We fall in love with enthusiasm. So deeply, we don’t see the flaws in one we love. But over time, that love matures. And as it matures, you begin to see the flaws in each other. It’s then that the strongest relationships make the choice to see past the flaws and establish a genuine connection. My photography is meant to reflect this – sometimes flawed, but always genuine.
Experiences begin at $2,800
Awesome – you’ve decided you want to hear from me about what it would be like to have me as your photographer! This is the point where you complete the inquiry form completely and tell us as much information about yourself and your wedding plans as you can. I will be in contact with you as soon as I am available, and you will receive a personalized message from me.
It’s one thing to have a photographer – it’s another to have someone who aligns with the same values and beliefs as you. We’ll get on the phone with each other for 15-30 minutes, where we find out if we are in alignment. If we’re not aligned, I will not be the photographer you need to capture your wedding as you dream it. If we are, then magic happens.
No wedding is the same – and while my services are grouped into collection, each collection is tailored to your wedding, budget, and desires for your experience. We will paint the picture of what your engagement session is like, dream together your favorite photo in your wedding album before the photo has been taken, and determine how your photographs will live in the physical form.
Absolutely – I am available to travel globally. Together, we can customize a collection for you to take care of any travel expenses.
Your photographs will delivered via a custom, secured gallery where you will be able to download full resolution photos.
The first step is to fill out the contact form. After that, we will meet for 15 to 30 minutes on the phone to discuss you – and to see if we are aligned. It’s important that the couples I work with share the same values as I do so I can provide a beautiful experience to them and so you receive photos you will cherish for a lifetime.
Most of my collections include an engagement session.
I will send you a questionnaire to complete upon booking. Based on your answers, I will create a style board for you to review and will select a location that best aligns with the provided style board.
Absolutely – the only thing required to reserve me for your date is a $1,000 retainer and signed contract. The remainder is due 30 days prior to your wedding date. We can set up a scheduled monthly plan to help you keep up with all payments with email reminders 1 week before each payment is due.
Hi there, friend. I will respond to emails during working hours Monday through Friday, 9 – 5 CST. My weekends are for time spent with family and friends when I’m not out photographing weddings. Sometimes it takes slightly longer for me to respond during periods of travel and scheduled sessions with my clients. I try my best to focus on my clients’ stories and experiences. I only accept 20 weddings each year in order to provide a unique experience for my clients. I’m thankful for your patience and understanding, and I promise to be in touch soon.
I cannot stress how important it is to hire a professional photographer for your wedding, as these are the pictures you, your family, friends and future children will look back on years down the road and we are so glad we made that investment with Derek. If we could go back and do it all over again, Derek would be our #1 pick every time! Thank you, Derek, for your passion, dedication and commitment to making our wedding day the best day of our lives! It’s a time in our lives that we replay over and over in our minds, and now we’ve got the pictures that truly represent joy of the day.
