A. The most common first question asked by my couples, and a good one. My style is natural, fresh, and relaxed. I take a 'lifestyle' approach to capture you at your best. I'm kind to your guests, and not demanding. I appreciate a wedding for the important, emotional day that it is, and never interfere with that. And most importantly, my style is a reflection of your happiness on your wedding day. 

Q. What is your style?

Q. IF WE BOOK WITH YOU, WILL YOU SHOOT OUR WEDDING (OR ELOPEMENT) PERSONALLY?

A. Yes! If you book me to photograph your wedding, I will be your photographer, and will also be assisted by a 2nd photographer at most full weddings too. My 2nd's are experienced, talented photographers who have worked with me and know my style and approach to weddings. 

Q. ARE YOU WILLING TO TRAVEL FOR OUR WEDDING?

A. Yes! I'm located near downtown Napa, and am available for weddings all over the wine country and bay area. I'm happy to drive up to 3 hours to your wedding, and 2 hours to your small wedding or elopement location with no additional fees. I am also available for destination weddings far and wide (I’ve had the honor of photographing weddings in Carmel Valley, Lake Tahoe and Mexico, and would be thrilled to do more). Please contact me for information on my destination wedding coverage.

Q. DOES MY WEDDING QUALIFY AS A ‘SMALL WEDDING’?

A. A small wedding is one with fewer guests (<40), takes place mid-week or during the off-season, and needs fewer hours of photography. If your wedding fits somewhere in between, let me know! You may only need to add a 2nd photographer to your package to ensure all the excitement is covered.

Q. HOW MANY IMAGES WILL WE RECIEVE?

A. A lot! Usually, that’s about 75 to 100 finished images for each hour of coverage in your package. Full-size 8-hour wedding day? About 800 images (or even a bit more). :-)

It has yet to happen to me in over 300 weddings so far (knock on wood!), but if an emergency happens which prevents me from shooting your wedding, rest assured I will ensure your day is captured. I maintain a relationship with my fellow wine country wedding photographers so that no matter what there will be someone to step in to take my place. We photographers are all friends, and can call upon each other in emergencies. :-)

Q. What about emergencies? Who will shoot our wedding then?

Q. SHOULD WE DO AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION?

Q. CAN WE BOOK YOu JUST FOR OUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION, AND NOT OUR WEDDING?

Q. WHERE CAN OUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION TAKE PLACE?

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A. There are so many great reasons to do an e-session! It’s a wonderful way to really celebrate who you are as a couple, right now, before you are married. A pre-wedding session can make the wedding-day easier, too – you’ll know me that much more, and you’ll know what to expect. Engagement session photos are also fun to use for invitations, save-the-dates, decor at your wedding, and lots more. But, if you've already done an engagement session, or you simply aren't interested in doing one, that's absolutely fine too. I'll make sure you feel comfortable on your wedding day no matter what - it’s what I do! :-)

A. Because I work to focus my available time on my wedding couples, I am not available for stand-alone engagement sessions. I'm happy to help you find the right photographer, however, so absolutely feel free to reach out!

A. The 1-hour engagement session can take place at locations within ~20 miles of Napa, and the 2-hour session can be up to 50 miles from Napa. If you would like to do something even farther from my home base, no problem - there’ll just be a small additional fee to cover my travel expenses.

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