The Experience
Ask yourself, “What will matter in 20 years?”
A Note to My Couples
On the surface, weddings may seem to follow a similar script. There’s beautiful attire, a ceremony, delicious food, and a party. These tend to be the photos that flood your Instagram feed. However, what if I told you that there is so much more to a wedding day that social media and blogs don’t show? Each wedding day brings its own cast of characters, culture, and flavor. When all of these things come together, what results is a completely unique story - a story reflecting you, your people, and your life together. Your wedding day will hold so many beautiful intricacies, and I am here to capture them.
Ask yourself, “What will matter in 20 years?” Of course, you’ll have pretty photos of how your day looked, but will they remind you of how you felt? When you look at your photos, will you be able to recall the nerves during the final few minutes before walking down to the ceremony? Or the belly laughs with your lifelong friends, reminiscing on childhood stories during your rehearsal dinner? Will you remember sneaking out during the reception, stepping back, and really taking in your wedding day in its entirety?
In order to remember these small, but important moments, you have to create the space to experience them. These spontaneous, candid moments can’t be put on a shot list, nor can they be planned. So instead of worrying about the logistics of the day, what if you embrace your own story, allowing yourself to be present with your people, and with each other?
As your photographer, I aim to create that space for you to experience all of those moments that add up to be your wedding day. Rather than being a spectator, there would be no greater honor than to experience this story with you, celebrate alongside you, and capture your day.
My Approach
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When trust is at the forefront of the experience, everything changes. From the first call all the way up to the rehearsal dinner, it’s my goal to go from stranger to friend, understanding your story and needs along the way. Then, when the wedding day comes around, you can relax knowing that you have an experienced professional and friend in your corner celebrating with you and documenting the moments to be remembered.
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I aim to photograph your day as it happened and how it felt. I will never portray you, your guests, or the story of your day as something that it wasn't.
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Weddings are one of the few times in your life where, in a single weekend, emotions and relationships mix, cultures intertwine with traditions, and people from all walks of life come together to celebrate you. They’re the things that make your wedding truly stand apart from others, and are the moments you’ll remember in 30 years. They’re things that can’t be put on a shotlist. Rather than try and force feelings, I strive to give space where these things can come about honestly and for you to experience them naturally.
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Things on a wedding day can go off script, however, more often than not, these are the things that you tend to remember the most and laugh about. When your priorities are on one another, your people, and the commitment you are making, whatever happens, happens.
The Process
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1. Reach out
After you fill out the inquiry form, we’ll set up a phone call where we can meet, learn more about each other, and figure out how I can best serve you on your wedding day. Trust in your photographer is one of the most important part of the process and this is where it all begins.
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2. Custom Pricing
Every wedding is unique and each couple has various needs. Because of this, pre-made packages never fully serve my couples as well as they could. Instead, after our call, I’ll build a few custom packages tailored to your needs for you to choose from.
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3. Wedding Weekend
From the beginning of your rehearsal dinner and all the way to your send-off, you can trust that you not only have an experienced professional with over 150+ weddings, but also a friend who knows your story will be celebrating alongside you, documenting the little bits of honestly throughout the day.
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4. Preserve Your Legacy
After the day, I’ll assist you in selecting Fine Art Prints, picking the correct size for your Canvas, or design you an Heirloom Album that you can pass down to your future generations. Your photos deserve to live organically, not on your computer.
FAQs
Will You Travel to Our Wedding?
Yes! To make it easier for my couples, all travel fees will be factored into the final cost of your package. There are no travel fees within two hours of Nashville, TN.
Do You Shoot Film For Weddings?
Yes. On wedding days, I shoot a good mix of Medium Format, 35mm film, and digital. I shoot between 10 and 25 rolls of film per wedding. At the end of the day, film is just another tool I use to photograph your wedding day.
How Do We Book You?
After you decide on which custom package you want, all that is required is a signed contract and a 20% non-refundable deposit to hold your date. After that, 40% is due at the halfway point of booking and your wedding, and the last 40% is due one month out from your wedding.
Do You Offer Weekend Coverage?
Absolutely! In fact, I encourage it. If the wedding day were a theatrical play, the Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party would be the Prologue to the Wedding Day, introducing the cast and setting. It also allows me to get to know everyone before the wedding day as well.
Do You Use Second Shooters?
Some of my best work has been when I alone. It’s easier for me to immerse myself into the flow of the day when I’m the only one there. However, I do recommend second shooters when the guest count is over 200 people or for logistical reasons such as getting ready in different venues.
Whats Next?
All that’s left is to fill out my inquiry form and I’ll be in touch! Click the “Reach Out Here” button below to get started.
Ready to get started?
The first step in the journey is to reach out and share your story.
I’m excited to hear from you.
