Capturing the FEEL and EMOTION of your love story
over delivering on customer service, and capturing candid photos of the real love stuff
Around here we're all about
Wedding days go by fast! That's why I create a timeline with you and help you stick to it by problem solving and helping you decide what's really important. Some things inevitably take longer than expected on a wedding day and that's okay. I can easily adjust for your needs and the best part is if I've done my job right, you'll often never know.
I remember a wedding day during a heat wave in Southern California, it was 116 degrees, and so hot the cake started melting and leaning. We needed to move things around in the timeline to get the cake cut early. When we made this decision the bride was next up in the photo booth with her bridesmaids. After the cut the DJ mistakenly announced the first dance and began working through the reception traditions. I noticed the photo booth begin to pack up so I pleaded with them to stay just so the bride could get one pic with her maids. When they agreed I quickly had the DJ call up the bridesmaids and take a small break from the reception traditions so that the bride could get the photo that I knew she really wanted!
I'm more than a photographer, I'm your schedule keeper, cheerleader and confidant. I get to know you at an engaement session, joke with you over cocktails at our timeline dinner and I'm with you all wedding day and that is enough time to see what is really important to you. And if I've done my job correctly, you'll never even know how I helped prevent disaster.
What you can expect
When working with love is magic
I have a genuine love for people and easily get to know your family and friends, so I'm able to capture AUTHENTIC MOMENTS of your favorite people.
I have a spidey sense for anticipating moments. I pride myself in capturing the CANDID IN BETWEEN MOMENTS that you don’t even realize are happening.
I'm known for my expertise in posing couples to perfection. Don't worry, your photos won't be stiff and cookie cutter. I deliver candid and relaxed portraits by directing you with prompts that encourage playfulness so that I capture real laughter and raw emotions.
I compose and create FINE ART PHOTOS that will decorate your home and help you to remember the feel and emotion of your wedding day when you look back on your photos 5, 10 and 20 years from now. These are the photos you will share with your grandkids someday.
What sets me apart?
An online guide full of planning tips.
A Timeline Dinner (on me) to talk wedding details and share a few cocktails.
A photographer that feels like a friend with a camera.
Fun & playful prompts, plus exactly where to put your hands ;)
Next day sneak peeks!
Full wedding gallery in 2-4 weeks!!
How i help your day run smoothly
I want to feel more like a friend than just another vendor on your Wedding Day. 2-3 weeks before your wedding day, I will take you both on a Timeline Dinner date (on me) to iron out timeline details and share a few cocktails. It will make you feel so confident about your wedding and it really solidifies our friendship!
6. TIMELINE DINNER
I'm here to help you plan and alleviate stress. I know how overwhelming wedding planning can feel, so I created a Planning Guide that includes all of my knowledge from almost 20 years of planning timelines and making your lives easier.
4. PLANNING GUIDE
We'll set up a phone or video call to connect. We'll get to know eachother, go over your wedding plans so far, discuss your vision for your photography, and together, we'll create a custom package that meets your needs.
2. INITIAL MEETING
As soon as we're officially official, we'll get your engagement shoot on the calendar and start brainstorming locations!
Turn around time: 1 week
After image delivery, I can create a guest sign in book or entry image.
5. ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
After our consult, if we're a good fit and decide to move forward, I will send over a photography agreement, detailed invoice and questionnaire. A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking to secure your wedding date.
3. BOOKING
Whether you have questions or you're ready to book, fill out the contact form to see if I have your date available. If you do not receive a response in 24 hours, check your spam folder.
1. GET IN TOUCH
My process
How it works
All wedding packages include an online gallery, with unlimited downloads, to share with friends and family, an online store to order high quality prints and products.
Turn around time: 2-3 weeks
If you purchased a Fine Art Album, I'll design your first album draft and send it to you for review, 2 weeks after gallery delivery.
8. GALLERY & ALBUM
It's time to enjoy all of your planning work! I will coordinate with your planner and DJ to make sure your day runs smoothly.
My team and I will be there every step of the way with you capturing all your big and small moments, even the ones you don’t see. We use a mix of both candid and styled photos to tell the complete story of your day.
PLUS you'll get next day sneak peeks!
7. WEDDING DAY
5. DO YOU SETUP DISTRACTING LIGHTING?
We love filming in natural light. We don’t use an extra light during the day or even during the night. But if it is a super dark outdoor location we might pop on a small, non-obtrusive LED light. As you can tell it looks great!
6. WILL THEY GET IN THE WAY ALOT?
No way! I've specifically chosen Videographers that get along with everyone and like to let me take the lead with posing and interacting with you, so they can act like flies on the wall to capture all the candid moments! They don’t setup tripods in the middle of the isle or leave piles of gear all over the place. They’re super organized and basically ninjas.
1. WILL YOU BE THE PHOTOGRAPHER ON OUR WEDDING DAY?
Yes I, Chanelle, will be your photographer unless you have intentionally booked with another member of our team. Special discounts are available for Weddings shot by one of my Associate Photographers.
2. WHEN DO I RECEIVE MY PHOTOS?
I post sneak peeks to Instagram the day after your Wedding and I send your downloadable online gallery of images in just 2-3 weeks!
3. CAN WE SEE A FULL GALLERY?
Yes you can! And this will also give you the opportunity to see the features of your gallery.
4. WHAT IS THE BOOKING PROCESS?
A signed agreement and deposit locks in your date and the balance is due 7 days before your wedding date. Payment plans are also available.
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