Frequently Asked Questions
all of these questions have to do with wedding photography, but most of them also pertain to any other photo shoot you’d like to have.
01.
WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE TO WORK WITH YOU?
The Planning Process: I am currently working on a wedding guide to help you plan for photos, timeline, lighting, etc. All weddings booked include an engagement session so we get a chance to meet up before hand, talk about your wedding plans, and get used to working together. I'm also available to answer any questions via email during the planning process.
// For Engagement Sessions, Couple Sessions, Portrait Session, or Family Sessions I have a guide for fun things to do in the Shenandoah National Park area if you’re traveling in for a photo shoot!
// For Any Kind of Photo Shoot I’m happy to help with styling, outfit ideas, activity ideas, location scouting, and anything else to help with your photo shoot. Feel free to email me at any time during the planning process.
Directing Style: I'll give you as much direction as you want or need, I’ll ask you to check out the scenery, check out each other, ask you to walk and dance and run around, hold hands, and get you talking. I'll be documenting as we go, as you respond to me and to each other. It gets you interacting with each other so I can get those good candid moments while you enjoy each other’s company, whatever you’re doing in the moment, and the gorgeous scenery!
Documenting: For most of the day, I keep it mostly documentary, just capturing what's happening as it happens.
Long story short : I try to make this whole process as
fun & easy as possible.
02.
cameras make us uncomfortable, and we are awkward. What if we have no idea what we’re doing?
Literally every single person I have every photographed has said this. I have only ever photographed two professional models in the last 14 years - everyone else you see on my website has been “uncomfortable” in front of the camera. It sure doesn’t look like it, does it? That’s because I photograph them when they ARE the most comfortable. We take our time getting to know eachother, and I find myself acting ridiculous to get real laughs when it’s appropriate.
It’s a fun time, I promise.
03.
WHERE ARE YOU BASED? DO YOU TRAVEL?
I am based in Luray, Virginia - but boy, do I travel. I’ve photographed weddings, elopements, couple sessions, and portrait sessions all over the United States and the World.
Your wedding or photo shoot may or may not require a travel fee, depending on where/when it takes place.
So just get in touch and we’ll figure it out.
04.
DO YOU USE BACKUPS?
Yes, I always bring backup digital gear, and your photos are backed up to 3 different locations!
05. What about rain?
The show must go on! I carry around about 8 umbrellas in my trunk at all times. For a wedding, you can’t really post-pone, so we make it work! Rainy days are my personal favorite, and I’m trying to make them better for everyone else.
For photo shoots, we can postpone if that’s what you want! But I’ve done portrait sessions, engagement sessions, and elopements in the rain and they are epic and romantic and the best thing ever.
Although, if you’re pregnant or prone to getting sick, we can either find an indoor location or reschedule (:
06.
WHEN WILL WE GET OUR IMAGES?
You’ll get a couple sneak peeks within one or two days after your photo shoot and then…
For weddings you’ll get your full online gallery within 6 weeks.
For other photo shoots you’ll get your full online gallery within 4 weeks.
07.
HOW DO WE BOOK YOU?
FOR WEDDINGS :
I have an online contract and invoice where you can sign and pay the $800 retainer to hold your date! From there you’ll be automatically reminded when following payments are due.
FOR OTHER SESSIONS :
I have an online contract and invoice where you can sign and pay the $250 retainer to hold your date! From there you’ll be automatically reminded when following payments are due.
