• DO YOU PROVIDE SECOND SHOOTERS FOR WEDDINGS?
Second shooters are optional add ons for your big day! They are not included in your package and are an extra $50/hr. Second shooters can be an awesome addition for a larger wedding with a longer timeline OR even a shorter timeline that is trying to get a lot in quickly. It allows me to be in 2 places at once technically! This will also give you an additional selection of photos in your gallery from a new perspective so if this is an interest of yours, let me know :)
  • HOW DO YOU DO YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE?
Photo sessions - Your session is not secured with me until a $50 retainer is paid and then the rest is paid day off! 
Weddings - Your wedding date is not secured with me until a $400 retainer is paid. I do not allow my couples to pay more than half of their total wedding cost until a week prior d/t possible cancellations! Full payment is due one week prior to the wedding. 
**All payments will be made through HoneyBook OR my Business Venmo moving into 2025 and retainers are non-refundable **
  • WHERE ARE YOU BASED AND DO YOU TRAVEL?
I am based in Columbus, Ohio and would love to travel if you help me get there!! I'll pack my bags and be there in a heart beat, just tell me when and where!
  • HOW MANY PICTURES WILL WE RECEIVE?
The amount of photos you receive is solely based on how long you reserved me for! 
- 30 minutes: 30-50 photos 
- 1 hour: 50-80 photos 
- 2 hours: 70-100+
- Weddings: 600-1000+ (6-10 hours)
  • WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CAN'T MAKE OUR WEDDING?
This is not insanely common but life happens, I have friends and family getting married as well, and you just never know! SO, if I cannot make your wedding after being scheduled to shoot ... I provide an associate photographer that is a primary wedding photographer, is someone I have used, second shot with, or they have second shot with me, and someone I truly trust to capture your day. I provide a FREE 30 minute session with that photographer for your to meet them before your big day to get the jitters out if needed and the photographer is available. Even though they are shooting your big day, I still edit all of the photos!! If you were guaranteed a second shooter, you are still guaranteed a second shooter.
  • WHEN WILL WE GET OUR PHOTOS?
For photo sessions, turn around time is 1-2 weeks (no sneak peeks). For weddings, turn around time is 6-8 weeks with sneak peeks guaranteed within the first 3-4 days post-wedding!
  • DO YOU RETURN THE RAW IMAGES?
No I do not! I believe that editing is what makes each photographer's photos unique. I would be returning half the story if I returned the unedited photos. The full story is in the editing <3
  • HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BOOK WITH YOU?
For photo sessions, I would love to hear from you guys 2-4 months in advance and for weddings 10-12 months! This allows me to have a more flexible schedule so we can get you on my calendar on a more preferred day. There are still no promises!

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