They say marriage is about the little things.

Gestures of kindness, adoration, unexpected kisses, appreciation, and unconditional love.

The most common question when sharing what we do, people ask: “How do you handle the stress of capturing all of those big moments?”

Here’s the truth. Those “big moments” are the easiest to capture because they are quite literally scheduled. We know precisely when they will happen and are given a press pass with cameras in hand. The real work is tuning into the little things happening between all of those big moments, so, instead of internalizing a scripted shot list, we allow our intuition & curiosity to pull our direction. We follow the bellows of laughter and shamelessly eavesdrop with our eyes on conversations around us. We feel the room, hunting for pretty shiny things & interesting people to photograph.

We have a natural ability to blend in, even down to the wedding day dress code. We consider ourselves a part of your wedding, experiencing every moment and connecting with your favorite people. Our presence is felt as both participants & observers, ebbing & flowing alongside everyone else, feeding off the energy around us.

As individual artists, we have our own portfolios.

We sometimes shoot separately & sometimes (love to) shoot together.

Yes, we’re married.

Chellise [portfolio]

I once had a client tell me that on her Grandfather’s deathbed, his last request was to see his wedding album. This hit me hard and is a constant reminder on the importance of hand-held photographs and my role as a photographer. Knowing that my images will be viewed over and over by generations that will surpass me in existence is a strange and beautiful honor that profoundly shapes my approach and process.

My greatest gift, so Im told, is the ability to make people feel special and relaxed in front of the camera. My work is about connection, putting people at ease, and guiding them through the painful/scary/vulnerable feeling of being photographed. Trust is crucial, and it takes us time to get there, which is why we gift an engagement shoot to all of our couples. These sessions are, undoubtedly, the secret sauce of our process.

I shoot on a mix of digital and film cameras. Choosing which cameras I use for each wedding is led by logic, intuition, and mood. And while analog film is trending at the moment, it’s worth noting that I’ve been shooting on analog for decades.

Mike [portfolio]

There’s this weird space I’ve found myself in; caring so much about what I do but not taking it all so seriously. It has to do with sussing out what’s actually important and what’s being forced on people by the wedding industry. There’s room to be inspired by others but when one stops paying attention to what their peers are doing, they tend to find their own stride. That’s true for throwing a wedding and it’s true for capturing them too.

attention is our greatest currency and the quality of attention we give matters deeply. Depending on the people I’m around, my mirroring shifts tone, color and volume. Subdued when the scene is calm. Hype when the ground beneath erupts, rhyming with the timbre of the room. There’s a rebellious bone in my body but I love fitting in and I’m dead aware of what a walking contradiction that makes me. Life is paradox.

I shoot intuitively on a variety of cameras and find myself constantly experimenting and refining my process. I consider myself someone who is more concerned with the emotional content of a photograph but I love my technical side too. They sip from each others cups.

Client Experience

  1. A google hang with both of you for starters. Our process is relationship-based, so it’s vital that we click and share the same values when it comes to weddings and photography.

  2. To secure your date, a 50% retainer & signing on the dotted line is required.

  3. From there, we get you on the calendar for a relaxed engagement shoot at your place, shot entirely on analog film and likely fueled by a snack plate & margaritas. This session is gifted to all of our couples.

  4. You get your film scans from the engagement shoot and are relieved. You love them! They dont feel cheesy and… you look hot. Your Mom loves them too.

  5. 60 days from your wedding, we send a questionnaire and schedule a meeting with you two and your planner to go over requests, photo timing & logistics.

  6. After the wedding…

  7. Within 2 weeks, you will receive a carefully curated selection of images taken throughout the day. This holds you two over while we get going on the whole enchilada.

  8. At the 2-month mark, your gallery (700+images) will be delivered to you. Your private photo gallery will thrive in the cloud for one year with offerings for framed prints, albums, thank you cards, and more.