Delaware Wedding & Family Photographer

I’m a Type A creative, which means I’m prepared to capture you beautifully in a poorly lit bathroom mirror, indoors when the weather doesn’t cooperate, or in spaces lit only by small lamps. Posing a single person, directing large groups, working within an eight-minute portrait window, and adjusting challenging lighting conditions isn’t something you leave to your “aunt with a fancy camera.” Training combined with experience results in photographs that last a lifetime—images that remind you exactly why you planned this celebration of love.

Engagement sessions are your insurance policy. These sessions give you and your partner the opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera while working with me as your wedding photographer. You’ll receive your engagement photos fully edited—just like all of the images you see throughout my portfolio—so you can experience exactly what your wedding photographs will look and feel like. Think of it as a trial run, including my one rule: you can’t do anything wrong in your photos. Promise. After your engagement session, you’ll understand that all you need to do on your wedding day is be yourselves and soak it all in. I’ve perfected the art of prompting individuals, couples, and families in a way that creates naturally occurring, authentic photographs.

To secure your wedding date, a signed contract from both of us and a paid retainer are required. After you inquire through my contact form, we’ll schedule a virtual consultation to discuss your vision, your secured vendors, and answer any questions you may have. Following our call, I’ll send over your wedding photography contract and electronic invoice for review and completion.

For every part of your wedding day, I carry two full-frame cameras, each recording simultaneously on dual memory cards. I also bring a third backup camera along with multiple lenses. Beyond gear, lighting is essential to creating professional, portrait-quality wedding images. I’m highly experienced in controlling light using off-camera flash from the start of your day through your final photograph. This includes lighting your dance floor with multiple off-camera flashes while also carrying an on-camera flash to capture guests who aren’t on the dance floor.

My business plan was always focused on family photography—never weddings. Until I realized that weddings are the most “family” experience you’ll ever have. Your family (especially the ones you’ve chosen) shows up to celebrate you in a way that never happens again. At one of my first weddings, the bride caught her reflection in a hallway mirror and said, “I never knew I could be this beautiful.” It’s those small, fleeting moments that unfold naturally and are preserved forever through photographs.

Documenting weddings is what I do, regardless of the length of your ceremony. Most couples choose full-day wedding photography coverage, which is typically eight hours. Your ceremony usually falls somewhere in the middle of that timeline, allowing the full story of your day to be told. My wedding photography packages include planning support, preparation guides, consultations, and your engagement session—everything you need for a seamless experience.

All final images are delivered as portrait-quality photographs, which includes professional editing such as distraction removal, head swaps when needed, and image enhancements. Editing takes approximately two to three hours for every hour of photography coverage. Many couples receive sneak peek images as early as the night of their wedding. Your full wedding gallery is delivered in an online gallery approximately two months after your wedding day.

Some couples prefer fewer hours of wedding photography coverage, and I do offer that. However, it’s important to understand that even with five hours of coverage, couples still want all of the most important moments documented. This means I actively manage your wedding day timeline to ensure everything runs efficiently. Because those key moments still require full editing, the post-production time is often very similar to longer coverage.

I have zero interest in photographing the same venue weekend after weekend. My passion lies in the details that make your wedding uniquely yours—your grandma as the flower girl, someone ugly crying during the ceremony, butterflies representing a late parent, the first moment you feel your wedding ring, or your dog trying to steal the spotlight. The only time prior experience at a venue truly matters is when that venue has extensive photography rules or restrictions.