Your grandpa beaming with pride when he sees you in your wedding dress. Your mom giggling at your dad’s jokes during his toast. Your flower girl taking over the dance floor.
These candid photos are so much more powerful than the perfectly-posed portraits because they capture the raw emotions of your wedding day. They’ll bring memories rushing back, no matter how many decades have passed.
And that’s why you’re here, isn’t it?
Kelli + John
For couples who want their wedding day captured in a playful, honest, nostalgic way.
Ever look at a photo of a couple and realize that there’s three people in it — the two lovebirds, and their photographer posing them or pushing them outside of their comfort zone?
That has always felt wrong to me.
Catch a glimpse into these fun celebrations filled with raw emotions, vibrant colors, and killer dance moves.
Of course! I hear this all too frequently, so I know exactly how you feel. That’s why I focus so intently on building a relationship with my clients. When I feel like a friend, it makes the fact that I’m holding a camera much less scary. Trust is truly the secret to natural-looking wedding images. And I promise I’ll work hard to earn yours as we get to know each other.
I'm a hybrid photographer, which means I use both film and digital cameras. Yes, that means I shoot on old school rolls of film! (Though this isn’t the film photography of your parents’ era. I can edit each film image just like I can edit a digital image, so there’s no need to worry about blemishes or stray hairs.) Each medium has its strength. Film photography is vibrant, nostalgic, and forces me to slow down and focus on the moments unfolding in front of me. It’s ideal for portraits, detail shots, wedding ceremonies, and other well-lit scenarios. Digital is ideal for dimly lit and fast-moving scenarios, like your wedding reception. Carrying both gives me the flexibility I need to create a gorgeous, cohesive final gallery for you.
Absolutely, I love traveling for weddings and portrait sessions! I’ve captured weddings and engagements in Hawaii, Virginia, Key West, Maryland, New Orleans, North Carolina, and all over Texas. Please reach out soon, though — I only do a limited number of destination weddings and shoots each year.
Yes! Rehearsal dinners are actually one of my favorite wedding weekend events because everyone is typically more relaxed, which makes for wonderful candid photos filled with laughter and love. Please mention rehearsal dinner coverage when you inquire and we can easily add this to your proposal.
Not at all! If I haven’t been to your venue before, I’ll take time in advance to familiarize myself. That might mean researching your venue, completing a site visit beforehand, or arriving early on wedding day to scout locations for portraits. A true professional will know what to look for at any location, whether they’ve been there before or not. The most important detail is that you feel a connection to your photographer and their work; the rest is easily remedied.
There’s no one specific style of photography that’s appropriate for an entire wedding day. Some moments require a documentary approach, while others will be editorial or fine art. I love candid photos and modern portraits the most, but you’ll see a wide variety of images in your final gallery.
I purchased my first camera in 2014, when I was working as a wedding planner, and the rest is history (cheesy, but true!). I took freelance gigs in 2015, and officially incorporated my business in 2016.
Yes, I do. I'm happy to get your wedding planner or venue a copy, as needed.
Yes! I have found a second photographer to be a necessity in the busier parts of your wedding day because I, unfortunately, can’t be in two places at once! Their focus varies wedding to wedding based on the timeline and the needs of each client. I only work with other professional photographers to ensure you are well taken care of by our team from beginning to end.
HOORAY! When you’re ready to reserve your date, you’ll sign a contract and pay a 25% retainer with three additional payments scheduled. Your final balance is due 30 days prior to wedding day.
Eventually, you’ll forget how tiny your niece’s flower girl dress was, how your friends cheered when the band played their favorite song, and how your dad smelled when he hugged you goodnight.
Your images will bring you back to these moments time and time again.
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