What it Feels Like to Work with Me — From First Hello to Final Gallery
The Experience
real moments + Big Feelings
Booking a photographer shouldn't feel like a second job. From our first conversation to the moment your gallery lands in your inbox, this process is designed to feel easy, personal, and completely low-pressure.
You don't need to know exactly what you want yet - I'm here to support you and be the wedding friend you need!
The Process
01 // Connect
We'll connect, get to know each other, and talk through your day - the vision, the details, the feeling you're going for. Together we'll figure out which collection fits best and make sure everything feels right before moving forward. No pressure, just a real conversation between real people.
02 // Booking
Once we've finalized your collection, I'll send over a contract outlining everything, followed by an invoice for your 25% retainer to officially hold your date. The remaining balance can be split into flexible payments leading up to your wedding, or paid in full 30 days prior - whatever works best for you.
03 // Details
Once you're on my books, you'll receive a detailed questionnaire and a guided photo curation list to make sure nothing goes undocumented. From there, we'll hop on a virtual planning call to talk through your timeline, your people, and all the details that make your day uniquely yours.
04 // Your Day + Beyond
I'll arrive prepared, present, and ready to witness every moment - offering gentle guidance when it's helpful and stepping back when things are unfolding on their own. Within a week you'll have a sneak peek to relive the day, and your full hand-edited gallery will be delivered within 6–8 weeks.
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Weddings
Over 25 Guests
Average Investment ~ $3800
Your wedding day is a living, breathing thing and it deserves to be documented that way. Whether you're inviting your closest peopleor everyone you love, I'm there from the getting-ready moments all the way through the last songs of the night, watching for the glances, the tears, the bursts of laughter, and everything in between. No stiff direction, no rush. Just genuine witness to one of the biggest moments of your life.
All collections include:
• Wedding Day Coverage - Starting at 6 Hours
• 400+ Hand-Crafted Photographs
• Personal, Digital Online Gallery
• Sneak Peek Gallery within a Week
• Full Gallery Delivery within 8 Weeks
• Timeline Assistance
• Location Guidance for Portraits and Group Photos
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Elopements
<25 Guests
Average Investment ~ $1500
For couples who are doing it their way - just the two of you or a tiny handful of your people. Whether that's courthouse vows at noon, a quiet ceremony in your favorite park, or an adventure somewhere that means everything to you, my elopement collections are crafted for the couples who choose authenticity over tradition and want every part of it documented with care. Coverage is built to hold it all — portraits of just the two of you, your ceremony, and the celebratory moments after. Flexible, intentional, and completely yours.
All collections include:
• 3 Hours of Coverage
• Minimum of 150 Hand-Crafted Photographs
• Personal, Digital Online Gallery
• Sneak Peek Gallery within a Week
• Full Gallery Delivery within 6 Weeks
• Timeline Assistance
• Location Guidance for Portraits and Group Photos
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Couples
Collections Starting at $450
You don't need a reason to have photos taken together. Engaged, newly married, three years in, or just wildly in love on a Tuesday - a couples session is an hour to slow down, be present with each other, and walk away with photos that actually feel like you. Just the two of you, a location that means something, and someone quietly documenting how good you are together.
All collections include:
• 90 Minutes of Session Time
• 60+ Hand-Crafted Photographs
• Personal, Digital Online Gallery
• Full Gallery Delivery within 4 Weeks
• Location and Planning Support
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Portraits
collections Starting at $350
For the seniors, the expecting mamas, the families, the creatives, and anyone who just wants photos that actually feel like them. If you've been putting off getting in front of a camera because you feel like you need a reason to have your photos taken - there's no time like the present. I'm not here to line you up and tell you to smile. I'm here to document this version of you, this chapter of your life. The only reason you need, is to celebrate the right now - because the special occasion is simply being alive.
All collections include:
• Starting with 1 Hour of Session Time
• 60+ Hand-Crafted Photographs
• Personal, Digital Online Gallery
• Full Gallery Delivery within 4 Weeks
• Location and Planning Support
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More Offerings
Customizable to Your Needs
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Because sometimes one thing leads to another. Add-ons are here for the couples who want a little more - more time, more coverage, more texture, more memory. Whether that's an extra hour at the end of the night, the grain and warmth of 35mm film woven through your gallery, a second photographer catching what I can't, a video to go alongside your photos, or an additional session entirely - these are the details that take your collection from beautiful to completely yours.
Additional Services:
• Engagement / Bridal Sessions
• Second Photographers
• 35mm Film
• Video / Content Creation
• Heirloom Print Collections
• Additional Hours of Coverage
Kind Words from Kind People
Everything is beautiful! Thank you for helping us capture all of these pictures and video on our special day. We are beyond grateful for you, we appreciate you so much!
- Megan + Brendon
Kind Words from Kind People
I am so beyond thrilled, the photos all look fantastic! This is exactly the vibe I was going for and I am so glad I go to do it with such a talented photographer. You not only made me feel seen and heard, but worked with my quirks and made something gorgeous. Thank you so much!
- Anna
Kind Words from Kind People
Oh my gosh - these are so good. We will definitely enjoy looking through these forever! We can't wait to see them all. We are so grateful you were our photographer!
- Justin + Joel
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you travel / have travel fees?
Yes, of course!! Travel is a love language of mine. I will literally go anywhere, whether it's a dream location or a backroad field at golden hour! I will travel anywhere for love!!
Travel is included for weddings and elopements in Minnesota. If you're having a wedding in the Midwest or greater US, I have flat travel fees that cover any travel expenses. International travel receives custom quotes! Reach out to learn the details :)
What Happens After I Inquire?
All the details you filled out will be sent to my inbox! You can expect a response from me with 72 hours. I'll send over my pricing guide for you to look over, answer any questions you've asked, and let you know the next steps look like!
Do you offer phone or video consultations?
Yes! When I respond to your inquiry, I'll include a link to book a video consultation with me if you'd like. They're happily accepted, never required. If you'd prefer a phone call over a video call, or would even like to connect in person if you're local to the Twin Cities, those are options too!
Are you booking my date?
I am currently booking weddings and elopements for the 2026 and 2027 seasons! I have availability every month, the best way to see if your exact date is open/available is to connect via the inquiry form.
My books for couples, portraits, and brands are open 60 days into the future at all times. If you're looking at a date further into the future - we can still chat :)
Do you have customizable collections?
Yes! Every collection starts with a signature base that covers the essentials, and from there you can customize with add-ons or upgrade to an enhanced collection. Starting prices reflect the base collection so you always know your minimum investment upfront.
How do you keep our memories safe?
Ahhhh, I love this question! Your memories are so important to me and I do everything to ensure nothing happens to them. What this looks like for me - at least two camera bodies and lenses with me at all times, and both camera bodies have dual card slots that simultaneously saving your photos! After your wedding day or session, I immediately back up your photos in THREE different places - my laptop, my SSD, and a personal server built for me personally by my partner who works in IT.
Do I need to know how to pose?
Absolutely not and honestly, that's kind of the whole point.
I'm not here to line you up and tell you to stand a certain way and smile at the camera. My job is to create a space where you feel comfortable enough to just be - with each other, in the moment, in your own skin. I'll offer gentle prompts and easy direction when it's helpful, but mostly I'm watching for the real stuff! So no, you don't need to know how to pose. You just need to show up exactly as you are :)
This is about more than
just photos.
Photos are important - but the moment matters more. I understand that having your wedding day documented or this milestone you're celebrating is a huge investment - and I treat it as such.
This process is never about me, or my portfolio - it is always about you and the vision you have for the photos you want to last a lifetime. I am here to support you, offer insight, and make sure that your dream day is everything you hoped for and documented as such. At the end of all this, you're more than just a client to me - you're a friend.
Reaching out isn't a commitment - it's just a conversation. Tell me a little about your day, your people, and what matters most to you, and we'll take it from there. I'd love to hear from you!
If something in here felt like you,
Let's talk about your day.