On your wedding day, I will be there to help keep you calm, remind you to eat, assist with final touches, teach the groomsmen to tie a tie, fluff your dress, and capture every beautiful moment so when you look back on this day with your children or your grandchildren, each photo will take you back to another special memory.
My goal is to make this entire process as easy and stress-free as possible so that one day you’ll look back on it fondly.
I'll be there every step of the way.
Maybe you’ve dreamt of this day since you were little or maybe since the day you met Your Person. Maybe you aren’t even sure what exactly you’re looking for yet, and guess what?! That’s alright! That’s what I’m here for!
Our relationship won’t just be photographer/client; that’s not my philosophy. I want to truly grasp what you envision your day looking like: suggest vendors, create timelines, be someone you can bounce ideas off of or even just unload some on.
SO! YOU’RE GETTING MARRIED (I’M GUESSING THAT HASN’T FULLY SUNK IN YET!) & YOU’VE JUST ENTERED ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE SEASONS OF YOUR LIFE.
Wedding Photography
Need some location ideas? Happy to help! Stuck between a few options? I’m willing to travel! I know it may seem awkward or maybe even nerve wracking because you’re not sure how to “pose” for these types of photos. DO NOT FRET! I will give you the tips and tools to feel comfortable while looking natural and capturing the essence of YOU. Plus it’s great practice for your big day. Let’s have some fun!
Now the fun stuff: Let’s plan your engagement shoot!
Once we’ve determined how much of a great team we’re going to make (duh!), we can create your custom package! You’ll receive your official contract where all that will be expected at that point is the retainer fee we decided on to hold your date (which will go toward your total balance). A payment plan will automatically be put into place to tackle the rest of the balance, being paid in full a month before your wedding date.
Create your custom wedding photography package.
It’s important that we’re a good fit for one another. Let’s connect so I can learn more about your love story. How you met, how you enjoy spending your time, those little quirks you love about each other. This isn’t just about taking photos, it’s also my chance to tell your unique story. Let’s grab coffee, tea, wine, whiskey, e-mail, skype, use the telephone (woah) - however you’re most comfortable and see if this could be the right match!
Let’s start by getting to know each other!
I know you can’t wait to relive your wedding day! What better way to do that than through your online wedding gallery! You should expect to receive that about 2 weeks after your wedding. (during my busy season it will likely be 3 weeks). In the meantime, I will send you a sneak peak a few days after the celebration!
Ready to relive your perfect day? Gallery delivery!
Today’s the day! And now it’s time for you two to CELEBRATE! take it all in, enjoy your day, and know I’m there capturing it in all its loveliness (but also there in the backdrop as your timekeeper, holding your lipstick, tissues, or however else you may need me)!
The day we've all been waiting for is finally here!
A few months before your wedding we will meet to make sure everything is outlined, from the time you wake up, to the “last call”. You may be thinking “how can we possibly have every detail figured out!?” It may seem overwhelming, but trust me, a few questions answered from your side and I’ll be able to map it all out for you to make sure everyone is where they need to be and when they need to be there, to make sure the whole day runs as smoothly as possible and all of those beautiful moments are documented!
Next up, let’s nail down the timeline!
My goal is for you to be relaxed and rest assured that after your wedding all of your favorite people, special moments, and little details were captured! So here’s how we get there:
The Wedding Experience
These are the moments you'll cherish forever that are truly timeless.
I'll be there to ensure we capture every last detail, while you stay present to enjoy your special day.
Packages starting at $3200
Let’s face it, the last thing you want to worry about on your big day is trying to gather everyone together for a family photo, wondering if you got any shots with your friends from out of town, or which things you may have missed during the busy day!
The expressions during your first dance, the laughs during the toasts, the tears in your parents’ eyes -
Your Wedding Investment
Allison and Tony
Claire was so wonderful. She worked with us to get the perfect engagement pictures, and truly went above and beyond - she even came to our rehearsal so she knew the best angles to capture the wedding! I cannot say enough good things about our experience."
"So thankful to have all of her beautiful photos of our special moment that I can keep for a lifetime!
Jeff and Vanessa
We were very lucky to find Claire so soon and be able to have her shoot our engagement and wedding. She is down-to-earth, creative, professional, and easy to work with. Claire helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera (which is not a simple task!), and we're excited to work with her again in the near future for a newborn session."
"She really captured the joy and love that we share.
Alice and Derrick
She makes you feel special and one of a kind. Her work was impeccable. She was able to capture all of our special moments with our friends and family, and got our photos back to us quickly. Not only is Claire a fantastic photographer but she is a one of a kind lady who goes out of her way to add special touches for her clients."
"Anyone would be lucky to have Claire capture their special moments.
Julia and Dan
We can’t recommend Claire enough for anyone who’s looking for someone who’s more than just a phenomenal photographer, but a phenomenal person. We will definitely be using her in the future for all our photography needs! :)"
"She continually went above & beyond to put our minds at ease & walk us through each & every step.
Love Notes from Clients
My philosophy to shooting your wedding is simple because it’s how I carry myself not only as a photographer but as a person. I’m here to capture all of those beautiful, unique, genuinely “YOU” moments that will bring tears of joy to your eyes for years and generations to come. I want these photos to be little time machines that take you back to some of your most precious and special memories. Ultimately, my goal is for photography to be one less thing for you to have to worry about during this process. A stress-free, easy going experience that will leave you with nothing but fond memories (& of course STUNNING PHOTOS) is what I’m after!
Absolutely! I want to make the photography part of your wedding planning experience the least stressful part of your journey. We’ll set up an initial meeting to get to know each other and make sure we are a good fit! You will receive a questionnaire from me to be filled out a few weeks before your big day. A few weeks before your wedding day, we will meet again to go over the questionnaire, family shots, portrait ideas and your wedding day timeline.
No restrictions. Call me to talk more about your plans!
Yes! I love to travel. Weddings over an hour away (without traffic) have a fee of $15 per 30 minutes over.. There may be additional travel fees for airfare and lodging.
Yes! I will provide a few galleries for you to view that are similar to your style of wedding at our initial meeting.
Most likely, yes! There are advantages to having a 2nd shooter such as covering two things at the same time (i.e. both you and the groom getting ready). It also helps with alternate vantage points. And if by chance, ‘Uncle Bob’ jumps in the aisle just as you kiss and he blocks my shot, my 2nd photographer will have captured that special moment from a different angle without ‘Uncle Bob’ in the photo.
A second photographer is included in the wedding packages with the exception of the elopement package.
Your engagement session is included in your wedding package. WHY? Because that’s the time for the three of us to get to know each other a bit more, to learn the ‘moves’ so I can capture your true personality and for you to become comfortable with the camera so on your wedding day, you will be a pro at the picture taking thing!
It is a way of saying that you want only your photographers to capture photos and you would like everyone else to enjoy the ceremony instead of trying to capture it themselves.
Now, imagine this with me - YOU are the photographer. The most important moment of the day is about to happen. You’ve checked your camera settings, you’ve taken test shots and you’re ready to capture the bride coming down the aisle to her groom. You want to capture reactions, variety of angles and every moment of joy and emotion in those few seconds. However, just as everyone stands and the music plays, not one, but three different family members and friends get so excited that they take just one step out into the aisle with their iPhones in hand trying to capture the moment. I’m scrambling. My couple is trusting me not to miss this!!! But now I’m dodging guests who are trying desperately to have a good Insta-story to share and they have no idea that the back of their heads, their arms and their phones are blocking me from capturing the bride and her dad walking down the aisle. It’s honestly one of the most terrifying things that can happen to a photographer during a ceremony, and the hard part is, it can always be avoided. This issue is a growing one. Every wedding season we experience more and more of these issues. However, there is a solution! We highly recommend having an “Unplugged Ceremony”.
Your digital images will be delivered to you through a private online gallery. In the gallery you will be able download the photos, order professional prints and share the gallery with friends and family.
I work very hard to complete your full wedding gallery within 2 weeks of your wedding. The exact date is contingent upon my workload and schedule during the busy weddings seasons. Having said that, I do give you a sneak peek a few days after your wedding.
Absolutely. While your wedding day gallery includes digital files only, I also offer custom designed albums (ordered through me) and professional prints that can be ordered right from your gallery after your session.
DO YOU PROVIDE ALBUMS & PRINTS?
When should I expect my online gallery?
How do you deliver the photos?
Unplugged Wedding: What is It and Why Do I Recommend It?
What’s the importance of an Engagement Session?
Will there be a 2nd photographer?
Can I see a full wedding gallery?
DO YOU TRAVEL FOR WEDDINGS?
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO YOU BOOK?
Will we meet before the wedding to discuss the timeline?
WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TO SHOOTING A WEDDING?
I know you may have some questions about the photography process, so I've gathered some of the questions I'm most frequently asked and provided answers below. Simply click on the question you're curious about to read the answer!
Frequently Asked Questions
My philosophy to shooting your wedding is simple because it’s how I carry myself not only as a photographer but as a person. I’m here to capture all of those beautiful, unique, genuinely “YOU” moments that will bring tears of joy to your eyes for years and generations to come. I want these photos to be little time machines that take you back to some of your most precious and special memories. Ultimately, my goal is for photography to be one less thing for you to have to worry about during this process. A stress-free, easy going experience that will leave you with nothing but fond memories (& of course STUNNING PHOTOS) is what I’m after!
Absolutely! I want to make the photography part of your wedding planning experience the least stressful part of your journey. We’ll set up an initial meeting to get to know each other and make sure we are a good fit! You will receive a questionnaire from me to be filled out a few weeks before your big day. A few weeks before your wedding day, we will meet again to go over the questionnaire, family shots, portrait ideas and your wedding day timeline.
No restrictions. Call me to talk more about your plans!
Yes! I love to travel. Weddings over an hour away (without traffic) have a fee of $15 per 30 minutes over.. There may be additional travel fees for airfare and lodging.
Yes! I will provide a few galleries for you to view that are similar to your style of wedding at our initial meeting.
Most likely, yes! There are advantages to having a 2nd shooter such as covering two things at the same time (i.e. both you and the groom getting ready). It also helps with alternate vantage points. And if by chance, ‘Uncle Bob’ jumps in the aisle just as you kiss and he blocks my shot, my 2nd photographer will have captured that special moment from a different angle without ‘Uncle Bob’ in the photo.
A second photographer is included in the wedding packages with the exception of the elopement package.
Your engagement session is included in your wedding package. WHY? Because that’s the time for the three of us to get to know each other a bit more, to learn the ‘moves’ so I can capture your true personality and for you to become comfortable with the camera so on your wedding day, you will be a pro at the picture taking thing!
It is a way of saying that you want only your photographers to capture photos and you would like everyone else to enjoy the ceremony instead of trying to capture it themselves.
Now, imagine this with me - YOU are the photographer. The most important moment of the day is about to happen. You’ve checked your camera settings, you’ve taken test shots and you’re ready to capture the bride coming down the aisle to her groom. You want to capture reactions, variety of angles and every moment of joy and emotion in those few seconds. However, just as everyone stands and the music plays, not one, but three different family members and friends get so excited that they take just one step out into the aisle with their iPhones in hand trying to capture the moment. I’m scrambling. My couple is trusting me not to miss this!!! But now I’m dodging guests who are trying desperately to have a good Insta-story to share and they have no idea that the back of their heads, their arms and their phones are blocking me from capturing the bride and her dad walking down the aisle. It’s honestly one of the most terrifying things that can happen to a photographer during a ceremony, and the hard part is, it can always be avoided. This issue is a growing one. Every wedding season we experience more and more of these issues. However, there is a solution! We highly recommend having an “Unplugged Ceremony”.
Your digital images will be delivered to you through a private online gallery. In the gallery you will be able download the photos, order professional prints and share the gallery with friends and family.
I work very hard to complete your full wedding gallery within 2 weeks of your wedding. The exact date is contingent upon my workload and schedule during the busy weddings seasons. Having said that, I do give you a sneak peek a few days after your wedding.
Absolutely. While your wedding day gallery includes digital files only, I also offer custom designed albums (ordered through me) and professional prints that can be ordered right from your gallery after your session.
