I don't have a shot list of staged group photos and ten variations of the same cake cutting. Authentic moments require authentic moments. The kind where someone laughs in one instant and gets emotional in the next.
Picking up on the genuine, the spontaneous, the unexpected, and the totally unscripted for photos that bring the energy of your event rushing right back — that's what I'm all about.
My photos, like your event, break from tradition.
In a curated world, authenticity stands out. Your celebration isn't a fad and your photos shouldn't be either.
You can trust me to capture moments exactly as they happen (with a sprinkle of imagination for that added wow factor). Like when someone wipes away a tear during a heartfelt speech. That impromptu toast after one too many cocktails. Or your friend getting funky on the dance floor to their favorite song.
Whatever's happening, I'll be on the lookout, camera in hand, for all the special moments you want to remember. But I'll also slip in a few unexpected gems that'll make for good laughs someday, I guarantee. All I ask is for you and your guests to show up fully present and ready to celebrate. I'll take the rest from there.
I ain't the one to give it to you.
WANT THE TYPICAL STIFF, OVER-POSED, AND "light and airy" GALLERY?
I want your event photos to mirror what makes your gathering special, and that's why I pick up on the tiniest of details to make that happen. Is it an intimate corporate dinner? A wild birthday celebration? A milestone anniversary? Let's capture what makes it uniquely yours. It's how we'll get photos that show the real personality of your event and the people in it.
Which means I read every room closely, ready to adapt to moods and moments as they arise. Sometimes that means capturing a heartfelt speech as emotions start to flow. Other times, it's following the energy to the dance floor where everyone's letting loose. I've seen it all and I'm here for it.
For me, that's the correct order of operations. It's the difference between capturing authentic smiles and laughs in real-time, and interrupting your celebration just to say, "Stop and smile for me!" I don't think so. This is your event we're talking about. My #1 priority is making sure you feel fully present on the day you've planned and looked forward to.
Maybe not "picking a life partner" huge, but pretty close considering I'm the one entrusted with capturing images you'll look back on in 50 years when the memories start to fade. When you know, you know…
Go on, give me a *virtual* wave through my contact form, and let's get talking. Once I've confirmed your date is still available, I'll ask for a couple more details before we chat.
We'll talk straight away about turning your vision into reality. Totally wooed? I don't hold dates, so I'll arrange a follow-up call with a custom proposal ASAP to make this thing official.
Expect a questionnaire headed your way covering the little details that go into all things event photography — there are a LOT of moving pieces, and I'm here to help.
About 2-3 weeks out from your event we'll have one last check-in call — mainly to chat about your day-of timeline and how your photography vision fits into it.
Deleting everything from your brain except "it's time to PARTY!" is a must. I'll be in sync with all the emotions taking place and documenting them in the process.
Gallery's in! Kudos to your good taste in event photographers. Now you can enjoy the prints and a hand-made, custom-designed event album — heirlooms that only age better with time.
As an events photographer, I've got a photojournalistic style and hand-edit every image to keep it true to life. I don't do light and airy, dark and moody, or any other "presets" you've probably seen. Also, I do my best work when I'm capturing moments, not "pretty" things. I'll admit it, staged group shots and I don't play very nicely.
On the topic of retouching: I do minor retouching like removing the odd distraction, but I'll never alter the natural energy of your event. You deserve to know how amazing your celebration looked.
Don't worry, I hear this all the time. I've got your back with a process that'll have everyone feeling comfortable and relaxed from the start. I'm not going to interrupt conversations or force people into formal photos. Just show up as yourselves — I'll take care of the rest. You won't even notice me after a while.
I've captured corporate events, private celebrations, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, product launches, and intimate gatherings — where each event brings its own unique energy and traditions. I am always sensitive to understanding and respecting all customs to ensure a seamless experience.
Absolutely. All celebrations are welcome.
While I do not offer video services directly, I have a reliable network of video professionals that I frequently work with and trust to deliver top-quality video. It's important that your photographer and videographer work well together and communicate to stay out of each other's shots on your special day. If you're looking for a videographer, let's chat.