The Wedding Photography Experience
Spectacular photos and great experiences take careful planning.
The planning process starts with location. I will ask you what type of scenery you prefer down to the leaves on the trees. I will find it and make sure that we get off the beaten path so you can have photos that no one has ever seen before. You’ll get a beautiful balance of majestic scenery with intimate and emotive photos.
If you selected a venue - I would love to know why. What makes it special to you? Why did you two feel it was the perfect spot to exchange your vows? It's one part logistics, but also helps me to see what you see and incorporate into the day.
The little things matter. Well, your little things matter to me.
The only thing I don’t really do is a hyper detailed shot list. Here’s why ... They can take you out of the present moment. If you’re busy crossing shots off the list, you’ll miss the serendipitous moments, the ones that will never happen again. I have a plan, I just leave room for those "happy accidents" too.
...that’s where I want you to be. I’ll be right there with you.
How does it work?
~ CONNECTION ~ It's so important that we are a good fit for eachother. I want to get to know you both as a couple. What are you passionate about? How you met. When you knew, this was your person. What's most important for you two? It all matters. Who are the people with you on your day and what does that mean to you. I will feel like a long time friend who you can trust to capture your day authentically - that way you can relax and live in the moment. I am always just an email or phone call away to help with any questions prior to your wedding day. I have been photographing weddings full time for over 14 years, I love this stuff and want you to have an incredible experience.
~ GETTING REAL ~ I don't have weird poses or a certain way for you to be. I will offer suggestions on things to do or talk about; things that help you connect and be how you are together. They're really just a starting point to get you comfortable and forget I am even there with a camera.
Let's Meet
Fill out my contact form below and I will respond very soon. If you don't hear from me within 3 days. You can call and give me a hard time about it. ; )
We will set up a time to talk either on the phone or a video call. (They make sharing location ideas and links really easy). You can also visit with my doggos.
We will go over your ideas or highest hopes for your wedding and I will offer some insight on timelines, light, and locations. Also I really love to hear your story and get to know you both better.
Drop me a line
Secure your date
Contract - If you feel I am the right person to capture your day and story I will send an contract that item lines everything you want for your wedding. With the obvious being included and listed as well. It's digital and super easy.
Deposit - Generally it's 50% of the total investment of your wedding photography collection. We can break that up if there is enough time beforehand and that would help you. I know paying for your wedding can be challenging. I want this for you and we can make it work.
Planning
Questionaires - I will send a couple. One is just about you guys and your story and a wee bit on your wedding. The second gets more granular on your wedding details as we get closer to your date.
Family Photos - I have a default list to start from that makes it super quick and easy on your day.
Reception Groups - I want you to have a great time during your party so I will have a list of those fun group shots that you don't need for the formal ones, or of people that didn't come to your reception.
Locations - If we are doing an elopement or doing a special spot away from your wedding for photos, we will go over those and you can pick your favorite.
Timeline - After we have a location or locations I will start building a timeline. Depending on the location that can be pretty detailed or just the high points of specific spots and specific times. If at any point you have questions on how long something takes or what the light will be like on a certain day, reach out and I will have answers for you.
Check in
Now is the hard part is waiting. I will reach out about 2 weeks prior to set up a check in to go over all the little details and whatever changes happend or things we need prior. Double check everything and just make sure you feel prepared and ready. Also darn excited.
If at any point you have questions or new ideas reach out. Even if you need someone to rant to who cares and completely understands how wedding planning can be. I am there for you.
This is my full time job. You are not bugging me.
The Wedding Day
This is the fun part. I get to meet all your friends and family, you get to relax because the day if finally here and now you can enjoy all the people around you.
I am here to help on your wedding day - not just for photos. We are in this together and I have no qualms moving furniture, keeping family members at bay, anything. I am here to help.
Editing - Delivery
At this point in my career and working with such fabulous people, my editing is clean and fast. You will have your images extremly soon. Probably within 10 days.
This is not industry standard and I love doing this for you.
I want you to still be on that high from your wedding day and super excited to see your photos of the day and relive them again.
Also... I don't want to have to remember that I need to do them. They honestly don't take long, but you do have to be intentional and sit with them to get it right and finish them.
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Eloping?
More and more couples are opting to get married their way. That could be just the two of your in the forest or you and 15 of your favorite people. It removed the pressures of a big wedding, opens you up to have more fun and more stress free. You don't have to have everything planned, I love meeting with couples and discovering what is most important to them and finding a unique and special location for them.
What's Included?
~ Custom Locations ~ I do the research for you to find those awesome special spots that get you the views and the experience you are after. Not just in Colorado, but worldwide. But, I did grow up here in Colorado and know it well for some extra insight into some awesome areas. I will present several options based off of your interested and the activities you want to do during the day.
~ Custom Timelines ~ I create my timelines based off your preferences of wanting to be in a certain place at a certain time of day and build around that adding in travel time, some safe buffer time, and obviously time for fun. All while staying relaxed and not rushed.
~ Vendors ~ I help with vendor recommendations if you want hair/makeup help, flowers, cake, picnic planners, etc. Just cause it's an elopement doesn't mean you can integrate these things.
~ Lodging Help ~ I am very familiar with most of Colorado and have a good real-world idea of what places are like around the state. I also know all sorts of fun quirky things to do and visit near our chosen location. While there is VRBO and Airbnb, there are also camping locations and nice historic hotels. It just depends on what you're looking for.
~ Activities ~ I am a big music nerd, lover of whiskey and beer, a bit of a foodie, I love the outdoors (camping and hiking), 4x4 and motocycling, snowboarding. If it's a thing you can do in Colorado, I probably have experience and can definitely help you do it too. Short story... you want to do something fun and kinda crazy, I either have... or I will. I've even rode a couch on 4 skateboards down a highway in a team of 4 people. Maybe that wasn't the smartest idea, but it sure was fun!
