My journalism professor taught me a story is only as good as the pun in the headline. *ba-dum-tss*
(I love a bad dad joke. Did I really just Google how to type a rimshot?)
A romantic who went into journalism (ironic, huh?), I realized my love of storytelling needed a better way to emerge. I'm a deep feeler and the cutthroat, objective nature of the field didn't work well for me.
Intimate wedding and elopement photography became a life raft. It intersects all of the things I love most about being human: depth of emotion, connection, imperfection.
I will always choose to be interesting over boring. which means I tend to avoid cliches. I believe in authenticity and embracing your inner weirdo.
This is me in a nutshell. I'm not just a regular dork, I'm a "cool" dork.
I want you to know, I'm all in.
I'm not here to make assumptions about your relationship or pose you in an unnatural way. I want to get to know the real you and create meaningful images that will stand the test of time.
The way we connect, from the very beginning, will ultimately play a big part in the experience I'm able to create for you. If intimacy is what's drawing you into my work, then you have to understand that's also what I need from you.
My process requires a whole lot of trust mixed in with vulnerability so you can be fully present in the moment and free to let your guard down.
I know that's a big ask from someone you're meeting online - here's a little more about me and my personal wedding philosophy. If you feel any of this resonating, let's keep the conversation open.
I want to help create an experience that will outlive a single day. That means really showing up for you...and not just on the wedding day. I'm here for you from the moment you send me that very first message, through all of your milestones down the road. I'm here to rally with you, to laugh, and to cry. I'm here as your friend and your trusted advisor. I hope that makes your images and the feelings attached to them all the more special because of it.
All of these big, personal decisions can leave you feeling incredibly vulnerable...I get that because I've been there. I want you to remember this important piece of advice: the most memorable days I've attended are the ones with the most heart. I’m here to cheer you on and remind you it’s ok to do things your own way. You get to create the rules here. I promise you will never regret staying true to yourselves.
This industry can be really good at distracting you with the 'stuff' versus the intangible. This day is about the two of you and your commitment to each other. The details that matter most to me are the people you love and the places that set your soul on fire. Focus on creating the kind of atmosphere that will help you let your guard down. That's when the real magic happens.
If you’re looking for someone who will look out for you on your wedding day and who truly cares about you as a person, you’ve come to the right place.