The Wide Eyed Experience
Building a Relationship
During our initial contact and follow-up on Zoom or in-person meetings, we will form a real connection to build trust, intimacy, and comfort, which will help me better capture your day and your unique personalities as to create meaningful memories you will cherish forever.
Service and Support
Through planning calls and emails before the big day, I’ll help you achieve your goals with experienced planning, time management, compassionate navigation of family dynamics, emotional encouragement, and creative solutions, not just pretty pictures.
Exceeding Expectations
Throughout your wedding day and beyond, I am generous with my time, effort, kindness, knowledge, and volume of imagery. I will be there for you even after the images are delivered.
All love is worthy of amazing imagery! Packages are personalized to fit your needs, from a half hour to 3 days.
Contact me to discuss your wedding plans and see what your love looks like through my lens.
What to Expect…
You should expect full coverage of all the moments, big and small, documented with heart, humor, and honesty. I capture and enhance the story of the day and not just the highlights: the real personalities of the couple, the experience of the guests, the feel of the location, and the diverse emotions of the day. I strive to help the couple manage their time so they can be more present, and help bolster the natural sentiments of the day by echoing their cheer and celebration with my joy and excitement. Couples often say I become part of the family by the end of the day, and that their day went so much more smoothly because of my presence. I try to reflect to why and how well they are loved by their community and partner.
What's in your bag?
My Kata bag helps me stay organized. I shoot with two Canon SLR bodies (named Bonnie and Clyde), which provide me with superior focus and low light capture ability. I have a number of fixed lenses, including a 15mm fisheye, a 20mm, a 50mm, a 100mm macro and a 70-200mm portrait lens. I carry 3 to 5 lights and stands for on and off camera use to create more diverse images.
How Do I Pick a Location for My Shoot?
If you have a favorite spot or a well-loved activity, we can make great memories anywhere. Shooting in meaningful spots goes a long way to helping us, our children, and our pets look relaxed and really brings out our personalities. However! After 15 years of shooting in and around Philly, I have a huge list of locations I love and am always happy to make recommendations. Let's adventure together!
Do You Eat?
If we go get ice cream for a shoot, I'm definitely ordering one! During a full day's activities, like a wedding or an adventure shoot, I require a hot meal to keep up my stamina, and I eat when you do, so I don’t miss any moments.
How Do You Take Portraits?
While I have a passion for capturing people in a real and emotive way, my main focus is creating a full story, which includes creative, colorful, quirky portraits! I try to make my portrait time fun and easygoing, but I help with posing body parts so you look relaxed and beautiful, too. Rather than using the same worn-out poses for everyone, I tailor my portraits to your style, personality, and body, taking care to show off your best angles, assets, and the uniqueness of our setting.
How Do You Edit?
I see the world in vibrant colors, often warm and bright with strong contrasting tones, and my edits reflect that. While I don't alter the essence of my photos, I will remove blemishes and some minor details upon request. Please remove your hairbands from your wrist before we begin! I choose the images where you're making the best faces; sometimes strange ones but always great ones.
What is the Best Time of Day to Shoot?
I prefer afternoon, evening, and even the night depending on the activity and location. The light gets more colorful as the day progresses, becoming more golden, rosy, then blue. The temperatures are usually best then as well! Try to avoid scheduling a noontime outdoor shoot if possible, the overhead sun produces flat and uninteresting light. Mornings are also great for families and to beat the heat.
How Long Does It Take to Get My Images?
I shoot nearly 10x more images than you will receive and I hand pick and carefully edit all your images.While it takes a while to get them, your patience will be rewarded with a generous gallery of excellent images crafted with care and professionalism. I know it’s hard to wait, though, so I give weddings and events a sneak peek ASAP for promotional purposes and sharing with family and friends.
Do you take Selfies?
Often and Shamelessly! I’d love to do a group selfie, too, if you’re ok with that. I don't usually have other people taking my photo, and someone's gotta keep track of my adventures!
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