Process

01 / CONSULTATION

you reach out. you fill out my contact form & tell me about your dreams.

02 / CONNECTION

we connect. i’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours, and we’ll schedule a time for our meet-cute. 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.

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. whether that means building your timeline, answering the burning questions, or getting insurance proofs to the right people, we’ll meet again for a secondary chat 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 4-6 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. your first family heirloom!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Give this brilliant blog post by Stilwell Photography and Films a read!

    https://www.alisastilwell.com/resources/planning-tips/hiring-uncle-joe

  • nope! BUT - I can provide you recommendations for some of the best in the biz. contact me!

  • 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.

  • ooooooooohhhhh yes.

    During our session, I shoot on a dual slot camera with two SD cards so there are two copies of your photos at all times in case of a freak accident and one card fails. Immediately after our session, I back-up the images to the cloud, as well as an offsite hard-drive. At any given point, there are two copies in two different locations.

  • 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!

  • For my wedding clients: 4-6 weeks. My goal will ALWAYS be for you to have them on your 1-month anniversary or sooner.

    For portrait sessions, I estimate 3 weeks. I’ll always give you the most current estimation at the end of our session.

  • I’m based in the beautiful Charleston, SC - but I’ll hop on a plane worldwide for you.

    I keep my travel fees EXCEPTIONALLY low. like really low. I get the privilege of working as a content creator in city hubs, which allows me to offer my clients travel at the lowest rates you’re going to find.

  • 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.

  • 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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