Wedding Photography FAQ

Who are you for?

I’m a San Luis Obispo wedding and elopement photographer for every body. My mission is to make photography accessible and affirming for all identities, body types, cultures, and backgrounds. Whether you're planning a traditional ceremony, something eclectic and alternative, or a quiet elopement outdoors, I love working with couples from every walk of life.

Whoever you are, your love is welcome here.

Do you travel?

Yes—gladly.

Just share your wedding location when you inquire. If it’s outside San Luis Obispo County, I’ll provide a simple travel quote based on distance. Many locations don’t require any extra fee.

How do we book you?

Start by reaching out with a few details about you and your day. If you’re undecided on a package, we’ll talk through your options together.

Once you’re ready, I’ll send a contract through my client portal. A 50% retainer reserves your date, and from there we can begin planning the deeper details.

Can we meet first?

Absolutely! I love connecting before the wedding—either in person if you're local, or via Zoom or FaceTime if you're not. It helps us get comfortable with each other long before the big day.

What is your photography process like?

My goal is to create a relaxed, supportive environment where you can be yourselves. I guide you through simple, natural movement, encourage genuine moments, and balance candid storytelling with editorial portraiture and nostalgic, cinematic polish.

At weddings, I’m more than just your photographer. I’m part therapist, part director, sometimes even bouquet-holder. I step in when direction helps, and step back when the moment is better left untouched.

after the wedding, are you done?

Not even close.

The bulk of our work happens in post-production—culling, editing, color grading, and subtly retouching each image without stripping away the natural beauty and realness of your celebration. We don’t use generic presets or AI nonsense; every gallery has its own tonal atmosphere, meticulously crafted to reflect the colors, the lighting, the love, and how it all really felt.

When & how do we receive our images?

Delivery ranges from 2–8 weeks depending on your package. For weddings with 8+ hours of coverage, I send a sneak peek within 7 days.

Your final gallery will be sent out via email once it's ready, where you can view and download copies anytime—or send the link to your family & friends! Your gallery automatically filters/tags everyone's faces too, so your guests can magically search through all the photos that they're a part of.

How many photos will we receive?

Galleries vary by coverage but generally fall between 100 and 500+ edited images. Expect 50+ edited photos per hour of photography coverage.

Can we order prints and/or albums?

Yes, and I 100% recommend getting at least a few made. These aren't your average Walgreens/Costco prints!

You'll be able to order incredibly high-quality prints and wall art directly from your gallery's integrated print shop, or even design your own leather/linen-bound photo album to keep around the house. There's something for everybody :)

Are our photos backed up in case we lose them?

OMG, absolutely. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if they weren't!

In addition to your photos being securely hosted online for anytime access (your gallery never expires!), the final copies are also redundantly backed up to the cloud + a local storage server. Outtakes are kept for one year for organization and managing data storage expenses.

What counts as an outtake?

Outtakes include test shots, misfires, duplicates, blinks, and/or any images that don’t meet our technical or artistic standards. We deliver everything that meaningfully contributes to your story—nothing important is left out.

Do you offer other photography services?

Yes!

I also capture portraits, events, festivals, and real estate (Airbnb is one of my clients). Feel free to inquire if you have something specific in mind and we'll get the ball rolling!