FAQs About Booking, Photos & Elopements

An old friend who’s got years of experience, that is.

After 8 years of working with 100's of couples and 100's of families, I realize I needed to help set people at ease by anticipating their needs by answering the questions I would want answered from a Zion photographer.

SO I have created a list of answers below. However, I hop on a call with every single potential guest because that personal connections will come through in our photos, you'll feel more comfortable and I'll know you and can photograph your personality in an authentic way.

It'll be like catching up with an old friend. That “old friend” is me.

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With 8 years of exploring, researching, learning, and respecting this area, I have seen first hand how important Leave No Trace is.

For example,
if your ‘champagne pop’ picture is just for photos, consider using sparkling water instead – it looks the same in photos and is less damaging to the environment!

+ DO YOU FOLLOW LEAVE NO TRACE ETHICS?

Everyone's love deserves to be acknowledged, celebrated and documented. Nature doesn't discriminate and neither do I. Part of my mission is to make people feel at home, to feel known and seen; it's my purpose and photography is the vessel.

+ DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH ANYONE?

In order to serve my guest to the best of my abilities, I take a limited number of bookings per year.

With 8 years of exploring, researching, learning, and respecting this area, I only share resources and guides to the area to my booked guest.

+ DO YOU OFFER CONSULTATION CALLS ABOUT THE AREA? SORT OF LIKE A LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT?

Zion is my HOME. Helping you feel welcome and at home here is a big part of my service. In fact most of the guest I connect with, have never been to Zion before so you're not alone. Sharing this area is my most favorite thing to do with y'all. Once you book, I will send over a link with tons of recommendations of local favorite restaurants, hikes, and must-see's.

+ WE'VE NEVER BEEN TO Zion, DO YOU HAVE LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON WHERE TO STAY AND WHAT TO DO WHILE WE ARE THERE?

*I am unable to honor a reschedule or cancelation due to full sun or full overcast as that is a preference I can't control.

*I can not guarantee that the example photos you've seen of my work will have the same dramatic clouds or sunbeams or rainbows. Nature does want it wants and I do my best to make every single weather situation magical for YOU!

+ what if i need to change the date? do my payments transfer or get refunded?

I always encourage embracing whatever the weather is calling for because it's unpredictable, it's best to set the intention of enjoying the experience regardless of weather. ...go with the flow and let nature decide the mood.
That being said, If the flood gates of heaven open, we can definitely reschedule for a later time!

+ WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?

As soon as you'd like but the earlier the better. Zion is the 5th busiest National Park in the NATION. It's always busy no matter the month, but if you're interested in October or November it's best to book ASAP because that's our busiest month by far. no worries though because I am an 8 year local so I know how to avoid the crowds and still get the magic of canyon views. BUT there's only one me and I take a limited number of shoots to keep a healthy work life balance and so that I can give YOU my all through the entire process.

+ HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO PEOPLE BOOK?

Once you let me know you are ready to book, I create an online proposal and contract for you to review. If you agree to the terms and services, you sign the contract and will be promoted to digital invoice and the options to pay with either bank transfer or debit/credit! I prefer ACH bank transfers, to lower my cost, which will show up as "Pay With e-Check" and connects right from your bank account to mine. (This option is so, so easy, I promise. All you need is your bank log-in and it takes 5 seconds.)

+ HOW IS PAYMENT TAKEN AND WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

You will be given an online portal where you can sign the contract a pay a 50% retainer to hold the date. I am also open to a smaller deposit and a payment plan. We agree on those details during our call.

+ DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?

50% non-refundable retainer fee for date reservation and both signatures are needed to reserve one of us for your date. The rest is due 1 month prior to the event date.

+ IS A DEPOSIT REQUIRED?

We hate to make you click around but for the most up-to-date rates, please see our Investment Page.

We might not be the cheapest photographers out there but we promise you we don’t mess around when it comes to producing the highest quality work for our clients. After all, these are some of the most important memories of your life and you want to invest in someone who’s willing to pour our their heart and skills for you.

For more information on pricing, send us a quick Hello :)

+ WHAT ARE YOUR RATES?

After looking through everything in our portfolio and our website, especially information on Our Approach page and Investment page, send us an inquiry and tell us everything about you.

We’ll get in touch with you guys so we can get to know each other. We’ll make sure to provide all necessary information and our honest opinions so you can pick the best package for your wedding.

+ HOW DO WE BOOK YOU?

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Your images really come to life during the editing phase. I LOVE to edit, it's part of my craft, my creative outlet. It's like painting, manipulating the color and tones to create a feeling, is part of my art: part of the magic of it all.

I'll never NOT work with you but I would need the specific reason you are interest in the RAW files.

CAN WE HAVE THE RAW FILES?

I believe in promoting self-love and body positivity, so I don’t alter the way you look.
I always edit blemishes, bruises, dirt marks, and other things that wouldn't normally be there.
If you're self-conscious about anything in particular, let me know before the shoot and I'll be super-mindful of it while posing you!

+ can / WILL YOU PHOTOSHOP US?

As part of every package, I include the rights to share on any platform and print high resolution images from your chosen print lab. In fact, you are able to print directly from the gallery link that will be delivery via email.

The only thing you do not have the rights to do, without my written agreement, is use the images for commercial use. For example, if you are wearing Danner boots you couldn't sell the images to that Brand. Let's talk more about that if you are interested in using the images in a commercial way.

DO I HAVE THE RIGHTS TO THE PHOTOS TO POST ON MY SOCIAL? PRINTING RIGHTS? COMMERCIAL RIGHTS?

This is the best part in my opinion, the gallery makes its so easy for anyone you share the link with to view, download and order prints.

The gallery assist feature guides guest through the whole process the first time the email is accessed. I also provide the email template for instructions on how to use the gallery so that you don't have to explain that.

+ CAN OUR FREINDS AND FAMILY ACCESS AND PRINT FROM OUR GALLERY?

Image delivery edits PRINTS

In order to serve my guest to the best of my abilities, I take a limited number of bookings per year.

Wirth 8 years of exploring, researching, learning, and respecting this area, I only share resources and guides to the area to my booked guest.