We know that it can be intimidating when you begin to interview Denver wedding photographers about your big day. National wedding websites such as The Knot and Style Me Pretty often have lists of questions you should ask your photographer prior to booking their services. I’d like to save you some time by addressing those questions here and now. If I’m missing any information that you’d like to learn more about, please don’t hesitate to contact me and I will respond to you right away!
How long have you been a Denver wedding photographer?
My career as a wedding photographer began in 2009, when I photographed my first wedding at the Three Trees Chapel in Littleton, Colorado. Since the inception of my photography business, I’ve shot more than 150 weddings across the state, the country and the world. I’ve shot in India, Mexico, Hawaii, the Dominican Republic, California, Las Vegas, Austin, Texas, Seattle, and at some of Colorado’s most amazing wedding venues such as Blanc, Chatfield Botanic Gardens, Mile High Station, Crooked Willow Farms, the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Hotel, and the Studios at Overland Crossing.
How would you describe your photography style?
If I had to choose three words to describe my style, they would be romantic, vibrant and crisp. I prefer rich, colorful and clean images that are classic + will never go out of style.
I tend to favor an organic approach that lets moments naturally unfold + I capture them as they do. I also feel confident in naturally posing you + your significant other and I will never ask you to do something cheesy or something that makes you feel uncomfortable. I love smiles and laughter, and strive to document your day in the most upbeat + sweetest way possible.
You can expect a gallery full of variety, true-to-life colors, and images you’ll be proud of years after you’ve taken them.
Where can I see reviews from past clients?
Feel free to head to Google, where I am so proud to say that I have a 5-star rating from some really lovely past clients!
Which other services do you offer in addition to wedding photography?
I also specialize in engagement photography, travel photography and boudoir photography. If you’re a bride looking to do boudoir with me as well, ask me about my special bridal shoots that I have for you!
I can also officiate your wedding! I am an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church and can craft a personalized ceremony for you and your loved one, using verbiage of your preferred religion. Inquire here for more details and pricing.
For all other vendor needs, hop over to my trusted vendors page for the best of the best.
Do you travel for weddings around Colorado and beyond?
While I have been overly fortunate to have shot a handful of destination weddings over the past decade of my career, I will be limiting my travel radius to just the Denver metro area for 2022 and beyond. I will be starting grad school for my MBA in fall of 2022 and won’t have the extra time to spend on the road heading to mountain weddings. City weddings though? I’m your gal!
Will you do a venue walk-through before our wedding day?
Definitely! Chances are, I may have already shot at your wedding venue, but I am more than happy to scout the venue with you and address any questions you might have during that time.
What do I need to do in order to secure my wedding date with you?
A non-refundable retainer + a signed contract is required to book your date with me. I can send you an invoice to pay with a card or you can go the old fashioned route and do a check. At this time, I am not accepting PayPal or Venmo. I’m happy to meet over Zoom or a phone call to discuss pricing, the contract and any other questions you might have!
Which methods of payment do you accept?
Currently, I accept good old fashioned cash (ask me about my cash discount!), personal checks, money orders, cashier’s checks, and credit/debit cards. At this time, I am not accepting Venmo or PayPal.
Can I show you photos from other photographers for inspiration?
You are more than welcome to show me any photos from my website or my Instagram and I will be more than happy to recreate some of my past work! Unfortunately, I do not use other artists’ imagery as inspiration for my own. If you have poses you’d like to do, let me know when we are planning your shoot and we can definitely incorporate them!
What is your turnaround time for the delivery of images from weddings?
Because I work on each image from your wedding day individually, I ask for twelve weeks to get the images processed and perfected for you. I do not ever simply dump the photos into Photoshop, hit a button and flip on the TV while the computer does all the work. Each image receives individual attention, to make sure the white balance is correct, the exposure is balanced and the colors are vivid + lustrous. Your images will last you a lifetime and I want to make sure that each image is up to my high quality standards. However, if I finish before your contracted deadline I will definitely deliver them to you as soon as I’m done!
For all other portrait sessions, turnaround time varies from 2-4 weeks. Please inquire for more details.
What sort of editing + retouching do you do?
On all photos, I like to make sure that the colors pop and are vibrant + rich. I will add a little contrast if it needs it, and adjust the skin tones and exposure accordingly. For retouching, I will never make you look plastic or unlike your true, human self. I prefer natural retouching and will always remove blemishes of any sort. If you have a special request for retouching, please let me know and we can talk it over.
Do you offer an online gallery of all the images from our shoot?
Indeed! All portrait sessions and weddings include an online, password-protected, private gallery that contains all images, organized into convenient folders. Friends + family can then purchase prints that will be delivered straight to their door.
Do you ever offer discounts?
At this time, I offer teachers a special discount and also to those who pay with cash. Ask me more about this when you inquire!
Do you have liability insurance?
I definitely do, and can provide a copy to the venue upon their request.
I only need a few photos. Can I have a discount off your regular session pricing?
Sadly, photo shoots just don’t work like this. I want you to be able to be comfortable and get into the groove of a photo shoot so that you will love your images even more at the end. If I only took a handful of shots and left, that’s simply not enough time to let your smile warm up or for your little ones to relax in front of my camera. This is why I offer half-sessions! They’re long enough to get you some awesome variety for your final gallery but not *too* long to the point where younger kids get worn out.
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