Please feel free to reach out with questions about pricing, scheduling, collaborations, etc... Or even if you just want to talk about the struggle you're having with learning to love yourself. My goal in life is to create a safe space for people to be vulnerable, to be as happy or as sad as you need. Showing emotion is not weakness, in fact, it's quite the opposite. I believe the strongest people out there are the ones who can face their emotions head on and not be ashamed. I'm here for you, whatever part of your healing journey you are on. -Lindsey
Hi there! I'm glad you're interested in chatting with me about your photography session.
I started shooting weddings in 2007 under a well established and talented photographer in New York City for four years. Life brought me to Texas and I became an Austin Wedding Photographer in 2011.
How long have you been in business?
I have photographed over 500 weddings in Austin and all over the world.
How many weddings have you photographed?
Photography is my full time job, I absolutely love it.
Are you part time or full time?
Yes, I have a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art & Design, where I focused mainly in commercial and fashion photography. I moved to NYC after college, and quickly learned wedding and portrait photography was a much better fit because of the emotional connection both my clients. After working under many award-winning photographers in the city, I moved to Austin for a life better suited to me. Easy going, hard working, creative and happy.
Do you have formal training?
The average amount my clients spend on a photo package is $7000 and includes two photographers, 8 hours of coverage and an engagement session. Most of my clients later add on an album because no matter what print is the absolute best way to view your images. Packages are discounted if your wedding falls on a weekday or Sunday.
How much do you charge?
I have 2 professional Canon mirrorless cameras strapped to me at all times during a wedding, with an additional two DSLR bodies in my bag as backup. I always have at least 5 L series lenses with me that cover a large range of focal lengths. This also allows for backup should a lens break.
How many camera bodies and lenses do you have?
I typically deliver 100 images per hour, or 150 an hour with a second professional photographer.
How many images should I expect to see from my wedding?
Yes, I have a select network of talented and hard working peers I’m friends with, who have been in business for at least 5 years. In any circumstance, they could take over and give you beautiful wedding images.
Do you hire professional photgraphers as second shooters?
My goal is to deliver a set of professionally edited, frame ready images that you will love forever. That is why this process takes between 12 and 15 weeks for weddings, and 6 to 8 weeks for portrait sessions. Clean, consistent editing takes time, and you do not want me to rush this process.
How long does it take to get our images?
Images are downloaded to an external drive & the cloud, and memory cards with original images are not formatted until the final gallery is uploaded online. After delivery of the gallery, I can only guarantee to keep client images for two years after the wedding.
What is your backup system?
Unless something life threatening is happening, I'm happy to load up on cold meds to power through your wedding. If it’s Covid, I will find a professional of equal experience to cover me at no cost to you. I will do everything physically possible to be there, and I will always work hard to deliver artistic, professional images. Worst case scenario, I have a large network of talented and experienced professional photographer friends who will happily step in to help.
What happens if you are sick and cannot shoot our wedding?
I provide a wedding photography questionnaire for you to fill in a few weeks before the wedding where you list out exactly who you'd like for the posed photos of family/friends. Otherwise, I’ve been doing this long enough to know where to be and when, and how to anticipate moments as they happen naturally so that I do not have to work from a shot list.
How do you make sure to capture all the posed family photos?
I do not show my RAW, unedited files to anyone, ever. Part of what you are paying me for is my ability to curate your gallery and provide the most flattering and emotional photos, as well as having over 18 years of editing experience to make your photos as naturally beautiful and high quality as possible.
Can we see the RAW, unedited photos?
Every image delivered to you is professionally edited by me using Adobe products. I have been editing professionally for over 18 years.
What post-processing software do you use to edit photos?
The final collection of images is uploaded to an online gallery that you will have access to for two years after the wedding. The approximate resolution of the photos is 5000x3700 pixels @ 300ppi, ranging from 10mb to 20mb per file.
Are the final photos shared on a website?
When you inquire, I will share with you my investment guide. I create custom quotes for each of my couples based entirely on their photographic needs. This means I can accommodate a wide range of budgets, whether you are looking for just a few hours of week day coverage, or Saturday coverage with three photographers, portrait sessions, and a professional photo book. If you'd like to receive a custom quote for your wedding, please fill in and submit my contact form.
How does your pricing work?
I shoot engagement sessions during the week only. Weekends are reserved for weddings or much needed time off. In some cases, I will schedule your session for a Sunday evening for an additional $250.
When do you schedule engagement sessions?
To get started, please contact me to check my availability. Contracts are viewed and signed by all parties electronically. For payment, I prefer Venmo so I can avoid credit card fees, but I also happily accept check and credit card. Your package total will be split into two even payments. The first payment is due with your signed contract as your non-refundable deposit, and guarantees my services for your date. The second payment is due 60 days before your wedding.
How do we book you?
Absolutely! I’d love to schedule a virtual meeting (or in person if possible) with you to answer questions and see if we have chemistry.
Can we meet you before we book?
I am extremely laid back unless I need to take charge. I work to live, and am always searching for the best balance between my work and personal life. I love to travel and go off the grid, sometimes very spontaneously.
What are you like?
Due to a busy shooting schedule (busiest during the Spring and Fall), I can only spend three days a week managing the business. I will answer your text or email as quickly as I can in the order it is received, Tuesdays through Thursdays. I take Sundays and Mondays off because I've learned, if it's not two days off in a row, it's just not enough.
