Los Angeles, California is my home base, but I spend a portion of the year in New York. I am often traveling for weddings and portrait sessions and make it a point to travel for pleasure to old and new destinations throughout the year. I’m happy to update you on future travel plans for couples looking to meet me somewhere exciting or make a trip out of their portrait or engagement session.

I shoot both film and digital. I love the process and aesthetic of film photography – it’s where I started when I first became a photographer almost 15 years ago. I shoot film during weddings and engagements at my discretion as there is a time and place to capture something on film vs. digital. My main focus is capturing the moment and creating impactful photographs and I want to choose a medium that will allow me to do that fully.

Yes! Once you are booked, I’m available to help in whatever capacity you may need. That being said, hiring a professional wedding coordinator or planner is always preferable. This allows me to do what I do best and also gives you the ability to have a more streamlined, stress-free experience.

Yes, I generally work with a second shooter for 90% of the weddings I photograph. There are some instances where a second shooter isn’t necessary although it is dependent on the size and scope of your wedding.

It's understandable that most people feel a certain degree of anxiety and discomfort when faced with a professional photo session. Something I hear often from those I work with is how they felt “free to be themselves” with me. This isn’t something that magically happens – it’s something I create in the way I interact, communicate and guide my couples during our time together. There is so much we can do to create a more comfortable environment and put you and your partner more at ease in front of the camera. I like to think of my directing style as gentle, yet intentional. I want my couples to be obsessed with their photographs and I have my go-to’s to make sure you feel like your best self on our shoot date. Check out this blog post for 5 tips to showing up as yourself fully for your photoshoot.

After your session or wedding, I backup the images and send out any film for processing. Sneak peeks are delivered no later than one week after weddings. The final gallery for portrait and engagement sessions are delivered between 3-6 weeks and the final gallery for weddings is delivered between 6-12 weeks.

I require a 30% deposit to secure your date on my calendar. The remaining 70% of the balance is due 3 months before your wedding and 2 months before any other sessions. I generally split the payments into three depending on how far out we are from your event, but I'm happy to accomodate your special request if possible.

Once a date has been set for a booking, changing or canceling the reservation will result in the forfeiture of the initial deposit. To secure a new date, a new deposit will be necessary. 

Once you are booked, the process of curating your unique and true-to-you session begins. This includes as much or as little guidance as you desire from me. For couples who want my expertise and input, I approach wardrobe as a collaborate effort based on your personal style and how I feel we can capture you and your love in your best light.

Travel fees for destination weddings and locations outside of Southern California are addressed on a case-by-case basis. I do offer included or discounted travel depending on the location and scope of travel. 

I do not charge travel fees for weddings and sessions within Southern California. I am also happy to let you know my travel schedule if you would like to meet me somewhere in order to avoid paying a travel fee.

Since every wedding and session is unique, I don’t have a set amount of images I give my clients. On average, you can expect around 75 edited images per hour of coverage.