Do you travel?

I take on a limited number of weddings outside the central VA area a year, so get in touch to see if I'm available for your date.

Do you take any posed photos?

For sure. I know how important the standard "look here and smile" photos are and will never discourage them, especially on wedding days. Most of your wedding or session is going to be laid back and unfolding as it would if I wasn't there with a camera (easier said than done, I know). I'll give guidance when necessary, but for the most part it's just going to be you looking great as always.

Do you take family photos?

Short answer- yes! Long answer- not your matching polos and khakis everyone smile and look slightly to the left type deal. I have you pick an activity that will allow you to have fun as a family and let your individual personalities shine. I've had everything from a yearly beach vacation, making cookies at home, to taking a quick walk around the neighborhood. The smiles and laughs are more genuine, and it's more in line with who you are as people than getting THE perfect picture. With an extensive past working with kids of all ages I am pretty confident at being able to make sure everyone has a good time. I also do not have any photos of children publicly available as I do everything I can to help protect their autonomy and keep kids 100% offline. If you are interested in seeing an example of what a family session with me looks like, please reach out and I'm happy to share a private and pre-approved gallery. 

We're so awkward in pictures, can you help?

Literally every single person I work with has told me some variation of this. Being in front of a camera isn't a natural feeling, so it's understandable that there will be nerves. I have a lot of pride in my approach to photographing people in a way that creates a pretty laid-back environment. It'll feel weird at first, but trust me when I say you'll be at ease in no time and you'll see your personalities shine in your photos.

Can you shoot our wedding entirely on film?

I can and I would love to! Most folks opt for hybrid (film and digital) coverage, but I offer fully film, hybrid, and fully digital. As with everything there will be variability in the cost, but let me know what you're interested in when you reach out and I will give you a custom proposal with some options that I think would fit your needs.