FAQ
*How many weddings do you take per year?
Each year this changes, Generally around 20 to 30 max. I do this so I can give my couples the best experience and photos possible and not spread myself thin. I focus on quality, not quantity. For reference, I used to do 40+ weddings per year But Decided to back it back a little bit and still have time to enjoy family and life.
*How many weddings have you photographed?
i’ve photographed over 220+ weddings to date.
*How early should we hire a wedding photographer?
.The earlier the better, I hate turning people away! I take limited bookings each year to ensure every couple gets 100% from me so I tend to book out quickly. Most couples lock in their venue and then me.
*What makes you different?
I’m a big believer in making personal connections to draw inspiration for your photos, I’ll sit down with you every step of the way to ensure your wedding day is full of photos you adore.
*How many images do you include?
Each one of my packages varies in how many images are delivered, but I promise I’ll always include plenty of images of everything I capture. I don’t like to give a cutoff number because I don’t believe in withholding any images from you to get you to pay more like some photographers do. These are your memories, I promise to capture them fully and give you more than enough images to remember this time in your lives.
*What is your turnaround time?
Since I take on such a limited amount of jobs per year, I have a faster turnaround time than most photographers! The turnaround depends on how much I shoot, how busy I am, my travel schedule, and the holidays. Typically, for sessions it takes 3 weeks or less and weddings take 8+ weeks or less. I try to get them back to you as soon as possible while making sure I give time to each and every image needs.
*Do you give RAW unedited images?
NO, as I believe that editing is half the magic that goes into images and without this huge step the images are only halfway done. I promise to never leave any photos out that you’ll want/need, and if you feel I missed delivering a photo, just ask! I’m more than happy to check back through my images and send it over to you. I won’t let you miss out on your memories!
*How do payment schedules work?
I require a retainer to secure your spot on my calendar, and the remaining balance is due 2 months in advance for weddings, 2 months in advance for shoots. You can split these payments (up to 3 payments) if you’d like to help make it more affordable. I’m happy to work with your schedule!
*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, scrape, acne etc unless you’d like me to keep it the photos). If you’re especially self conscious about something, please let me know as I’ll be sure to be extra aware of that while I’m posing you.
*What do we wear for photos?
I’ve got a what to wear guide, don’t worry I’ve got you!
*What if we need to cancel/reschedule our shoot or wedding?
If you’ve already put a deposit down on a date then have to move/cancel it, the deposit is legally non-refundable and a new deposit will have to be made in order to hold your new date.
*What happens if you can’t make it to our wedding?
God forbids this happens, as it would only happen if it were out of my control (act of god, illness, death, etc) but in this case I would do my best to help find a replacement photographer to take my place that I trust with a similar style, and or the Photographer will photograph your wedding and i will edit it.
*What if there’s bad weather?
I always encourage embracing whatever weather comes our way, as it’s beautiful and unique in photos. If it is harsh enough that it would make for a shitty time at our shoot and I can reschedule, then we totally will!
*Do you help in the planning process?
Absolutely! I’ve shot many many weddings (and am married myself!) so I know the industry pretty well! Let me know what you need help with, if you need recommendations, and if there’s anything I can do to make the process easier for you!
*How does covering travel expenses work?
Some photographers do set travel fees, I don’t. I just have you pay for the bare minimum (flight, transportation, stay) and I cover the rest.
For booking, I book flights and rental car on my own (you can book my stay if you’d like, but I am firm on booking my own flights + transportation). I make sure to get your confirmation on logistics + price before booking anything to ensure there are no surprise costs on your end! Once booked, the payment for them is due within one week of receiving your invoice.
You can estimate costs by checking how much hotels/airbnbs typically cost in the area we will be staying, how much roundtrip flights are from BOS, and rental cars are typically around $50 per day or less when booked in advance.
*Do you photograph families?
I don’t anymore, unless it’s for couples who I’ve shot in the past. I can help you out with recommendations if you need!
Still got questions? No Problem, I got you… Just shoot me and email