Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! I totally got you. During sessions and on wedding days, I am always giving guidance, prompts, and direction. I will start out with easy prompts and work our way up to harder poses. Taking photos can feel silly or awkward sometimes, but I will make it fun and painless. None of my clients are models!

I highly recommend them! This is your opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera prior to your wedding day so you feel confident for the real deal. It's also our chance to get to know each other and build trust. It's a bonus that you get tons of cute photos that you can use for things like stationary, your wedding website, and decor. Plus, your engagement is a short but special season of your life, so I think you should capture it!

In general, I would recommend two photographers, but it's not a given and depends on a lot of things. Ask yourself these questions:

- Are getting ready and detail photos important? If yes, it may be easier to have two. That way, one photographer can be with each group getting ready. Additionally, one can focus on details while the other focuses on candid photos.

- Are we getting ready in the same location (no driving between)? If no, it may be easier for scheduling purposes to have two.

- Are we going to see each other ahead of the ceremony? If no, then I highly recommend two photographers so we can get as much done as possible during cocktail hour: family photos, couple photos, the full wedding party, cocktail hour coverage, and reception details need to be done in a short period of time. If yes, we can do a lot of those ahead of the ceremony, but 2 photographers still may be helpful if we’re short on time.

- Do we have a lot of guests invited? If yes, I recommend two photographers to ensure more coverage of all guests during the ceremony and reception.

- Do we want as many photos as possible? If yes, a second photographer usually results in 20% more photos in your gallery.

With wedding packages, I include up to two hours of travel from my home base: Madison, WI. With hourly weddings or sessions, I include up to one hour of travel from my home base. I will travel as far as you want though!

Of course! I always have at least two cameras on me, that way if anything goes wrong with one, I can still take photos. Each of my cameras have two memory card slots, so there’s a built-in backup copy as I shoot. When I get home, I back up photos to my server that automatically creates another backup off-site of the photos. I have multiples of my flashes, light stands… all of my gear!

I have never, ever missed a wedding, but I've worked with a lot of photographers in the area (and editors), so if something were to happen to me, I would find you a replacement (with your approval) that I trust, either for just the day-of, or both day-of and editing if needed.

For sessions, I always like to pick a rain date because the weather in Wisconsin can be so unpredictable. I like to check in the day before and day of in case we need to reschedule or find an indoor spot. Or, we can go out in the rain if you're up for it!!

For your wedding day, the show must go on. But don't worry, we will find a window when it's not raining for portraits, and I can always find a great indoor location. Worst case scenario, I have so many clear umbrellas so we can get a few natural light photos outside, even if it's raining.

I always send a sneak peek within three days of an event. For sessions, you can expect the full gallery in 3-4 weeks. For weddings, you can expect the gallery in 6-10 weeks. For hour long sessions, you can expect 75+ photos. For full day weddings, you can expect somewhere around 700-1000 photos. However, I don't set a limit, and I deliver everything I possibly can! You can download and share photos directly from the online gallery (I use pixieset.com). Images will be full resolution and unwatermarked.

From your online gallery, you have access to professional-grade prints, albums, canvasses, and stationary. Otherwise, feel free to order from wherever you’d like.

Send me a message, and let’s make sure I have availability. I am typically booking weddings anywhere from 6 months to 24 months out. I can take them on at a shorter notice sometimes too, so just ask. If you would like, we can hop on a video call and go through any questions. After that, to officially book, I need you to sign a contract and send over a retainer (25% of the total package price). Then you’re good to go!