Choosing the Right Photographer for You | The Heart of the Matter
Do these things resonate with your soul, too?
Having your memories captured is a big deal.
There are a lot of amazing photographers out there, but it's so important that you choose someone that inspires you and that you feel connected with. I also think it’s important for you to know what you can expect from me before we start planning an adventure.
The Power of Connection
Connection is about feeling like you align with another person beyond appearances, personalities, or similar interests. Connection is about depth. It means feeling comfortable around each other. It means being yourself around each other. You click. It just makes sense. And that’s how your photography experience should feel too.
Building Trust from the Beginning
Connection cultivates trust and that’s where the magic happens. I am here for you, with you. To support you, help you, care for you, walk alongside of you. I want to listen to your vision, answer your questions, & provide guidance every step of the way.
Honesty in Every Moment
You deserve to look back at your photos and see the truest representation of who you really are.
For me, photography is a lot more about the art of making people - making you - feel at home. Your comfort is my priority.
Photography with Intentionality
The “client experience” should be more than just ensuring you get good photos. It’s about making your time in front of my camera more personalized & meaningful, aligning it with your unique story & personalities. We will work together to curate the details - the who, what, when, where, how, & why. And if you aren’t sure where to start, I’m here to help with that too.
Capturing Big Feelings
When you are old & gray, flipping through albums of photos, I want your soul to be flooded with what you felt in those moments. More than coordinated outfits, more than epic locations, more than the best poses, more than an editing style - I want you to remember joy, closeness, intimacy, & conversations. I want you to remember the touching of your hands, the laughter that made your belly hurt, the warmth of an embrace, the kindness in each other’s words. Photos are vessels for your emotions. Every little detail tells a bigger story.
A Day Without Limits
You get to build your day from scratch. No matter what you do, where you go, what you wear, or what milestone is happening in your life - do what will bring you the most joy & create space for the memories you want to make. Photos aren’t about following a checklist, but about choosing to do what makes you feel alive while having it documented.
Investing in Memories That Last a Lifetime
As you are planning your day, I know there are a lot of moving pieces to navigate & details to set. Of those things, photography will be the one that lives through the years. When the flowers have faded, when the dress is packed away, when the littles have grown - you’ll still have the photos. There are a lot of couples out there that have shared stories of regret that they invested money in other things instead of photography, or that they wished they would have invested more in photography because they weren’t pleased with their experience or photos. I don’t want that to be your story, even if I’m not the photographer you decide to hire. When you hire a good, professional photographer, you are investing in so much more than a person to just show up with a camera and snap a few photos. Your choice goes beyond a price tag. It’s worth carefully considering the person who documents your day.
The Art of Being Present
Life brings us a full range of dynamics, seasons, experiences, relationships, personalities, & emotions. Photos should reflect our humanity. There is more to being in front of the camera than hoping that you get photos of everyone smiling/looking straight ahead, or that every detail plays out exactly how you planned. That’s such a very small facet of who any of us actually are. We are complex, life is complex. While photos can’t always showcase every part of that, they can encapsulated some of it. The most freeing thing you can do for yourself when you hire a photographer is to show up, be present, & live your life like you would if the camera wasn’t even there. There are moments to be lived & people to love. Soak in every sight, sound, smell, taste, & touch. Set no expectations. Make the time you have together count.
More Than Just Your Photographer
If there is one thing I want you to walk away from this page knowing, it’s that I value you. I love what I do & being with you during one of the most important days of your life is an honor. My clients are more than clients - they are familiar faces & friends. That’s what makes this job worthwhile.
