October 2, 2027
Jon
Congratulations and welcome to this exciting new stage in life together! I am thrilled to have made this connection, inviting you to explore my work deeper and ask any questions as we use our opportunity to talk about your day. My priority is for you to stay present, offering my experiences and guidance to your vision for photography, and collaborating with the great team you assemble at any step of the way.
What's my Process
Priorities
Being comfortable in your moments and the decisions that got you there. I focus on being your photographic guide through planning and an emotional constant day of, blending in and out to let you live in your day. Treating all parties with equity as we weave through events is the groundwork of a candidly told experience that you will continue to revisit. It is an honor to share these incredibly personal days as a matter of professional routine.
method
We'll start with always working. Constantly reading the room and thinking through the moment or steps ahead. Being conscious of what is happening, be it ceremonial or personal, and how my presence impacts that environment while still being able to capture it. Understanding when to step back and let the feelings breath, and when to step in and guide the photography. Everyone has different levels of confidence in front of the camera, but I love to learn your playful sides in the relationship and help shape those poses to look and feel authentic.
Action
Your time and consideration is greatly appreciated, and any questions are certainly welcomed. If you wish to move forward with the booking process, a 50% deposit confirms your date, with final balance due 30 days prior to the event. Please reach out as soon as possible to ensure your date availability.
You truly are the best in the business! How fortunate we are to have you at both girls weddings. Thank you for everything!!!
Susie
*All albums subject to sales tax*
• 9 hours coverage
• second photographer
• high resolution downloads*
• online print + viewing gallery
The Collections
Base Collection
9 Hours Coverage
$12,600
Let's keep it simple. Sometimes all we know at booking is a rough timeline, but the connection is there. We use this base collection to build a customized proposal or add-ons a la carte as the year takes shape.
*All albums subject to sales tax*
Based on what I know so far, you are looking for Welcome Party coverage in addition to 10 hours for the wedding day. An optional engagement session is included in this collection as a gift for working with Ali. Finally, who doesn't love a little bit of that film look? I will gladly compliment the moments with the classic look of 35mm film.
• 10 hours coverage
• second photographer
• engagement session
• 35mm film
• welcome party (3 hours)
• high resolution downloads*
• online print + viewing gallery
Custom Collection
10 Hours Coverage + Engagement + Welcome + 35mm Film
$17,000
*All albums subject to sales tax*
$1400
• 12x12
• custom design
• medium weight page mounts
• name & date embossing
• leather cover options
$600
• 8x8
• duplicate design
• light weight page mounts
• name & date embossing
• non-leather cover options
Parent Albums
Albums
$2400
• 12 x 12
• 30 page spread design
• leather & non-leather covers
• name & date embossing
• medium weight page mounts
Setting the Scene
On a personal note, I'm married to my High School Sweetheart, and our relationship is the foundation of my approach to a wedding day. At this point we have spent over half our lives together, which is a fun benchmark to achieve. We have two great kids, both navigating the elementary school life of Evanston, and we keep busy with club soccer and my efforts to turn them into Midwest ski junkies. My business has afforded us the opportunity to be with them on a daily basis since their beginnings, something we would never change.
Not every career can be born from a favor, for this I am lucky. The extent of my formal training is my Dad's camera and a Photo 101 class in the twilight of university. Life brought me to Japan, and with it a new love of photography, documenting our experiences abroad through an inherently natural medium. After relocating to Chicago in 2008, at a friend's request I was photographing my first wedding, and my future couldn't have been more clear.
It has been an amazing journey to this point, working alongside so many talented professionals in landmark buildings and spaces across the country. I didn't see this coming as a kid, and that's just fine, it means I followed my instincts and talents to get here.
