If you want a photographer who can pose you while you’re looking straight at the camera, you can get anybody. But if you want a photographer who can capture the real, genuine stuff—the tears as he reads you his vows, the laughter shared between friends, the moments that go unnoticed, the small gestures you share throughout the night, then you don’t want just anybody.

Your wedding day isn’t going to be an afternoon full of posing. I’m not going to make you turn to the right a little bit and smile at me on your wedding day, while making sure your dress is always laying perfectly. It’s way more than that to me. If you’re just wanting a photographer to show up and get “perfect”, smiling pictures, we may not be the best fit.

Connection and trust foster all sorts of good things around here. I want you to feel comfortable in front of the camera and having me hang around at your wedding all day! I’m not just there to take some pictures and leave; I’m there to offer support if needed, to tell you there’s something in your teeth, to talk about the things you are looking forward to, to share restaurant recommendations with each other. I really do care so so much and want to be more than just a photographer. Let’s focus on creating together rather than just ‘getting photos done’. I stress the importance of connection, because I make my best work for couples who I consider friends.

My main focus above all else is that my couples are having a good time! When my couples leave their experience with me, they rave about how easy and fun it was. That’s the kind of experience you deserve.

I want photography to be more than something on your checklist of things to do for your wedding. You don’t realize it now while you’re so focused on centerpieces, and who’s sitting where, and bridesmaid dresses, and florals—but photography is really the only thing that lasts past your wedding day. The number one thing I hear from couples who went cheap on photos for their wedding is how much they regret it. If photos are important to you, move your budget around so that you can get the photos you deserve—Maybe spend less on flowers, or try a backyard wedding instead of a venue. Photographs are something that will only increase in value over time as the images get passed down for generations. If you’re shopping around just trying to find the cheapest deal, that’s not what I’m about. And that’s okay, because you deserve to have a photographer that will fit all of your wants and needs—including your budget. I’m passionate about capturing couples who believe in the value of meaningful, authentic photographs that will last a lifetime. See Pricing

I only take on a select number of weddings & elopements per year, and I only take a few sessions per month. I do this because I don’t want to get burnt out. If I’m physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted, the quality of my work is not going to be my best or what you deserve. For this reason, I limit what I take on to ensure that I am giving each and every client the best experience possible.

You probably haven’t been a bride or groom before, so you’re figuring out all this stuff as you go. Since I’ve been to my fair share of weddings (and have been a bride myself), I have a lot of know-how when it comes to all of the details. The to dos, not to dos, how to save $$$, get permits, how to get the most out of your day, plan, prepare, and all kinds of other info on how to get ready for your wedding. I’ll make sure to share everything with you. I’m happy to help in any big or little ways that I can to make sure this is a stress-free experience for you!