Frequently Asked Questions about My Photography & Services
You’re located in New York City. Will you travel elsewhere?
Absolutely. I’ll travel anywhere in the United States, and can shoot destination weddings outside the country as well.
How would you describe your style of photography?
You can find more detailed information in the section that describes wedding photojournalism with highlights of my work, but I describe myself as a documentary wedding photographer. This means I make pictures as unobtrusively as possible, documenting your wedding day as it happens.
I’ll never tell someone where to move or what to do, and won’t “stage” any photos. My goal is to record genuine lasting moments, rather than to direct you and your guests into poses or situations that wouldn’t have happened organically.
As a Documentary Wedding Photographer, will you take group photos?
Although my style is entirely photojournalistic, I do understand that it is often important for the families to have a few formal group shots, and of course I’m happy to accommodate. I encourage couple to plan no more than 3-5 group photos. We’ll do them quickly and professionally, taking approximately 15-20 minutes from start to finish.
How do we book you for our wedding?
The best way it to contact me with your wedding date and location so that I can check my availability. After that we can meet either via phone, video chat or in person to discuss details and get to know one another. I require a $200 non-refundable deposit in order to hold the date. The remainder of the balance is due no later than 1 month prior to the wedding. If you are working with a shortened time frame, meaning less than one month before the wedding, full payment is due upon booking.
How long after the wedding will we get our photos?
This varies somewhat, but it generally takes 4-6 weeks for me to completely edit your wedding. This ensures that I can dedicate the time your photos deserve to create a gallery of lasting memories you’ll cherish. Once complete, you’ll be given the link to an online gallery which contains all of the edited images.
Are you insured?
Yes, I am fully insured with both professional indemnity and public liability insurance. I can provide a certificate of insurance to the venue owners/managers if required. I’d encourage you to confirm that every vendor you hire is fully insured.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, I absolutely do! I'm available to travel to weddings across cities throughout the United States, including but not limited to Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Austin. If your wedding is somewhere else, I'd love to chat about making it happen!
What locations do you currently service?
I service destination weddings across the United States. While most of my clients are on the East Coast (In New York, New Jersey, Connecticut & Massachusetts, for example) or in California or Indiana, I'm available for weddings nationwide and continue to expand my reach. If your wedding is somewhere different, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm open to traveling anywhere with client-covered travel expenses.
How are travel expenses handled?
You would cover my travel expenses, which include flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and meals. Once you share your wedding date and location, I'll provide you with a detailed travel cost breakdown so there are no surprises. I'm happy to travel to your wedding, no matter the destination!
Do you charge extra for destination weddings?
My photography rates stay the same whether we're shooting locally or traveling to your destination. The only additional costs are the actual travel expenses needed to get to your venue, which I'll outline separately so you know exactly what to expect.
What's included in your travel costs?
When I travel for your wedding, costs typically include my transportation to and from the airport, accommodations for the wedding day (and any additional days needed for travel), a rental car if necessary and meals during the event coverage.
Will you travel outside your listed locations?
Absolutely! If your wedding is somewhere not on my list, I'd love to hear about it. Reach out and let's see if we can make it work.
