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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Do you require a deposit?Yes. A non-refundable 30% deposit is required for all bookings in order to secure your date and time.
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How many photos will I receive in my final gallery?Elopement & micro wedding packages include 100+ final edits. Wedding package 1 includes 150+ final edits. Wedding package 2 includes 200+ final edits. Wedding package 3 includes 250+ final edits, plus two complimentary 5x5 polaroids to walk home with on your wedding day. Wedding package 4 includes 350+ final edits, plus three complimentary 5x5 polaroids to walk home with on your wedding day.
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How will I receive my gallery?Gallery folders are delivered directly to your email via WeTransfer. You will be able to download the folder directly to your device - I suggest downloading first on a computer and then air-dropping to your phone.
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What is your turn around time?You can expect your final gallery within one month! However, during peak busy season, September - November, turn around time ccould be upwards of 10 weeks.
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Do you offer payment plans?Yes! I am always more than willing to discuss a payment plan leading up to your wedding day. Payment plans vary.
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Do you have a second shooter? Do I need one for my wedding?Bringing along a second shooter is always an option, but is not already included in package rates. This is something we will discuss together, depending on your needs and timeline. Second shooters are great for capturing additional angles, and especially helpful during family photos if you have a larger family with more groupings.
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How would you describe your style of wedding photography?Cinematic, documentary, timeless, and intimate. I tell stories and create a cinematic and emotive experience where you can feel like you're living as a character in your own little movie. I keep my shadows deep and my highlights soft, with a prevalent use of negative space: a complimentary contrast that displays your story in a timeless way, to speak what is being felt. I hope that my works read like a book you can't put down, where each image depicts a thousand words and flows fluidly with detail into the next. I understand than planning a wedding can be a wild amount of information to handle all at once. Because I will be with you for the majority of your day, I aim to provide a sense of relief and reassurance in your wedding day experience. My approach to wedding photography is simple: I provide artistic direction for authentic emotion to be brought forth, and then let it unfold on its own. I always want the love stories I'm capturing to be true to what they are, and to never force any kind of uncomfortable poses. To do this, I use a mix of motion and curated prompts to garner those wonderfully candid moments.
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Do you travel outside of Chicago?Yes, travel is such a major part of my identity I am happy to adventure anywhere you would like for your wedding!
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Do you have any location suggestions?100000% yes. Take a look at how many saved pins I have in my google maps:
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Do you send raw photos?I do not deliver raw, or unedited photographs, under any circumstance unless otherwise specified in your contract.
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I'm nervous in front of the camera, what should I do when posing?It's perfectly okay to be nervous! Please know that I do not expect you to act like a professional model. My job is to direct you in a way that helps you relax, feel natural, and be your true comfortable self in front of my lens. You do not need to practice poses or let the nerves take over. Direction is one of my favorite aspects of a photoshoot, and something I have spent a lot of time practicing. You will never be left wondering what to do next during our time together. If you'd like to view a little of what it's like to shoot with me, please watch my 2022 recap video on my about page.
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