Peak months (May – October) book 12–18 months ahead, especially for venues in Sheboygan and Door County. Off season Saturdays fill 6–9 months out. The moment you have a venue and date, drop an inquiry there’s no fee to hold a 48-hour soft pencil while you decide.
That said, people do cancel so feel free to reach out with last minute requests.
A signed e-contract and a 25 % retainer.
Absolutely. We’ll jump on a 30 minute Zoom or grab a coffee. I’ll show full galleries and walk through timelines.
Feel free to reach out and let me know what you expect. That way I can help guide you towards a package that is right for you.
No fees for Sheboygan, Fox Valley, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Lake Geneva, Madison, Door County, and nearby areas. If more than 500 miles I charge for flights, car rental, and hotel.
I stay flexible. There is an extra charge per hour, but you will only be charged day of with your approval.
For basic shoots including engagements, elopements, and small wedding packages I work solo. For larger shoots I do bring a vetted second shooter for ceremony and portraits.
I usually use Nikon and their lenses. The cameras come with an immediate backup feature. For lenses I use flagship lenses and a few creative tools.
Yes. Files are cloned immediately in camera between two storage cards. After the shoot they get backed up again to a hard drive.
I am fully licensed and insured.
Clean, true color, fine-art contrast. No trendy orange/teal filters—your images will age gracefully.
If you want anything in particular, please feel free to share sample photos.
Yes. All delivered images receive global color correction, exposure balance, and hand finished skin tones. Magazine grade retouched images are available and some are included in the Legacy package.
Basic editing is included. More complex edits are available upon request.
I never cap the final count, but I also believe quality trumps quantity. Rough estimates below.
1 Hour – 50 images
3 Hours – 150 images
6 Hours – 300 images
8 Hours – 500 images
10 Hours – 700 images
Sneak peaks within a week. The full gallery within 30 days or less.
RAWs remain in my archive; high-resolution JPEGs are delivered with personal use rights. RAW release is $750 and forfeits my lifetime archival guarantee.
No, prints are ordered separately.
Yes, your gallery offers à-la-carte prints, and canvases nation-wide.
Please do! All packages include unlimited personal sharing. Commercial use (venue ads, vendor promos) requires written permission.
Midwest U.S. is an easy yes. For continental travel, add airfare, 2 night stay, and a modest per diem. International elopements are quoted case by case; I hold a current passport.
Yes, Washington Island elopements are welcome. Ferry tickets and overnight lodging apply.
I’m stocked with clear dome umbrellas, weather sealed gear, and off camera flash. We’ll scout covered porches or interior spaces during the timeline meeting.
Absolutely, I bring strobes and soft boxes and portable LED panels.
One reschedule to an available date outside of 12 months is free. Less notice or a second reschedule forfeits the retainer. If it is inside 12 months all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate, but it is not guaranteed.
Yes, please ask about dates Monday-Thursday weddings and November-April dates (excluding holidays).
Of course, add ons include extra hours, expedited processing, and anything else you might need. I’m happy to make a bespoke quote.
Yes, I’m happy to work with additional vendors.
I dress nice, and prefer to blend into the background. Happy to accommodate a dress code.
Family formals get light direction; the rest is 80 % candid photojournalism, 20 % guided portraiture. I’ll prompt rather than pose to capture authentic laughter.
If the reception band needs a quick set break, I’m happy to strum a mellow acoustic tune free of charge! Just give me a heads-up.