about my wedding photography
your wedding is about moments, not poses
While posed portraits provide a formal and classic representation of the couple, candid moments capture raw emotions, genuine laughter, and fleeting connections that define a wedding day. These unfiltered glimpses create a timeless narrative that goes beyond the surface, preserving the essence of the celebration.
northwest & beyond
WEDDINGS
No matter where you're wedding is taking place, I take the same approach to ensure your wedding photography is as stress free as possible and the images tell the story of your day.
I know that on my wedding day, having him as my photographer felt more like having a friend to calm me than just a person with a camera.
— malia, 2019 BRIDE
If you want to see your wedding party and guests exactly as they are in their happiest moments during your big day, Jerome is your guy.
— rikki, 2024 BRIDE
A LOOK INSIDE
the PROCESS
Here's an overview of what you can expect working with us. We're known for our personalized approach and our documentary style to capture storytelling candid images.
1. initial consult
After you inquire, we'll set up a consult where we'll determine together if we're the right fit.
This comes with a delivery of your personalized timeline and wedding packet to help you plan and prep for things as best as you possibly can.
2. PROPOSAL DELIVERY
3. planning / consulting
I'll work with you to ensure your wedding photography is as stress free as possible and that I know which elements and people are most important to you on your day.
4. engagement session
As a storyteller, I know that your relationship is more than just a wedding day and I want to tell the engagement part of your story too.
5. Pre-wedding prep
This is where a site visit, calls and texts, lunches, and Zoom sessions take place so we have a solid plan and there's not a lot of decisions to make on your wedding day.
6. wedding
All our planning and collaboration is about to pay off. You enjoy your day, and I capture the moments.
I work on perfecting your images and then we meet up (in studio or on Zoom) to review your gallery, album proofs, and discuss your wall displays and prints.
Once we've done the reveal, you're a client for life, and you can book me again and again for portraits and whatever other photography you may need down the road.
7. post-wedding
what makes us different
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
I found my place in photography as a military photojournalist. It was drilled into me that the story matters above all else. Understand the people I'm documenting and tell their story with my images. Capture adjectives and adverbs, not just nouns and verbs. Ask questions, pay attention, and use all my senses to hone in on moments.
My military time led to daily newspaper work. That led to freelancing for international magazines and news agencies.
And here I am ... nearly three decades later and utilizing all that experience to not just be a wedding photographer, but a photojournalist documenting a wedding story.
Frequently asked questions
WHAT's the COST?
Some couples spend $1,000 for a one-hour elopement. Others have budgets set aside for travel, multiple days of coverage, albums and artwork for themselves and their families. We build custom collections for each couple based on wants, needs, and budget. The average collection is about $5,500 and includes an engagement session, eight hours of coverage, an album, wall art, and completely retouched images.
HOW FAR WILL YOU TRAVEL?
I'll travel anywhere on the globe to document a great story featuring amazing people and moments.
HOW MANY IMAGES DO WE GET BACK?
It depends on the coverage. A good rule of thumb is you'll receive about 40 images per hour of coverage. If I'm there for 10 hours, expect 400 images.
HOW MUCH TIME DO WE NEED YOU FOR?
That depends on when you want me to start documenting the preparation and when you want me to wrap up at the reception. My average wedding has eight hours of coverage, but I've shot small elopements for one hour and huge multi-day wedding events that include 22 hours of photography.
WHAT TO EXPECT
