FAQs

WE GET ALL THE DIGITAL IMAGES FROM OUR WEDDING, RIGHT?

Yes! My most basic wedding collection includes all of your wedding digitals.

WHEN YOU SAY 'HIGH RESOLUTION DIGITAL IMAGES' WHAT DO YOU MEAN?

You will receive a digital download of high-quality (large) .jpg images that you can save, share, and print. 

WHAT’S THE TURN-AROUND TIME FOR PHOTOS AFTER OUR WEDDING?

I will send a sneak peek of some highlights from the day within one week of your wedding, and I guarantee to deliver all of your wedding photos within three months of your wedding.

HOW DO WE RECEIVE OUR DIGITAL IMAGES, PRINTS, AND ALBUMS AFTER THE WEDDING?

Digital images are made available in an online gallery (which you can share if you'd like) and with an emailed download link. Prints and albums are mailed to you (or if you're close to Hamden, we can arrange a pick-up or drop-off!)

DO YOU SHOOT WITH A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER? DO YOU RECOMMEND HAVING ONE?

I always shoot with a second photographer at weddings with more than fifty guests – I’ve found it helps guarantee that we capture the visual story of your day the way you’ll want it captured. A second photographer can provide a different perspective on key moments, they can capture more reaction shots when key moments are happening, and with their help, I can capture things happening in multiple locations at once. They can also help capture the important details of your day if the timeline is tight, meaning nothing will be missed!

 If you are having a smaller, more intimate wedding (fewer than 50 people), you can choose whether or not to invest in a second shooter.

ARE THERE BENEFITS TO DOING A FIRST LOOK?

There are! (If a first look isn't for you, though, NO WORRIES. It's YOUR DAY; I'm just there to document it. Do what feels right for you!)

If you're considering a first look and are on the fence, here's a few reasons why it can be a really good idea:

Chances are, you might experience some anxiety the day of your wedding. It's been such a long time in the making, it's a big deal, and you might just have some feelings once it's all happening! Seeing your partner before THE moment (in front of everyone) can be a great way to calm your nerves before heading into the ceremony.

Speaking of emotions, one or both partners might not feel comfortable expressing big emotions in front of your guests. Doing a first look ensures that at least some part of your day feels private and intimate, and this can be a time where you can feel the big feels with or without me there, without a bunch of other eyeballs on you.

Finally, just logistically speaking, a first look can give you a lot of extra time with your guests. If you do a first look, we can build in time for family and/or wedding party portraits BEFORE your ceremony, which means after your ceremony, you can go to your own cocktail hour or we can go do couples' portraits instead!

WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO BOOK WITH YOU?

If you decide I'm the photographer for you (which would be SUPER rad), then the steps to book are easy! I email you an online booking proposal that includes the contract (which you read and sign online) and the invoice for the retainer! When the contract is signed and the retainer is paid, the date is officially YOURS!

SO WE CAN DO WHATEVER WE WANT TO WITH THE DIGITAL PHOTOS?

Heck yes! They'll be yours to do whatever you want with! You can save them, share them, have them printed, make albums…anything! The only limitation is that you technically can't go and sell them for profit…which would be super weird anyway.

HOW MANY PHOTOS SHOULD WE EXPECT TO RECEIVE?

Short answer: a lot! I usually deliver about one hundred photos per hour of coverage (if not a little more). For an eight-hour wedding, I send an average of a thousand photos.

CAN OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ACCESS OUR GALLERY AND/OR PURCHASE PRINTS AND ALBUMS FROM YOU IF THEY WANT?

Yes! You can choose to share your online gallery with whomever, and they will be able to purchase art straight from the gallery.

IF OUR WEDDING DOESN’T CALL FOR A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER, DOES ANYONE ELSE COME WITH YOU THE DAY OF THE WEDDING?

For most weddings, no, but in certain cases or for certain client requests, I may choose to bring an assistant who can help me with gear and lighting. We  will talk about this ahead of time!

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH YOUR ALBUMS?

I am OBSESSED with the albums I sell. I scoured the market and found the most gorgeous, layflat albums that come in an album box. They are heirloom pieces you’ll love forever. A UNIVERSE away from a Shutterfly book. You can choose to purchase an album at any time before or after your wedding, and sometimes clients put it on their registry.

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL THINGS YOU NEED FROM US BEFORE OR DURING OUR WEDDING?

As long as we're in communication leading up to the big day and you fill out the questionnaire I send you, I don't need much else! The only thing I ask for the day of your wedding is to eat dinner while you (the couple) eats. That way, I won't miss any of the important stuff you'll want captured, and you won't have photos of you with your mouth full.

WHAT’S YOUR PERSONALITY LIKE THE DAY OF THE WEDDING?

I am super friendly and respectful with all of your guests, and I'll guide you, your partner, and your family and friends when it comes to posed portraits to get the most flattering results as quickly and efficiently as possible. Other than that, I stay out of the way to capture real, candid moments, so you can expect me to be fairly quiet, unobtrusive, and stealthy with a huge smile on my face (or ugly crying, as the case may be).

HOW FAR WILL YOU TRAVEL? ARE THERE ADDITIONAL TRAVEL FEES WE SHOULD THINK ABOUT?

Since becoming a mother, I mostly stick to Connecticut weddings--but I'm always open to discussing traveling for the right couples. If a wedding is more than two hours from Hamden, Connecticut, there is a travel fee as well as a fee to cover two nights in a nearby hotel. 

What are your thoughts on engagement sessions? Are they included?

Engagement sessions are optional add-ons for any collection, and I highly recommend couples book one!

Most couples don't have many candid, authentic photos of themselves, and these types of photos can mean a lot both now and later in life. The ones we'll get on your wedding will be amazing, but engagement photos can give you a whole different, more relaxed vibe.

Also, an engagement session gives us the chance to hang out and get to know each other before your wedding! You'll have the experience of working with me before the big day, and you'll know what to expect, making your wedding photos go more smoothly, more quickly, and with better results.

That being said, if you don't want an engagement session (or you can't make it work based on location or logistics), no worries! You can always choose to work with me later to celebrate other milestones in your lives together!

CAN YOU HELP US WITH OUR TIMELINE? WE’RE NOT SURE HOW TO PLAN AROUND THE PHOTOS.

I am happy to talk with you about your timeline and tell you what I've seen work well from my perspective. It's important when planning your timeline to consider the various vendors involved in your day and make sure each of their needs are met (this is what a wedding planner can help with!) If you have a wedding planner or coordinator, I will happily be in communication with them and will do whatever I can to serve the larger needs of your day, while also communicating about what will make for the best photos.

DO WE GET TO CHOOSE THE PHOTOS WE WANT AS PRINTS AND/OR TO GO IN OUR ALBUMS?

Absolutely. Once you've received your complete online wedding gallery, you'll choose which images you want for prints and albums!

HOW LATE DO YOU SUGGEST WE HAVE YOU STAY, THE DAY OF THE WEDDING?

This totally depends on your wedding and what you have planned! Generally, though, unless you have something awesome planned for the end of the night (sparkler exit, big group dance, bonfire, etc.) you typically don't need me there for more than one hour of dancefloor photos. I'm happy to stay for more than that (I love that part of the reception!), but the photos can get repetitive and (potentially) a little sloppy as the night goes on.

WHAT DOES PAYMENT LOOK LIKE? WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR RETAINER IF WE NEED TO CHANGE OUR WEDDING DATE OR CANCEL?

The standard wedding payment structure is 1/2 down as a non-refundable retainer to book your date, and the remainder due fourteen days prior to your wedding. If you reschedule your date due to COVID-19 or any other state or federal mandates and you confirm my availability for your new date, there is no rebooking fee or additional cost for the first rescheduled date. If you decide to cancel your wedding or choose to reschedule for a date that I am not available, there is no cancellation fee, but your retainer will not be refunded. If you choose to reschedule your wedding a second time, a $500 fee will be charged to your remaining balance. If you choose to reschedule your wedding a third time, an additional $500 fee will be charged to your remaining balance.