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Venues I've worked again and again.
If your venue isn't on this list, that's fine — I scout every new one. But there's a good chance I already know its light.
Questions I Get a Lot
Q: Do you travel outside the Hudson Valley?
A: Absolutely. I've shot weddings in NYC, Connecticut, the Berkshires, Vermont, and plenty of places beyond. Travel fees are flat-rate and fully transparent — no surprise charges. A destination wedding or an elopement somewhere remote is one of my favorite calls to get. Tell me where you're thinking and I'll send the travel details right away.
Q: Can I meet you in person before booking?
A: Of course. I'm based in Newburgh and happy to meet for coffee, or do a video call if that's easier. Most couples find a 20-minute call covers everything they need to feel confident. Either way, I want you to feel like you know me before you sign a contract.
Q: How quickly do you respond?
A: Texts within a few hours, emails within 24 hours. During busy season I'm on the road a lot, but I'm always checking messages. If you reach out on a Friday before a wedding weekend there may be a slight delay — but I'll always get back to you. I'd rather take a few extra hours and give you a real answer than fire off something rushed that doesn't help.
Q: My partner is camera-shy. Is that a problem?
A: Not even a little. Most people are camera-shy — that's exactly why I work documentary-style. You don't have to perform for the camera because I'm not asking you to. I'll give you something to do, somewhere to walk, a moment to focus on, and the camera disappears. By the end of the day, even the most reluctant partners are surprised by how natural their photos look.
Q: Do you shoot things other than weddings?
A: Yes — elopements, family sessions, headshots, and videography. Each has its own page with what's included and what it costs. If you're booking a wedding and want to add an engagement session or family portraits beforehand, I can bundle those together — a good way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding.
Q: How much does wedding photography cost?
A: Photography starts at $4,500 for a 7-hour day. I price à la carte — add a second photographer ($1,500), videography ($4,500), an engagement session ($1,500), or whatever you actually need. Peak-season Saturdays have a $5,500 minimum. I don't bundle in things you don't want or pad the price with extras. Check the pricing page for the complete breakdown.
Q: Do you include a second photographer?
A: A second photographer is a $1,500 add-on. Most of my full-day couples add one — it's worth it for ceremony angles and simultaneous getting-ready coverage. With two of us I never have to choose between a partner's reaction and the entrance down the aisle. If your venue is large or your day runs long, I'd recommend it.
P.S. — I book up. Not saying that to manufacture urgency — I shoot about 25 weddings a year and the Hudson Valley calendar is genuinely busy. Popular dates, especially fall Saturdays, can fill over a year out. If you're thinking about reaching out, reach out now. The worst I'll say is “that date's taken, but let's talk about alternatives” — I'd rather have that conversation than leave you scrambling later.
If you've made it this far down the page, you're probably a good fit. The people who read the whole thing tend to be the ones who care about the details — who's behind the camera, how the process works, what the photos will actually look like. That's exactly who I like to work with. So go ahead and reach out. I'll get back to you quickly, and I'm looking forward to hearing about your plans.