wedding faq

A woman in a lace dress and a woman in a dark jacket hugging at a wedding reception, with other guests seated in the background.

how do you deliver

photos and videos?

You'll receive your photos in an online gallery where you can download them at full-resolution and web-size resolution. There’s also a high quality print shop attached to your gallery for easy printing but only if you want to use the service.
For video, I also send over a link to your videos where you can download them at high resolution.

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do you give raws?

(unedited files)

I don't because countless hours have been spent perfecting the editing process. There won’t be any important photos or videos left out. If you feel I've missed delivering a photo or clip, feel free to ask!

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how long have you

been doing this?

I photographed my first wedding when I was 17 which was 14 years ago. (wild!) I've since captured hundreds of weddings and elopements. It's the best job ever.

how to payment

schedules work?

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50% deposit to hold your date
50% 1 month before your date

what if we want an engagement shoot

before our wedding date?

A couple dressed in formal attire holding hands and walking on the beach at sunset.

Perfect! You can add it on to any package. It's such a great way to get used to being in front of the camera before your wedding day and makes the process so much smoother on your big day cause we get to hang ahead of time. :)

A couple smiling and holding hands under a decorated wedding arch with flowers and fabric outdoors on a sunny day.

​what’s included

with a video package?

Every video package includes two videos: a Cinematic Feature  and a Social Media Highlight.

Cinematic Feature: A 5-10 minute cinematic video that tells your story and recaps some of the most beautiful moments of the day in an artistic and authentic feature. Includes song licenses for the music used.
Social Media Highlight: A 1-2 minute highlight of your ceremony that can be shared on social media.
Full Length Add-On: You can opt to add on a full length documentary-style video of your day and includes the entire ceremony from beginning to end as well as all the toasts, speeches and dances. It can vary in length depending on the day, but ranges from half an hour to 2 hours. This video can also include the music and songs you choose for walking down the aisle and first dances. This video will not be published online.

do you have a team if we go with

a photo + video package?

A bride and groom dancing at a wedding reception outdoors in the evening sunlight, with guests sitting at tables with colorful flowers.

Yes! I have an amazing team of professionals if you go with both photo and video or want to add on any second shooters.

Two women, one with blonde hair and the other with dark brown hair, sharing a joyful embrace outdoors during sunset, surrounded by lush greenery.

what if don’t want our

photos or videos online?

I totally understand and want to respect your privacy. Just let me know and I can adjust the contract so nothing is published on my website or social media.

do you capture day before

or wedding weekends?

Black and white photo of a wedding celebration with the bride and groom sitting at a table, surrounded by friends and family, with string lights hanging overhead.

Absolutely! There's an add-on section in the Wedding Pricing Guide which lays out hourly 'day-before' coverage but I can also create a custom package depending on how much coverage you need.

​you can just photoshop that, right?

A bride and groom standing on train tracks in a forest, leaning toward each other, with the bride holding a bouquet.

It's important that the photos to look like you so I don't photoshop or alter body images. 🤍

Wedding party walking outdoors under a large tree on a sunny day, with the bride and groom in the center, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen holding flowers.

what’s your travel fee?

Additional ground travel beyond Santa Cruz will be charged at $1 to the mile. 


what’s the fee for

second shooters?

Close-up of a bride's hands resting on her lap, showing intricate henna designs, jewelry, and ring, with a traditional embroidered dress.

 $75 an hour fee for a second photographer and $100 an hour for an additional videographer.


what are the next steps?

A bride and groom dancing outdoors during sunset, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering bushes, with the bride wearing a white wedding gown and the groom in a gray suit with a light blue tie.

Let's hop on a call to hear more about your day, make sure we're a good fit and answer any questions you might have. If you decide to book with me, I'll send over a contract and payment plan. A month or so before your wedding day you'll receive a questionnaire for all of the day-of details. From there we can plan another call to go over the timeline and shot list to make sure we’re good to go for your big day :)