common questions couples ask

You’re not alone — many of my couples tell me this before their wedding or session.

The good news is that you don’t need to know how to pose. I’ve spent a lot of time studying posing and how to guide couples in a way that feels natural and comfortable. I’ll offer simple direction so you can focus on each other rather than my camera lens.

If you look through my reviews, you’ll see that many clients say they felt comfortable, natural, and even had fun taking photos.

My approach balances capturing moments as they naturally unfold with offering gentle guidance when it’s needed. Different parts of a wedding day call for different things.

For example, the ceremony and many moments throughout the day are photographed candidly as they happen. Portraits and family photos benefit from a little direction so everything flows smoothly and looks natural without feeling stiff or overly posed.

Many couples tell me they’re drawn to a photojournalistic style of photography, but in reality most weddings include a blend of candid moments and gently guided portraits.

Not at all. Much of the day is photographed as it naturally unfolds — from getting ready and the ceremony to the moments you share with family and friends.

When it comes time for portraits, I’ll guide you with simple direction so everything feels relaxed and natural rather than stiff or overly posed.

My goal is not to keep you in front of the camera all day. I want you to have beautiful photos to remember your wedding, but just as importantly, I want you to be present.

Yes. I’m always happy to help couples think through the timing of the day so everything flows smoothly and there’s enough space for meaningful moments and relaxed portraits.

As part of my services, I include a timeline consultation where we can talk through the schedule together. Even if you already have a planner, couples often look to the photographer for guidance about when portraits happen, when the light is best, and how long different parts of the day typically take for photos.

Having photographed many weddings, I can also help identify the moments where a little extra time for photography can make a meaningful difference in your final gallery.

I typically don’t because I have photographed enough weddings to know all the standard shots that one would typically want.  Any experienced photographer who knows what their doing will not need a shot list. Plus, if I’m staring at a shot list all day, it’s guaranteed that I’ll be missing real moments. However, I do request a list for family formals and a couple of must-have shots.

Yes, with the exception of images that are duplicate, out of focus, where someone looks awkward or their eyes are closed.  This is industry standard.  Trust me, you don’t want these.

Since every wedding is unique, it’s hard to quote exactly how many images you’ll get. However, past experience has shown about 50-75 images on average per hour of coverage.  But here’s the thing about being too focused on the number of images.  I’m a big believer in quality over quantity.  A gallery of 600 well curated and meaningful images has a lot more wow factor than 1000+ with a bunch of repetitive images thrown in just to justify the photographer’s value.

Yes. Every image you receive is individually edited with careful attention to color, light, and overall consistency so your gallery feels polished and cohesive.

I don’t limit the number of edited images you receive, and each one is thoughtfully selected so your gallery reflects the story and feeling of your day.