“So, why should I choose you?”
You might be overwhelmed at how many photographers there is to choose from; honestly, you could throw a stone and hit 10 of us all at once. Over the years I’ve learned that I’m not perfect for everyone, and that’s okay! This is why I’ve created so much information to answer all of your questions, because I want you to leave my website with either a firm “yes” or “no”. It’s SO important to me that we’re on the same page.
With that said, here’s what you can expect from our time together:
The most common thing people say to me right before we start taking photos is “I’m really awkward in front of the camera, what do I do with my hands?” First of all, welcome to being a human. Being photographed can be one of the most intimidating things, and those uncomfortable nerves in your stomach? Almost everyone has been there. You’re not alone! Let me just tell you that I’m right there with you, and I’m going to be just as awkward and weird as you probably feel you’re being. It's likely that I’ll stumble over my words out of excitement for the moment, the scenery, or the light, and that I’ll probably say “let’s do that one more time!” and it will actually be 5 more times. We’re all human, and the nerves and awkwardness are totally normal and okay! Embrace it, ride it out, and be your honest self, and I’ll take care of the rest.
My approach to pretty much everything I photograph is to document a moment or a reaction in it’s purest form instead of forcing a pose, because there’s absolutely nothing genuine about that. My goal is for my work to feel candid and effortless, so in order to achieve that, I try to be as hands off as possible, while still guiding you with the direction that you need!
On wedding days I tell my couples that I’m just going to act as a fly on the wall, and to just about ignore me unless I interject for something specific. I think that working in that way results in the most honest version of your day. I also want you to understand that I think your wedding day isn’t just about the photos; it’s an important part, but it isn’t everything! I believe you should have photos of your day that you love, but you should also have space and time to be present, enjoy yourself, interact with your guests, and actually bask in the excitement of it all! My goal with weddings is to work quietly, quickly and efficiently so that you aren’t spending half the day posing for a camera. I understand how important it is for you to enjoy it and I want nothing more than for you to have the best experience ever! I think that the minimalistic yet direct approach I take to wedding photography allows you to have the perfect balance between the most memorable day and the most beautiful photos.
Communication is always my number one priority with my clients. In order for you to feel 100% comfortable with me and trust in me completely, I do my best to keep a clear and open line of communication. I’m happy to answer any question that you have so please don’t be scared to ask; nothing is off the table. I want you to let me know if you have any fears or concerns about any of it because at the end of the day, these are your photos, not mine. My only goal is that you’re completely over the moon about what we create together! Please let me know any of your ideas, thoughts, and concerns, and I promise to do the same!
I want to get to know you, chat about your hobbies and your favorite things over coffee, and most importantly, I want to treat you as a friend that I care for, not just a client. You’re making a big investment in me by hiring me, and I want to return that by fully investing in you too. This is so much more to me than a job and a paycheck, and I want to be more to you than just a vendor.
I’m here for you and I’m ready to embrace you for exactly who you are, nothing less.