My style is heavily focused on real moments. I'm not going to make you do any cheesy shit that feels forced. Nothing staged, nothing set up, no awkward half-smiles. It’s the real good stuff. We create together. Although I can take beautiful images putting you in front of a cool sunset, that’s not my jam. Even though I could just show up to your wedding and be a fly on the wall and get good shots, that’s just not who I am. This isn’t going to be an afternoon full of posing. I’m not going to be making you to turn to the right a little bit and smile at me on your wedding day, while making sure your dress is always laying perfectly flat. It’s way, way more than that to me. If you’re just wanting a photographer to show up and get the typical, posed, smiling “perfect looking” shots, we might not be the best fit.

Connection and trust foster all sorts of good things around here. I'm not a vendor and you're not my client. We're friends. It's cheesy and weird, but I get really invested in my couples because I really do care so so much and want to be more than just a photographer to you. Let's focus on creating together rather than just 'getting photos done'. I stress the importance of connection because make my best work for couples I consider friends. My main focus above all else is that my couples are having a good time. Most of my couples show up uneasy saying “Sorry, we’re awkward and hate getting our photo taken”, and by the end they’re going on about how easy and fun it was. Trust me, getting photos taken doesn’t have to suck or be awkward in any way, and I will make sure you have a damn good time.

I'm all about couples breaking traditions and doing things their way— because that’s how it really SHOULD be. It breaks my heart when I hear couples saying “I wish we had a smaller wedding” or, “we wish we would have eloped” or, “we actually don’t even like cake” as they’re about to cut their wedding cake. Wanna get married at a music festival? Hell yeah. Or maybe go backpacking through the desert for the weekend and exchange vows on the edge of a cliff? Wear a black wedding dress and a green suit? Maybe go bar hopping with your friends and family through a foreign country before the big day? Skip out on all the pressures of a wedding and elope with your best friends? Whatever it is that would make your day feel like your own, I’m a full-on supporter, and am here to help you every step of the way. Whatever you’re wanting documented— it’s worth being captured in a way that will bring back all the feels for generations to come. I want you to be able to look back at these photos for decades and feel the love you feel for each other right now. I want them to be meaningful to you. I want them to speak your truth. Because that’s what this is REALLY all about.

I want photography to be more than something on your checklist of things to do for your wedding. You don’t realize it now while you’re so focused on centerpieces, and who’s sitting where, and bridesmaid dresses, and florals— but photography is really the only thing that lasts past your wedding day. The number one thing I hear from couples who went cheap on photos for their wedding is how much they regret it. Photographs are something that will only increase in value over time as the images get passed down for generations. If you’re shopping around just trying to find the cheapest deal, trust me, I’m not that. And that’s okay, because you deserve to have a photographer that will fit all of your wants and needs— including your budget. I’m passionate about capturing couples who believe in the value of meaningful, authentic photographs that will last a lifetime. See Pricing

I don’t stick to one specific style, because every couple's story is so different. I make sure that the way I’m interacting, shooting, and editing is reflective of who my couples are and how things actually felt. It’s a lot of small little things like this that go a long way. The artistic choices I make aren’t to benefit me because these are your memories, not mine. I focus on quality over quantity so we can create something together you’ll value forever.

I only take on a few weddings and elopements per year, and I only take on a few sessions per month. I do this because I’ve been on the opposite end of the spectrum, shooting 70+ weddings per year, and I hated it. I don’t feel it’s fair to my clients if I’m overbooking myself because, in the end, they won’t be getting my best work if I’m physically, mentally, and creatively exhausted. Most of my couples don’t just book me for one day, I’m typically shooting at least 4 (engagements, wedding weekends, day-after coverage, and anniversary) sessions down the road. To keep my calendar open for these couples and to keep my turnaround time quick, I limit my schedule.

You probably haven’t been a bride or groom before so you’re figuring all of this stuff out as you go. Since I’ve been to hundreds of weddings, I have a lot of know-how when it comes to all of the details. The to dos, not to dos, how to save $$$, get permits, how to get the most out of your day, create memories with your friends and family, plan, prepare, and all kinds of other info on how to get ready for your wedding I’ll make sure and share with you. I’m happy to help in any big or little ways that I can to make sure this is a stress-free experience for you!

I believe love is love. I aim to hold space for every individual who connects with my work, and to me, it is an honor to create an inclusive and safe space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples. Without hesitation, pause, or question, I will lovingly document any milestones for any human.