HOW DO WE BOOK YOU?
Fill out the contact form and let’s get started! Include your session of interest, date of interest and location. I will then send over packaging info, next steps and a personalized electronic signature when you’re ready. For weddings, the signed contract + security deposit, saves your date! Before these, please note, no date can be held.
HOW DOES PAYMENT WORK?
For engagement or family sessions, a $50 deposit is due at booking, with the remainder due by the end of our scheduled session date. Weddings require a $300 deposit with the remainder due by the week BEFORE your wedding, to release your mind of responsibility the week of. If you’d rather a payment plan, I offer this option as well.
HOW DO YOU ACCEPT PAYMENT?
You can pay by Venmo (@Anchor_and_Oak), Zelle, cash or check. If you prefer to pay by check, let me know, and I will send you the information needed.
DO YOU EDIT ALL THE PHOTOS?
Yes! I hand select the best images that thoroughly tell your story and edit each one individually!
WILL ANY OF OUR PHOTOS BE BLACK AND WHITE?
I personally favor black and white photos and will use my artistic discretion to decide which images look best as a black and white option. You’ll receive a mixture of both; however, the majority of your photos will be in color.
WHAT IF WE ARE NOT PHOTOGENIC?
I get this concern all. the. time. And every time I do, it’s never ever true! You do not need to worry or pose your way through our session- It’s my job to give you direction, make this fun and squash that fear of yours! I place high value on authenticity, so think of our session as more of a hangout with your family, or a date with your person. I am here to capture connection, and if you love the ones you’re with, there is no faking or forcing that. It will shine through and surprise you.
WHAT DO WE DO IF THE FORECAST IS RAIN?
If it rains on your wedding day, do not panic! I will scout your venue for good light and rain cover for your photos. We can adjust and go with the flow as needed. For engagement or family sessions, I’ll be checking on the forecast leading up to our chosen day. If it looks like rain, I’ll contact you to reschedule- unless you’d like to play in it!
CAN WE POST OUR PHOTOS TO SOCIAL MEDIA?
Absolutely! (But please give photo credit!) You’ll now share the rights to the images with me and can use them for any personal use. All I ask is that you refrain from cropping, re-editing, or adding filters, as this violates the copyright of the artist.
WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?
I quote 4-6 weeks for weddings and 2-3 weeks for family portraits and engagements, depending on season. I always send a sneak peek for weddings 1-2 weeks after the wedding date!
HOW WILL WE RECEIVE THEM?
Each session is delivered through an online gallery with the ability to instantly download all high resolution files, share and order prints as desired. Wedding packages include a USB wooden flash drive as an additional keepsake.
HOW MANY IMAGES CAN WE EXPECT?
For any session, I guarantee 75 images per hour of shooting. However, the average number of photos I deliver for an 8 hour wedding day is between 400-600 photos. For portrait sessions and engagements, you can expect 80-120 images.
HOW MANY HOURS SHOULD WE BOOK YOU FOR?
The most popular package includes 8 hours of coverage, as this allows for those “getting ready” candids, as well as a sweet “send-off” to book-end your day.
Some timelines require more time, while others are smaller and intimate. Every wedding day is different and we can chat personally to go over your specific needs if you’re in doubt. Half-days are available for those who wish for limited portions of the day to be captured; however, to tell your story, more time is encouraged.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A SECOND SHOOTER?
Second shooters are optional, however, very helpful and can be added onto any package. I cannot be in two places at once, and although I optimize the time and space during each wedding day, having a second person allows for optimal coverage and opposite angles during different portions throughout your day.
IF WE NEED YOU TO STAY LONGER AT OUR WEDDING, IS THAT AN OPTION?
It is! Just note that if you decide you need me to stay longer, an additional fee per hour of coverage will be added to the invoice.
SHOULD WE SEND YOU A SHOT LIST?
Nope! I like to docment the day as it unfolds naturally and will capture every important detail as it happens. Unless there is something very specific that is not typical for a wedding day, you can be at ease. The only list I’ll need is a family photo list for those group shots following the ceremony. This allows me to direct that portion of the day quickly and efficiently so that everyone spends less time smiling at the camera and more time hugging you and those who came to celebrate you!
WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?
Anything that feels most comfortable and represents YOU. Avoid distracting patterns and logos, and I highly suggest neutral colors that compliment the environment we choose to shoot in. For instance, if we are shooting in nature, low-key colors will enhance your skin tones and the beauty around you, where as loud colors can pull focus from your vibrant personalities. We want the focus to be on you! Anything flowy that creates movement is always a fun plus.
If you need further assistance, don’t sweat it, I can help.
