Can I make prints with you?  How does the print credit work?

Yes, easily. Your gallery is an online print shop where you can order different types of prints and have them directly shipped to you within a week.  I offer higher-end archival printing with Fine Art Prints, as well as a selection of metallic and matted prints. Depending on your package you may have a credit that you can use to buy any prints or collections from your gallery, by entering your promo code at checkout.

How can I use and share my photos?  can I print my own photos at my print lab?

You will have your full-res jpegs and the rights to print, share, and distribute the photos however you choose for your own
personal use (this includes family) and there are no restrictions on making your own prints. As the photographer I own the
copyright, and I grant a perpetual license to you for your personal use and reproduction. This means that the only restriction
under the copyright agreement is commercial use or resale of the images.

we want a wedding album.  Do you offer them?

Si senora. It’s the best way to arrange your images into a storyline of your day and highlight the very best memories and portraits.
Paper Sun wedding albums are archival and built to last as heirlooms, with several cover options and customized details. Check out
all the info and see how to order on the Album Page.
Also, wedding albums make a great wedding gift that your guests might appreciate contributing to.  You can set up a contribution link and add it to your Gift Registry so friends and family can contribute, ask me for details!

CAN WE GO TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ON THE WEDDING DAY?

Sure! As we talk through your day we’ll determine how much time can be allotted for photos, and multiple locations are always an option.

do you travel and how much do you charge?

Yes, absolutely I love to travel for weddings!  For anything 60 miles outside of my Kansas City home base travel fees will apply, which may entail either a mileage fee or airfare/hotel.  Determined on a custom basis so please ask for more details.

WHAT'S YOUR PAYMENT STRUCTURE AND WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED? IS TAX EXTRA?

I accept payment via your online invoice by credit card, Venmo, or Paypal, or also by check or bank transfer.  A 25% deposit (retainer fee) is due upon booking, another 25% of your total balance is due four months before your date, and the remaining balance is due 2 weeks before your big day.

do you work off shot lists? can I send you specific image requests and a pinterest board?

I love to see your aesthetic, and sometimes that can be best communicated through imagery. So I welcome you to send any inspiration shots. I don’t replicate any other photographer’s work but I do like to have a guiding sense of your inspirations, either from my own portfolios or ideas you find online. During our itinerary call we
will go over a general shot list and also detailed family photo lists so we’re on the same page about what’s most important to you.

WILL YOU STAY EXTRA TIME ON THE WEDDING DAY IF NEED BE?

Yes, if time runs over and you need to extend coverage on the day-of, I’m happy to stay later for my hourly rate.  I never have another event booked on a wedding day, so if time runs over you don't need to worry about extending.

do you take any breaks or have dinner on the wedding day?

It’s go-time for me all day long, except during a small amount of time at dinner. Vendor tables or a separate room are fine, I just need to be in earshot of your reception. Normally we will sit down for about 15 minutes with other vendors like your coordinator, while you and all your guests are eating. It's best for me to take this break towards the beginning of dinner so I’m finished by the time the reception moves on.

how do you edit & retouch the photos?

First I cull through the many hundreds of photos to choose the best ones and take out any duplicates or bad shots.  Then I use Lightroom and Photoshop to individually edit each photo. I do an overall treatment to bring out the sharpness and colors, then for portraiture I do a natural retouching treatment. The look I go for is clean, true-to-life, timeless and classic, avoiding any trendy/dated looks.

can I consult with you about timeline & planning questions?

Yes please! We’ll have an itinerary planning call, and I’ve found it really helps to build a timeline of the day with you and your coordinator if you are working with one.  From my experience I have a good idea of how much time is needed for the different photography needs on
the wedding day and I'll send you my guidance and resources early on so you can have a sense of how to start thinking through your timeline.

i'm ready to book!  how do we make it official?

Let me know after we’ve had our consultation! I’ll send your online contract and invoice via a booking proposal. Once your contract is signed and the deposit is paid, we are good to go!

what kind of equipment do you use?  do you have backup equipment and memory cards?

I use Canon professional equipment. My current camera is a Canon R6 mirrorless and a Canon 5D Mark III backup body, and my lenses are Canon L series & RF lenses ranging from wide angle to prime to telephoto. I also use off-camera and on-camera flash systems for interior and night-time environments.  My cameras are always shooting to two cards so there's an instant backup being recorded for each shot. 

how do you backup and keep the images safe after the wedding?

I shoot to two card slots, so every photo automatically has a backup. After the wedding I back up cards to a hard drive while syncing to cloud. After editing I upload high res photos to your online gallery, where you can download, and they will stay in your gallery for 12 months. I keep backups on my drives forever in case some day down the line you lose your data.

Can you help with posing or positioning us for photos
so we don’t feel awkward?

Definitely. My goal is to for you to feel comfortable in front of the camera so your true personalities and togetherness can shine! There are lots of things I do to put you at ease. And I provide positioning assistance and guidance, without getting too ‘posey'.

how many photos will i get from my wedding day?

It’s flexible because the content of every wedding is different, but a
general approximation is about 80 final edited photos per hour. A 2nd
photographer will add to that amount. I don’t have a cap on the amount of photos, but I also don’t want to inundate you with twenty photos of the same pose. So I select based on the quality of each shot, aiming for a good variety and storytelling flow, with ample portrait
options that will give you good personal choices.

do you do formal portraiture as well as candid?

Yes, for most weddings my couples have chosen to have formal family portraiture done. This is normally best either in the ceremony space or outdoors, and I’m comfortable planning and arranging groups and lighting for formal portraiture.