When you look back at your photos from your wedding day or whatever chapter you might be in with your partner I want you to be able to feel something. I want you to remember what it felt like to fall in love all over again. Evoking that emotion from you two is my top priority. The way I do this is getting to know who you both are down to your core. What made you fall in love? What are your favorite things about each other? What are you least favorite ;) ? How can we use our time together best to document you both as authentically as possible? That's my goal. I want to get to know all the nitty gritty, I want to create a relationship with you so that I can evoke that radical, emotional, notebook kind of love.

Bringing in non traditional elements is what I do BEST. Tattoo bar at your reception? Count me in. Skipping the big ceremony and going for a more intimate dinner party? I'll bring the champagne. Choosing private vows and a first touch with your partner before officially saying I do? You know I'll be dropping a tear right along with you. Making your wedding your own in every way is something I HIGHLY value.

Like I said earlier, establishing a relationship with you two as a couple is my number one priority. This means communication, this means sending me photos once you find your dress, this means letting me in on the family drama so I know what to expect on your big day. If you are looking for someone to just show up, tell you to smile and then boot scoot and boogie... I'm not your girl. I want to be there through out the whole process, helping in anyway I can along the way. 

Let's talk about authenticity. I am the kind of person who values candid beauty over staged smiles. I embrace the flaws rather than try to hide them. I think flaws, messes, tears and belly laughs are absolutely beautiful. If you are looking for someone who will photoshop out certain things that you might not like about your body....that's not me. You. Are. Beautiful. There isn't one thing I want to hide about you and I will make that very known through out our time together. This does not mean that I want you uncomfortable during our time together in anyway and I will consistently check in to make sure you feel safe and nurtured the entire time. Authenticity matters to me, who you are naturally matters to me.. that's where the art is made.

You may hear me say the words "documentation" a lot. Here's what that means, it means I treasure the in between. I find art in the touching of hands, the tears during a moms speech, the grandparents reaction as you walk down the aisle. I want to document rather than pose. I want to go about your day as a story teller rather than a "Pinterest perfect" feed. Of course I will guide you through out the day where it is necessary but I value being a third wheel fly not the wall more than anything.