my approach
The Experience
Intentionality and Heart.
My approach towards photography and capturing your moments is to pay attention and focus on feeling. I watch for the smiles you sneak each other during your session. The inbetween the pose moments. I pay attention to the family members shedding a tear during your ceremony. To YOU when you tell me what your vision is for your wedding or session photos. That is the way to truly get unique and authentic images. Intentional photography will always have the most heart and create meaningful + emotive imagery.
Trust and Connection.
Hiring me means you are hiring a photographer who is invested. Someone who is here to get to know you and who will stay invested in your story even after your gallery has been delivered. I am not the photographer who will simply be your vendor. I am the photographer who has driven 7 hours to photograph the maternity photos for one of my wedding couples so that I could continue telling the story of their family. I am the photographer who takes my time to get to know you and get it right for you to capture your memories as authentically and beautifully as I can.
The Right Fit.
If we are working together, I want to make sure we are the right fit! It really helps to be thorough with your inquiry form so I can get a good idea of what you’re hoping to create together. Your memories are priceless. Every photographer you inquire with has their own style and approach. It’s so important that you feel a connection to my work if you want to hire me. Definitely look through my instagram + website to get a feel for how I photograph. We can always hop on a call to get more acquainted before you hire me.
F A Q s
+ How do we book you?
I require a $100 non-refundable retainer for sessions, or a 25% retainer for weddings/elopements, as well as a signed contract to make your booking official! Once you deicde on your package, I'll send a contract and invoice to your email. From there, you can send everything over online! If you're booking a couples session, I also send out a questionnaire so I can get to know you both better and capture your love authentically during your session.
+ Where are you based out of & do you travel?
I am based out of Pensacola, Florida. I live with my husband Cody, our beautiful son Lennon, and our puppy Ophelia. I do travel and absolutely love to! If you are interested in booking a session, wedding, or elopement with me and are not in Pensacola, no worries; I can come to you! My bags are basically already packed. Booking a session in a place I am already traveling will mean all of your travel fees will be waived!
+ What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Any retainer paid is going to be non-refundable. Life happens. If you have something come up, I will do my best to get you a new date. Your retainer will transfer one time. If you cancel/reschedule a session within two hours of your session time, a $40 fee will be charged. I cannot gurantee I will be availbe for a new session time if you cancel. If you cancel your session and do not reschedule, you will lose your retainer.
+ How many images do you provide?
Each session package offers a minimum amount of images you will receive. For weddings I would say the range in typically anywhere from 100-150 images per hour I'm working. The more that's happening, the more time that is set aside for photos, the more there will be to photograph and the more images I will deliver. I don't believe in holding back your images just because of an image count. If I love it, or I think you'll love it, I'm sending it. Reach out if you have any questions about pricing or image count!
+ What if there is bad weather?
I always want to encourage to use whatever weather comes our way, as it will add to the authenticity of your images. If the weather is so bad that we won’t have a good experience, or my gear will be ruined, If I have the availability to reschedule we will totally do that! We cannot take photos if thunder or lightning is forecasted or any other severe weather.
+ Do you shoot film?
Right now, film is a passion project. I bring my film camera along sometimes and will take a few shots with my camera but I do not currently charge for it or guarantee film images will be delivered in your gallery.
+ Do you help with the planning process?
100%! After you book, I will send over a session or wedding guide to you depending on your booking. My session guide covers topics like where we can shoot, what to wear, and tips and tricks to a successful session. My wedding guide walks you through a "standard" wedding day and ways to make each part successful. Every wedding is different so the guide is just a jumping off point. These guides are meant to help start the conversation and give you a better idea of what is to come. I want to make sure we tell your story perfectly, so I am here to answer any questions, offer ideas, and make this process as smooth and easy as possible for you.
+ Do you offer payment schedules?
I do! I never want money to be the reason you don’t get your dream photos. PLEASE touch base with me if you are concerned about the money.
+ Are all images edited? Do you deliver RAW files?
Half of the magic I make as a photographer comes during my editing process. Raw photos are extremely large and unedited files. They are hard to trasnfer in bulk and also not a complete reflection of my work as an artist. For this reason, so you will not be receiving any Raw images from me. Each one will be an edited version.
+ What is your turnaround time?
Your photos will be delivered to you within 2 weeks of your session date and 8-10 weeks of your wedding date. If you booked a mini session I offered, the turnaround for those will be 1 week unless otherwise stated.
+ Can you photoshop us?
I don’t alter the way you look other than skin blemishes or anything temporary that would not normally be there (bruise, acne, etc unless you’d like me to keep it in the photos). If you’re self-conscious about something, please let me know as I’ll be sure to be extra aware of that while I’m posing you. I can do further alterations for beauty for $10/image.
