The RMP Experience
This is your experience.
Let’s make it amazing.
“I would have been running around lost and late to my own wedding without her attention to detail! Plus, her work is just stunning.”
E. CE Miller
Step 01: Connect
Your wedding reflects your impeccable taste and individual style, so I never force my couples into a “one size fits all” approach.
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Step 02: Create
How do I create photos that are timeless, yet still resonate with who you are? One word:
Preparation.
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Step 03: Cherish
You’re married! This is only the beginning, AND YOUR LEGACY IS EXACTLY what I keep in mind while documenting your wedding.
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step 01: connect
The Consultation
You’re looking for the perfect Chicago wedding photography solution so first, we’ll set up a time to chat. If my approach complements your vision of your day, we’ll get you on the calendar. From there, my focus becomes lightening your wedding workload, while always leaving final decisions to you. (Say goodbye to hours of Google research on your precious weekends!)
The Engagement Session
Not all couples want engagement photos, but I truly think it’s one of the best ways to prepare for your wedding photography. We’ll get comfortable with one another, I’ll tell ridiculous jokes that will make your fiancé shocked they’re actually enjoying having their photo taken, all while learning your preferences (and the most flattering lenses to use). This way, I walk into your wedding day knowing what makes the two of you comfortable, and the two of you know without a doubt I have your back.
The In-Between
Availability—not just on your wedding day, but every day leading up to it. I’m not the sort of photographer who shows up with a camera, a shot list, and a countdown clock to leaving. Before the big day, I’m here to be your sounding board and resource. I want to get to know you and learn the story behind your wedding choices. On your day, when I’m deciding whether to point my camera right or left, the choice is rooted in what you value most, because I’ve learned that directly from you.
step 02: Create
Before
I’ve photographed weddings and engagements in Napa, New Orleans, Santorini, Paris, and more. But whether you’re looking for Chicago wedding photography or traveling the world, no matter where you’re getting married, trust that I am prepared.
As you plan, I’ll share questionnaires that help with brainstorming unique photo locations and preparing your schedule for the best possible experience. That way, the days before your wedding can be filled with celebration and some bubbly, not worry and logistics.
During
I’ve got an eye not just for capturing the unforgettable moments, but also for reading the room and catching details (like if Grandpa needs a chair or your veil needs a quick fix).
More than simply the woman with the camera, I’m the quiet voice prompting you to remember the feeling of butterflies before your First Look, or encouraging your fiancé to take an extra second and enjoy your guests’ laughter before you walk into your cocktail hour.
After
Prior to your wedding, we’ll set the exact date your edited photos will be delivered (six weeks after the big day). On this day, we’ll have a party together and you’ll see all of your photos for the first time, together, before anyone else. After the party, you’ll also receive a link to an online photo gallery to easily share all of your photos with loved ones.
Of course, you’ll get some sneak peeks in those six weeks, but I don’t want to spoil all the surprises we have for you!
step 03: Cherish
Your photos
What better way to relive your wedding than with a party! On the date we set before your wedding, we’ll get together (in person or virtually—RMP couples live all over the world) to celebrate your amazing day and reminisce. Will we pop open a bottle of bubbly? You know it.
You’ll relive every moment of your wedding day in seeing all of your gorgeous, edited photos, and I’ll walk you through the album-making process. I am beyond proud of how easy we make the album process for RMP couples. Unlike the months that some couples wait for wedding albums, my process is so simple we will finalize your custom album in an hour. This gorgeous heirloom is in your hands by your three-month anniversary (when many couples are just seeing their photos for the first time!).
Why albums matter
Your album is an heirloom piece and is literally the most important thing I create for my couples. Decades from now, your album will become part of your legacy. Imagine it: someday your wedding album will be found by a grandchild. Because of the priceless conversations it will start, she’ll learn what ridiculous nicknames you had for each other and what silly joke her great-grandfather was telling you on the dance floor.
Don’t get me wrong—digital is great! I love Instagram just like the next person (and that’s why you’ll be surprised with sneak peeks quickly after your wedding day). But your album is a tangible memory of the most important day of your life. You’re saying “I do” forever, so your album should last just as long.
Here’s to happily ever after.
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