My biggest goal is to make sure you not only leave with amazing photos (and videos if you opt to add video), but also an amazing experience. We will have lots of laughs and I want you to know, this is going to be FUN! I believe without a doubt that your photographer can make or break your experience- along with any other vendors. I am not just a vendor- I am your friend, you matter to me! We are going to capture emotions, feelings and moments that can't be put into words. Here's the thing, though- I can't do that on my own. It takes all of us to truly create together. I am in the business of soulful storytelling so come ready to be vulnerable and emotionally available and we will make art... Are you ready to create that with me?
We have been married before, we also are often in front of the camera- we know this can feel daunting and we know this is a big deal. It's meant to be fun and feel like you have a bestie by your side every step of the way.
"Love lets you find those hidden places in another person, even the ones they didn’t know were there, even the ones they wouldn’t have thought to call beautiful themselves."
Once you submit your inquiry, you will receive an automatic email with a link to schedule a time to chat with me. When I'm back at my desk and see your inquiry, I will send you a personal email with my investment guide and a reminder to schedule a chat, if you haven't already. In our Facetime chat, will talk about any details you currently have, answer/ask any questions, chat about packages and make sure we're the right fit for each other.
After our chat, if we find we're the right fit for each other, I'll send you a proposal to get you on my books! In order to get on my books, you'' sign your contract and pay half of the total package amount as a retainer to reserve your date.
With your initial inquiry, you'll have received my "couples guidebook". This has some tips on how to prepare and suggestions for what to wear. I will send you an email closer to our session date for things to bring (water, towels, etc). We will either have our shoot details ironed out already or may wait to see about weather. If that's the case, then we will solidify our shoot plans at least 3 days-1 week before. Either way, though you'll know a general timeframe so you can plan accordingly.
After booking, we will have about 1-3 touching base calls but if you have anymore questions or if plans change, we can hop on another call or you can send over an email. Ultimately, don't forget I am here for you! I will also send you a questionnaire, that I don't need back until we near your big day, to hone in on important details to you. What's important to each couples is so different and what's important when you initially book may change once your big day actually rolls around.
For weddings and elopements, you can expect your photos (and video if you add on video to your package) within 60 days after your big day excluding holidays and sneak peeks within 1 week + a highlight video reel within 2 weeks, if you added video. For couples sessions, you can expect your gallery within 30 days after your shoot, also excluding holidays.
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"Taylor went beyond my expectations. There were a lot of wedding photographers out there, but for some reason, their work did not get the mood that I would always look for in a photo. Then her sample shots popped out on Facebook—amazing. I just know I want it. I want that kind of moment caught on my special day. She was very sweet, responsive, professional, easy to work with and creative. The photos and the video she took literally made me cry because films were something that I wanted to look at for our special day, and Taylor helped make it memorable. I recommend this girl 100% to any one who wants their special moments captured."
Yes! My husband works under my umbrella to offer video to my couples. He only takes on projects where we're booked together, though booking video with a package is not a requirement to move forward with a photography package. Learn more about video here.
My packages include hand-crafted color editing and light retouching. I can work with blemishes, sunburns, etc. that can be color manipulated but I don't edit bodies, faces, etc. Which means no photoshop! However, that doesn't mean I won't use Photoshop AI to potentially remove any distractions in the background of images.
This depends on the package type. For couples sessions, you can expect your full gallery within 30 days after our adventure. For elopements and weddings, you can expect your gallery within 60 days after, excluding holidays. If you need a quicker turn around time for a special reason, this is something we can chat about when booking. Allowing time for the editing process is important in receiving the highest quality and best photo outcomes.
Absolutely! Travel is very important to me. I am almost always up for it. Reach out to me and let's chat about your destination adventure!
Great question! That depends on the booking type. Head up this page to "our process" for a break down of how our process works.
I don't send raw/unedited photos. I also don't provide discounts for just sending unedited photos. The price I quote includes professionally edited .jpeg images, that I hold to my highest artistic standard. My work and style are very important to me, which is why I only deliver images that reflect professional standards. RAW files are an unfinished product and is not directly usable until edited and that is part of my artistic identity. My style is very moody- if that is not your style, we may not be a good fit and that's totally okay!
I sure do! I love getting in the water with people and the ocean is a great place to get creative. I have my intro Freediver/Safety certification, Open Water Scuba Certification, Advanced Open Water/Deep Diver Scuba Certification and explore and document marine life regularly. Safety is super important to me so you're not just going out with any photographer, I also have knowledge and background to make sure it's memorable and safe.
**I cannot guarantee marine life**
If you're not sure what to wear, no worries! I have a guidebook you'll automatically receive after booking!
One thing about Hawaii is that the weather forecast is super unreliable and the conditions change regularly throughout the day. It's rare I'll cancel a shoot due to weather, unless it is extreme. It's very rare that I actually cancel a shoot due to weather purposes. If there is flexibility to reschedule or a chance of better weather I'm will always encourage that, though so you get the most out of our time together. Otherwise, we just go for it!
I am currently booking a year and a half in advance. I do receive inquiries about 2 years in advance so if you're serious about booking, I do recommend getting in touch as soon as possible and not waiting.
"not everyone works with the best interest of the islands in mind, which is why we wanted to hire someone who is not only an excellent photographer, but also has a deep care and understanding for Hawaii..."
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