Frequently Asked Questions
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Intimate weddings and courthouse ceremonies start at $950 for two hours. Full wedding collections are $2,500 for six hours, $3,500 for eight hours and $4,200 for ten hours. Destination elopements start at $2,500 plus travel.
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Every collection includes professionally edited, high-resolution digital images, a private online gallery for viewing, downloading and sharing, and a sneak peek gallery within 5 days. The Premier Collection also includes a 60-minute engagement session
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Wedding collections are paid in three equal payments: a signed contract and a one-third retainer reserve your date, the second payment is due halfway between booking and your wedding, and the final balance is due 30 days before your wedding date. For courthouse weddings and elopements, a 50% retainer reserves your date and the remaining 50% is due 15 days before.
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Popular Saturdays in Temecula's spring and fall seasons often book many months ahead, so reach out as soon as you have a date. Courthouse weddings and weekday elopements can often be booked on shorter notice.
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Yes. Additional wedding coverage is $500 per hour, and you can add hours before or on the day.
Booking & Pricing
The Wedding Day
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Natural and story-driven, with gentle direction when you need it. I guide you into relaxed moments together rather than stiff poses, so your photos look like you.
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Not at all. Most couples feel that way. I guide you with simple prompts and movement so you can focus on each other instead of the camera.
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Yes. Before your wedding we'll go over your schedule, family photo list and sunset time so the day flows and you get portraits in the best light.
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Yes. A second photographer is $500 for up to four hours, and $75 per additional hour. It's a good fit for larger guest counts or when you want both sides of getting ready covered.
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Yes. I travel throughout California and beyond. Destination elopement collections start at $2,500, and travel is quoted based on your location.
Photos and Delivery
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You'll receive a sneak peek gallery within 5 days. The full gallery is delivered within 10 - 12 weeks.
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Most full wedding days include about 500 - 700 edited images, depending on the hours and the day. I focus on delivering every meaningful moment rather than a set number.
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Your photos are delivered in a private online gallery where you can view them, share them with family and friends, and download your full-resolution images to keep.
Getting in Touch
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I reply to every inquiry within 24 hours. If you don't see my reply, check your spam or promotions folder
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I'll confirm my availability and send pricing details. If it feels like a fit, we'll schedule a short call then a contract and retainer reserves your date.
Where I Photograph
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I'm based in Temecula, California, and I photograph weddings and elopements throughout Southern California, including Temecula Valley wine country, San Diego, Riverside and Orange County. I also travel for destination weddings and elopements across California and beyond.
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Yes. I photograph weddings and elopements throughout San Diego and Orange County, from coastal ceremonies to estates and hotel venues. Travel within these areas is included.
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Yes. Temecula wine country is home for me, and I know how to work with vineyard light, summer heat and golden hour between the vines. I'm happy to photograph at wineries, estates and private properties throughout the valley.xt goes here
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Travel within 100 miles of Temecula is included. Beyond that, travel fees are quoted based on your location, and you'll see the full number before you book.
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Yes. I travel throughout California and beyond. Destination elopement collections start at $2,500, and travel is quoted based on your location.
Courthouse Weddings and Elopements
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Yes, courthouse weddings are one of my favorite things to photograph. I photograph civil ceremonies at the Riverside County Clerk's Temecula office only. The Intimate Wedding Collection starts at $950 for two hours, which covers your ceremony and portraits nearby in Old Town Temecula.
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Civil ceremonies are held at the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder's Temecula office, 41002 County Center Drive, Suite 230. Appointments are recommended, and you'll complete your marriage license application online before you arrive.
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In Riverside County, a friend or family member age 18 or older can be deputized as a Commissioner of Civil Marriages for the day. The county lists the fee as $59.
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In Riverside County, a friend or family member age 18 or older can be deputized as a Commissioner of Civil Marriages for the day. The county lists the fee as $59.
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Yes. The National Park Service requires a special use permit for every wedding or elopement ceremony in the park, no matter the size. I'll help you choose a location and walk you through the application.
Family Sessions
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Family sessions are $400 and include 30 to 45 minutes of photography, 10 to 15 professionally edited digital images, and a private online gallery for downloading and sharing.
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The $400 session is for immediate families. Extended family sessions are quoted separately, so let me know how many people you're planning to bring.
Still have a question?
Ask me anything. There's no such thing as a silly question when it comes to your wedding day, and I'd love to hear what you're planning.