documentary style for your wedding day
Hi. I’m Teresa. You may be surprised, but even though I am a photographer, I hate being in photos. I hate being posed. I am super self-conscious about every bit of the process when I am in front of the camera. When I’ve had a session with my husband or family, the images I like most are when I’m doing something and forgetting that a camera is there.
Because of this you will see I don’t love documenting stiff, overly posed sessions. Part of what draws me to wedding photography is specifically that it’s so much more about documenting and having storytelling style. Yes, there are posed family sessions, but days are jammed packed, and you can’t sit still for long.
Your wedding isn’t just about a perfect dress, a tear-jerking toast, or a perfectly planned event with every detail from your Pinterest board. A wedding is about celebrating an amazing chapter in your story as two individuals who have chosen to create a story together. It’s a about telling your story and how you share your day with your family and friends who helped you to become you. It’s about creating a foundation based on joy, love, and respect.
Even though weddings are only part of what I photograph, I only take six weddings each year so I can provide each of my couples with the highest quality of work through our entire relationship during wedding planning. I want to make sure I am the right fit for my clients. The images I take become family heirlooms.
THE WEDDING PHOTO PROCESS
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STEP ONE
LET’S CHAT
Grab a glass of water, cocktail, or wine—whatever you fancy, and let’s chat!
You’ve thoroughly combed through my website, blog and Instagram feed and you like what you see. So the next step is setting up a time to chat to make sure we’re the perfect fit for one another.
THE WEDDING PHOTO PROCESS
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STEP TWO
DATE SECURED
and now the fun begins!
You’ll reach out and tell me you’re interested. I’ll send you a survey to get a lot more details about your big day (and it’s OK if you don’t know all of it yet) and to learn more about you and your partner. I’ll also send over a contract. Once your date is officially reserved with a $500 retainer, I’ll send over a lot of additional information to help you prepare for the big day.
I’m happy to serve as a resource for vendor recommendations, timeline guidance, and more!
THE WEDDING PHOTO PROCESS
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STEP THREE
ENGAGEMENT
let’s get you comfortable in front of the camera!
Sessions can take place anywhere from immediately following a proposal to just a few days before the wedding. I’ve found that there isn’t a “good” or “bad” time to take your photos. Pick a location that means something to you and your partner, or give me a vibe, and be ready to move!
THE WEDDING PHOTO PROCESS
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STEP FOUR
WEDDING PREP
let’s get organized for the big day!
I’ll send you a timeline template and then check in about two months before the wedding to start chatting about timeline specifics, special details, family formal shot lists, special traditions and anything else I should know about your big day.
THE WEDDING PHOTO PROCESS
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STEP FIVE
THE BIG DAY
let’s get you hitched!
It’s finally here! The day the two of you say “I Do” and dance the night away surrounded by your family and friends. Just know I am so excited to celebrate and capture your wedding day. It’s going to be awesome. I do everything in my power to keep your day running smoothly, trouble shooting issues that arise, and making sure you and your partner have the best day ever!
THE WEDDING PHOTO PROCESS
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STEP SIX
THEY’RE HERE!
get the tissues ready
I try my best to get an image up when I get home the night of your wedding. Depending on how far away your wedding is from my home, it may be the next day. Then, the week after, you can expect a bigger sneak peek of images on social media. Within eight weeks of your wedding day, your photos to be delivered via an online gallery. My goal is always to get it to you by your one month anniversary, but I say eight weeks just in case something happens that makes me off schedule. At that time, I’ll also send over details about ordering your prints and the process if you want to purchase any albums.
Signature Engagements + Weddings
EXPLORE A FEW OF My FAVORITES
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Teresa was absolutely amazing to work with and produced amazing photos that we’ll cherish forever! She goes above and beyond for her clients and I guarantee our wedding day wouldn’t have run as smoothly or have been captured so beautifully if it wasn’t for her.”
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Without any hesitation I would use Teresa over and over again for all photography. She photographed the biggest day of our lives and everything was perfect.”
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Teresa was wonderful as my engagement and wedding photographer! My husband and I immediately felt comfortable with her, which made the whole process smooth and easy. I really appreciated her attention to detail, responsiveness, and communication throughout.”
Investment
Head over to my Wedding Collections page to see more details on cost and what is included in each of my wedding collections.
I CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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