Good to know
Questions, answered.
Everything practical about working together — and if it isn’t covered here, just ask.
Style & approach
How would you describe your photography style?
Documentary at heart, with an editorial eye. Most of the day I let unfold as if I weren't there. The rest of the time I'm guiding: finding you the best light, keeping you and your partner comfortable, working with you on the portraits rather than posing you. The wedding party and the family formals I direct outright.
Are the photographs candid or posed?
Mostly candid: the day as it actually happens. Classic posed portraits of you two, your families, and the wedding party are part of every wedding, and I direct those so they run smoothly.
We're not comfortable in front of a camera. Is that a problem?
Almost nobody is, and it isn't. I give simple, gentle direction, usually something to do rather than a pose to hold, so the pose arrives on its own. An engagement session is the easiest way in: an hour or two together first, so none of it feels new on the wedding day.
Will our photos look like the ones on your site?
Yes. Every gallery is edited by me, one frame at a time, so the work stays consistent and the color stays true to the day you actually had. A bright, sunny afternoon and a rainy candlelit ceremony will not come back looking like the same wedding.
Do you use flash, or only natural light?
I work with available light wherever it is beautiful, and I light the room when it stops giving me anything, with flash or constant light, whichever suits the space.
Do you shoot digital or film?
Digital. I learned in a black and white darkroom, and it still shapes how I shoot: slower, and more deliberate about what I point the camera at. If you'd like some film in the mix, I'm glad to shoot a couple rolls for an additional cost; just ask while we're planning.
Do you offer video?
No. Still photographs are what I do, and I'd rather do one thing properly. I've worked alongside videographers I trust, though, and I'm glad to introduce you.
Do you photograph LGBTQ+ and same-sex weddings?
Yes, gladly. Every couple gets the same day, the same care, and the same photographs.
Do you photograph weddings of any faith or culture?
Yes. Every faith and culture, including the many weddings that bring two traditions together in one day. Tell me about yours early and I'll learn the order of your day beforehand, so I'm in the right place when it matters.
Do you deliver photos in black and white?
Yes. I love a black and white moment, and there will be some in your gallery. Color is still the body of the work; black and white is for the frames that are stronger without it.
Cost & collections
How much does wedding photography cost?
Wedding coverage runs $1,500–$8,500+, depending on the hours and whether a second photographer and an engagement session are included. The full breakdown, collections, add-ons, and albums, is on the pricing page.
What's included in a collection?
Every collection includes the coverage hours, high-resolution digital photos, an online gallery, and timeline planning from the day you book. Heirloom and Legacy add a second photographer; Legacy adds an engagement session.
How many hours of coverage do we need?
Most weddings land at 10 hours. The right number really depends on your day: whether you're doing a first look, how far apart the getting-ready rooms and the venue are, and how late the reception runs. We work it out together before you book, and 12 hours is there when the day calls for it.
Do you photograph elopements and small weddings?
Yes. The Intimate collection is $1,500 for 2 hours, built for elopements and smaller weddings, and it can be extended if you want more of the day covered.
Do you cover multi-day weddings?
Yes. Celebrations that run across more than one day sit outside the three collections. Tell me the shape of your weekend, every event you want photographed, and I'll put a quote together for it.
Do you charge for travel?
For weddings, there are only travel costs if they involve an overnight stay, and you'll know what they are before you sign anything. Engagement sessions carry a $100 travel fee outside Fairfield, Westchester, and Nassau counties.
How do payments work?
A signed contract and $1,000 retainer reserve your date; the balance is due 30 days before the wedding.
Do you offer payment plans?
If you would like to split your balance into smaller payments along the way, ask and we will work it out.
Booking & process
Are you available on our date?
Send it along and I'll tell you the same day. Whether your wedding is next spring or a few weeks out, it is always worth asking.
Can we talk before we book?
Please do. I would much rather you booked me after we've met than before. Pick a time that works and we'll talk through your day.
What happens after we inquire?
We talk, usually over a call. If it feels right, a signed contract and a $1,000 retainer hold your date, and timeline planning starts right when you are ready.
Have you photographed at our venue?
Very possibly. The venue index here is a selection, not a complete list. If yours isn't on it, ask me and I'll tell you. A venue I haven't shot has never been a problem; I arrive early and scout.
Where can we see a full wedding, start to finish?
On the journal: whole galleries from real weddings, not just the ten best frames from each. And when you inquire I'm happy to send a couple of complete galleries so you can see an entire day.
Do you have reviews we can read?
Yes. Thirty-plus on Google, and thirty-two on The Knot where every one is five stars, plus Best of Weddings.
How far in advance should we book?
Peak-season Saturdays tend to go first, often a year out, but a shorter runway is no obstacle. If the date is open I'll happily photograph a wedding a couple of weeks from now.
What if we have to postpone or cancel?
Life happens. The retainer holds your date and isn't refundable, but if you postpone I will do everything I can to move with you. The agreement spells all of it out before you sign.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. Certificates of insurance are available for your venue on request.
Do you carry backup equipment?
Two camera bodies on me at all times, spare lenses, and more cards and batteries than any wedding has ever needed. Every frame is written to two cards as it is taken.
What happens if you're sick or can't make it?
In all my years of photography I have never missed a shoot. If the unthinkable happened, I have a trusted network of backup photographers ready to step in.
Where are you based, and how far will you travel?
I'm based in Weston, Connecticut and photograph across Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, and anywhere your day takes you. Travel costs only come into it if the day needs an overnight stay.
Do you work with second photographers?
Yes. Depending on the wedding and coverage, I bring an assistant and/or second photographer. The Heirloom and Legacy collections include one.
The wedding day
Do you help us build the timeline?
Yes, and it's included in every collection. We build it together right when you are ready, alongside your planner if you have one, so there is room to breathe between the photographs.
What if it rains?
Then we use the rain plan. Every wedding needs one, and some of my favorite photographs have come out of bad weather.
Should we do a first look?
Entirely up to you two. A first look buys a calmer day, more portrait time before the ceremony, and enough of the portraits done early that you can spend the cocktail hour with your guests. I can show you both timelines and you choose.
Do you recommend an unplugged ceremony?
For the ceremony itself, gently yes. Phones in the aisle end up in the photographs you'll keep longest. It's best to have your officiant make an announcement before you walk down the aisle.
Will you photograph everyone at the wedding?
I focus on you two, your immediate families, and the wedding party, woven through candids of your guests. If specific people or groupings matter to you, tell me in advance and it will happen.
Do we need a permit to photograph at our venue?
Some venues and parks require one. I'll help you research it, but obtaining the permit is your responsibility.
Do we need to feed you?
For weddings and events, yes please! A fed photographer is a happy photographer. One note for the caterer: I'm allergic to potatoes and turkey.
Your photographs
How long until we see our photos?
Twelve weeks for weddings and events; four weeks for engagement sessions, proposals, and portraits. Sneak peeks come much sooner.
Do we get a sneak peek?
Yes. I aim to have a handful of favorites to you within a week, so you have something beautiful to share while the full gallery is being edited.
How many photos will we receive?
Roughly 1,500 photos for a wedding, and around 150 for an engagement session.
Do you edit all the photographs yourself?
Yes. I personally edit each and every photo I deliver, about two weeks of work per wedding. Nothing is outsourced, ever.
Do we get the RAW, unedited files?
No. I deliver a curated, fully edited selection. The unedited files are half-finished work, and I'd never hand over half-finished work.
Are the photos watermarked?
No. You receive un-watermarked, high-resolution images.
How does the online gallery work?
Your gallery lives online: download the full-resolution files, share the link with whomever you like, and order prints from inside it. It stays up, and backed up, for two years.
Who owns the photos, and what can we do with them?
I retain the copyright, and you receive full usage and print rights: print, share, and enjoy them freely. The only restrictions are resale and alteration.
Can we share the photos on social media?
Please do. No credit is required, though a tag is always lovely, and it helps other couples find their way to me.
Can we order prints?
Yes. Every gallery is delivered online with print ordering built in, at reasonable prices.
Do you design albums?
Yes. I design albums and books for any occasion. You pick your favorites, I design the layout, and you review a proof before it prints.
Are our photos backed up?
Yes. Locally and remotely, from the moment they leave the camera. I keep every delivered gallery for two years.