Frequently Asked Questions
How do you require payment?
The platform I use, Honeybook, allows you to make all your payments online securely through credit, debit card or bank transfer. You are also welcome to mail a check or pay In cash!
When will we get our photos?
For weddings, I'll give you a few of my favorites within 48 hours after your wedding day
Your full gallery will be available 8-10 weeks after your wedding.
Different seasons may give you an advantage, and your photos may get to you quicker! These estimates are just how long I typically take during the busy season.
How do you keep our photos safe?
I always have two cards recording your entire day. I upload your photos onto two hard drives, and I do not delete the raw files off the cards until your gallery is delivered. In the case a camera is to stop working I also have a backup one with me so everything is secure!
Can we request specific shots?
Absolutely! I have been shooting weddings for many years now so I have a shot list mentality in my head at this point. With that being said you don’t need to give me a minute by minute list but if you have any specific shots you would like I recommend sharing a list with me of those poses you for sure want done on the wedding day.
For family portraits to run smoothly we will make a family portrait list together before the wedding day.
Do you require a travel fee?
For sessions/weddings outside a one-hour driving distance from St.Louis, MO I charge a travel fee to account for the extra time and mileage. The fee is calculated based on the total round-trip travel time. For example, a 2-hour drive each way (4 hours total), based on a rate of $0.70 per mile. This ensures I can continue to provide high-quality service while fairly compensating for extended travel time.
What if I have a tight budget?
I totally understand! Weddings are PRICY! That’s why I have payment plans available so you can pay the amount over time! My base payment plan is 6,3,1 month out but if you would like to do more I would be more then happy to!
Why Should you hire me?
Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, filled with moments you'll want to cherish forever. That's where I come in. As your photographer, I do more than just capture pretty pictures, I tell your love story through authentic, emotion-filled images.
I know being in front of a camera isn’t always easy, but I’ll be right there to make you feel confident, comfortable, and beautiful. I’ve gotten many of complements throughout the years about my hype women skills and I truly do want you to feel like models on your wedding day and it makes me so happy when I can make my crazy comments turn into genuine laugher in front of the camera. I am also able to sit back to capture the quiet glances, and moments like you didn’t even realize I was noticing.
I make sure to not only be the girl behind the camera but also the helper; I’ll help you into your dress, put boutonniere’s on, grab your flowers, tell a family member to kindly go away etc.
How do we receive our photos?
Your photos will be delivered in a private online gallery. From there, you can download high-resolution images, share with loved ones, and even order prints!