Q + A

DO YOU TRAVEL?

HECK YES. My passport is up to date and I am right in between two of the largest airports in the world — ORD + MKE. I am ready to go wherever you are!!! 

WHAT ARE TRAVEL FEES LIKE?

For anything outside of 60 miles driving from Kenosha, WI, I have an added fee of $1/per every extra mile of driving. Chicago, IL does not count! If it requires me to fly to your destination, I require a $1300 travel fee that covers the cost of airfare and a two night stay at a hotel or airbnb.

HOW MANY PHOTOS CAN WE EXPECT BACK?

I love giving you back ALL of your moments. The only images I don’t deliver are blurry, eyes closed, unflattering, etc. You can typically expect 75-100 images an hour based on how long you have me for. 

DO YOU HAVE BACKUP GEAR? WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU LOSE OUR PHOTOS?

OF COURSE!! Keeping your photos safe and sound is my TOP priority. First things first is I bring two cameras to your wedding day. I keep those memory cards safe in protectant cases that I carry with me until the moment I get home. While I am shooting, the photos are being written to 2 memory cards. As soon as I get to my computer I back up your photos to 2 hard drives as well as cloud storage! 

HOW LONG BEFORE WE GET OUR PHOTOS BACK?

Besides the previews you’ll receive a couple days following your big day or session, I guarantee to have your gallery back to you within 6-8 weeks for weddings, and 2-4 weeks for sessions!

HOW DO WE RESERVE OUR DATE?

To officially book your date, I require a 30% non-refundable retainer to reserve that day for YOU! Depending on the timeline of when you book, there can also be a 20% payment midway. After that is paid and the agreement is signed, you guys are good to go!! The remaining balance is due 1 week before your wedding. I accept payment through Honeybook, Venmo, or Zelle.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CAN’T BE AT OUR WEDDING?

I honestly have to be in a life or death situation for this to happen. In the event I can’t be at your wedding, I would have an extremely trust worthy associate photographer photograph your wedding day (whose work we would both agree on) and they would deliver the photos to me so I can edit and deliver them to you. Again, highly unlikely!

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?

I always say let’s wait until the morning of the session to decide on whether to reschedule or to move forward. If it’s rain, I have extra clear umbrellas in my trunk for you to use if you would be down for that vibe! If not, a reschedule is no problem. If the weather is bad on your wedding day, I would work with your of-day coordinator to discuss alternatives for photo-ops and ceremony location, etc. BUT, don’t stress! Rainy days have resulted in some of my favorite photos ever! 

DO YOU GIVE OUT RAW (UNEDITED) PHOTOS? 

Nope! My editing is a HUGE part of my process and art in general. Your gallery is the other half of your end result. I promise I deliver all of the best photos you want, and if you feel like there was something I missed - just ask! It is all about trust for me and you, and if you trust me to create beautiful images for you, don’t ask for raws.