FAQ

I am a photojournalist; a visual storyteller. When you hire me for your wedding, I spend the day looking for moments and capturing them. The same plays out for my lifestyle portrait work, we get out of the studio and wander around your favorite place. Wherever we go, I aim for candid authentic moments that are fun, natural, and timeless. Having said that, I do formals at weddings and have a studio if you're in need of a nice headshot.

My personality is fluid; I can be creative and quiet, detail-oriented and technical, or outgoing and comedic. It's been noted by friends, clients, and even strangers that there is an openness to me that makes people around me feel comfortable and grounded. This serves what I do well, particularly because so many people feel shy in front of a camera.

Every business is different and so are your needs, please contact me for a consult.

Yes, I feel strongly that your investment in me is a sign that you want and expect, something unique and meaningful. That means that your photographs will be culled through and get the attention they deserve to meet my professional standards. Images that don’t meet that standard include: out of focus images, closed eyes, bad smiles, weird facial expressions (unless appropriate), duplicates, people walking through the shot, etc. At the end of this journey, you will receive color corrected and enhanced images to tell the story from your wedding day or portrait session. If you are interested in more extensive retouching, these services are available for an additional fee.

So glad you asked, a successful experience starts with teamwork. Creating something that you love is very important to me, making that happen is always the result of good collaboration. That means we need to talk about styling and what you’re looking for. It will be painless and I’m happy to help anyone who doesn’t know how to navigate that path, whether a wedding or portrait.

I do scout the location and do a site walk where the location is within an hour of my home. If a site walk isn't possible, I thoroughly research the location and arrive extra early on my time.

Damn Skippy. You can see the difference a PPA photographer makes for weddings, portraits, pets, etc. by following the link.

Yes, many venues require this and I’m happy to provide a certificate of coverage to your venue of choice.

I use professional Canon gear and have backup equipment just in case anything happens. Your images are recorded to two separate cards in each camera and are backed up to two drives after your event or portrait session. Ask every photographer you meet with about their backup system for the day of and post event.

If that’s the package you choose. I can and do fly solo for smaller, intimate weddings.

A typical session will last 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Additional time and photos are available “a la carte” and will be added to your session fee. Contact me for the complete pricing guide. Please let me know if this is a commercial portrait so that we can discuss the terms of use and licensing.

You absolutely get the digital files, both high-resolution files for printing and files that have been appropriately sized for the internet. Web files will have a watermark on the lower right-hand corner, this must be maintained there and not cropped. I do not provide the raw files, they're the modern version of an undeveloped film, they're unfinished and do not represent my final, edited artistic vision.

Yes! All of your final images will be available in an online viewing & printing gallery that you decide who to share it with. This gallery will allow your friends and family to select favorites, share them to social media, purchase prints, or to purchase a digital copy.

For portraits, you can expect 10-25 images to choose from in your private online gallery. Weddings vary, the final number is totally dependent on a number of factors, including: the actual length of the wedding, the number of “moments” scheduled to occur (first dance, toasts, traditions observed, etc.), the number of guests, the number of venues, the number of formals or shots required, and so on. From all the images I shoot, I pick out and edit the images that meet my high standards and that best represent your story. Typically, you can expect between 400-700 polished images for up to 8 hours of coverage.

It could be! Unless of course, you don’t want that, which is an option in my contract when you sign with me.

Each package or session come with a personal print release, this allows you to print them anywhere for personal use only. This does not include the ability to edit or alter the final images your receive. I do recommend printing with my preferred lab available through your online viewing gallery, but you have the option to take them elsewhere. Mpix is a printing house catering to the general public that I would recommend for self-printing. I would not recommend any print station located within any store or Shutterfly. Please note that printing with a professional photography lab ensures proper color and the high quality you’d expect with professional prints. See why in the next question.

This is a great question. Professional labs and professional photographers have a symbiotic working relationship. This means that my computer is color calibrated to the labs that I use so that I KNOW my colors will print the way they appear on my screen. I have vetted these vendors based on their reputation of printing high-quality photographs with professional grade inks on different media types that will not start fading or changing color within a year or two. Using a professional lab means you’re getting higher quality prints that you can trust will stand the test of time.

Once you have chosen your favorites and committed to purchasing prints, we can work through this process together. I can help you choose the right balance of images and size them accordingly using a digital image of the wall in your home where you envision these living. What kind of magic is this you ask? My client portal comes with the ability to create a virtual session that will allow you to see how your prints will look on the wall of your home. I am invested in my artwork and in my clients, so I want it to look perfect wherever you choose to display it.

What athlete goes to the big game without a warm up? We need to get to know each other so that you are relaxed with me and in front of the camera. The success of your photos starts here. I want to show up for the big game knowing some of your moves and I want you to have all the moves like Jagger.

Oh, boy do I. I’ve created a handy shot list where you can check off all the formal shots you require from me and list the family members required for each shot. It’s just a jumping off point but gives you an easy way to look at and compartmentalize how this will happen on your wedding day. With that in mind, I envision your wedding day as a series of dynamic moments, not just a static list that I hope will help you recreate the day in your mind for the rest of your lives together.

Yes, but there are important caveats and I’m not gonna sugarcoat this because you’ve made an investment on photos and albums that will tell your love story for the rest of your life. I ask that people be respectful. That means, not stepping in front of me and taking photos discreetly like you’re sneaking a snapshot of a celebrity by holding the camera/phone close to your body and not in the air or by stepping into the aisle. Nothing ruins a beautiful moment faster than flashes going off while I’m shooting or cameras, iPhones, and iPads held up by guests while the bride is walking down the aisle or at that once in a lifetime moment of the first kiss. I’m happy to share ways to communicate to your guests about the art of discreet/no aisle stepping photography or that you’ve decided on a “no technology” portion of the day during the ceremony. I also ask that formals with the two of you are just that, me and only the two of you.

Portraiture and Engagement sessions: 2 to 3 weeks digitally through your online gallery. Weddings: 4 to 8 weeks for the digital gallery to be made available depending on the time of year and package. Typical turnaround is 6 weeks. Full completed package delivery of albums and prints could take up to 12 weeks after your wedding day. Again, this is dependent on the time of year, your availability to choose your favorites, lab turnaround time, and package size.

All of my clients can sign into the client portal, go to the gallery, and have the portal send a download link that will allow you to download the entire set of images. This same portal allows you to mark your favorites, share on social media, download images, order prints, and send me your favorite images for your album design.

Weddings require a non-refundable, $800 deposit and a signed contract. Portraits require a non-refundable, $65 deposit and a signed contract. The non-refundable deposit is transferable in the event of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances that cause you to cancel. The remaining balance is due on the day of the session or your wedding.

I accept cash, credit cards, PayPal, or personal check. For weddings, I offer payment plans to help you pay in time for the big day.

First off, you can count on me, I live for this. I’m a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), I’m a real professional, not a no-show. No horror stories here. IF, and that’s a big IF, something crazy happened to me, I belong to a large network of professional New England photographers I can call on to get you covered.

By relaxing because they’re gonna be shy, they may be ornery or cranky, but I have cake! Just kidding. Kids pics are gonna be filled with authentic moments, whatever form that comes in, sometimes it’s not perfect. The best strategy is to make sure they’re well rested, that you bring their favorite snacks, a favorite toy, and a change of clothes so no one’s disappointed or angry when kids are being kids. Please don’t sweat your child’s behavior, I get it, they’re usually the right bribe or wacky face away from something you’ll all love.

Email me! Let’s get this ball rolling.