What is your philosophy / how does this work?

As a memoir photographer, I seek to tell the truth about moments lived once and only once. I want you to hold an image in your hands and for it to feel like it felt. I want each photograph to remind you of the way the light fell, the smell in the room, the thump of your heart beating in your chest. I want my presence to be as delightfully non-invasive as possible. Even though I am photographer, I don’t think weddings have anything to do with wedding photographs. Don’t get me wrong, I believe in the power of an image more than just about anything, but you will still marry your soul mate no matter what the photos look like.

I am not the point.

You are the point.

Your connection to your partner is the point. The people you love and belong to are the point. Where you come from and where you are going is the point. I simply show up as a witness to help you be present and live fully into those moments. Most of the time that means encouraging you to ignore me and be where your feet are. Any direction I lend will always bring you back to the act of being present. That, after all, is the secret to the very best photographs.

I see a lot of candid photographs here but do you take any posed family pictures?

One of my favorite pictures on my wall is a posed photograph of my grandmother and her seven sisters along with their parents and their partners. When I look at a strong posed family portrait, I see a legacy unfolding. Because of this, I believe in the documentary power of a good posed family portrait where everyone is facing the camera and the history of a family or group is captured. I also believe this should be the easiest and fastest portion of the day and that no one should miss out on dinner or time with loved ones for photographs, so all posed gatherings are quick and painless, usually lasting no longer than 15 minutes.

What about portraits of the couple?

I think the time you spend with just your partner on your wedding day can be some of the best, most restorative time. Because each couple is different, your needs are different. My job is to guide you toward what you value. For me, “portrait time” doesn’t exist. Connection exists. Time to laugh and catch up and catch your breath exists. Any portraits we make will be in the backdrop of your personalities and your comfort level. But, again, these photos do not take long.

We are getting married on a weekday. Do you offer weekday discounts?

All of us know that weekends are precious territory when it comes to booking wedding vendors. This is why I offer a weekday wedding option for Monday through Thursday in the Kansas City area for $1500. Questions? Reach Out using the form below!

My budget for photography is lower than your rates. Do you offer discounts?

While I have priced my packages to be accessible and to fit the budgets of most couples, I understand that sometimes there are extenuating circumstances (like a weekday wedding or a shorter event) where price may need to fluctuate. Bottom line, if you resonate with the work, contact me and I will do all I can to work with you.

How does payment work?

For a retainer, half of the package price is required for booking and, along with a contract, reserves me as your photographer. The remaining balance is due one month before your wedding.

How long have you been photographing weddings full-time?

I have been a full time photographer for fifteen years. In that amount of time I have photographed hundreds of weddings all over the world, taught at dozens of workshops and conferences and been named one of the Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World.

How many photographs will we get?

Typically for an eight hour wedding, I will deliver anywhere from 600 to 1400 edited, high resolution images. It all depends on the specifics of the day as well as how large the wedding is.

What if you are not available for our date?

After fifteen years in the industry, I have taught hundreds of wedding photographers at workshops and conferences. Because of this, I have a massive network of talented photographers that I happily refer work to when I am booked. So you will be taken care of no matter what.