INTIMATE WEDDINGS

SAFE & ROMANTIC
CDC GUIDELINE ADHERENT

The COVID-19 pandemic may have shaken the world, but it doesn’t need to shape up the start of your marriage. I’m proud to offer intimate wedding coverage for couples who aren’t letting the pandemic rain on their wedding day plans.

BECAUSE LOVE ISN’T ON HOLD

It’s probably no surprise that in this season, weddings, like everything else, often look a bit different.

But just because your celebration plans need to shift a bit doesn’t mean that your love isn’t worth celebrating. It most certainly is. In a world that threatens to overwhelm us at times, you found one another. You fell in love and you made the decision to profess to the world that this is it.

And whether you’re planning to walk down the aisle surrounded by family and friends or you’re planning something more intimate, we believe that your love deserves to be captured. Your story is a joyful one and I would be honored to tell it.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS

SAFE, ROMANTIC + CDC GUIDELINE ADHERENT

Lenses? Check. Masks? Check. Sanitizer? Double check.

We pride ourselves on paying attention to the COVID-19 guidelines set by the CDC as well as the local state and township guidelines.

You can expect our team members to take the following precautions:

• Wearing a face covering when required
• Washing or sanitizing hands frequently
• Practicing social distancing where possible
• Monitoring our health daily

KIND WORDS

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“We’re so glad to have had a wonderful day celebrating with friends and family.”

– Sharayah & Mitch

What kind of intimate wedding is best for you?

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Micro Wedding (Tiny Wedding)

PERFECT FOR

couples who want an elaborate wedding with a smaller guest list

A micro wedding typically includes a smaller guest list (up to 50 guests). Even though the guest count is smaller, this type of wedding is often planned. Many couples choose choose to spend their full wedding budget – just on fewer people. Think: beautiful wedding dresses, elegant florals, candlelight dinners and open bars.

Minimony

PERFECT FOR

couples who want to celebrate their union with close family & friends

A minimony is even smaller than a micro-wedding and typically includes no more than ten guests. Although smaller, minimonies typically include many of the traditions found at a larger wedding. Think: a commitment ceremony, florals, a catered meal, beautiful portraits. Many couples who plan minimonies are choosing to celebrate with a sequel wedding at a later time.

Sequel Wedding

PERFECT FOR

couples who have married but who still want the big party

After a minimony, many couples are choosing to host the traditional wedding they were planning (pre-COVID). Think: a packed dance floor, a bridal party, a larger number of guests.

Elopement

PERFECT FOR

couples who want an intimate ceremony without the fuss

This is probably already a term you’re familiar with. A couple can’t wait to be married and they want to skip the traditional ceremony, so they find a witness and someone to conduct the ceremony. Think: Pam & Jim at Niagra Falls in The Office. These days, elopements might be spur of the moment but they may also be planned. Romantic locations, beautiful attire, and intimate images of the two of you.

KIND WORDS

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“I’m so glad we didn’t wait. Our day was perfect and images from the day already fill our frames.”

– Anna & Michael

KIND WORDS

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“He made us feel at ease. We could enjoy each other’s company and simply be.”

– Sharayah & Mitch

faq

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE HAVE TO RESCHEDULE OUR WEDDING?

We know postponing a wedding is not an easy decision. If you find yourself in this situation, we ask that you let us know ASAP so that we can work together to find you a new wedding date. All rescheduled dates for Fall 2021 or 2022 must choose a Friday or a Sunday date in order to avoid paying an additional retainer. If you choose to reschedule your wedding for a new Saturday, we will need to charge an additional retainer fee.

Should we be unavailable on a new date, we will do our best to help connect you with a photographer who is available. The retainer you paid to reserve our time will not be refundable but can be put towards a future portrait session.

WILL YOU TAKE A COVID TEST PRIOR TO MY WEDDING?

If you would like us to take a COVID test prior to your wedding, we are happy to do so. Send us an email to learn more about COVID testing and the cost involved with a test.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU GET SICK BEFORE OUR WEDDING?

We are fortunate to be a part of an incredible community of local photographers. Should we find out that we are sick before your wedding, we will reach out to our community and do our best to find a replacement photographer with a similar style to ours.

WILL YOU QUARANTINE PRIOR TO MY WEDDING DAY?

Unfortunately due to our shooting schedule, it is not possible for us to fully quarantine for two weeks prior to your wedding day. However we will do our very best to limit our exposure to others and take all necessary precautions on your day.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

We know that choosing to cancel a wedding is not an easy decision. If you find yourself in this situation, we ask that you let us know ASAP. The retainer you paid to reserve our time will not be refundable but can be put towards a future portrait session.

DO YOU HAVE ANY COVID RESTRICTIONS?

We ask that the couples and families we work with during this time do their best to limit their contact with others prior to the wedding day. We will keep ourselves socially distanced on your wedding day and in order to limit our exposure and keep our clients & families safe, will not be at the center of the dance floor (don’t worry, we don’t need to be close to capture amazing dance shots!)

All posing will be no-touch and we ask that you limit group photos to no more than ten people at a time. Should catering allow, we would also prefer a vendor meal over being a part of the buffet line.

WILL MY WEDDING COVERAGE BE DIFFERENT FROM NON-PANDEMIC WEDDING DAY COVERAGE?

Like just about everything in this season, your wedding day coverage will look a little bit different. We’ll wear a mask while we shoot and remain socially distant. It’s likely that we use longer lenses to maintain distance between ourselves and our subjects.

In order to limit our exposure and keep our clients & families safe, we will not be at the center of the dance floor (don’t worry, we’ll don’t need to be close to capture amazing dance shots!)

All posing will be no-touch and we ask that you limit group photos to no more than ten people at a time.

While coverage will look a bit different, our clients have not noticed a difference in the quality of the images we produce on their wedding day.

WILL YOU REQUIRE US TO WEAR A MASK DURING PHOTOS?

As long as we are in a location that does not legally require masks and we are socially distanced, a mask will not be required during photos.

HOW ARE YOU HANDLING ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS?

We are still shooting engagement sessions. During the session, we’ll maintain a safe distance and do our best to choose an outdoor location that does not legally require masks.

At this point, our couples have not noticed a difference in the quality of their engagement session images.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“Looking at the images, you would never know they took place during a pandemic.”

-This could be you!

INVESTMENT

READY TO WORK TOGETHER?

Wedding collections begin at $2495.

I can also create a custom collection just for you or choose from one of my pre-selected collections.

Next steps…

Let’s talk to see what we can create especially for you.

INVESTMENT

RESOURCES

COVID WEDDING
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Planning a Wedding During COVID

If wedding planning wasn’t stressful enough, now we have an added level of difficulty with COVID. Check my blog post for planning tips as COVID restrictions begin to lift.

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What the Future of Weddings Looks Like Post COVID

Even with vaccines becoming more available, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a huge effect on our lives, including wedding celebrations.

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8 Ways to Use Your Engagement Portraits

Right now you might be thinking, maybe we should just skip engagement portraits. In this blog you’ll see why you need to have professional engagement portraits made.