Frequently Asked Questions

I recommend reaching out 12-18 months before your wedding date, especially for peak season (May through October). That said, I always try to accommodate last-minute inquiries, so do not hesitate to reach out even if your date is approaching.

A signed contract and a 30% retainer are required to reserve your date. Once received, your date is exclusively yours and I will not book any other events for that day.

Life happens, and I understand that. Your retainer can be transferred to a new date within 12 months, subject to availability. I will work with you to find a date that works for everyone.

Yes, always! I am a destination wedding photographer and I travel to every wedding, anywhere in the world. Most of my weddings are in California and Texas, where travel is typically included.

Wherever you are getting married. I don't work out of a fixed studio, I come to you. My roots are in Santa Cruz and the Bay Area, and most of my weddings are in California and Texas.

You can expect 75 to 100 edited images per hour of coverage, depending on the events of the day. Every image is individually edited by me for consistent color, tone, and quality.

You will receive a sneak peek of 20 or more images within 3 days of your wedding. Your complete gallery will be delivered within 6-8 weeks via a private online gallery.

Yes! My editing style is colorful, timeless, and flattering. I include a thoughtful selection of black and white images in every gallery where they enhance the storytelling.

Absolutely. I love helping couples build a realistic timeline that allows plenty of time for portraits, family photos, and enjoying the day.

Some of my most beautiful images have been captured on overcast or rainy days. I come prepared with creative backup plans and the flexibility to adapt.

A 30% retainer is due at booking to secure your date. The remaining balance is due two weeks before your wedding. Payment plans are available.

Yes! I offer flexible payment plans that allow you to break your investment into monthly installments leading up to your wedding.

Each wedding is different. Instead of locking you into cookie-cutter packages, I build a custom option around your day, your priorities, and your budget.

Absolutely. I offer a range of heirloom-quality albums and fine art print products. These can be included in your custom package or added after your gallery is delivered.

Engagement sessions can be included in your custom wedding package. It is a wonderful way for us to get to know each other before the big day.

I do not provide raw or unedited images. Every photo I deliver is carefully edited to maintain the artistic integrity and consistent quality you hired me for.

It depends on how much of your day you want covered and what you want at the end of it, so I build a custom package around you instead of posting one number. Weddings are a huge investment, and I would rather you know exactly what shapes the cost than guess. The biggest things are the hours of coverage, whether you want a second photographer, whether you want an engagement session, any albums or prints, and how far I have to travel. To reserve your date I need a signed contract and a 30% retainer, the rest is due two weeks before the wedding, and I offer payment plans. Send me your date, venue and guest count and I will send you my wedding collections guide, then we can chat about what fits.

Pick the photographer whose full galleries make you feel something, and whom you would be happy to have standing next to you all day. Look at whole weddings, not just highlight reels, so you can see how they handle getting ready, portraits, and the dance floor. Ask how long the gallery takes and how the photos are edited. With me, you get a sneak peek within 3 days and your full gallery in 6 to 8 weeks, every image is edited by me personally, and I will happily show you full galleries from past weddings. Read what couples say too: I have five-star reviews on The Knot and WeddingWire that you can read yourself. Then get on a call. If you love my style and feel something when you look at my images, let's chat!