• I would like to book you for a photoshoot. What is the process like?

  Great question! First, fill out my inquiry form to tell me about yourself, your event, and your budget. Then, I like to have an introductory call to hear your vision and discuss your plans. This is a good opportunity to get to know each other, ask me any questions you may have, and start planning for our session. Lastly, I draft up a contract and talk through the specifics. Most of this will be done electronically via email. Regardless of the process, I am always available for questions!

• Do you have any advice for couples who are shy or have never been photographed before?

  This may sound corny, but just be yourself! It is okay to feel a little bit out of your comfort zone—that’s normal. It’s also understandable to feel like people may be looking at you, but remember that they will never give it another thought after walking past. I, as your photographer, am there to guide you through the process and make you feel as natural as possible.

• We would like to do something really different and untraditional— are you down to photograph us?

  Absolutely! Tell me your ideas, and we will work to make them a reality!

• How long is the turnaround time for a gallery?

  That depends on the time of year! In the spring and summer, during my busier season, you may have to wait 3 to 4 weeks for a full gallery. In the off-season, like the fall and winter, it may be less! Typically, I try to give my clients an estimate when we are closer to the event.

• Why film photography?

This is a question I get surprisingly often, and I get it— Film photography can be finicky and pricey (see the next question). It is unpredictable at times, and it requires a lot of knowledge, patience, and finesse. But it gives absolutely stunning results. The colors pop, the pictures have a dreamy, hazy quality, and it all looks slightly vintage, yet completely timeless. I have built my entire brand and ethos around my love for film photography. I just adore that the stakes are high: a photographer has to have both skill and intuition to “get the shot”. We are capturing an actual moment on a physical piece of material—the exposure to light impacts tiny crystals on the plastic film in the cartridge, and through careful processing, becomes a picture. It’s just so poetic and special to know that I am able to physically capture a real moment in time.

• How do you calculate your prices and why is film coverage more expensive?

  Despite its beautiful, amazing qualities, film coverage is pricier than digital simply due to the price of the materials and the development. I strive to give my clients the most high-quality products, so I opt for the most high-resolution scans possible for the film images. For every roll I shoot, I pay, on average, $10 to $15 for the roll of film itself, $5 to ship it to a lab, and around $20 to $25 to develop and scan it. For 10 rolls that works out to around $350 just for materials. While film is still widely available and there are a number of wonderful labs, the price of film is steadily increasing with various brands (namely Kodak) hiking up costs in the past few years. This means that I have to price my film packages according to the premium materials that it requires. It is special and beautiful, but also more expensive than all-digital coverage would be.