reasons to hire me
In the end, we all end up stories.
Your story deserves to be remembered.
In the end, we all end up stories. Your story deserves to be remembered.
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For magic
Yay! I’m so happy you’re here. Whether you’re here to find the photographer addition to your wedding day team or to invite me into your bubble with your loves by your side, I cannot wait to see the magic we create together.
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FAQ & the Experience,
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I want you to love your images - first and foremost. These images will outlast us all; with future generations peeking through their family history and admiring your memories that helped to lay the foundation for them to make their own. Selecting the right photographer to help document your memories is so important for this reason.
When you’re on the hunt for the ‘right fit’, I have a few things you should look for (speaking as a professional and from my own experiences - because I’ve been where you are):
Editing style - warm, vibrant, crisp, true to life, edgy, moody, bright, film-like, nostalgic
Posing style - candid, documentary, editorial, experimental, lifestyle, and a good combo of all the above
Do you connect with them on a personal level?
Am I the right fit for you? Read here.
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Wedding, Elopement, and Portrait photography is on a 3 split payment schedule. The 1st payment is a non-refundable retainer (50%) and is due at signing to lock in your date. The 2nd payment (25%) is due at the mid-point between booking and the session date. The final payment (25%) is due 1 week prior to the session/event date.
I am flexible and understand things come up during the planning/prepping process. Once your non-refundable retainer & contract is completed, please reach out if anything arises that I can possibly help with.
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Turn around time ranges depending on whether or not you're waiting on wedding day or a portrait session gallery completion. Wedding & elopement galleries have a turn around time of 4-16 weeks; whereas portrait sessions are 2-4 weeks!
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YES. YES x10000. We're most likely to die from petting something we knew we shouldn’t have.
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I thrive in a team atmosphere inspired by friendship. Networking and collaboration within the photography industry helps to add creative flair as well insurance in the event I am unable to attend your big day. My team members may sometimes be along for the entirety of the ride (from booking date to wedding day), while other times they may hop in the rare case of an emergency. My team members are hand selected by me to seamlessly mesh with my brand & style of photography. In the event an associate photographer has to step in, I can assure you, you’re in amazing hands. Not to mention, I won’t be out of the loop at any point in time as I will still be here to handle all of the pre & post processing. The perks are - you gain an extra (or 2) creatives to brainstorm ideas, bring additional talent to the table, and even more friends to share in this journey.
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I do not give out RAW and/or unedited images. If I did, it'd be like serving you a piece of raw chicken - unfinished & 100% not up to my standards. Be sure to check your contract for additional details.
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First and foremost, I’m an artist in this profession. I’ve spent 9+ years practicing, educating, and growing as a professional and artist in terms of the technicalities of photography as well as the behind the scenes post-processing and editing.
My style is ever-evolving as I grow and experience new opportunities; however, I always gravitate to a posing style that is hyper focused on the natural, raw, authentic interactions & movement in each love story. I love a good snuggly and candid vibe and am focused on welcoming you as you are so I can document the good stuff in your own unique love story. -
I am based out of Hebron, IL (Northwestern Illinois). I serve the McHenry County area, Greater Chicago Area, Greater Milwaukee Area, and more. If you don’t see your area listed, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I travel all over the United States with my camera in hand.
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