09/01/2026
💍 📸 5 Things I don’t do as a Wedding Photographer:
1) I don’t force moments.
I read the room I’m in and let my prompts follow your energy. If you’re enjoying a quiet moment with your bridesmaids, I’m not going suggest you all take shots. There’s no “Oh, do that cheer again LOUDER!” I know when to offer guidance, and when to step back and let an interaction fully unfold on its own.
2) I don’t treat your wedding like a photoshoot.
Your wedding day experience always wins over my ‘agenda’. I’m not shooting for social media, I’m creating a time capsule to help you revisit your wedding day for years to come. The photos we take are always in service of your memories, never my portfolio.
3) I don’t say ‘yes’ to every wedding.
Luxury is more than a price tag. I limit the number of weddings I take per month and per weekend so my couples can benefit from my full attention and creativity. At the cost of a packed calendar, I prioritize couples I share a vision and values with.
4) I don’t charge for advice or help planning.
I was amazed to recently learn that some photographers are charging a flat fee to any couple WITHOUT a dedicated wedding planner. 🫠 After ten years in the wedding industry, I consider my insight to be a big part of the value I provide my clients. I WANT my couples to learn from my experiences, for their benefit and my own!
5) I don’t expect you to be a super model.
Nine out of ten couples I interview sheepishly tell me how awkward they feel in front of the camera. But the weddings I shoot are ALWAYS for “real people”. Real people eat, cry, sweat, make crazy faces when friends toast to their success, and STILL end up with beautiful, timeless wedding photos. The raw and unposed moments are ultimately my favorite ones to capture.
Which one surprised you most?!
