sure that any image I deliver is one that I am sure the couple will like. I do become familiar with the family dynamic of the day and often will leave more images than necessary of the babies and grandparents… because I’m a softy and a romantic 🙂 and I love babies.
How do we book a session with you?

Just send me an email (or fill out the form at the bottom of this page) with some preferred dates. Keep in mind that weekends book up fast, so if you’d like a weekend date, consider booking about 3-4 weeks in advance.

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