
I believe wedding photographs should be both beautiful and documentary.
My passion is to create photographs for couples that will bring them back, not just to the way their wedding day looked, but more importantly, to how it felt. I want them to be able to remember the beauty of the love, relationships and important details that made up their wedding day.
TELLING YOUR STORY
I love to tell stories with my photographs, and my primary goal for each wedding is to capture unforgettable moments and powerful emotions. Instead of taking a cookie-cutter approach to every wedding, I make a special effort to create a personal connection with each couple so I can tell their unique story with the photographs I create for them.
RELAXED AND NATURAL
Because I feel it is very important to create photographs that portray the real feeling of the wedding day, I work quietly, using mostly available light. I like to keep directed photo sessions relaxed and natural, working with couples to help them look their best in front of the camera without making them feel too posed or contrived.
A DAY TO CELEBRATE
Your wedding day is a time to celebrate love with friends and family, and while I believe that it is important to take formal photos of the people closest to you, I don’t believe it should consume a large portion of the day. I generally photograph around 15-20 casual group family photos and spend about 45 minutes with the bride and groom alone and 20 minutes with their bridal party. The rest of the day is for celebrating!
KEEPING IT PERSONAL
I like to get to know my couples well during pre-wedding meetings so that on the wedding day, I'm a friend, who they can be completely comfortable around. This allows me to blend into the day and help keep it relaxed and fun. Plus, I love making new friends.
It's important to me to give my clients very personal attention and create photos that are fresh and inspired. Therefore, I limit my bookings to only two weddings per month.

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