Congratulations!
You got engaged, you've picked your date and venue, and now it's time to pick your wedding photographer.
First off, thank you - every inquiry that slides into my inbox is another sign I'm doing something right.
Second, wedding planning is exhausting, and I'm here to make it easier. This guide is meant to help you fine tune your vision and really see the bigger picture (pun intended) of what a micro wedding photographed by me looks like.
I picked up my first camera at 14 in Disney World - it's a long, uninteresting story, but the short version is I was annoyed that no one was actually documenting what we were doing and they were only taking pictures of flowers. After that, I laid claim to our family Kodak camera and took on the challenge of photographing everything we did, however interesting or uninteresting.
From there, I've pretty much always had a camera in my hand in some form. I worked on my high school yearbook, went to art school to get a degree, and then navigated my way through a bunch of different photography jobs before finally deciding to take the leap and work for myself.
There's lots I can tell you about me from a personal level, and trust me, we'll get there, but here's the most important thing to know: I really love what I do and take a damn good photograph.
how are you different?
As a gemini, I'm a social person and I like getting to know you and your partner before I pick up my camera. Most intimate weddings and elopements are small by nature and since the goal is always comfortable moments and genuine reactions, it helps to get to know each other ahead of time.
When it comes to the flow of the day, it's all about balance: a mix of posed portraits and spontaneous, authentic moments. I'll direct you during family portraits to help with those small details like what to do with your hands, but I also know when to simply step back and let the day unfold. The more I interact with your family and friends, the more comfortable they’ll feel around me, which means I'm able to capture those truly genuine reactions with ease.
When it comes down to it: I'm not here to mold your wedding day into something that fits my portfolio. I'm here to preserve the memories you're making and the ones happening around you so can worry about getting married.
Let's break it down:
01.
one photographer
Because micro-weddings and elopements take place on a more intimate scale, you'll get one photographer for your event.
02.
Travel is included... to a point.
There's two hours of roundtrip travel in every collection (one there and one back). This allows me to get most places within the Greater Philadelphia area without needing to charge additional fees.
If you'd like to travel with me to a different location, I'm open to that too!
03.
Planning & Timelines
We'll start building your timeline in your consult call so we can get an idea of what sort of coverage you need and what things are important to you to have documented.
Two months before your wedding I'll make you a day of timeline, but between our consult and that time, you're welcome to slide into my inbox with inspiration, ideas, photos you've seen, and any questions that might come up.
04.
ease of an online gallery
Galleries are delivered digitally first and separated by parts of your day to make things easy. It's also super easy to share your gallery with family and friends.
This means your guests can find their own pictures, and there's no limit to how often or how many can be downloaded. Plus, you've got a store right there if you want to order prints.
FROM PREP TO PARTY,
weddings are my jam.
Honestly, what's not to love? I get to hang out with happy people who look fantastic all day, AND there's usually wedding cake at the end of the night.
But really, I'm a natural caretaker, which means I love being useful and making sure things are well taken care of. I love being a part of the best day of someone's life, and documenting the little moments throughout the day that you might miss because you're busy getting married.
From meeting you during your consult call and seeing how you and your partner fit together, to forming our own inside jokes along the way and taking truly gorgeous photos of you both, my favorite part is connecting with you and making your vision a reality.
Micro-Weddings vs Elopements
What makes a wedding "micro?"
Micro-weddings and elopements are both great options for couples looking for an alternative to a large traditional wedding, but there are some key differences. Micro-weddings are basically tiny weddings, following the same patterns but on a smaller scale: ceremony, reception, and a smaller guest list. Micro weddings are often intentional choices for couples who want a more intimate celebration without the stress of inviting every since person you've ever known. From a photography perspective, I consider any wedding-related event looking for less than 5 hours of coverage a micro-wedding.
Elopements, on the other hand, are usually just the couple and a witness or two running away to get married without all of the extra fanfare. Whether you're heading to the courthouse or hiking to the top of a mountain, elopements are more about the moment and less about the actual event. While elopements used to mean getting married secretly, now they're more of a way to keep things very simple and personal.
So if you're looking for a smaller wedding with only the important people in your lives, a micro-wedding is where it's at. If you want to ditch everyone else and keep it about just the two of you, an elopement is more your speed.
Sure I'm a photographer, but I'm also...
your own personal hype person, someone to bustle your dress and pin on your boutonnieres, a timeline creator, a Google Maps expert, a professional family wrangler, a fixer of stray hairs, a realistic sounding board for your wildest ideas, a lighting wizard, the human embodiment of what it feels like to take a deep breath, and most importantly, someone who prioritizes your best interests every step of the way.
Here's how this works:
01. date + location.
Once you've figured out when and where you're getting married, that's when we start our planning. Before that, there's not much I can do.
02. Let's connect.
We'll set up a phone or zoom call, talk about what you're looking for, and start crafting a plan for your coverage. These calls usually take between 20-30 minutes.
03. Price quote + Contract.
Once we've had a chance to chat, I'll build you a custom quote for coverage with all the things you're looking for and send you over a contract to sign. With a signature and a paid retainer, you're booked!
04. timeline talk.
About two months before your wedding, I'll send you over a questionnaire to get more details about the specific whens and wheres of your day. I'll take that info, build you a custom timeline we can both edit and work through the logistics with you.
05. you get married!
Arguably, the best day.
06. reliving the magic.
Within 48 hours, I'll send you some sneak peeks of your wedding day to hold you over, and eight weeks later, you'll have your full gallery to pour over with your loved ones.
Real wedding galleries
YOUR WEDDING DAY IS MORE THAN A PHOTO SHOOT.
Here's how I work:
You don't want to spend all day being forced into awkward, uncomfortable poses, and I don't want to make you. My focus throughout your wedding day is to document things as they happen, not on manufacturing moments for social media or my portfolio.
What that means is that from the time I show up in the morning or early afternoon through the end of the night, I'm focused on getting the big details - your ceremony, the dress or suit, your first look, and your family - and those small details you might miss - the way your parents hold hands throughout the ceremony, the way your best friend tears up while you zip your dress, the guests huddling together for a selfie.
And on your wedding day, I become your biggest hype person - you'll regularly hear me tell you how good you look, how cute you are, how great everything is going. You'll also realize pretty quickly that I'm in your corner 100% - if you need me to hold things, rush something along, or give someone attitude, I'm down.
okay, are you ready to talk pricing?
MICRO WEDDING COLLECTIONS:
it's like a wedding, only mini
For micro weddings, I create a fully custom quote for per hour coverage. There's some things that carry over from my regular wedding day collections, but there is a 2 hour minimum and 5 hour maximum for these collections.
Includes:
Per Hour Wedding Day Coverage
1 Photographer
1 Day-Of Polaroid Frame
48 Hour Sneak Peek
Planning & Timeline Consultations
Private Online Gallery
Unlimited Image Downloads
Printing Rights
Starting from
$800/2 hours
How do i know how much coverage I need?
Think about the moments you want documentation of - do you want photos of you and your partner getting ready? Do you want an elaborate set up for photos of your jewelry and invitations? Are you considering a first look ahead of your ceremony? How long is the travel between your different locations? Do you have a lot of family to be photographed after the ceremony? Do you want to do a sparkler or streamer exit at the end of the night?
Here's what a 5 hour timeline could look like:
2:00pm - Photographer arrives for getting ready photos - final touches of putting wedding day outfits on, zipping dresses or adjusting jackets.
3:00pm - First look with couple, followed by portraits with wedding party or family.
4:30pm - Ceremony begins.
5:00pm - Cocktail Hour begins - any additional family portraits or couple socializes with guests.
6:00pm - Guests invited into reception space - introductions or welcome speeches from couple, special dances.
6:15pm - Dinner is served.
6:45pm - Cake Cutting.
7:00pm - Photography Coverage Ends.
KIND WORDS
I cannot even process how obsessed i am with our photos. cass and her team are not only so talented, but so professional as well! these are the best memories, and I am so happy to be able to look back on them for years to come.
all the bells and whistles:
Looking for even more? Whether you're looking for albums, film, or coverage of your wedding shower, I'm happy to customize your coverage at any point in your planning process.
Add-Ons:
Polaroids - $150
8 Polaroid Frames taken throughout coverage, delivered at the end of coverage.
Disposable Cameras - $85/ea
Disposable camera coverage, with prints and processing included, prints shipped to your home after the event.
Add-Ons:
8"x8" Album - $560
An 8"x8" album with a leather or linen cover and 10 spreads of images. Each spread spans two pages.
Additional pages and spreads can be added for a fee.
5"x5" Parent Album - $450
An exact copy of your album in a 5"x5" format with a leather or linen cover and 10 spreads of images. Each spread spans two pages. Additional pages and spreads can be added for a fee.
Add-ons:
Buddy Blue Photo Booth
starting at $750
A 2 hour photo booth set up includes:
- Unlimited digital photos
- 1 print for each guest
- Set up + break down
- Friendly attendant to operate
- Curated props
- Choice of backdrop
- Instant online gallery of all media
- Email/text/QR code feature for guests
Add-Ons:
additional candid events:
Want professional coverage for things like your wedding shower, bachelor or bachelorette party, or your rehearsal dinner? Good news, I offer that too.
Candid event coverage starts at $450 for two hours, with additional hours at $225.
And with that... CONGRATULATIONS!
You're one step closer to crossing something off your list.
So what's next? Schedule a consultation call so we can get to know each other better and let's do the damn thing.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
At the end of the day, I'm so thankful I get to call this work. I could wax poetic about how I always knew I was destined to create art, how excited teenage me would be where I am, but I'll save that for another time.
What I will say is that it's thanks to couples like you that I took the leap from having just another side hustle to being a full time wedding photographer, and I'm thankful for every client, inquiry, and booking I receive. And if you've read all of this, I'm thankful for you too.
