Process

1000% YES!!  I have experienced being a bride as well as photographing 100+ weddings. I fully understand the stress and decision fatigue brides experience. I will help you with your timeline, any photo related questions, wardrobe suggestions, vendor recommendations, etc! I am HERE for you!  

Trust me I hear this from 90% of my couples… but that is what I am here for! My job is to make you feel comfortable and relaxed in whatever setting. All I ask in return is that you are your true and authentic self and the images will absolutely reflect that. Letting your personality shine through is the goal. I am pretty laid back and I have ZERO problem being silly and awkward if it helps you relax. I also use my own form of flow posing that allows you to interact with each other in an authentic way, which releives the

Think of your engagement session as a practice session for your wedding- it gives us a chance to get to know each other and helps me know how to best pose you. Having an engagement session simply makes your big day go smoother!

After your engagement session I narrow your images to around 100 of the best images. I don’t do much in the way of editing these images yet. 1 week after the session I will email you a proofing gallery. You will have 10 days to finalize your image choices. Once you pick your favorites I will edit them up. About 2 weeks after that I deliver the final gallery and your download pin number. Optionally, I can mail you a flash drive with your images for an additional $15. Your images will be sized to a 4×6 ratio and sized appropriately to allow printing at any size up to 30″. 

I typically deliver 50-150 images per hour of wedding coverage. I deliver your images through an online gallery. You will be able to download them, mark your favorites, send them to your friends/family, and even order prints directly from your gallery. You can also opt to have them delivered on a flash drive for an additional $15. All digitals include full printing rights.

The retainer is a non-refundable fee that, with a contract, holds the date of your wedding. I require a 25% retainer plus contract to hold the date. The remainder of your invoice is due no later than 2 weeks before your wedding date. Many clients prefer to pay in monthly installments, but it is 100% up to you how you want to complete the payment. 

I do have video experience but I do not offer full videography. I fully recommend you look into The Vine Productions- Nathian does amazing work and I love working with his team. 

Yes I do have a few discounts.
1. I offer a $50 first look discount for couples who know they want a first look when they sign their contract
2. I offer a $100 winter wedding discount for those scheduled in Iowa December-March
3. I offer a $50 referral discount. Refer a friend for a session or wedding. When they book you get a credit for future use. 

This is a question I get from nearly every couple I photograph. My answer is: that depends on you!

A first look is when the bride and groom opt into a private moment after getting dressed where they see each other for the first time. This replaces the more traditional moment of seeing each other for the first time as the bride walks down the aisle and allows the photos to take place before the ceremony.

The biggest consideration should be your personality- specifically the groom. If the groom is more reserved and shy in front of crowds, they may have more of a reaction to the first look in private than they would as the bride walks down the aisle. It always amazes me that the groom will often react again as the bride walks down, even if they have a first look. So, a first look doesn’t necessarily detract from that moment the groom sees the bride walking down the aisle. Another thing to consider is that having a first look might make both the bride and groom feel more relaxed going into the ceremony.

The biggest pros for having a first look is a relaxed timeline and needing less photo time overall. You will get more final photos, more variety, and a far more chill timeline when you opt for a first look. We can definitely build a relaxed timeline if you decide to not do a first look, but it will likely require more coverage time, or less photos taken overall. 

My husband and I chose to not have a first look, so I completely understand the reasons for not having a first look. It is a big decision and one that is unique to you. Hopefully the considerations above help you in this decision. Either way we can still create a beautiful day full of beautiful images!