What To Expect

The day of your photo wedding event is here!!!

It is okay to be super excited, super nervous, or maybe a bit of both!

Not to worry, if you are reading this page then hopefully most of your worries will be put to ease.

My Goal

My goal for photographing your wedding is to produce images that tell the story of your day from the very beginning to the very end. Some couples spend years and thousands of dollars planning their wedding and it goes by in 12 hours, just like any other day. The only one way to make that day last forever is the photographs.

Here is what to expect:

1 - Once I arrive to the location, I will come to greet you to let you know I have arrived and check in on you to see if you need anything. After formal introductions have been made, I will set up my lighting for the reception and get to photographing the details that make your day unique to your wedding like the rings, dresses, flowers, jewelry, and stationary to name a few. 

2 - I like to capture some images of the bride getting ready as well as the groom too. We will include the most requested poses where your mom, grandma, or maid of honor is helping you into your dress and we cannot forget about the groom and his getting ready images too! These are your typical buttoning shirt, putting on vest, tying shoes, adjusting tie, his dad, grandpa, or best man helping him into jacket. 

3 – If time allows, we will try to get most of the bridal party photos out of the way before the ceremony even begins. This where I would photograph the groom and his groomsmen, the bride and her bridesmaids as well as the groom with the bridesmaids and the bride with the groomsmen. If my couple chooses to do a first look, we will set time to do the first look as well and then try to get everyone together as a big bridal party group for pictures. I also do everything in my power to try and make sure that I give my bride and groom some time to relax before the ceremony begins. 

4 - The Ceremony time! This is where I capture as many images as possible during your ceremony. I make sure I get the most important images of course like the decorations of the ceremony space, guest in the ceremonial space, walking down, groom’s reaction, the prayer, unity symbolism, first kiss, and walking back. 

5 - After the ceremony, this is where we typically set time aside for the family formal photos. We do our best to keep it as quick and painless as possible for everyone involved all while ensuring we get the images you want with your immediate family members on both the bride and the groom’s side. If time allows, I like to take my bride and groom alone for a short private session. This gives the couple time to breathe and be alone for a moment and allows us to get images free from other cameras and guests. 

6 – It’s time to party!!! Also known as the reception. During the reception I will take pictures of the space all decorated, the cake, bar tender or drink station as well as your guest mingling and interacting with one another. These are your perfect candid moments of your guests that every bride and groom love. I will pause and break when you do, typically this is the dinner. I have never met a bride or groom or guest likes having their pictures taken when eating their food. I will take pictures of the bridal party entrances, the first dances, and other events like shoe game or longest dance, cake cutting, toasts, and just to make sure I have captured everything I possibly can I typically like to stay a little bit into the “after party” just in case grandpa breaks it down on the dance floor as those usually make for some great photographs and laughter for years to come! 

7 – Once the DJ opens up the dance floor, I like to steal my bride and groom away for a private session. This allows the bride and groom a moment to breathe a little and relax as well as getting some more personable and creative wedding images free from prying eyes of guests or other cameras! Don’t fret as you won’t be gone from your guests for very long. I enjoy this moment too because you can’t beat that golden sunset and the breathtaking images I can capture during golden hour. 

Engagement Sessions

My weddings always include an engagement session {unless otherwise noted} to capture images that can be used in the invitations or Save the Date cards. The engagement session helps us get to know each other so that by the time your big day arrives; we will both be comfortable and happy working together. And it’s something fun to look forward to once all the planning is complete and you’re just waiting for the date to come around! These are included in the price of the collection and cannot be used as a discount if you want to forfeit the engagement session.

I want my clients to feel that the photography isn’t just about making a record of the wedding day itself. But, rather, a part of the celebration of what they have found: each other. And this extends past the actual wedding date itself.

After Your Wedding

After your wedding, I’m probably just as excited as you to see the images! I begin my process with culling through all of the pictures I’ve taken and save them to an external hard drive, just in case. Within the first 48 hours after your session, I’ll post a couple sneak peeks on my Facebook page, with your permission, of course. Make sure you like and are following my Facebook page so that you can be tagged in them and show them off to all of your friends! Then, I go through and edit all of the images I have chosen. Your images will be ready in about four to six months from the date of your wedding event via your own custom online gallery. Your gallery will remain live for one year to place any orders your heart desires. Once I’ve gathered and placed your order, I’ll make arrangements with you within 2-4 weeks to have your products delivered!!!