Our Style
Our photography is about so much more than just making pretty pictures. We’re there to document the good, the bad, and everything in between. It’s our hope that by looking through your album, you’ll be able to relive the day from start to finish.
Documentary Photography
We consider ourselves documentary photographers first.
Every photographer has a different definition of what it means to be a documentary photographer. What we mean is simply that we want to capture candid and natural moments first.
Our goal is to capture real emotions and what actually happened on your wedding day.
We do our best to be a fly on the wall. We use cameras that are smaller, quieter and less obtrusive so that we aren’t a distraction.
Wedding days are rarely perfect, and that imperfection is part of what makes reliving those memories feel authentic and not manufactured. We want to capture everything.
Emilie is interactive. As a woman she’s more sensitive to a bride’s perspective.
Very few of us are models, and she’s always quick to step in when someone needs a little help to look their best.
On the contrary, she captures the happenings of the room from the perspective of a fly on the wall; an observer and wants to keep herself out of the happenings as much as possible but is not afraid to help zip up the bride or fix a broken strap.
Our favorite images are the in between moments.
The ones you don’t realize are happening but tell the story of the day.
What about the portraits?
Yes, we still love to do portraits of you and your partner! Our goal is to help you be candid and natural and not put you into positions that feel awkward. We like to give prompts and not poses. We find that we get the best stuff when you are just enjoying being with your partner.
What about the Family pictures?
The best way to document your family is to do it naturally! We think you’ll love the candid and real moments more than the posed. But we’re happy to line everyone up if you want that classic shot with everyone in it. It’s no problem!
How do we book?
First we want to meet you!
Use the contact form to send us an email or call Emilie directly, and we’ll set up a time to talk. Once you’re ready to book, we’ll ask you to sign our standard contract and provide your first payment. We need both to secure your date.
How much do you charge?
We want to be as transparent as possible from the start, so our full pricing is available in the top menu. Most of our wedding clients spend somewhere between $2,000 and $5,000 for a typical wedding. Some spend more and some less. We can work with a lot of budgets, so please don’t let your budget keep you from reaching out.
Do you travel?
Yes! We love to travel and shoot in a variety of places. Most of our weddings are in the Appalachian region, but we love to shoot all over. Our travel fees vary by location.
How many pictures do we get?
It all depends on the day. We don’t guarantee a specific number, but typically we deliver between 70 and 100 per hour of coverage. We don’t deliver every image we take. We believe less is more, so we only deliver images that meet our standards. It usually takes between 8 weeks to deliver the final images.
How do you edit our pictures?
All of our images are professionally edited before delivery. Editing usually involves color correction, exposure adjustments, and cropping. Retouching or heavy photoshop work is not offered.
How do we get our pictures?
When your pictures are ready, we’ll email you a link to a beautiful online gallery of your images where you can download, share, and purchase prints. You can share your gallery with your friends and family. They can also download and purchase prints.
Can we get an album?
Absolutely! We want you to get an album! Albums are the best way to commemorate and relive your wedding. Its a distilled version of the best moments that makes it easy to share with your family. They are heirloom quality, so you’ll be able to share them with your kids and grand kids someday.
Do we get a print release?
All our packages come with a print release which allows you to take your images to any printer you want to have copies printed for personal use. We use high quality printers and highly recommend you use the online gallery to order prints if you want prints that stand the test of time. We don’t restrict you to our printers though.
Do you do video?
We don’t do video at the moment, but we know a lot of people in the industry and would be happy to help you find a videographer that meets your needs.