FOCUS ON THE MOMENT|PHOTOGRAPHY

If so, you've come to the right place! I can help immortalize your day by giving you keepsakes you will treasure for years to come. My images will reflect your dynamic as a couple and the emotions felt by everyone present at the ceremony, but I will also capture those little in-between moments that you will want to relive again and again.

My job is to make you feel comfortable, to provide you with the very best depiction of your day, and to make you forget that I am even there. I also believe in treating my clients with respect, so I will never impose my vision on you; instead, I like to figure out who my clients are and then let them be themselves. This day is yours, after all, not mine. During the actual ceremony, I try to be as unobtrusive as possible. I move around very little or not at all, and I try to never stand in front of your guests. For indoor weddings, I will use flash only if there is no other solution to poor lighting conditions, and only if it is allowed by the venue. The only time I will directly guide you and your guests is when the official ceremony is over and everyone gathers for the group pictures, but I do this to capture the entire wedding party at their very best. Similarly, when we shoot the "First Look" or "Engagement Portraits," I will be giving you directions in accordance with the lighting situation and compositional opportunities, but once again, I do this to reach the best effect possible.

The good news is that you do not need to be a professional model to look great in my pictures; you simply need to be honest, open, sincere, and very much in love with one another! I will guide you and provide suggestions to help bring out your natural reactions. In general, I prefer to capture your genuine selves and not do staged photos, but I will, of course, shoot the “formal” family portraits and bridal party shots. But for most of your day, I will be photographing the natural events as they happen. I do not mind little imperfections such as wind in your hair, your dress getting a little wrinkled, or any other spontaneous incidents that make your day unique. No matter what I shoot, your photos will be high quality. Thanks to my 10-plus years of professional experience as a photojournalist, I am skilled at capturing the "decisive moments" that are so important on your wedding day.

I like for our first contact to be a phone consultation, so we can talk about your personal preferences and expectations. Specifically, I’m interested in hearing how you envision your wedding day and what you are looking for in your wedding photography. If we decide to work together, I will then email you a pre-wedding questionnaire that will contain questions about your event: times and locations, names and phone numbers, number of guests, group arrangements for the formal photos, names of family members, list of vendors, and any other pertinent details, such as your wedding planner’s contact information. The answers to the questionnaire will help my assistant and me better manage your wedding day photography needs.

The basic package includes the following: • A professional password-protected online gallery with 600-800 full-sized digital photo files, which will be sent to you within three weeks after the wedding. • Post-processing of all photos. I use computer programs to transform photos from what was captured in a camera to something closer to what our eyes saw. Additionally, specific artistic effects may be used to enhance a photo’s natural beauty. • Cosmetic retouching of bride and groom's portraits, if necessary. Examples may include skin imperfections or figure disproportions. • Official copyright release to your photos, which allows you to use them however you wish.

I am available for engagement sessions, weddings, or both. Engagement Session: $350* The engagement session rate includes two hours of photography services. ​ Wedding Day: $1400* The wedding day rate includes six hours of photography services. Each additional hour past the initial six hours is $100. *If I need to travel more than 50 miles, I will add travel expenses (gas and hotel, if the latter is even required), so please contact me to get a more accurate price for your project.

It is up to you. I recommend this optional session because it is an excellent opportunity for us to get to know one another, but it also allows you to experience the photography process and begin to feel comfortable in front of the camera. This session takes place on a separate day.

I am a graduate of the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York City, where I completed a one-year Photojournalism Program. Before starting my wedding photography business in 2017, I spent ten years working as a photographer for GEO,(https://www.geo.de) a European travel magazine.

A professional wedding photographer provides tangible memories that you and your family will treasure for a lifetime. Even though friends and family members may also be taking photos on your wedding day, chances are, they will not be using professional-grade equipment, and they will not have been trained in photography. Allowing an experienced professional to capture the day’s events not only allows you and your guests to enjoy the moments as they unfold, but you’re guaranteed hundreds of quality photos.

When choosing a photographer, find someone who fits your personal style and who understands what kind of photographs you want. Not every established professional, no matter the person’s positive reviews, will be a perfect match for you. Every photographer has a different style, so ask to see their portfolio beforehand. If you can imagine yourself in similar photos, and if you like what you see, then you have found the right photographer for your wedding.

Yes! Very much so. I feel privileged to be able to witness and document people's love and tenderness towards each other on their special day. Being allowed a glimpse into others’ lives is an extraordinary honor. I love capturing every moment, whether it’s sweet, poignant, or (sometimes) completely ridiculous. What inspires me, and what makes me enjoy my work so much, is being able to share in the tender moments with beautiful couples who open their hearts and let me be with them on their wedding day.