Frequently asked questions

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What’s your style?

I combine the non obtrusive art of story telling with high end fashion focused formal portraits that will leave you breathless. I love authentic moments and strive to photograph them in artful ways. This inconspicuous approach allows me to capture the authenticity of your day and your person without disturbing you, giving your full attention to the love of your life. Your intimate portraits should feel like a really fun, hot date! Although I will be directing you, your focus will remain on each other. Using flattering poses, natural moments, and a creative perspective, I will acquire images that are uniquely awesome often going to extraordinary lengths in pursuit of the perfect shot. I’ll climb trees and bridges, and even dive into the ocean.

2. What does full wedding day coverage include?

It includes both myself and my lighting specialist for up to ten continuous hours of wedding day coverage, an online gallery with the ability to view and download your high resolution images and purchase prints and products, a private web gallery to share images online, a personal print release, and wedding day timeline planning. This leaves nothing to distract you from your perfect day or us from the obsessive goal of telling your love story in the most beautiful and creative way possible.

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3. Can I hire you by the hour or for multiple day events?

Of course! I absolutely love what I do and am happy to serve you for as long as you’d like. Let me know what you would like and I will create a special package for you

4. Can I hire a second photographer?

Absolutely! I have a team of award winning associate photographers who work for me, whom I have trained for years and trust to be by my side. I recommend having a second shooter for weddings over 150 people.

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5. Do you offer albums, USB’s, wall displays, and other products.

Yes! Yes! Yes! and Yes! I offer albums a la carte beginning at $750.00. My albums are of the highest quality and fully customizable for the most discerning couples. Exclusive materials include metals, woods, acrylics, premium leathers, and custom fabrics. Albums come with 20and 30 pages and are available in 10x10, 12x12, and 20x8 sizes. You may select every photo that goes into your album and you get unlimited changes in your album before printing. Because the design process can be a little challenging for busy couples, I provide full album services from image selection to design to cover selection, and more if you prefer that. Albums aren’t just for couples anymore. Parent albums are the perfect gifts to present to the parents of the couple after the wedding. Each parent album can be a clone of the bride and groom’s album or custom designed to your liking. Parent albums are available in full size or smaller sizes ( 6x6,8x8 for example). Custom USB’s, wall displays, and many other products are available for purchase. All purchased products come with complimentary design services

6. How many images will we receive?

My goal is to tell your love story in its entirety with beautiful, heartfelt images that will stand the test of time and bring you back to moments of that day. In doing so, I am emphasize quality over quantity. I would rather give you hundreds of breathtaking images than thousands of mediocre images. My couples can expect to receive 500 to 1500 gorgeous images depending on the nature of their celebration.

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7. When will I receive my images?

You will receive 20-30 sneak peek images within a few days of your wedding, but the best things in life come to those who wait. My creative commitment extends to you well beyond your wedding day. It generally takes six to eight weeks to properly edit your images and prepare your online gallery. If you would like to receive your images sooner, you can pay an expedited fee of $1,200.00 to get your images within 14 days. Once you receive your online gallery, you may request to receive a complimentary friends and family gallery. This allows you to select the images you would like to share with others so they can have the ability to purchase prints and products while you can keep your personal gallery private.

8. Do you offer videography, drone video/photo, & content creation?

Absolutely! I’ve partnered with a talented team of professionals so we can provide virtually any creative service you need, including videography, drone photo/video, and full content creation.

In addition to these services, I’m also a licensed florist and offer floral preservation for many of my brides. This way, you not only have beautiful photos to look back on for years to come, but also a preserved bouquet as a timeless keepsake. If you’re interested in floral preservation only, you can simply drop off your bouquet to Dawn at Key Largo Flowers within 24 hours of your wedding.

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9. My fiancé and I really want to have a nighttime wedding, but I’ve heard that will spell disaster for our pictures. What do you think we should do?

I come equipped to handle any lighting situation and have years of experience with many different venues and circumstances, including nighttime weddings. Because you never have to worry about your images not coming out nicely, go ahead and have your dream wedding and leave the details to me! Starlight portraits are one of my specialties by the way! I recommend that every couple takes advantage of a starlight portrait session on their wedding day. These images are EPIC!

10. I know many couples take their formal photographs before the wedding, but I guess you could say we are old-fashioned. What are the pros and cons of a “first look?”

I definitely pride myself in catering to the needs and desires of my clients. That said, I am a believer in taking the formal photographs before the wedding which is called a ‘first look,” ensuring not only more time to get the best photographs in daylight, but it also allows couples to enjoy the cocktail hour with their guests. I suggest that you do a first look, intimate ethereal portraits, and wedding party formals prior to the ceremony. I find that stress levels are greatly reduced when the formals are taken care of and I can quickly capture your family portraits after the ceremony. This allows time for you to mingle cocktail in hand with your guests before sunset portraits. If your heart is set on seeing your sweetheart for the first time while walking down the isle, I will happily schedule your day to allow for all formal photos to occur after the “I do’s” and create an efficient photo timeline especially for you while providing you with cocktail delivery fortwo during your intimate portraits.

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11. We’d love to set aside some time for an engagement shoot. Is this something you do?

Yes! Engagement shoots last up to two hours and include a private online gallery with the ability to view, share, download, and purchase prints and products. I work with you to plan the engagement shoot of your dreams, including location selection and wardrobe recommendations. You can expect to receive your engagement gallery within 3 weeks. Additionally, I can even help you design pieces for your wedding using your engagement shoot photos for sign-in boards, guest books, save-the-date cards, thank you cards, table place settings, custom view masters, and much more.

12. How do I hire you?

Great Question! Contact me and I will arrange for an opportunity for us to get to know each other and see if we are a perfect match. For destination weddings outside the U.S., everything can be done online. It takes ten minutes, after which you can count on me to be anywhere in the world, ready to photograph your special day.

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