Ok so listen, no two people photograph the same way. Everyone reacts differently in front of a camera; some people need very little warm up before they're comfortable, and some people - a vast majority of people - take a bit more time to get in the zone. It's a thing, and I'm not here to force you into a space where you can open up and find your voice. And also, sometimes adventures take time, and we wander and we shoot and we just generally enjoy an afternoon together. There's a bunch of reasons I don't put time limits on sessions, but those are the big ones. I usually prepare for 1-3 hours for any given portrait session, but in general sessions tend to stick between 1-2 hours. The only exception would be if we book studio time, which has hard time limits, but that's something we can discuss based on your needs.

You'll get a handful of preview images within 48 hours of your session, but my standard turn around time for your full gallery is 8-12 weeks (depending on season and my current workload). The reason I take a bit longer than other photographers is, first, that I give a TON of images, in part because I have no self control, but also I have a very documentary style that lends itself to the little in between moments and details, plus the big dynamic shots. But also because I don't believe in copy/pasting a preset over every image - I do use presets for my editing work, but I go through and touch every image I deliver (twice, because you get a bw and a color edit of each image) so that each frame is crafted carefully and intentionally. When your images are ready, you will receive a link to an online gallery where you can download your collection the same day I finish editing them.

You betcha! I have a rush option that guarantees your full gallery will be delivered in 2 weeks for an additional fee, if you are in need of images ASAP.

Nope. My copyright information will be in the metadata of each file, but no visible watermark will be on your images. You will also own a limited copyright on your images enabling you to make print and digital reproductions as you like. I only ask that you tag me if you post your photos to social media, cuz 90% of my business comes through word of mouth, and I love seeing people say nice things about the folks I get to work with :)

I am! Shoot me a message and let's talk about how to get me where you are!

Man I get this question so much. And I will retouch non-permanent "blemishes" like zits, cold sores, scratches, and bruises. We've all been there. That said, I'm not going to make structural changes to your body. We're making progress in the body positivity movement as a society, but it breaks my heart every time someone asks if I can make their arms smaller or their hair look thicker. Because I'm right there with ya, fighting to enjoy my personal piece of space in this world as it fights me back. But look, we're not gonna win that fight by lying, or by manipulating. We're not gonna win that fight without celebrating real, un-retouched bodies, and that includes our own. I understand if you're not there yet - it's taken me years, and this journey isn't over. But if that's the case, I'm not the photographer for you. I'm here to celebrate your stretch marks, the double chin you get when you really laugh, every beautiful curve that makes up the person you are, the person everyone in your life sees and adores. I wanna give that person space to shine.

First, I believe the concept of being “photogenic” was coined by photographers that didn’t bother to learn how to shoot a diverse body of people. Second, 95% of the people I’ve worked with told me that, before they saw the images we made together, they felt awkward or uncomfortable being photographed because they thought they were not photogenic, or that they only look good from certain angles. And then they got their photos and said things like... well you can read those things in the Raves tab :) Industry secret: personality plays to the camera more than any physical feature. Be you, and own it. Let me take care of the rest.