1. How would you describe your style?
If you Google wedding photography styles (which I’m sure will be another article I’ll write soon), you’ll have more opinions to navigate. Some like to think in terms of editing style: light, airy, muted tones; dark, moody, colorful; high contrast or low contrast; natural light; fine art; emotive; editorial or photojournalist; classic & romantic; timeless; natural; candid. All these descriptors help photographers try to differentiate themselves. Personally, I believe to capture a wedding day completely you have to be extremely well rounded in your skill set, as versed in the creative talents as well as the technical skills. It’s a significant fast-paced day that takes more than fitting into one specific keyword. All that being said I strive to document each wedding in a way that is authentic, creative, and joyful. For me, it's about focusing on REAL moments and crafting unique portraits.

2. What happens if you’re sick / in an accident and can’t make it to my wedding?
New England has an amazing community of professional photographers and I’ve built connections with great people over the past 14 years. For the record, I have never missed a wedding assignment. So batting 1000, which I’m very proud of. This isn’t a ‘usual’ occupation where we get to call in if we’re not feeling it that day. I take this responsibility very seriously and truly want to be there with my clients to capture their day and do the job I'm hired to do. So if something unforeseen did happen I would be able to reach out to my list of associates and the local community and find a suitable emergency replacement.

3. Do you have business insurance?
This should always be an easy ‘yes’. Many venues need proof of insurance to even work at the wedding venue property so it’s essential for a professional. My business is fully insured with liability insurance suitable for working at every venue.

4. Can I see full galleries of weddings you’ve done in the past?
This is a great way to get a better sense of how an entire wedding day can look from the photographer you’re talking to. I see a lot of websites with a simple ‘best of’ type of portfolio which can give you insight into a photographer’s style. However, what do the other 99% of the wedding day photos look like? Some photographers prefer only natural light so what do the reception images look like? Some photographers are great with the wedding couple portraits but how about those authentic candid moments? It’s a good idea to do a bit of a deeper dive to ensure the photographer has consistency and quality throughout the entire day and isn’t showing only a few of the best photos from each wedding.

5. How do you tend to work on the wedding day?
This is a great question because you’ll get a bit more insight into the personality of your photographer as one of the people you’ll be around most on the wedding day. Do you think you’ll like someone more outgoing who’s going to talk with you all day and insert themselves into the action, or a photographer who’s a bit more introverted, unobtrusive, laid back, and will blend into the background when necessary? Reading plenty of reviews also gives you more information on this from past clients.

6. We're worried we're going to be awkward in the photos, help us!?
1st of all you should know, that everyone feels this way. You're not alone in feeling a little anxious or worried about being awkward with your partner in the photos. Completely a normal concern. Working with the right photographer you definitely shouldn't have to think about 'what should I do with my hands'. For me, the process of working with couples is all about getting people to interact and have a little fun with each other. When you're focused on your significant other and in the moment, you're much less concerned about the camera. It is a process, and an engagement session definitely helps if you want a 'practice session'. I use my experience to put you in pretty light and then using techniques I've developed over the years, maybe prompt you a little if needed, or direct a little at times, but in a way you can be yourselves. That's when those beautiful magic moments happen. Photographing couples is all about that connection you have with each other and illustrating how you feel about each other. Take a look back at my engagement session portfolio or wedding portfolio and I know you'll see that sparkle, and that joy that my couples have for each other.

7. How do you work with videographers?
A lot of my clients choose to hire a videographer to capture their wedding day. My philosophy is anyone you hire for your day is part of the overall team and we're all there to do the best work we can for YOU. Let's put any ego aside, work together do the best we can do as a team. Simple communication leading up to the day enables everyone to be on the same page with the schedule, timing, and overall plan. Any professional with experience makes this a seamless process.

8. What's your favorite part of the wedding day?
Not sure that this question really affects the quality of what each photographer offers, but can shed a little more insight into their passion for weddings. For me, I have two. First is the moment right after the ceremony 1st kiss, being announced as married, and looking out towards your family and friends. Realizing you're officially married and walking down the aisle together. There is always such simple and unadulterated joy and excitement in those moments. The second favorite and I know this is cheating a bit, but truly any outward expression of vulnerability. Weddings can be a moment to be real with the people you love and any expression of truth or feelings should be celebrated. Oh, and parent dances too. Love those moments.

9. How long before we see the wedding photos?
A successful and consistent business will have proper systems in place so they can deliver and deliver on time for each and every client. Sure, some times of year are busier than others but a professional will be able to give you at least a timeline range to set the proper expectations. I strive to deliver the full wedding gallery about 5 weeks post-wedding.

10. What do you wear to your weddings?
More than anything this is about professionalism. I know some photographers say because they are running around all day they wear something comfortable but professional and I know a lot of photographers who blend in and work perfectly fine with a suit. If you have a preference as to how your vendors look at your wedding this might be important to you. See some BTS (behind the scenes) of me working weddings at the bottom of my about me page.

11. What kind of equipment do you use?
If technical photography knowledge isn’t your thing then a different version of this could be ‘Do you come to each wedding with backup equipment?’ The obvious answer should be yes, but you would want to know the photographer has at least two camera bodies, at least three to four lenses, and multiple flashes to handle challenging lighting situations and for additional lighting of your reception space when needed. For those more technically inclined or if you’re simply curious about what I bring to each wedding take a look at the bottom of my Style & Experience page.

12. Do you recommend a 2nd photographer for our wedding?
A lot of photographers prefer to work solo unless your guest count starts to get to 125 / 150 people. At that point, the 2nd photographer is a great asset to capture more candids of your guests, more detail photos, to cover cocktail hour, and also capture more of the small fun moments that can happen throughout the day while the primary photographer is focused on the wedding couple, wedding party and family.

13. Have you photographed Jewish weddings before?
Absolutely, I have photographed Jewish weddings and have extensive experience capturing the unique traditions and meaningful moments that make these celebrations special. Over the years, I’ve photographed dozens of Jewish weddings and am well-versed in the customs, from the Tisch, the Bedeken, the signing of the Ketubah to the Chuppah ceremony, and the lively energy of the Horah. My goal is to honor and highlight each couple’s traditions in a way that truly reflects their unique love story and community. With my experience, you can trust that I’ll document your wedding thoughtfully and authentically, ensuring every important moment is captured beautifully.

14. I’m ready to book, how can I secure my date?
Again, this goes back to the level of professionalism and experience of the photographer you’re meeting with. Do they have a system in place to make reviewing and signing the contract easy? How about paying the retainer to hold the date, is that something you can do simply with a credit card? I don’t know about you but I want all the credit card rewards points with any large purchase! My system allows you to easily review and sign the contract electronically and then pay the retainer with your credit card. Super easy.