Frequently asked questions
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What's your deal with travel?
Bringing my film cameras abroad is one of my biggest joys! I’m absolutely open to travelling to fulfill your photography needs. Travel rates vary - please inquire for a specific quote.
This is my travel schedule for 2025 - you can book with me in any of these places with NO TRAVEL FEE:
Kenora, Ontario - mid June
Victoria, BC - mid July
Sunshine Coast, BC - mid August
Kenora, Ontario - late August
Travel rates do not apply to sessions in Vancouver, BC - my home base.
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How far in advance should I book a photographer?
For weddings, I appreciate as much notice as possible! I book most weekend weddings between 7 months and 1.5 years prior to the wedding date. Elopements, especially weekday ones, are typically booked a bit more last minute - around 3-6 months in advance. If you’re last minute booking, please inquire anyways! There’s always a chance I have your date available.
All other photo sessions can be booked any time. If you have a specific date in mind, please inquire ASAP to ensure I can accommodate.
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What's your turnaround time?
I hate to make you wait (and I’m eager to see the photos too!) so I have my film developed locally in Vancouver to ensure I’m as speedy as possible.
My turnaround time is 2 weeks for photo sessions and 3-4 weeks for wedding galleries.
I do offer a rushed gallery service for an additional fee.
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How will my photos be delivered?
Once your photos are ready for viewing, I will send you the link to a private, online gallery from which you can download your photos. If we shot any polaroids, I’ll take them home with me to scan then I’ll email the digitals & snail mail the physical copies.
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Do you only shoot film?
Film is always my priority - but I do offer digital photography services too. Please inquire with me for more information.
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What kind of film do you work with?
Most of my work is made with Kodak 35mm film
I also shoot with Polaroid 600 film
and various Kodak Super 8 films (video)
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Do you offer retouching services?
No. I’ll remove a blemish, bruise, or minor stain but do not offer any other retouching. I aim to photograph your natural form.
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Do you offer printing services?
I do! Please inquire with me for more details about my print pricing + packages.
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How would you describe your photography style?
Natural, nostalgic, + fun
The prompting/posing of clients is an art in itself! I would describe my shooting style as a middle ground between posed and candid. I do typically pose the folks in front of my camera but because I like my photos to feel natural (and more than anything, I want my clients to feel comfortable) I keep things as non-structured as possible and try to base my posing off your natural mannerisms.
My editing style is very minimal - one of my favourite things about film is how naturally rich the colours are! There’s typically no need for colour adjustments so any edits I make to film photos are things like cropping, lighting tweaks, or removing a distraction in the background, etc…