Raw, beautiful, magic

Weddings

An experience that tells your story

Where the wild hearts celebrate.

Your story isn't staged–it's felt, lived, and designed in all its raw and beautiful moments. I'm here to capture that magic. That energy. Wether its a wild rooftop party, an intimate elopement, or a dance floor that never quits, I'm here for the laughter, the teary toasts, and all the in between. 

I'm here to bottle up the energy, the fleeting glances, the belly laughs, and the wild love that makes your story yours. No stiff poses, no awkward moments – just you, fully alive, fully in the moment. Of course we get the looking at the camera moments for portraits, but I'm all about catching authentic moments. 

No stiff poses, no awkward moments – just you, fully alive, fully in the moment.

 I'm In LOVE with what I do. What I get to do. I feel grateful every day that I get to do this. I feel like it's so cliche to say, "I grew up with a camera in my hands" but I did. And it wasn't until I had made this my profession that I heard someone say..."you should be doing what your 5 year old self would want to do."

When I was 5, I had a little kodak film camera! The memories  all flooded back to me. I took it to school, I took pictures of my friends, flowery bushes, and my bicycle. You know, all the cool things.  

I went to school for graphic design because that's what I felt I should do. I can draw, so the practical thing was graphic design. But once I made the choice to do photography everything started coming together.

I get to take pictures! I get to send happiness to you. Repeat. Every single day. I love that. Being intuitive, empathetic, and a lover of human emotion...this has been the perfect place for me...a camera in my hands. Taking photos is a gift. One I give myself and hopefully one I give the world. 

Makes me SO happy you stopped by.  

The Philosophy

WHAT I LIVE BY

When I was 5 years old,
I shot my first wedding.

my Aunt Leslie and late Uncle Brent's wedding day. 

Featured Weddings

Colonial Gardens
Hastings, Nebraska

Lauren + Mason

Mackinac Island
Michigan

SHELBY + Matt

Howells, Nebraska

Alisen + Lane

FAQ

How would you describe your photography style? +

Warm, cinematic, and emotive with a mix of nostalgia and modern storytelling. I do love to live in warm colors, aka...my website, my home, my world is happier when warm. But I like to keep colors as close to true to color as possible. My images are genuine, free spirited, and sentimental. I balance posed, stylized moments with raw, documentary=style captures, which makes my work both real and polished. I want your images to exude joy, love, and closeness. I want you to feel confident and see confidence when you view your gallery. Shooting with me is easy, fun, and laid back. I want your day to flow and my job is to flow with it and capture all the beauty and memories it holds.

Do you give us direction or is it more candid? +

I truly feel you out. Some couples need very little direction, and some need a bit more. I have easy going prompts that encompass who you are as a couple and makes shooting with me so fun and easy. I also get those looking at the camera moments and pose you in ways that are both comfortable and flattering. Believe it or not, 60% of my couples say they are awkward. I think the key is embracing the quirks, and in the end, it leads to photos that are gorgeous above all else, and genuine.

How many hours of coverage do we need? +

Packages range from 6-10 hours. If you have an idea of the day you want, pick the package that most resembles that day. As we get closer and have created a timeline you can change your package to reflect the hours needed. 6 hour packages are amazing for weddings that are intimate, smaller, and takes place in one venue. 8 hours is perfect for photography starting with getting dressed, and getting through the first dances, on average. 10 hours generally fits wedding days with some getting ready at the salon up to one hour of dancing. Each day is so different and I love working with you to create the most perfect timeline based on what you want. It's YOUR day. Remember that.

Do you travel for weddings? +

For sure I travel! Travel up to 90 minutes from Lincoln is included. After that it's a per mile. If it is over 3 hours away, a hotel for the evening is requested. Too far to drive? I'm still in! I will TOTALLY take a plane to get to the wedding and in that case, travel including airfare, lodging, and basic meals would be added to the package. Depending on where we are going can range from $800-$2000 additional.

How many images do we get and do you edit all of them? +

I would say a good average is about 100 per hour. I know...it sounds like A LOT. Galleries range from 600-1100 images. But there are SO many moments happening throughout the day. Especially if you get a package with a second shooter. And YES, I edit all of them. Each photo is color corrected and edited. After you receive your gallery, I invite you to make some favorites. The ones you will print and put in an album. It's rare, but if any of those need further editing, like a hair out of place, or a sunspot, or eyes half open, I would love to edit. In the 10 years of shooting weddings, I've had 2 brides send me a list of photos needing edited. Most often you look absolutely amazing all day, and no further editing is needed.

How do we book you? +

Firstly, I hope with all my heart I'm available on your wedding day. Fill out the contact form below and I'll send you my pricing and package brochure. I love meeting my brides and we can sure schedule a coffee date to talk about everything in person. If we are a good fit, and I hope we are, you can fill out the proposal making your package selections. To officially book and hold your date, you'll sign the booking contract and send a non-refundable deposit. Then I'm yours. If I am sadly, already booked for your wedding date, please take a look at my associate shooter packages. I work with some amazing photographers that will shoot your day and I will handle everything else.

What is the investment? +

I got you. This is probably one of the more important questions on your mind. If you value memories and timeless imagery, I'm for you. I'm not just a picture-taker. If you know that after the cake has been ate, the dress has been worn, the food is enjoyed, the flowers wilted, the decor put away, and we have all slept in the next morning, the feelings and memories are what we remember. The photos are what lasts. The exist on your walls, in your home, on the coffee table, in your phone as you post your anniversary photo. The photos exist after your Uncle has passed away and your photographer captured him dancing on the dance floor. The photos exist on your moms birthday and when your kids grow up as they look through your album to see the day mommy and daddy were married. The photos remain. That's where I come in. Average investment is $3500-6000.

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Contact me via the contact form below to get the Collection Brochure that includes packages and pricing. It's delivered through your email to see more details. 

Let's have coffee! Or wine, smoothies, whatever. I'd love to meet you and talk about all things wedding. I can answer any questions and tell you a bit more about myself, get to know each other, and talk about how all this works. 

Send in your signed contract and place a non-refundable deposit to make your day official! Check DREAM PHOTOGRAPHER off your todo list and let's find a date for your engagement session. 

It's almost your wedding day. I'm here to help you all of the details to make the best timeline for your day.  We can facetime, call or meet in person to talk it through. 

It's officially THEE day. It's a literal blast and we have the BEST DAY EVER. It's a whirlwind for you, so you're beyond excited to get a preview within 3 days. The full gallery is delivered within 6-8 weeks. 

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