how i edit

The way a photographer edits is one of the first things you might be drawn to without realizing it! Photography is a very visual form of artwork and creativity. Even if you aren't a photographer, you have your own style, colors, and vibe that you're drawn to when looking at photos. If you're on the hunt for a photographer, then you might have made it all the way to my website because you were drawn to my photography style! Yay!

When I edit, I take into consideration all the colors and light that are in the photos. You might see a photo that was taken in a golden hour sunset and a photo that was taken during blue hour (after the sun has set or before it rises) and notice a huge difference in the colors of the image.

My editing style comes from keeping as much of the natural color that is in the photo as possible and then adding my own creative pop to it. I tend to edit more on a warmer side and I focus so much on on the skin tones of my couples. Overall, I want my photos to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
I take editing to another level creatively too! I love the blurry, grainy, out of focus photos just as much as the crisp, clean, sharp images. In your gallery, I will mostly deliver the sharp/clear images. But I will also give you a handful of images that might be a little grainy and blurry to add aesthetic and variety to your gallery. So before you throw out one of the images that are just totally blurry, take a step back and look at the image and see if it makes you feel something! Those images weren't put in the gallery by mistake.

how i pose

I know that getting in front of the camera can be a very overwhelming thought. You might think that you have to come with all the poses. You might think that you're just so awkward and clumsy and you don't know how to take a "good" picture. You might think that it's going to be a stressful shoot and that I won't be satisfied because you aren't models.

Well guess what! I LOVE awkward, clumsy, ditsy, messy and dirty! It is RARE if a couple doesn't tell me they are awkward! I thrive with couples who come to me and don't know what to do but are also willing to trust me enough to open up and have fun!

When we start a session, I'll give you a comforting pep talk that will give you an understanding and expectations of what the session is going to look like! That's a great way to start because it'll ease your nerves and will give you an idea of how it'll all play out. I'll start the session in "warm up" mode for about 5-10 minutes so we can all start loosening up and get comfortable. From there, we start having fun! I come fully prepared with tons of mini activities, games, and prompts so you guys can interact constantly throughout the session and I'll document all the fun candid moments between you. I'm always there to guide you if you don't know what you should do!

Always feel comfortable to ask me a question! Questions are never dumb and I'm here to help guide you and make you feel as comfortable as possible!

Are you ready for it?!

how i Shoot

I've got a pretty crazy trigger finger when I'm shooting! The way I shoot might be a little untraditional from most photographers but it works for me and it's a lot of fun! Anytime I get you to do a fun prompt, I'll be shooting it like crazy! I'll be running around with you, shooting high and low and from all sides to get all the fun angles. It is very likely I'll have you repeat some activities so I can get closer or farther away to add the variety!

Variety for me is always key. If you bring multiple outfits or we go to more than one location, we'll be able to get different scenery and can tell more of a story in your gallery.

I also get variety by switching up a lot of poses and shooting ALL the angles with every pose we do. I could get 10 different photos of the same pose and they all look totally different!

When I'm shooting, I'm also very encouraging! Never ever think that you're doing something wrong during a shoot! It is literally impossible to do a pose "wrong" because however you interpret it is the right way! Every couple is different and will do things a little differently!

I also don't want you to think you have  to come to a session all smiley and bubbly! If that's not you or your vibe then we'll take it down a notch and focus more on the intimate and moodier photos.

Ultimately, I want you to feel your best and just come to have fun with me! My vibe and style is usually more outgoing and bubbly so if you are extremely introverted, then I would love to see you with a photographer who's personality and style can match yours so you don't feel overwhelmed!

how we connect

The best thing I can do for you as a photographer is make sure we're a great fit! If you're reaching out to me because you do like my photos and style and you think I can take great photos, that's a good start! But there's a much deeper connection we need to make so that I can create MAGIC for you! 

I've been in the business long enough now to know that I am not a great fit for everyone. I think I can take great photos for most people, but I won't be able to give you literal MAGIC and FIRE if I'm not the right vibe. So the biggest way I can connect with you and make you feel comfortable is if we can relate to each other! If we have anything in common, that is a great start! If you're wanting to reach out and tell me that you want to elope on the strip in Vegas and take photos by the Bellagio, I'm probably not your girl. Even though I live in Vegas, that isn't my vibe and my creative brain doesn't catch on fire for that vibe.

On the other hand, if you are coming to me and saying you want to go elope in the desert, renew your vows in the mountains, or jump in the river for a photo shoot, I AM YOUR GIRL! I will be so hyped and joyful right along with you!

I wish I could be a photographer for everyone, but I've found so much value in serving couples who I connect and vibe with! But trust me, if you're now realizing that we might not be the right fit for each other, that's okay!! There is a photographer out there for you!