Question 1

How many pictures will we receive?

Accepted Answer

Wedding/elopement galleries typically include a minimum of 700+ edited high resolution images. Engagement/lifestyle sessions include a minimum of 80+. It depends on how many hours we shoot and how jam-packed your day is!

Question 2

When will we receive our photos?

Accepted Answer

As part of my experience, I cull and edit every photo with a ton of love. You can expect your wedding/elopement gallery in 6-8 weeks. Previews are sent within 1 week of your wedding. Engagement sessions are delivered in 1-3 weeks. If you'd like your photos sooner, please ask me about the rush fee. Print services are built into your gallery as well!

Question 3

How far in advance should we book you for our wedding?

Accepted Answer

Typically, couples book me about 10-13 months before their wedding date. Elopements vary with booking as little as 3 months out. I encourage you to contact me as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame! I hate turning people away if I'm already booked on their date!

Question 4

Do you also offer video services?

Accepted Answer

There's no designated videographer on my team, but I have a referral list of wonderful videographers I can send you!

Question 5

Where are you located? Do you travel?

Accepted Answer

I’m based in Kent, Ohio and serve the Akron/Cleveland areas most frequently. I've also photographed weddings/elopements in Virginia, California, Tennessee, Utah, etc - so travel is highly encouraged! And if there’s pizza involved, then absolutely count me in!

Question 6

Do you only photograph weddings and elopements?

Accepted Answer

I specialize in weddings and elopements, but photographing families, portraits, and other lifestyle moments are also loves of mine! It's the sweetest feeling when wedding clients of mine come back for maternity and family sessions. To be able to continue to document their milestones is indescribable.

Question 7

We're super awkward on camera! What do we do?

Accepted Answer

Even as a photographer, I still get nervous being in front of the camera too! But don't worry, I will help guide you and give plenty of direction for how to move in front of my camera in a way that makes you feel comfortable and confident! No stiff boring posing here! I promise we're gonna have a fun time!

Question 8

How much is due to book you?

Accepted Answer

For weddings and elopements, the first payment is a 30% non-refundable retainer and is due at the time of booking as well as contract signature. The retainer is non-refundable as it helps protect my business while turning away other business for your wedding date. The remaining payments are split up into 2-3 installments. You can even set them to auto-pay! The second payment is due midway between booking and your wedding date. The final payment is due 30 days before your wedding date.

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