How long have you been photographing weddings? How did you get started?
I’ve been photographing weddings for almost ten years now! I started learning photography in 2010 and shot my first wedding in May of 2011. Photography was something I started as a hobby (I’m actually an IT graduate but photography stole my heart and eventually lead me out of the corporate world) and it progressed naturally into my business today. I’ve been shooting full-time since 2014 and absolutely loving it!

How would you describe your style?  How do you approach a wedding day or session?
My shooting style on a wedding day is to provide you with photos that tell your full wedding day story from start to finish.  My team and I start with photographing details like your dress, shoes, rings, invitations and venue decor.  Then we move into getting ready photos, bridal shots, first look if requested, ceremony coverage, group photos, couple portraits and finish with your reception.  We work hard to be as non-intrusive as possible, always working quietly behind the scenes while remaining 100% present throughout each special moment of the day with you.  We are very organized and consider ourselves to be similar to day-of coordinators, helping everyone stay on time and keep your schedule flowing as smoothly as possible.  During group and couple portraits, we will guide you through posing while also letting things happen naturally, providing you with a mix of posed and candid photos. 

Is it possible to see a full wedding gallery? 
Of course!  I’ll be happy to send over a link to my current active client galleries where you can browse full wedding galleries as well as engagement sessions, bridals and more.

How long does an engagement, bridal or portrait session take?
Typically we shoot for around an hour.  I like to plan for two hours to allow time for exploring locations, outfit changes and just relaxing and having fun in the process!

Is there a certain time of day we should plan our session to get the best lighting?
I try to schedule all sessions around an hour or so before sunset so we get “golden hour” lighting!  This is also good to keep in mind when deciding a time for your wedding ceremony.  I usually suggest having at least one full hour of daylight left once your ceremony ends so that your group and couple portraits can happen during sunset.  Another option is to sneak out during your reception for sunset portraits if you’re having an earlier ceremony!

Will you help find a location for our session?
Yes!  I am happy to share a list of my favorite places to shoot but I’m always up for exploring and shooting new places!

How many images can I expect to receive from a wedding or session?
The number of images you receive depends on the amount of coverage you book.  I typically deliver 75-100 edited images per hour of coverage.  An engagement/bridal session will usually have 100+ images.

How long does it take to receive images?  How are they delivered?
Weddings are typically delivered within ten weeks.  All other sessions take three to four weeks.  Once your photos are ready, you’ll receive a link to an online gallery where you can view, share and download your images.  The online gallery will be active for thirty days.  For weddings, you’ll also receive all of your images on a USB, in addition to the gallery, so you’ll always have a hard copy.  All wedding packages and sessions include printing rights.  You can print and share as much as you’d like.  Family and friends may also download, share and print from the online gallery link at no extra charge.  I always try to share a preview within a few days of shooting as well!

Will you help us make a photography timeline for our wedding day?
Definitely!  I send a wedding day questionnaire to all of my clients during the planning process.  The questionnaire will provide me with info about your wedding day schedule, answer questions about people/things/events that are special and important for us to capture and provides you with a template for creating your family and wedding party group photo list.

What happens in the event of an emergency?  Do you have a contingency plan in place?
Myself and my second shooters all have at least two cameras, multiple lenses, flashes, batteries, cards, and all necessary gear in case of emergency. My cameras use dual card slots, so a backup copy of your images is automatically created while shooting. I also back up on multiple hard drives and keep one copy of the memory cards until your gallery is delivered. In the event of an emergency preventing me from shooting your wedding, the second shooter would step in and take over shooting and an additional photographer would be contacted to come and assist her.  This is why a second shooter is included on all wedding packages so that someone is already there and ready to step in if something were to happen.  I’m a member of several wedding pro networks in the Triad and all over NC and have access to hundreds of photographers I can reach out to quickly for backup if necessary.  I have never missed a wedding or event in my ten years of shooting and I pray I never do!  All of this is covered in my contract as well.

Where are you located?  Do you charge a travel fee?
I am located in Winston Salem!  I’m originally from the 828 and love any chance I get to shoot back home!  I travel up to three hours on a wedding day with no travel fees.  If your location is over three hours from Winston Salem there will be an additional fee for mileage and hotel stay.  I typically travel the day before your wedding so I don’t risk any traffic problems that could cause delays.  I also want to be completely rested the morning of your wedding so I can do my best work.  Hotel stay the night before is typically what I book!

What are your booking requirements?
For weddings, A 25% deposit is due at the time of booking to reserve your date and the remaining 75% would be due two weeks prior to the wedding date.  For all other sessions, a 50% deposit when booking and the balance the day of.