My goal is to make this process easy, fun & unforgettable for you! Read more below about all of the different steps I take to ensure that you have the best day & experience possible.
In a nutshell, I would call my style authentic & warm - from initial inquiry to final photo.
I want to get to know you & your story so that our session feels more like hanging out with a friend and your photos document a fantastic memory.
Your final images will have real colors with a warm hue and will focus on capturing your beautiful memories!
We will get both beautiful, natural candids throughout your wedding day (or photo session) and we will also get portraits & detail photos with a posed, editorial eye.
I am happy to lean more into one style or the other depending on your preferences! Please don’t hesitate to tell me about your vision.
While I document your special moments, I focus on details and story-telling. From the holding of hands, those beautiful shoes you picked out, and the florals on your tables - you’ll be able to remember every detail when looking back at your gallery.
Your experience with me will be filled with fun, laughter, and movement while we work together to create beautiful memories for you!
I believe in doing more than just taking your photos - I want to capture your vision, be your hype-woman, and help make this experience great for you.
As my client, you will have access to all of my vendor knowledge, tip & tricks, and recommendations to help make your day wonderful.
I will also come prepared with tissues for your tears & bobby pins for your flyaways. I've already thought of everything so that you don't have to!
Learn more about my cameras, lenses, and how I use them.
I have two cameras - two Canon R6's. My cameras are the top of the line & among the fastest out there!
Both of my cameras come equipped with dual-card slots for redundancy! This means that I am always writing your images to two different memory cards at the same time in order to protect your images from any card malfunctions.
RF 28-70mm f2 & RF 85mm f1.2 take photos at a wide aperture (f1-4), meaning that backgrounds are creamy, dreamy & blurred out. Leaving the focus on my beautiful subject - you :)
I keep an extra camera body to make sure that no accidents result in you missing out on photos. Preparing for plans B, C, and all the way through Z are part of what you can expect when I am a part of your day!
After your session ends - my work is just beginning!
When we finish together, I immediately go home and backup your images to 3 separate hard drives. I specifically use 3 different brands of hard drive to ensure that no recalls, faulty batches, or freak accidents end with losing your images. One even stays in a fire-proof box for extra safekeeping!
After backing-up is finished, image selection (or culling) begins! This is when I go through the hundreds-thousands of raw images from your session. I look at each photo individually and select the very best for you.
Those photos are then imported into editing software, Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop, where I will edit every photo in my unique style! Photoshop will be used to remove pesky distractions from the background of your photos.
After I finish editing, I export all of the final images onto my hard-drives and back everything up again! Your special moments can never be too safe.
Your gallery will be delivered straight to your email once all of the final touches have been added. From there, you will be able to relive your memories, download everything, and order beautiful custom prints to commemorate your special day!
Your gallery will be delivered online straight to your email via a unique link! You will also receive a copy & paste link for sharing your gallery with friends & family.
Your link gives you lot of control within your gallery! You can favorite photos and make an album from there. You can also hide photos if you don’t want others to be able to see a more intimate moment.
You & all of your loved ones will be able to order prints, canvases, albums, and so much more through directly your gallery!
You will receive sneak peeks the day after your event or session! The rest of your gallery will be ready in 8 weeks or less.
I am based in San Francisco, CA & I would love to travel for you & your special moments!
Photography has brought me all over the Bay Area, Lake Como in Italy, New Mexico, and Vermont! I can't wait to see where I go next.
If you're interested in bringing me along for your special day, please inquire for a custom quote based on location & your specific needs!
NO - absolutely not! The price you see is the price you pay - all taxes and fees have already been included. Additional services will have added costs, but those are all completely optional!
After your session, I will go home and immediately backup your photos to 3 separate hard drives. I use 3 different brands to avoid any faulty parts or malfunctions. I also keep one in a fire-safe container at all time to ensure that nothing happens to your photos!
The answer varies by session type!
For full wedding-days, couples spend an average of $5000 and have 9 hours of coverage from 2 photographers.
For elopements, couples spend an average of $1700 and have 2-3 hours of coverage.
Family & maternity clients spend an average of $600 and have 1 hour of coverage.
To reserve your date, all I need is a signed contract & a retainer payment!
For weddings & elopements - there is a 25% retainer payment and the remaining balance is due 30-days prior to your event.
For all other session types, there is a 50% retainer payment and the remaining balance is due 7 days prior to your session.
As soon as possible! My schedule can fill up months to years in advance so the earlier the better.
Please inquire about your specific date for more information.