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WEDDINGS:

Your wedding deserves to be remembered exactly as it felt — full of emotion, truth, and the pieces of your love that make it uniquely yours.
Not the traditional, staged wedding portraits. The real you. The real love. The moments your people have always adored.

  • I believe in being prepared so you can be relaxed.

    I’m not a “fly-on-the-wall” photographer, but I’m also not here to turn your wedding into a staged production.

    I’m present, helpful, high-energy (yes — I bring Red Bulls), and focused on documenting the day exactly as it feels, while keeping it stress-free through lots of pre-planning with you.

    I’ll help you create the timeline, coordinate with your planner, communicate with your vendors, and make sure everything is aligned well before the day arrives. goes here

  • You have full personal-use, sharing, and printing rights. Unlimited downloads for 90 days. I can also create a curated guest gallery if you prefer.

    All details are in your contract, and if you post online, I just ask that you tag me!

  • In over a decade of photographing weddings, I’ve never once missed a wedding I was booked for — not for illness, not for travel issues, not for anything. Showing up for my couples is a core non-negotiable for me.

    That said, I also believe in having a clear, dependable backup plan. If a true emergency were ever to happen, after notifying you of the situation personally, I would immediately send a trusted, highly experienced photographer from my professional network — someone I would trust with my life and with your day. They would photograph your wedding exactly as planned, and I would personally edit every single image so your gallery still reflects my style, quality, and level of care.

  • Your senior session is basically us hanging out, capturing photos that feel like you.

    After we meet, I go location-scouting to find places that match your vision and the vibe you're going for.

    I’ll put together a game plan for where we’ll shoot, how we’ll move through the session, and which outfits make the most sense at each spot.

    Sometimes we wander a bit and end up somewhere unplanned - and honestly, those detours often become the best photos of the whole day.

    The first five minutes might feel awkward (totally normal!), but after that you’ll be having such a blast you’ll forget the camera exists.

    I show you photos as we go, get your feedback, and make sure we’re creating images that feel authentic and exciting. I guide you through posing with natural prompts and movement so nothing feels stiff or weird.

  • Absolutely. Every wedding day is different, and you deserve a collection that reflects your vision. My à la carte options let you customize your coverage, add on film, extra hours, engagement sessions, or anything else you want to include in your day.

    This would fall into my “ Custom Wedding Collection”.

    Once you inquire, I’ll send you an email with a link to my calendar where you can schedule a call with me and we can build the perfect package for you, together

Seniors:

This season of your life deserves to be captured in a way that feels honest, emotional, and unmistakably you.

Let’s skip the basic senior photos - I’m trying to capture the spark that makes you unforgettable and the version of you that your people are lucky enough to experience every day.

  • You gallery comes with a print shop connected directly to it for easy print ordering. These prints are from professional labs, so they are high quality and will last!

    Another huge perk is that the photos will print the way they are edited. I beg you, please don’t go print your photos at Walgreens, Walmart, etc. They will change the way the photos were edited to look and the quality is very low.

    Shutterfly, is alright for cheaper and okay prints. If you are wanting high quality prints to put on your wall or display at your graduation party, I recommend using the print shop included.

  • I will partner with you to determine the best time of day for your session.

    Lighting is typically most magical at sunrise or sunset on sunny days, but cloudy days can give us more flexibility on timing.

    Usually, we will finalize the exact time of your shoot about a week out from your session.

  • This is totally up to you, but here are a few recommendations to keep in mind.

    Bring at least one dressy or semi-causal outfit for your school yearbook headshot.

    The other outfits, have fun with! Show off your personality and go all out!

    We will chat about outfits during your meeting and prior to your session, ill be email you “what to wear” guides to help you decide.

    I also typically recommend warmer, neutral colors as I think they work best with my editing style.

    Typically say to pack more outfits or changes of clothes just to be extra prepared.

  • Sorry! I do not give out raw photos.

    All my sessions are booked because not only do you love how I shoot, but you're also excited about how the final product looks and that includes my editing style.

  • Absolutely! I love traveling and photograph weddings and sessions across the PNW (and beyond). Travel fees may apply depending on the distance.

    I charge travel based on mileage or airfare/lodging needs. I always keep it transparent and fair.

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  • I typically stay local to Oregon for my senior sessions, but I do travel around the west coast often for work, so only minor fees apply for all of the west coast. I would love also to travel for senior sessions.

    TAKE ME ANYWHERE!

  • I will keep in touch with you if it looks like the weather won't be ideal. Usually, we reschedule, making the call the morning of. It depends on the situation.

    For example, if it’s going to downpour and make you uncomfortable or ruin my gear, we will always reschedule, no rescheduling fee.

    If it’s more of a misty/moody day, we will definitely still shoot! In fact, the moodier and mistier weather, often means beautiful photos. Overcast days are some of my favorites!

    Since I only take a select number of clients per month, I am able to be flexible with reschedules due to rain. I work closely with each of my clients to determine when/if we should reschedule based on the weather :)

  • Unfortunately, if you are late that time will be deducted from your session time.

    Always try and plan on being 5-10 minutes early to your session. You might even get a few extras photos that way :)

  • Some of you seniors are crazy good at hair and makeup, but if you are like me and struggle with it, I highly recommend getting your hair and makeup (especially makeup) done professionally.

    Professionals know what colors work best and how to bring out your eyes in photos, they are serious magicians!

    If you would like a list of artists I have worked with and loved in the past, I can absolutely send that over to you!

  • You'll receive your full gallery within 6-8 weeks of your photoshoot!

    Plus, I deliver a small sneak peek gallery within 72 hours of your shoot.

    You will get access to your own private gallery website via an email where you'll be able to view and download your images.

    Sometimes clients need a couple of images sooner (e.g. grad cards) and if that is the case I can provide a handful prior to delivering your full gallery.

  • True-to-color, clean, timeless, with an obvious love for color.

    I hand-edit every single image — no batching.

    Everything is curated so your gallery feels cohesive and intentional.

    (including your black & white photos)

  • I shoot with dual card slots and back everything up in multiple different ways: external drives dated by year, cloud storage, and off-site backups.

  • I shoot on professional Canon camera bodies with dual card slots, which means every photo is backed up twice the moment it’s taken. I carry multiple camera bodies, a full range of professional lenses, on- and off-camera lighting, and backups for every essential piece of equipment — batteries, flashes, memory cards, everything.

  • I guide formal moments (family portraits, a few classic couples photos), but the rest of the day is about natural direction, real interaction, and in-the-moment storytelling. Nothing forced or stiff.

    Here’s the balance:

    • Formal photos: I’ll clearly guide, organize, adjust small details, and make sure everyone looks their best.

    • The rest of the day: I keep direction minimal and natural. I use gentle prompts, movement, connection, and interaction rather than stiff posing. I want your photos to look like you, not a version of you posing for me.

  • You receive every image that isn’t a duplicate, unsalvably blurry, or accidental.

    For weddings, I shoot around 100–150 images per hour, and everything is individually edited.

    You get each photo in color and black & white.

  • I fully believe that weddings are a team effort. Just because I’m the one capturing the moment doesn’t mean the other vendors weren’t a huge part of creating it. Every time I share your photos, I make sure to tag and credit the vendors involved, because they deserve recognition for the magic they help bring to life.

    After 10+ years of photographing weddings, the thing that keeps me inspired is the people — the couples, the families, and the incredible vendors who are also out here chasing their passion and pouring their heart into their work. I value that collaboration deeply.

  • I love working with people who don’t feel comfortable in front of a camera because I get to help you relax, enjoy yourself, and see how beautiful you are. I have done this hundreds of times, so please don't worry!

    No awkward poses, just real moments that capture your authentic self.

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