Some things you should know about me, as your wedding photographer
January 29th, 2026
I love my job. I know everyone says it and honestly, I believe wedding photographers mean it. It's not the easiest gig in the world so why would you do it if you don't love it right? But what it means for you, is that every time I show up to a wedding, I'm happy about it. I have never a day in my career dreaded going to work (for those of you who do, I am so sad about that for you!! I can't even imagine) No matter what's going on in my life at the time of your wedding it all gets left behind the minute I pack up my gear and head out to see you. I am excited about your day. It doesn't matter where you're getting married, what your budget is, truly. I am excited to come to and document your wedding as your photographer.
I am emotional. Why is this important as your wedding photographer? Because I know how special those emotional moments are. Sometimes you don't even know they are happening until you get your image gallery back. Because I know how important the little moments are I also know it's important to document them while allowing them to happen. I never want to interrupt a moment while I'm capturing it.
I'm calm. While it may be true that there could be a million things happening in my brain all at once, you will never know. Your wedding day is a huge event with a ton of moving parts and sometimes things don't quite go as planned. Sometimes shifts need to be made in timing or sometimes bigger things happen (like that time the groom forgot his shirt) and if I can stay calm, I can keep you calm. I am flexible and we will navigate the day as it unfolds. We're still going to get all that we set out to get, sometimes we have to take a different path. It's okay. I got you.
I love authenticity. I want to photograph you on your wedding day as authentically as you are!! (and trust me, you want that too) I want to capture all of the moments, the laughs, the silent moments, sometimes there are some sad moments and I love the genuine romantic moments. It's my job to create space for you to be comfortable enough to allow those moments to happen. I said once to a groom, make her laugh. She looked at me and said, but he's not the funny one. That was funny, we laughed, a lot.
I am bossy! Okay, I'm not bossy in real life, I promise. Sometimes on a wedding day when the timeline is tight and the wedding party is huge we have to rally the troops and get the job done. Most couples when they call me say, we need direction, we don't know what we're doing. Of course you don't and that's okay. It's my job to control the time we have. That's what I am, in control (you want this from your wedding photographer, trust me) Using your time efficiently on your wedding day is important.
Also fun fact, I'm an introvert. No really, I am. Most people don't realize this on their wedding day because my confidence comes through, and it has to. I get the job done and then I go home and have a nap for two days.
I am inclusive. I should have started with this one because it's so important to me. I have been an ally all my life and the fact that we need to keep saying this in 2026 (as I write this) is beyond me. But here we are. Now, more than ever it needs to be said. I am not just inclusive for the LGBTQ community, I believe love is love no matter who you are. And we could use a little more love in our lives.
You are safe with me.
I love pretty things. You can be sure that all the important details of your wedding will be documented. I'm also sentimental so it's in those details where you carry your most treasured things with you on your wedding day. They are important to you, so they are important to me.
I love to have fun! You have spent so much time perfecting the perfect wedding day. It's finally here and you should be able to enjoy every second of it. Having fun is part of the day and I want to document you in all of your authentic, fun glory!!
Your privacy matters! Some people don't want their faces on the internet. I will honour that, no questions asked.
I'm always on time and it's my job to keep you on time too. Of course, there are things I can't control. I have no control over hair and makeup timing, limo's etc but I will make sure we leave when we need to and arrive when we need to. Sometimes the situation means we work quickly and sometimes we can work slowly. I will set timers so you can relax and let me worry about watching the clock.
I am super protective of you. On your wedding day, I really want your day to be perfect. Not just the photography portion of things, all of it. If I can help by making things smoother for you, I will do all that I can. Sometimes this means sewing something! Sometimes it means lending you my sweater because something you need to sit down on is dirty. I will definitely tell people to move out of your photos (tourists can be plenty in some Niagara Region locations!) There are times I have driven couples in my car just so they can have some time to themselves. I will always do my best to help keep things running smoothly.
Sunsets are awesome. While not all wedding days will have traditional sunsets and not all locations are super sunset friendly, we take advantage of what we get. It's at this point most couples are happy to escape the reception for a few minutes to catch their breath and reconnect as a couple.
Sometimes it rains. Sometimes your wedding weather isn't ideal. Of course it's a bummer when it's not the "perfect" outcome or what you have planned but I can tell you this, we will have a plan. I won't panic. There are a lot of fun and creative things to do when days take us on a different path.
I want to do cool stuff. I don't want your entire album to look the same. Of course not all of your photos can be crazy lighting and smoke, but some of them sure can. Before I go home, we will head out for one last shot! Let's create some fun, unique wedding photos together.
You are important to me, even after your wedding day. I am grateful to be a busy photographer. Here in Niagara Falls, we are a tourist town and a border town so I photograph so much more than weddings. We have conferences that come from all over the world where I photograph corporate events. We have endless amounts of elopements in Niagara and even more than that, Niagara Falls is a proposal hot spot. Yes, I get the opportunity to photograph couples from all over the world who are starting the journey that you are on. This means, I am working almost every day, camera in hand. This also means I'm editing, a lot. I want your photos out to you quickly. I know how important it is for you to get your images back and share them with your friends and family. It's important to me too. I will always have your weddings to you in a timely manner. I promise, I won't let the excitement of your wedding day fade!
I will help you with your timeline. And any other info you need along the way. I definitely recommend you get a wedding planner (ask me, I know a bunch!) You can hire someone to help you ahead of time or even a "day of" coordinator. If a planner isn't in your budget, that's okay! I will help you in any way I can. I am more than happy to sit down and write a time line with you. This is one of the first things you need to do and it's a crucial step in your planning. I am also more than happy to refer vendors. I have worked with so many amazing officants, florists, hair and makeup artists and transportation companies over the years.
I suck at talking about myself. That has nothing to do with me as your wedding photographer. In the interest of transparency (I am brutally honest) I had to sit down and white a blog post with lots of words. Why...because that's how Google rates websites! Also according to market research, the current generation looking for wedding vendors is looking for a connection with their vendors, Well this is super because had you read my bio??!! I am all about connection. Over the years things have changed significantly. How we advertise and how we work is completely different from when I started. What I do love, is we are going back to old school times where couples actually want to meet face to face or at the very least hop on a phone call. I love this. I think connecting with your vendors is key in the success of your wedding day.
If we aren't in alignment and you want to take a different direction in regards to photography, I'm not offended. I sincerely want you to find someone who's the perfect fit for you. I want your wedding day to be amazing, with or without me in it.
How cool is this outfit. I had the absolute pleasure of photographing my friends wedding Fall 2025. Her and her husband met on a metal cruise. You can imagine their wedding theme! It was amazing and so unique to Janet and Bill. I was able to step out of my regular photography fashion and into something a little more "fun". Let me know if you're having a metal wedding, I would love to crack this dress out again!!
If you got this far, thank you. If you need me, you can find me here on this website. I would love to hear from you.
Happy planning <3
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