You bet I am! I'm a licensed business in Washington State and carry $1,000,000 in liability insurance through Hiscox. Most venues require it — and honestly, it’s just part of doing things the right way. Your wedding day deserves someone who’s prepared for anything (and totally legit!).

Think: personal hype woman meets timekeeper meets calm-in-the-storm. I’m there to keep things running smoothly, make you feel amazing, and make sure the people you care about get captured — not just whoever’s the loudest in the room.

I follow your lead (and your timeline — or your coordinator’s), and I don’t take orders from pushy guests. I’ll cheer you on, fix your veil, hand you tissues, and remind you to breathe & drink water. Basically, I’ve got your back from first look to final dance.

I blend candid storytelling with a bit of intentional posing to bring out genuine emotion and connection. I lead with humor and lighthearted energy to help everyone feel at ease — especially during group photos, where a little laughter goes a long way.

Throughout the day, I make it a point to connect with the people around you so I can read the room and know exactly how to get a smile or calm some nerves.

When it’s just the three of us, I’ll guide you through natural movements and gentle direction to draw out real, meaningful moments. You can’t force emotion — but I’m there to help you feel it, live it, and let it unfold authentically.

Absolutely! I require a 20% non-refundable retainer to secure your date, but the remaining balance is flexible. We can break it into as many payments as you’d like — as long as it’s paid in full one week before your wedding day. ALL final payments are due the day AFTER the event. I try my best to work with people and what their needs are. These days are complicated with the economy, and everyone deserves to have the photographer they want there.

Definitely! About 4–6 weeks before your wedding, I’ll send a questionnaire where you can include your family photo listand any “must-have” shots. While I take a creative, documentary-style approach, your input matters — I want your gallery to feel authentically you.

If you’re getting an engagement session done, the typical timeline is 2-3 weeks - however usually sooner as I’ve recently changed my work schedule since my daughter started school. You get a sneak peak either the night of the shoot or the following day. I want to make sure you approve of the editing style before moving forward to the full gallery. Once I have your go-ahead, I finish your gallery. I’ll send you texts and let you know as I add to your online gallery. You have full access to them with a password and a download pin, and those will stay up and active for at least one month AFTER your wedding gallery has been completed. The same thing with your wedding gallery, you’ll receive your full professionally edited gallery within 6–8 weeks of your wedding. I also send a few sneak peeks within 48 hours, so you can relive the magic right away while you wait!

Once I’m done with the photos you have full printing and posting rights (as long as the posting does not come with further highly edited filters on the pictures), the only thing you do not have rights to is using them for commercial purposes (highly uncommon unless you and your partner are professional models), in which case I would have another contract and pricing system built for the specific situation.

If the wedding is cancelled then any payments you had made prior to the date would be refunded (except for the retainer fee, which will be discussed below) and a cancellation contract will be sent for you to sign. 

If I’M the one who can’t make it to the wedding, I will do everything in my power to find a replacement for your day and any funds you had paid me up until that point would go to that photographer as they’re the ones who are doing the work - HOWEVER if there is an engagement session then I would keep the retainer fee and the rest would go to the stand in photographer. I would make sure to send someone I personally trust, and have your permission to move forward with. I have a list of photographers in the area that I am completely comfortable with having take over if that is needed.

If you needed to cancel the contract, the deposit would be a conversation we can have. If we’re in a specific timeline from your event (within a month) the retainer would not be refunded unless I am able to fill your date. 

Another option is using your retainer to go toward a future session with me, whether that’s a solo or family session. I would be more than happy to accommodate that!

Absolutely. Whether you have a planner or not, I’ll help create a custom photo timeline that flows smoothly and covers every important moment. I’m more than just your photographer — I’m your timekeeper, calm presence, and behind-the-scenes guide on the big day.

Yes! Every Signature Collection includes a handcrafted album, and you can always add professional prints or albums to any package. I believe your photos are meant to live off-screen — let’s make something you can hold.