love of my lifephotographing lovers worldwide
venue: stone haven
meet LucaI’ve always been wired for wonder. Photography just gave me a way to hold it. to keep the fleeting things from slipping through our fingers. I show up with curiosity, a camera (usually two or three), and a genuine tears-in-my-eyes-heart-on-my-sleeve adoration for what I do.
call me a professional notice-er. I won’t ask you to perform. I’ll ask you to be, and I’ll be paying attention.
& I think you’re just the most beautiful thing in the world.
Every session is a collaboration born from curiosity and trust. I’m here to guide you, to listen to what you hope to remember, and to translate your laughter, your depth, & your quirks into images that feel as genuine as the life you live.
HERE TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR REAL-DEAL, OVER-THE-MOON ‘MY ONE & ONLY’ TYPe of LOVE.
the process02 / CONNECTION
we connect. i’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours, and we’ll schedule a time to meet. i take a limited number of weddings each year, so we’ll chat to make sure we’re the perfect fit. connecting with each client allows me to serve you better throughout your wedding day and planning process.
01 / CONSULTATION
you reach out. you fill out my contact form & tell me about your dreams.
03 / CONTRACT
we seal the deal. time to celebrate & lock in your date! super easy: once your contract is signed and the 25% deposit is paid, your date is locked on my calendar. we’re exclusive & official!
04 / CRAFTING IT
i work with you & your vendor team to help support you throughout the planning process. building your timeline, answering your questions, & getting insurance proofs to the right people. we’ll meet again for a secondary chat a month-out and make sure i have everything perfect & all lined up.
05 / CELEBRATION
wedding day! i’ll be there non-stop in your corner throughout the day, encouraging & snapping pics. you’ll be taking a deep breath & celebrating that you found your person. Let your vendor team work out the party you’ve been planning for months. by the 24 hour mark, you’ll have your sneak peaks for the ‘gram.
06 / CHERISH
in 5 weeks, you’ll receive a gallery full of edited images so you can relive your wedding day all over again! now comes the fun when you can get those prints for your wall, & share with all your loved ones, + build that wedding album.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Give this brilliant blog post by Stilwell Photography and Films a read!
https://www.alisastilwell.com/resources/planning-tips/hiring-uncle-joe
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nope! BUT - I can provide you recommendations for some of the best in the biz. contact me!
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I’ve developed a unique style of photography that is deeply rooted in photojournalism bleeding into documentary style, while influenced by fine-art and romantic photography. My style is a blend of poetic documentary and editorial storytelling.
My editing leans true-to-life color with a soft, cinematic touch. I want your images to feel how your day actually felt. emotional & real.
I pride myself on artistry & expressive imagery. To see examples, please visit my gallery.
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I don’t! At the RAW state the images don’t yet represent my photography. Part of what you’ve invested in me in my post-processing!
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For my wedding clients: you will have them on your 1-month anniversary. I always encourage a date night with a bottle of wine & screen-casting your gallery to the big screen and celebrating your marriage!
For portrait sessions, 3-5 weeks. I’ll always give you the most current estimation at the end of our session.
for proposals, 24-hours! I know. crazy.
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There’s no set number I guarantee, because every wedding and every session is so completely different. But I’m a chronic ‘overshooter,’ and I’ve never had a client say they didn’t get enough. During our consultation let me know if you’d like to see some complete galleries to get a feel for my deliverables.
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You receive all high-res edited images via a beautiful & private, protected online gallery (the site I use is called ‘Pic-Time’) where you can download them to your computer, as well as share with friends and family. You and the ones you love can order ridiculously gorgeous products off the site such as prints, albums, & cards.
Make sure your photos don’t die on a hard drive! :)
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