THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE
MY APPROACH
Your wedding day isn't just a photoshoot, and I don't want you to feel like it is either. Your day is a story unfolding in real time with real moments. As an Indiana wedding photographer serving Terre Haute, Indianapolis, and beyond, my job is to focus on capturing those genuine moments and meaningful connections with your loved ones as they naturally unfold. Whether you're celebrating at a beautiful vineyard in Indy, an intimate rustic barn Brown County, or wherever your love story takes you, my approach is simple, guided when needed, and rooted in intentional and thoughtful story telling.
My style blends lifestyle wedding photography with a documentary approach, giving the perfect blend of gentle guidance when needed and knowing when to step back when the moment speaks for itself. I like to keep things naturally flowing, never forced, so that I can authentically capture the emotion, energy, and in-between moments that make your wedding day uniquely yours.
I am so passionate about what I do because to me, wedding photography is about more than just pretty photos. It's about creating a collection of timeless keepsakes that are emotion filled, meaningful, and can be felt - so that you have something to walk away with from your day to re-live it time and time again.
THE PROCESS
My wedding photography process is designed to be supportive, seamless, organized, and stress-free from start to finish. From the moment you inquire, the planning, and finally your wedding day, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. My candid and documentary style approach allows you to be fully present in your day while allowing me to capture it all as it naturally unfolds. I've built my entire process to be thoughtful and intentional, making your experience feel effortless. After your wedding day, you will receive a gallery of sneak peeks within the week, followed by your fully edited final gallery of high resolution images to download with full printing rights. You will also receive a custom keepsake usb and storage box with copies of all of your images - my gift to you for easy file storage/handling and printing.
INQUIRE
Once you reach out, I will get back with you to confirm my availability for your wedding date. From there, we will schedule a quick phone consult to chat and go over any questions you might have.
CONSULTATION
We'll hop on a call to talk about your wedding day vision, your wedding day plans, and what you're looking for in a photographer. I will walk you through my process and answer any questions you may have.
BOOKING YOUR DATE
If you feel like we'd be a great fit to work together, I will send over a proposal after our call with your package details and contract to review. From there you will be able to sign and securely pay your 25% retainer to officially lock in your date on my calendar.
PLANNING
Leading up to your wedding day, I'm here to help you through your planning process. Upon booking you will receive a welcome email with my extensive planning guide and a run-down of what to expect. From timeline planning, lighting considerations, and anything else to help your day run smoothly, my planning process is built to support you all along the way.
THE WEDDING DAY
On your wedding day, I take a documentary style approach, capturing those candid and real moments, while also stepping in when needed to gently guide you when you're unsure. You get to be fully present during your wedding day, while I document it in a way that feels authentic and true to you.
DELIVERY & FINAL GALLERY
After your wedding day, I will have a gallery of sneak peeks ready for you within the week to be able to relive the highlights of your day right away. Your final gallery will be delivered within 6 weeks, complete with your fully edited, high resolution images to download, share, and print.
MY GIFT TO YOU
After you receive your final gallery, I will then order your custom keepsake USB. Once it comes in, I will load it with a copy of all of your high resolution images and mail it out for you. I love to offer these as a practical gift so that you have an easy back-up storage option and stress free printing!
ALBUMS
If your package included one of my premium, heirloom wedding albums, we will get started building it after you've received your final gallery. I will send out an ordering guide that walks you through the process of how to choose your images, cover material, and design. If you're local to me, we can also meet up to look over swatch materials and complete sample albums!
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
When you book with me, you're getting me, not a random photographer for your wedding day. I am not a studio that sends out associates, I want to provide my couple's with a personal experience, one where you're working with the person who has helped you plan, understands your vision, and has been there with you from the beginning.
My process is designed to be thoughtful and intentional, helping you create a photo friendly timeline, factoring in buffer time, and time for you to breathe and be present during your day.
I know when to step in and guide you in the moments where you're unsure, and when to step back when a moment speaks for itself. Some of the very best photos happen during those in-between moments that otherwise go unnoticed, and that's what I'm always looking for and paying special attention to.
My goal is simple: Keeping things calm and moving along during your day, supporting and guiding you from the time you inquire through the end of your wedding day, and making sure you're feeling comfortable, confident, and fully yourself during your time in front of my camera.
FAQ's
What is required at booking?
To book and secure your date with me, I require a signed photography services contract, as well as 25% of the package price down as a retainer.
Do you offer payment plans?
Absolutely! After the 25% retainer, the remaining balance can be set up in payments, but isn't ultimately due in full until a week prior to your wedding date.
Do you travel?
Yes! All wedding pricing includes travel for up to 75 miles, for further distances, a travel fee of $0.75 per mile will be added.
Can I create a custom package?
Absolutely! If you don't need any of the extras like an engagement session, or albums, we can put together a package just for you that includes what you want, and nothing you don't!
What is your editing style?
I would consider my editing style to be more on the warm and moody side, yet true to color. I love rich contrast, bolder colors, and a natural warmth to bring the emotion of each image to life. I take special care to keep your colors true and your skin tones natural, to accurately document just the way your day felt and how you envisioned!
How will I receive my images?
You will receive your images in two ways; In an online gallery, as well as on a keepsake usb. I provide usb's with all of my weddings because I know how much of a pain it can be to download and store high numbers of large, full resolution files. Plus it makes it easier for my clients to print on their own by having the print quality copies on a usb, rather than downloading them, and potentially interfering with the image quality as phones and some computer settings can compress them to save space.
Do you offer albums or prints?
I do! Some collections include albums, or you can purchase/add one onto any package, as well as many other products such as canvases, framed prints, metal wall art, etc. I have an entire catalogue of products I offer, and of course, you are also free to print on your own!
What's included in the engagement session?
The complimentary engagement session includes up to an hour of session time, 1 location, and up to 2 outfits, within 30 minutes of my location.
Are you insured?
Of course! I am fully insured and carry a liability policy, as most venues require it of vendors.
How long is your turnaround?
For weddings up to 6 weeks, and sessions 2 weeks.
Can I decide to change my package?
Of course! I completely understand that things can change as the planning gets underway, so I always allow changes to be made after booking.
How many images can I expect?
The industry standard is typically anywhere between 50-100 photos per hour of coverage, I tend to land around 75+!
What gear do you use?
Such a great question and one I feel most people overlook, but is so important, especially when only having one chance to get your wedding day right!
I shoot with 2 Nikon z6ii mirrorless bodies with dual card slots.
Additionally I am equipped with the following lenses/lighting:
Nikon 35mm 1.8
Nikon 50mm 1.8
Nikon 85mm 1.8
Sigma Art 135mm 1.8
Godox V1 Flash
How do you keep my images safe?
I take your image safety very seriously and is my top priority once the wedding day has ended. I only shoot with cameras that have dual card slots so that I have 2 copies of your images at the end of the day already. Once home, your images are then saved to my computer, an external hard drive, and then as a last fail safe, backed up to my secure online cloud storage service. Essentially, I keep copies of your images saved in 4 different places until they are finished and delivered to you!