Timeless
ROMANCE
For the Elegant Bride
Philosophy
the approach
I believe life deserves to be captured in a real and beautiful way. My photography style is elegant and authentic because you deserve magazine worthy images that feel just like you. I believe your images should be a reflection of who you are, so at the core of my experience, I want to get to know you. And when you are in front of my camera, I'll invite you to relax and focus on each other as I walk you through every step of the process. You'll forget you are even being photographed as I capture those beautiful moments and once-in-a-lifetime images that naturally happen between two people in love.
For the bride and groom who want to remember how their wedding day felt for the rest of their lives
You'll spend more time with your wedding photographer than anyone else on your wedding day, so it extremely important that you trust and enjoy whomever you book! Before you sign anything, we will schedule a video call to get to know each other. You'll have the opportunity to ask me anything, and I will share more about what you can expect as an A. B. Bride. I cannot wait to hear all about you and your wedding vision!
Pop the champagne! We're a perfect fit and it is time to make it official! Once I have a signed contract and 20% retainer, your wedding date will be secured — officially and exclusively yours!
I believe that I can serve you best when we build a friendship based on trust and communication. It is so special to get to know you throughout the planning process. I want to know what is important to you and what you love, so that when your big day comes, my team and I can graciously take charge. And you can relax and enjoy your wedding day knowing you can trust us to capture every important moment and interact with your wedding parties, vendor team, families, and guests with grace and joy, exactly how you would yourself.
Because it is so important to me that you feel known and cared for throughout this experience, I have created a guide to help you prepare for your engagement session! My exclusive Engagement Session Guide is filled with everything you need to know to have an elegant, timeless, and breathlessly real engagement session.
One of the best ways I am able to ensure my team and I capture and honor your unique and beautiful wedding day is by working alongside your planner to design your wedding day timeline. Every wedding is intentionally designed and prepared for alongside your planner to allow all the joy it can possibly hold!
After working together to choose the perfect location & looks, we'll meet in a beautiful place for your engagement session. Being photographed is intimidating for anyone, but I have no doubt you'll forget you're even in front of my camera by the time we are finished. I have a tested approach that results in effortlessly elegant images that so sweetly capture your love. We are going to have the best time together.
4 weeks before your wedding day, you will receive your Pre-Wedding Questionnaire. This will allow my team and I to insure that we are serving you, your bridal party, family members, guests, and other vendors to the very best of our ability!
The day is finally here! We have set ourselves up for the best day imaginable, and we cannot wait to spend it with you. Relax, be fully present, and soak in all this day means, as we breathtakingly capture the day we have been preparing for. Whether it is your groom's tears as you walk down the aisle or your first embrace as husband and wife, we strive to capture the real moments, the feeling of joy hanging in the air, and the fullness of the beautiful promise being made.
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KIND WORDS
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PORTRAITS
For those who wants to experience their story & self captured in an effortlessly elegant way. Images to last a lifetime.
EDITORIAL
Your vision brought to life with purposeful & breathtaking images. Contact for more information.
WEDDINGS
Joyous and elegant storytelling so you can look back on your wedding day years from now and remember exactly how it felt. Includes full day coverage.
Are you available to travel?
A.B. Photo is excited to serve the Carolinas, D.C., and Virginia locally (this means travel is included for these areas). If you are outside of this area, I would be thrilled to hear more about your wedding vision and see if we are a perfect fit! There are few things I love more than traveling! Whether it’s in the US or overseas, I'm available to shoot your wedding anywhere and offer special pricing for destination weddings.
Will you be there for my entire wedding day?
You may notice that my packaging is a little different: simple, customizable, and with full wedding day coverage for every single one of my couples. Because we will spend the months leading up to your wedding getting to know each other and preparing for every moment of your big day, I will be there for every second of it and do not put a time limit on how much of your day will be captured. This will allow us to plan a day that is relaxed, joyous, and inclusive of all of the moments you are most looking forward to!
When should I inquire for my date?
Because I limit weddings to 20 per year, I book quickly and far in advance, and encourage you to not wait to reserve your date! The average A.B. Bride books 12 - 18 months in advance. There are special occasions however in which an engagement and booking time is shorter. Inquire today to see if your date is available.
I want beautiful images, but I feel awkward in front of the camera.
This may come as a surprise, but I promise that 97% of my couples tell me this. And the other 3% are probably thinking it too. Just take a deep breath and trust me, it's ok! My job is to direct you in a way that helps you relax, feel natural, and be your true comfortable selves in front of my lens. You do not need to practice poses, study Pinterest pins or let the nerves take over. By the end of our time together, you'll feel like a natural; and your images will show it!
How would you describe your approach?
My style is effortlessly elegant and I approach every wedding day as an artist commissioned to create a work so stunning you’ll love it for your entire life, and the generations behind you will continue to love and value it as well. I believe that romance is best captured when it naturally happens, so I’ll never put you in stiff poses or expect you to know how to direct yourself. The most beautiful images happen when I first direct and then take a step back to capture the beauty that naturally happens between two people madly in love. What we will create together is going to be stunning.
Why film?
As a hybrid photographer, I shoot with a mixture of film and digital. Film is beautiful, timeless, and captures the stunning light, details, and elegance of your love story. But there are moments where digital shines and film falls short. On your wedding day, I will choose my medium based on what will most beautifully bring your day to life. Any digital images shot are edited to seamlessly flow with my film images.
Do you photograph elopements?
Elopements hold a special place in my heart and I'm so honored you want me to be a part of it! I take very limited elopements every year but would love to hear about what you have in mind. Inquire today!
