HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PHOTOGRAPHING WEDDINGS AND HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?
After obtaining a degree in Interior Architecture, I moved to Atlanta and shortly thereafter started assisting a photographer as their second shooter at weddings.  After 6 years of doing both my day job and weddings on the weekends, I decided to focus full time on photography and started my own business.  Many weddings later I am still doing what I love and capturing priceless memories for so many of my clients which warms my heart.  I have had the pleasure of being alongside my clients during some of the most special moments of their lives all while creating art to be treasured for generations.  In addition, I've met and worked with the most talented and caring vendors in the wedding industry, many of which have become some of my closest friends.  I am so grateful for my path and everything that has led me to this amazing career. 

WHAT IS YOUR STYLE?
My style can be described as classic, sophisticated, timeless and full of color and light. My images capture not only portraits and candid moments, but also a sense of place with the details, environment and location which becomes part of your story.  My background as an interior designer uses locations to frame, add dimension and another layer of storytelling to your collection of images. Filled with light and true, vibrant color I create my images utilizing analog film and the latest digital technology to create soft and artistic images that are carefully edited to maintain a consistent style and coloring throughout the entire image collection.  

DO YOU USE FILM OR DIGITAL?
My first cameras were 35mm film cameras gifted to me by my family. At the beginning of my career the standard was utilizing digital gear, but for me something was missing and I was not getting exactly the look I wanted. I discovered medium format film and it was the perfect tool for the photographs that I wanted to create, capturing accurate and vibrant color with natural skin tones and an artistic softness in the entire image. I currently use a blend of film cameras and the latest digital mirrorless technology throughout each wedding day and portrait session so your images are consistent, timeless and have that feeling of nostalgia that encapsulates my signature style. My film is developed and scanned by my lab digitally so all clients receive full-resolution digital files of both the film scans and digital camera captures.

ARE YOUR IMAGES MORE POSED OR CANDID?
I use a combination of portraits, candid captures (not staged or posed) and editorial style photos to create a collection of imagery that tells your story. A wedding day is a fast-moving series of events that requires varying types of imagery depending upon the moments that are unfolding as well as each individual clients' preferences. Through a questionnaire, I learn more about your personality and preferences in order to create images that most reflect you and your relationship as a couple. While we must take the time and space to allow candid moments to unfold, I wouldn't say my portraits are very "posed" so to speak. Instead I provide subtle guidance to position clients in a setting, getting them to interact naturally and make slight adjustments simply to enhance their features and make them look their best. I also highly recommend an engagement session to clients so that I can learn about their story, they can learn about how I work and can experience how I naturally pose subjects so that they are very comfortable and confident on their wedding day.

WHAT IF I DON'T LIKE TO HAVE MY PHOTO TAKEN?
My past clients (especially groom's) will tell you that my specialty is photographing people that do not like to have their photo taken. I strive to make all my clients feel comfortable in front of the camera by utilizing subtle guidance to make the photos more active and clients feel more natural and like themselves.  It's important to look at a photographer's work and be able to see yourself in the photos.  If the posing style does not appeal to you, it's best to find someone who uses posing more in line with how you see yourself or talk to the photographer about your concerns ahead of time.  An engagement session is always recommended for this reason so that you, as a client, can learn how I communicate and work with you during portraits.  In every case of past clients who told me they don't like their photo taken, the fear is always bigger than the actual experience with positive comments after their session like, "Wow! That was not as bad as I thought it would be, it was actually fun!". I've even gotten an occasional, "can we do that again?!".

DO PACKAGES INCLUDE A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER?
All of my wedding packages include a second photographer and in most cases a non-shooting assistant. Based on my years of experience and knowing how I am most creative, I do firmly believe in having a second photographer to provide a second perspective and capture simultaneous photos from additional angles. While we do mainly shoot together at the same location, the second photographer may often cover events happening at the same time as portraits such as the cocktail hour. Our non-shooting assistant takes care of transporting gear and keeping it safe, reloading film, setting up lights if needed and helping to assist us so that we are free to create the best images. Smaller events and elopements do not include a second shooter but they can be added for an additional fee.

DO YOU COORDINATE WITH MY WEDDING PLANNER AND VIDEOGRAPHER?
Yes,I actually require that my clients retain a full service wedding planner for the duration of their planning process as well as their wedding day. I believe that a planner is an impartial third party that will support you, the client, and help you coordinate with all your vendors while looking out for your best interest. They also come with the extensive experience of executing many weddings and can be a huge help in sticky situations from negotiating with vendors to fixing your wedding dress on the spot to unexpected weather and more. I coordinate with your wedding planner to create a timeline of events on your wedding day that incorporates time for your portraits while keeping the day flowing smoothly. We communicate throughout the day as events unfold and make sure our plans are flowing perfectly. I also work with your videographer on the wedding day to coordinate while we are shooting. Please reach out to schedule a consultation and I can tell you more about how I work with your vendors as well as provide referrals to a planner or videographer for you.

DO YOU TRAVEL?
Like the sun rises and sets daily, yes I travel! And it's one of my favorite things. I have traveled extensively for weddings, portraits and personally and really enjoy getting out of my comfort zone and seeing new places and creating imagery in different environments. I am based in Atlanta (lucky to live in a Delta hub city) and am available for travel throughout the southeast, across the US as well as Internationally. Destination Packages are available that include travel as well as extra photo coverage for capturing you and your guests enjoying your destination. You can also read more about my travel experience and how travel works for events by visiting my TRAVEL page.

HOW LONG UNTIL I RECEIVE MY WEDDING OR PORTRAIT PHOTOS?
After each wedding or portrait session, images are carefully downloaded and backed up to multiple devices for safekeeping and all film is sent to my lab for processing. I take the utmost care in reviewing and editing each image carefully to create a consistent collection of images, which takes time and care. Weddings are typically delivered within 6-8 weeks post wedding depending upon the length and number of weekend events involved. All clients receive a preview within a week of their wedding, plus an extended preview 4 weeks after their wedding. Depending upon the time of year, portrait sessions are delivered 3-4 weeks after your shoot. For both weddings & portraits, all images are posted to an online, password-protected gallery that you can share with family and friends in order to view the images as well as purchase prints and other products. Finally, a USB drive with all the final files as well as a few other surprises are shipped to you once your gallery is complete. After your gallery goes live, you have the option to purchase prints, framed prints, canvases or albums to create custom heirlooms to treasure for a lifestime.

HOW DO I BOOK YOUR SERVICES FOR MY WEDDING?
The first step is to reach out to me and check my availability for your date and receive my full lookbook including pricing. From there you can officially reserve my services by signing a full contract and submitting a non-refundable 50% retainer fee to hold your date exclusively for your wedding or portrait session.  You can also read about my entire process from start to finish by reading the MY PROCESS section above.

WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER MOST WHEN HIRING A PHOTOGRAPHER?
My biggest piece of advice to potential clients is that you should choose a photographer based on the photographer's style, their experience and the experience you'll have with them as well as someone who will compliment your personality. Your photographer will be with you for your entire wedding day and you want someone who you enjoy being around that will make you feel comfortable and that you can trust based on their portfolio and years of experience. Many clients make the mistake of hiring a photographer based only on the price of their packages or who includes the most "stuff". At the end of your wedding and in addition to your photos, you will most value the experience you had during your wedding day and knowing that a professional and talented photographer made you feel at ease and complimented your experience rather than detracted from it. I highly recommend that you either setup a consultation call or meet a potential photographer in person before you book so you can get to know them and see how your personlities jive. An experienced wedding planner can also help recommend photographers that they have worked with, who they trust, who their clients loved and can match your style with the best photographer for you.