Hi! I’m Jacqui, and if you watched that short video; you’d see that my philosophy; my PASSION, is capturing joy; and helping women embrace their true beauty.
Once you are connected to your true beauty; life is so much more vibrant, more joyful, more overflowing!
My job is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, help you plan your gorgeous picture opportunities, and to enjoy every minute of your special day! For most photographers, this is just a job; but for me…photography is a life’s calling.
I’m here to capture the beauty, embrace the joy, and to celebrate your story.
The Process
After 8 years in the wedding photography business, I’ve photographed over 160 weddings, over 200 portrait sessions, and 120 engagement sessions…which means I’ve seen it ALL!
After seeing many stressed brides and less-than-ideal wedding timelines, I realized there was a way to help. I have basically complied a list of everything a couple needs to ensure the most incredible wedding experience and we have decided not to offer anything less than that. I always say that I never want to offer a recipe for disaster and I stand by that.
When you see beautiful, romantic, gorgeous wedding photos; it means that the bride and groom were enjoying every minute (stress free), and allowing the photographers to take amazing images of their happiness.
Once you are engaged (Yay!), and your venue date has been secured, it’s time to schedule your wedding photo coverage and engagement session. Yes, photographers book very quickly. A 50% non-refundable deposit is held to save your date, along with a signed contract and questionnaire. Feel free to send me your Pinterest board so I can get a feel for the “mood” of the wedding style!
The Engagement Session
It’s during the engagement session that I teach our couples how we work and become comfortable with one another! The trust that we build during the first session emerges once again on their wedding day and it’s amazing. This is how I am able to capture so many beautiful portraits on a wedding day! My couples know the poses, they trust me, and I already know how to capture them in their most genuine form. There is nothing that makes me feel more successful as a photographer than when I capture an image that radiates a couple’s pure and genuine joy!
The Wedding Run Through Phone Call
40 days from your wedding, I will email you to set up a phone conversation so we can go over a final run through of your day. At this time, you will send me a “rough timeline” of the day via email, and we can go over it together to make sure all your important pictures have adequate timing.
Things to Discuss:
-Important Family Portraits List
-Must- Have Photos
-Locations/ Timeline
-Pinterest Ideas
The Wedding Day!
You will think to yourself “I can’t believe how fast the big day came!”. It’s so true, one minute you are planning the details, and all of the sudden your wedding day rolls in. This is the day to let go off all the planning stress, and be present in the moment! Since we went through all the details, you can give a timeline copy to everyone in the wedding party. They will know the flow of the day and where they need to be. This creates a relaxed, wonderful vibe for your big day!
-Have all your details (shoes, dress, hanger, jewelry, cufflinks, perfume/cologne, momentos) out and ready to be photographed
– We will coach you on posing when needed, otherwise just enjoy the moments as we take candids:)
– Have a wonderful time; it will fly by, and you will cherish the memories.