here's the thing about wedding photography...

The photos are only as good as the experience behind them. 

You can tell the difference between a couple who felt rushed and managed all day and one who actually got to be present. That's why the experience matters just as much as the camera.

FROM BOOKING TO GALLERY DELIVERY,
I'VE GOT YOU.

The engagement session

This is where we actually get to know each other before the wedding day. We'll find a location that feels like you, talk through what to wear, and by the time we're done you'll feel completely at ease in front of the camera - which is exactly the point.

The guides and questionnaires

Throughout the process you'll receive a wedding guide packed with everything you need to know, and a detailed wedding day questionnaire that covers every last detail. Everything I need to make sure your day runs exactly the way you want it to.

THE TIMELINE CALL

About a month out we'll get on a call together and go through every detail of the day - timeline, shot list, priorities, anything you're nervous about. Nothing goes unaddressed.

the open door

Need to vent about centerpieces? Want someone to hype up your decision to add a pizza bar to the reception? I'm here for all of it - the big stuff, the small stuff, and everything in between. You've got enough on your plate. Let me carry some of it.

Your wedding photos are a part of your legacy.

Fifty years from now you're going to pull these out and feel it all over again. The nervousness, the joy, the moment you saw each other, the people who showed up for you. That's not something to hand off to just anyone. It's something to be really intentional about. 

You’re in the right place if...

- You want photos that feel like the day actually felt - not staged, not stiff, not posed into something you're not

- The thought of spending half your wedding day taking pictures makes you anxious

- You want someone who blends into the background but doesn't miss a thing

- You care more about the quiet moments than the perfectly lit portraits

- You're marrying your best friend and you just want someone to catch it

- You want a photographer who's organized enough to keep the day on track but present enough to drop everything when a real moment happens

- You love a good adventure - okay, this one is just a bonus 

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS.:

Let’s get to the good stuff

STEP ONE

Fill out the contact form and tell me everything. 

Step two

We hop on a call and make sure we're the right fit.

STEP THREE

A signed contract and $1,000 deposit reserves your date.

STEP FOUR

 If your package includes it, we schedule your engagement session.

Step FIVE

About a month out we hop on a call and go through every detail together.

STEP SIX

You show up, breathe it all in, and let me take care of the rest.

Still have some questions?!

I got you covered.

Where are you based and do you travel?

Based in Lancaster, PA - and yes, absolutely. I shoot weddings all over Central Pennsylvania and beyond. Travel fees apply depending on distance, and destination weddings are always a conversation worth having.

HOW MANY PHOTOS WILL I RECEIVE?

It depends on the package and the day, but you can generally expect around 75-100 images per hour of coverage. Quality over quantity is always the goal.

How long until I get my photos?

You'll get a sneak peek text the day after your wedding, and a full sneak peek gallery within 5 days. Full wedding galleries are delivered within 8 weeks. Engagement and other sessions are delivered within 3 weeks.

Do you offer custom packages?

Yes - if none of the three packages feel quite right, reach out and tell me what you're looking for. Elopements and non-traditional weddings especially tend to need something built specifically around the day.

We're awkward in front of the camera. Is that a problem?

Genuinely, no. Most people feel that way walking in and forget about it pretty quickly once we're actually moving and talking. That's exactly what the engagement session is for - getting comfortable together before the wedding day.

HOW WILL OUR PHOTOS BE DELIVERED?

Everything is delivered through a private online gallery where you can view, download, and order prints directly. Simple and easy to share with family.

WHAT IF YOU HAVEN’T SHOT AT OUR VENUE BEFORE?

Happens all the time and it's never been an issue. I always arrive early to scope out the best spots, and if schedules allow I'm happy to do a venue walk through beforehand.

Can we see full wedding galleries?

Yes - there are full weddings on the blog, and I'm always happy to send additional galleries on request. Just ask.

IF THIS FEELS LIKE THE RIGHT FIT, I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

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