Every wedding is different, so I don’t promise an exact number of images, but you can expect 60-80 images per hour of coverage.

I edit and deliver all images that are not duplicates, blurry, or otherwise unusable, so rest assured I won't be holding anything back from you!

I would not want my images watermarked as a client, so I do not watermark the final images that I deliver.

Instead, I kindly ask that JKP is tagged or credited if images I deliver are shared online. That way, I can find more amazing clients like you, and you can enjoy your images in their most perfect form!

Ah yes! The most exciting part (besides the wedding, of course!) is the final gallery delivery!! Sneak peeks are available within a few days so you can enjoy some photographs right away while I perfect the rest of your images!

For engagement/couple's sessions, you can expect your final gallery within 2 weeks of your session. For weddings, your final images will be delivered 4 to 6 weeks after your wedding day.

Images will be delivered in a digital gallery, from which you can download to mobile and desktop, print, and share images.

I do not watermark the images, so the only thing I ask is that you tag me in images you post on the internet/social media. This helps me find more amazing clients like you!

Totally valid question!

I have never missed a wedding to date, but if there is an emergency or I fall ill, I will have a comparable and capable colleague cover your wedding day.

Your images will still be edited and delivered by me. 

I 110% understand this concern — anything can happen to digital media at any time!

For starters, when I photograph your wedding, I'll be using two memory cards which will be copies of each other in case one gets corrupted.

When processing, I use the digital art rule: if it doesn’t exist in 3 places, it doesn’t exist. 

This means I have a Synology NAS system with two external hard drives that are identical copies, as well as a third external that lives in another physical location. Lastly, I use the cloud service, Backblaze, to store your images in the extremely unlikely event that something happens to all three hard drives. 

I also will not clear the original memory cards until your images have been delivered.

In short, I am taking no risks! 

I definitely edit your photos!

What I mean by “natural editing” is that, while I do make adjustments, the final product will look like something you remember, with small but significant enhancements.

I think the best way to describe this is with images! Check out the before and after below!

Throughout the wedding day, I will be using a mix of photographing styles!

For couples, I love to have you mostly interact with each other so your natural smile, laughs, and …other faces… are what you see in your images! This style, called “prompto-graphy” really does a great job of pulling true emotions and I LOVE IT!

Sometimes, I’ll be milling about taking candids, and at other times, we’ll have more posed group photos, like for your family photos. I still want all of those to look as natural as possible, so I’ll make sure everyone is having a great time and not there longer than they need to be :D

Beyond those, there are also details, like your accessories, shoes and stationary, as well as your table decorations and venue. All of this is part of your story too!

If you’re asking me, all of it!

I think there are some amazing, magical moments that happen from the time you are getting ready all the way through the first dance!

At the end of the day though, it's totally up to you! If you’re not into getting ready photos and would rather start at your first look, that’s ok!

I do have a minimum of 4 hours of coverage for any wedding day. This is based on my experience with past couples and what they wished they had when they went shorter than that. 

I will always tell you the exact amount you will be paying in your quote — no extra travel fees, taxes, or other hidden expenses with me!

If you do have questions, or would like to request a payment plan, I am always happy to work with you!

After we meet, and if we decide we are a good fit, I will send you a personalized quote!

It will include your package and a digital contract. Once the contract is signed, and a 30% non-refundable retainer is paid, you will officially be on the calendar! 

From there, we get to plan your engagement session, talk everything wedding, and get ready for the big day! Wooooo!!

I totally get it! Weddings are expensive and photography can feel like just another thing you have to pay for. I'm here to tell you that finding a photographer that you really click with, both in personality and style, will pay off ENORMOUSLY!

Aside from that, photographs and your marriage are really the only things you get to keep after the actual day of your wedding, and those memories are truly priceless! I've been married for almost 13 years, and I still look at my wedding photos regularly ;)

I offer exactly one type of discount, but you're going to have to earn it! Find out more here!

Otherwise, I do not offer discounts. This is so that you never have to wonder if you could have gotten a better price if you had booked at another time, and so that I can make sure I have the ability to have a sustainable business!

What makes photography (and wedding photography in particular) come with the price tag it does? First is time. While I may only be with you for your 1 hour session or 8 hour wedding day, a lot of time goes into both prepping for your session and work post session.

Next is equipment and education. I have gear not only to capture your day, but backup gear to make sure that your most precious moments can be remembered, shared, and cherished, including lots of digital storage space. I invest regularly in my education to make sure that I can provide a better and better experience to you, from formal photography classes to business education. On top of all that, photographers and artists deserve to earn a fair and livable wage for their hard work!

If you really love my work and price is a barrier, I am more than happy to come up with a payment plan that works for you!

I sure can!

I’d love to help you find a unique place that is meaningful to you where you can commit your lives to each other, including support with permitting, timelines, and I can even officiate for you if you’re looking for an ultra-intimate elopement!

And remember, an elopement doesn't mean you are having a runaway marriage! You can absolutely include your closest friends and family, if you wish. 

Check out Kat & Liz's Cuyuna Cove Elopement here!

Absolutely! Intimate weddings have been some of my favorite weddings to be a part of! I am 1000% here to help you plan, execute, and capture an intimate wedding day with your closest family and friends - whatever that looks like for you!
 
Check out a couple intimate weddings I’ve had the pleasure to be a part of:
 

Kat & Liz Eloped at Cuyuna Cove

Lauren & Nico’s Winter Wedding in the Twin Cities

Anna & Drew Eloped at Mississippi Gorge Regional Park (gallery)

Yes!

I love helping couples build a comfortable and comprehensive timeline to make sure that you get all the photos you need of your big day!

For those with wedding planners, I will work together with your planner to make sure we are all on the same page!

I’m here to help you plan everything from getting ready to dancing away at the end of the night!

I’ve got your back!

I will send you a style guide with some suggestions and tips once you’re all booked up!