I try to make it as meaningful and intentional as possible! I think it’s common for people to find inspiration on Pinterest or Instagram and just focus on the aesthetics, but pretty photos feel empty when it doesn’t actually reflect who you two are as a couple…

That’s why I make the extra effort to get to know my couples: what kind of environment or vibe best represents your relationship? What was your first or favorite date like and what’s the best way to tap into how you two felt during that time? Can we recreate a date and elevate it with a bit of cinematic magic?

The more you’re open with me during our initial conversation, the better I can direct you with prompts that actually make sense to your dynamic as a couple! My goal is that when you get back these photos I want you to smile and say, “I love these, and it feels like us (:”

I love weddings so much (‘: Watching two people who are clearly meant for each other get married in front of all their loved ones will never get old. The emotions are so real and genuine, and that’s what I love to focus on. I don’t believe in faking laughs or faking moments because why would you need photos of that on one of the happiest days of your lives?! The natural moments that unfold as you’re fully present and making core memories together is more than enough.

I take the documentary-style approach where I’m more like a fly on the wall, paying close attention to those special yet fleeting moments that you actually want to remember through photos. I’ll still make sure to point out the best lighting and backdrops, and step in to direct people for formal portraits, but your wedding day is NOT a photo shoot.

The #1 priority is for you to actually enjoy your wedding and not feel like you’re getting pulled in different directions. That means we will never spend more than a hour taking photos after the ceremony, or pull you away for too long to get sunset photos. I’m happy to come up with a timeline together and share what’s worked for other clients!

For the visuals, I find inspiration from movies/films the most. But the emotional feel is something I find inspiration from real couples, my partner and I included.

Words can’t explain the feeling I get when I see two people who are clearly in love. It’s this gut feeling I get when I see a couple who is so emotionally connected, you can feel it radiating from them just existing together. It’s the softness in their eyes, the big smiles and laughter, the relaxed body language, the sense of safety between them. It makes me feel all warm inside, and a part of my inner child gets healed just by witnessing it (‘:

Once I met my current partner, I was finally able to experience it for myself. Even though every couple is different, I realized how much of a shared human experience it is to love and be loved by someone you can imagine spending the rest of your life with happily. That deep feeling is something I try my best to bring out in my couples and convey in my photos, even when they’re feeling a bit shy and awkward to be in front of the camera.