Weddings

Documentary warmth with editorial polish, for a day that only happens once.

Wedding collections from $3,800, elopements from $2,200.

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The First Look35mm · f/1.6 · 1/500s · ISO 200

selected weddings work

PLACEHOLDER: couple during a first look under old trees, soft light — 01The First Look

PLACEHOLDER: outdoor ceremony at golden hour, guests standing — 02Vows, Golden Hour

PLACEHOLDER: couple exiting through sparklers at night — 03The Exit

PLACEHOLDER: wedding details, rings and stationery in window light — 04Quiet Detail, Loud Day

how it works

Inquire

Five minutes of questions, zero commitment. It just tells me what you are planning.

Consult

A short call or email thread to align on vision, logistics, and fit.

Custom proposal

A tailored quote built from your answers, not a one-size rate card.

Shoot and deliver

The good part. You get a sneak peek fast and the full gallery on schedule.

the investment

Collections are starting points, not boxes. Most couples land within these, and every proposal is tailored after we talk.

Elopement / Courthouse

$2,200

Up to 3 hours

· 1 photographer
· Fully edited gallery

Collection I · Essential

$3,800

6 hours

· 1 photographer
· Ceremony + reception

Collection II · Signature

$5,200

8 hours

· 2 photographers
· Engagement session
· Online gallery

Collection III · Full Story

$6,800

10 hours

· 2 photographers
· Engagement session
· Album
· Multi-event coverage

what’s included

Every booking, no fine print required.

01A pre-wedding planning call and a custom shot list
02A same-week sneak peek gallery
03Full edited gallery with print rights
04Online gallery for family and friends

sensible questions

How far ahead should we book?

Most couples reach out 6 to 12 months before the date; popular fall Saturdays go first. Late planners should still write, calendars keep good days hidden.

How long until we see photos?

A sneak peek within the week, the full gallery in 4 to 6 weeks. PLACEHOLDER: adjust to your real turnaround.

Do you travel?

Happily. The Bay Area and Los Angeles are home turf with no travel fee; anywhere else gets built into the proposal transparently.

How do we hold our date?

A signed agreement and a retainer hold it exclusively. PLACEHOLDER: state your retainer percentage and terms.

kind words

“PLACEHOLDER: a kind sentence from a real couple goes here. The photos made our grandmother cry, in the good way.”
A. & S. Placeholder · Wedding at Placeholder Vineyards

“PLACEHOLDER: another short quote. He was invisible all day and somehow saw everything.”
The Placeholders · City Hall elopement

Sound like your kind of frames?

The inquiry takes about five minutes and commits you to nothing except better photos.

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Wedding collections from $3,800, elopements from $2,200.