Question 1

How far in advance should i book?

Accepted Answer

It’s best to reach out as soon as you know your wedding date! Dates are tentatively reserved on a first-come, first-served basis as soon as you hit “submit” on that contact form, but it’s not locked in until the contract is signed. If another couple requests your date before you sign the contract, I’ll give you a 72-hour window to lock it in before offering it to them.

Question 2

What is my style?

Accepted Answer

When you look at your photos on your 25th anniversary, I want you to feel like you are peeking in on an intimate moment with your partner from a time machine. You don’t get that feeling from a stiff prom pose. Our time together will be active and dynamic: I’ll give you a prompt designed to create a candid moment for me to snap. You can expect a bright, balanced, stylized and timeless exposure.

Question 3

Will I get sneak peeks after the wedding?

Accepted Answer

Hey, I wanna see your beautiful photos just as bad as you do! I usually get a small number of previews sent to you the day after the wedding, depending on travel and other circumstances - so you don't only have phone pictures to post and send to loved ones. The full gallery will arrive in the weeks to come.

Question 4

Does traveling cost extra?

Accepted Answer

I charge the same fees for travel photography as local; the expense of the travel itself is added. I do my best to keep this expense as low as possible, which means it varies by photoshoot. I'll let you know the final cost of travel before booking. Driving-distance travel expenses apply at $0.50 per mile for distance beyond 50 miles outside of my home base in Des Moines, IA.

Question 5

How long does it take to receive the final products?

Accepted Answer

Couples’ sessions are usually edited and returned no later than two weeks after the shoot date. Wedding galleries are delivered no later than five weeks after the wedding (though I usually can’t resist diving in and pulling out a few of my favorites the next day!). I also offer expedited delivery options of 1 week for wedding galleries or 1 day for couple’s sessions.

Question 6

Can I see ALL of the photos or unedited photos?

Accepted Answer

Fair question, but unfortunately not. When you hire me, you are putting trust in my eye from start to finish. The way I shoot is intended for a specific editing process, meaning the images straight-out-of-camera are half-finished and as a result might not look right. With that said, I’m always open to a message like “my hair looks a little weird in photo CC-02154, are there any others like it?”

Question 7

How many photos will I receive?

Accepted Answer

I don’t guarantee a minimum or maximum of photos - I deliver as many photos as turn out from your session! On average, you can expect around 75 final products per shooting hour.

Question 8

How do I order prints of my photos?

Accepted Answer

I provide print releases upon request so you can take your digital files to a lab of your choice to print. If you want to skip a few steps, you can order prints directly through my website. I don’t upcharge on these prints at all because I think it’s SUPER important to print your photos.

Question 9

Will I get digital files to use on social media?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! After our session, you’ll receive a link to an online gallery that will function for at least two years. The gallery will allow you to download full-resolution files from any device. You can also share this link with loved ones so they can pick out their favorites. I encourage you to share your photos on social media, so long as you tag my Instagram or website.

Question 10

How are you handling COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

For my protection and my family’s, I will only be taking on clients who have received the COVID-19 vaccine, and weddings where a majority of guests are vaccinated. Additionally, while I may drop it when we’re shooting outdoors, I will remain masked throughout a wedding day.

Question 11

How do I pay for the work?

Accepted Answer

You’ll have a chance to view the contract before signing. A retainer of 50% is required at signing to lock in your shoot/wedding date, with the remaining balance to be paid on any payment schedule up to a month before the shoot/wedding date. I accept payment by Venmo, credit card, and old-fashioned paper check.

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