Wedding Photography FAQs

How far in advance should we book with you?

You should book your wedding photography with me 12 to 18 months in advance. Popular dates fill up quickly and since I only book one wedding per day, once a date is reserved, it’s gone for good.

If you’re planning a spring or fall wedding, I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible to secure your date. From the moment you book, we’ll work together to craft the perfect photography schedule, ensuring no detail is overlooked. The more prepared I am for your day, the better your photographs will be and that's my #1 goal.

What’s included in your wedding photography packages?

I offer several value-packed wedding photography collections, each designed to fit different needs and budgets. Depending on the collection you choose, your package can include:

 • 6-12 hours of photography coverage

 • One hour long engagement session at a beautiful, unique, outdoor location

 • A gorgeous custom designed, hand made Italian wedding album with a beautiful protective box

 • A second photographer for more even more coverage and angles

 • An amazing photo booth with more props than any other company guaranteed!

 • A high resolution online gallery so that you have easy access to your images across all your devices

Please note: All of your beautiful photos are always delivered in high resolution, fully processed, and logo-free. You’ll also receive a print release, giving you full peace of mind to use your photographs however you like.

How many hours of coverage do I need for my wedding day?

The number of hours you’ll need really depends on the size and scope of your wedding day. For intimate weddings with under 50 guests, about 6 hours of coverage is usually perfect. Larger, more traditional weddings with 100 or more guests often need 8–10 hours to capture everything. And for big celebrations with 150–200+ guests and bridal parties of 8–12 on each side, I recommend a full 12 hours of coverage to ensure every special moment is documented. No matter what, I always arrive early and stay late to make sure absolutely nothing is missed.

Do you offer engagement sessions with your wedding packages?

I sure do! An engagement session is included in all but one of my wedding photography collections. This photography session gives us a chance to get to know each other and with the help of my guidance, helps you both feel comfortable in front of my camera. I direct the entire shoot from start to finish, making sure to give plenty of positive feedback which helps to build confidence. Once you see how easy and enjoyable your session is, you’ll feel reassured that you made the right choice in hiring me. Within one week of your session date, you’ll receive a beautiful curated online gallery with around 150–200 images, perfect for your save-the-date cards, wedding website, and of course sharing with family and friends on social media.

How long does it typically take to receive our wedding photos?

Since this is my full time career, I'm extremely fast with all my turn around times. Engagement galleries are ready within one week of your session date and wedding galleries are ready in just 30 days. No matter what I'm shooting, previews go up on Instagram within 24 hours of your event.

How many photos will we receive in our wedding & engagement galleries?

With over 16 years of experience as a full time professional photographer, I am extremely efficient and produce a very generous amount of images from both your engagement session and your wedding day coverage. For an engagement gallery, you will receive around 150-200 photographs. For wedding day coverage, you can routinely expect 80-120 deliverable images per hour. That means that for a typical 8 hour wedding day your gallery will contain anywhere between 640-960 beautifully processed high resolution images.

Do you work with a 2nd photographer or shoot solo?

Absolutely! I offer the option of adding a second photographer to any of my wedding photography collections. Having a second shooter adds tremendous value to your day. It allows us to do double duty – for example, while I’m photographing the girls getting ready, my second photographer can be capturing the guys at the same time, making the best use of our coverage hours. Throughout the day, the 2nd can be at a different vantage point shooting different angles of the action,  photographing additional details around the venue or working with the bridal party while I cover the bride and groom. While I routinely cover weddings with 100–150 guests on my own, as a general rule, one photographer for every 100 guests provides a very appropriate amount of coverage. If your budget allows, adding a second photographer is a wonderful investment.

How many hours of coverage do I need for my wedding day?

The number of hours you’ll need really depends on the size and scope of your wedding day. For intimate weddings with under 50 guests, about 6 hours of coverage is usually perfect. Larger, more traditional weddings with 100 or more guests often need 8–10 hours to capture everything. And for big celebrations with 150–200+ guests and bridal parties of 8–12 on each side, I recommend a full 12 hours of coverage to ensure every special moment is documented. No matter what, I always arrive early and stay late to make sure absolutely nothing is missed.

What happens if it rains on our engagement session date?

No worries! Neither one of us can control the weather and that is why when we initially book your session date we book two dates in total. One main shoot date and then a backup date in case of rain or inclement weather. I want your engagement session images to be as beautiful as they possibly can be and I would never want the weather to ruin that for you and your fiance. If it happens to rain, we simply push the shoot to our backup date.

Ryan, all of this sounds wonderful! How do we book you for our wedding?

If you’re ready to book, the first step is to contact me for a free consultation. This allows me to check my calendar to confirm that your special date is available. From there, we’ll schedule a relaxed, fun chat to get to know each other and discuss your vision. Couples always find this call incredibly helpful.

Once you decide to move forward, you’ll receive a contract detailing exactly what’s included, so you know precisely what to expect. At the time of signing, a retainer is due, which goes toward your overall balance. We’ll also set up a payment plan with dates that fit comfortably within your budget.

So if you’re ready to move forward, contact me for a free consultation and as a thank you, you and your fiancé will receive $100 off any wedding photography collection.