FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Originally my goal was to become a war photographer. I wanted to tell stories with a single image. Photography is such an immediate immersive medium that has historically been an incredibly powerful force in sharing experience. Sometimes months after a shoot when the final large prints come in and are hung I stand back in awe. Often it will feel more real, more alive then when I was actually there. I haven't made it to the front lines, more the front row but one truth is every where there are stories worth telling, stories worth sharing and most definitely worth saving. I feel just as blessed documenting the beginning of two lives merging into one as I do standing in front of tens of thousands of fans waiting to for their favorite band to come on stage, photographing the tiny hands of a beautiful newborn or creating quiet images of small town friendships. This life has been a joy, every moment, every photograph, every smile... it's all a perfect blessing and honor.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Our main work always involves emotion. We are often hired because of our love for people, their smiles, their joy. We live to capture that special spark generally in a photojournalistic candid style. Weddings, engagements, environmental portraits, family reunions and music festivals are our main focus. This is what we do, we are very good at it and we are deeply dedicated to creating images our clients can treasure for a lifetime.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
I would say... it is very risky to book a wedding a year in advance with a low cost photographer for a few reasons. First a lot can happen in a year; they can move, they could decide photographing weddings is not for them or they can mismanage their equipment/funds. Second if they stay in business by the time your wedding comes around in a year their current prices will be much higher and some of them will cancel instead of honoring their commitment. I've seen this happen multiple times. Everyone has a budget but I would suggest either going with a better photographer who offers a payment plan (many do include us) if you want to secure your booking or waiting and booking five months before the wedding date. Nothing makes me feel worse than a panicked phone call from a bride because her photographer canceled on her church wedding three weeks before the date and having to tell her I'm already booked. A few times I've been been able to save the day but really my best advice is if you are booking your wedding photographer for less than $1000 it's best to wait till you are about six months away. Then book the best person you can find who is available.