A second photographer has a lot of different functions: covers different angles during situations (during the first look and ceremony especially to cover both parties), takes candid photos of guests when I am doing portraits with the couple, helps get detail shots, essentially provides twice the coverage (I can't be everywhere at once), and acts as my assistant when needed. I used to work without a second photographer, but now I find it to be too helpful and coverage is so much better having someone else, so I now require it for my weddings that are over 4 hours.

Why do I need a second photographer? 

I will do everything I can to be there, but if the unlikely situation arises where I just physically am unable to, I have an extensive network of photographers who I can contact to fill in. My second photographer is also capable of filling in for me, but I would spend every moment reaching out to photographers to find someone who can take my place. I consider it my duty and obligation to provide someone else if I should fall ill.

What happens if you get sick and aren't able to photograph our wedding?

When I am in indoor or lowlight situations, I try to keep the ambience of the setting as real as possible in photos. In candlelight settings, for example, I lower the flash power so that the glow of the candles stay in tact, but there is enough light with the flash to show what is happening. 



Note: if there is a setting where a flash is not approved of, I am definitely able to comply and work within those limits. I have a professional camera that can handle low light well, but a flash is usually preferable in low light. 

How do you handle low light situations?

Since I have a new little one at home, I do not travel outside of Oregon at this time (although I would probably make an exception for Hawaii, let's be real here!) I love exploring Oregon though and am happy to talk about locations! 

Do you travel?

An engagement session is totally not required, but there are tons of benefits to it! It's a great time to get to know me as a photographer, and for getting a little more comfortable in front of the camera. It's a much more relaxed setting than on a wedding day, with more time to spend on just the two of you as you start the beginning of the rest of your lives. And you get spectacular photos to share, use for invites and save the dates, and to generally look back on this amazing part of your lives!


You will also experience how I shoot as well as how I handle posing and lighting. Knowing how the two of you interact and learning your comfort level in front of the camera before your big day helps me get a better feel for how to photograph you. It is also an opportunity to try out makeup and hair.

Also ....it's so FUN! It's basically a date! ...with me as your third wheel! 

Why should I do an engagement session?

Yessss!!! An adventure session is a photo shoot that takes place at an EPIC location: mountains, lake, beach, anywhere awesome, and generally is an "adventure" because it may take a bit longer to get to. Amazing views of the valley, for example, may require a hike, and taking photos at the Painted Hills would require quite a drive to get to. But Totally.Worth.It! My pricing varies due to travel, so please inquire! I don't go outside of Oregon at this time but am happy to discuss locations within Oregon!

Do you do adventure engagement sessions?