My mom really wants to know... do you take family portraits?
Absolutely. I spend a brief portion of the day (about 15 minutes) to do posed photographs with immediate families and grandparents.
This same approach applies to photos with your wedding party and your partner. While we absolutely make the time to take some relaxed, natural, and classic portraits, they won’t be time consuming or overly structured. The truth is, the day isn’t about the photos -- the photos are about the day. If you’re hoping for a two hour photo shoot with lots of posed and perfectly styled portraits, or table shots with every guest, that’s fine -- it just means that I’m not the photographer for you. If that’s the case, I’m happy to recommend some who may better suit your needs!
Do you work from shot lists and Pinterest boards?
My hope is that you’ve inquired with me because you connect with my work and trust my vision and experience. My style of shooting involves being truly present in the moments as they are happening, not carrying around a long list of ideas from the internet. I hardly stop moving the whole day, so if it’s there, I’ll shoot it! Detailed lists are only helpful for family formals, so no need to send portrait inspiration or to ask me to shoot your shoes and capture your partner’s face as they walk up the aisle. I’ve documented several hundred weddings, so that means you can trust that I know just what to be on the lookout for!
Will the images be retouched?
You’re amazing without extra Photoshop, and I want these images to reflect you just as you are. While I occasionally edit temporary minor distractions, I won’t ever retouch stretch marks, wrinkles, or the shape and size of body parts, and don’t include removal of stray hairs, blemishes, or background objects in my standard post processing. If you’re seeking additional edits, I can refer you to a professional retoucher.