FAQ

  • How many images are included?

    For weddings, I like to deliver a minimum of 600 images. For sessions, I’ll deliver a minimum of 75 images. But you’ll usually get much more than that. Different weddings and events call for different things, but I promise to never leave anything out. There’s no cap on what I deliver. I always try to give you everything I take. If you’d like to see an example of a full wedding/session gallery of mine, feel free to ask!

  • What should we wear for photos?

    Great question. I can send you an email with more ideas of what to wear, but in general, I think you should wear whatever you feel comfortable in. Wear something that’s in your style. Neutral colors are usually a good start: white, beige, muted blues and greens, earthy tones. But you can reach out to me and we’ll figure out something that works perfectly with your location.

  • Do you travel?

    Absolutely, already got my bags packed. I prefer to travel. Wherever you want to go, I’m down - deserts, islands, mountains, snow, let’s do it. Adventuring is part of the fun of the process.

  • What is your favorite basketball team?

    The Golden State Warriors. Yes, I’m a huge Steph Curry fan.

  • How do the payment schedules work?

    I require 40% of the full collection price as a non-refundable down payment to book the date. The remaining 60% can be paid within a week of the wedding. I accept credit card, Venmo, and PayPal. I’ll invoice you for both payments!

  • How long until we get to see our photos?

    For weddings, I deliver the photos no later than 4-5 weeks after the day of the ceremony. For sessions, I deliver them no later than 3-4 weeks after. Usually I’ll give them to you even earlier, but I like to give myself that much time in case multiple shoots start to stack up.

  • What if we need to cancel or reschedule?

    If you’ve already put a deposit down on a date and then need to move or cancel it, the deposit is non-refundable and a new deposit will be made in order to hold your new date. I only do this because I take a limited number of weddings per year due to my schedule. I often count on that deposit money for a variety of payments.

  • How do we pick photo locations?

    If we’re in Hawaii, I have quite a bit of experience shooting here. I’ve gathered a list of potential locations that can fit any aesthetic or mood you’re going for. We can work together to find something that works great just for you. Just tell me what you want and I can email you a bunch of possibilities. If we’re out-of-state, I’ll reach out to people - I’ll do the research myself, we’ll call and talk about details. This should be a collaborative process and location is everything.

  • Do you give away RAW images?

    No, I don’t. And here’s why: editing is 50% of the process of photography. It’s incredibly crucial.It’s also the part I love most. Don’t worry, I never leave out any images. But if you feel I may have missed something, feel free to reach out! I’d be happy to look back and see if I can find what you’re looking for.

  • Can we bring our dog? Can we bring props?

    Dogs are always preferred! Not even a question. And yes to the props too! Ultimately, I focus on your surroundings and the location we’re in, but if you have props you’d like to use, feel free to bring them!

  • What if we need to reschedule because of weather?

    Honestly, some of the best pictures I’ve ever taken have come in really “bad” weather! I love the part of the process that forces you to find creative ways to get the shots you want. However, if the weather is dangerous, or if the weather could potentially damage my camera, let’s reschedule. We’ll work together to make that decision.

  • What’s your favorite time of day to shoot portraits?

    Sunset or sunrise. Sunset is usually easier because it’s later in the day. People are already off work. Sunrise a little harder - that means a super early wake-up call. I’m not much of an early riser myself, but sunrise shoots always turn out infinitely better than you could ever expect. So it’s always worth a shot if you’re willing to stick it out! And maybe we can all get a coffee beforehand to get us through (haha).

  • What do you shoot with and are you insured?

    I shoot with a Canon 5D/6D and a variety of Canon lenses. And yes, I’m insured. Photography is way too expensive a profession not to be!

  • What do you like to do in your free time?

    Spending time with my incredible wife (who also helps me 2nd shoot most weddings), surfing, basketball, running, hiking, exploring, reading, watching movies, visiting new restaurants, getting coffee, writing a movie script, and spending time with Jesus. All that stuff.