INVESTMENT
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The in-between moments, glances, crinkle-eye smiles, goosebumps.
Quality photos are the most important investment you can make for your big day. They're more than just photos, they are your legacy. After the last song is played and all your guests have gone home, your photos will be the one thing you have to bring back memories from the happiest day of your life!
If you’ve read this far, I’m guessing standing around in poses isn’t your style. It’s not mine, either. The whole-ass point of having photos is being able to look back and remember how much fun this was. How it felt to be here, surrounded by friends and family, passionately in love with your person.
So my job is to give you guidance to put you at ease, to help you loosen up, to contribute to the good vibes on your wedding day, and to get you through those posed fam photos as quickly as possible so you can get back to the dance floor (or the ice cream truck; whatever’s your style).
Not all photos start with " ."
say cheese
MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
- emma & Dusty
"The final photos literally belong in a magazine, they look that good."
"Gracie is absolutely AMAZING...She made me and my husband feel so comfortable, confidently directed us, and also made sure my photo visions came to life. The final photos literally belong in a magazine, they look that good."
"If you're thinking about hiring Gracie for your wedding photography, DO NOT HESITATE! Her photos are beyond beautiful...Beyond that, though, Gracie is just the best vendor! She was so easy to communicate with and incredibly organized. Every meet up with her pre-wedding was so fun, and she made us feel so at ease."
- Katie & ian
- Emma & Dusty
the details
It’s not just about the day you show up for photos. We’ll start working together from day one to provide insights, resources, location ideas, planning tips, and timelines so that when you get to your wedding or session date, you’ll get to live fully in the moment.
the experience
Cue the music, pop a bottle, go exploring, dance in the desert, get comfortable, do your thang. I’ll provide prompts to help you get comfortable (no need to worry about what to do with your hands), but mostly we’ll just hang out and let the magic happen.
your story captured your way
Simply put, no. I don’t give anyone RAW/unedited photos. The edit is just as much apart of the work as the actual photo. I promise to deliver all of the photos that you will want and if there are any that you think I might've missed, I'll happily look back through them to make sure. Don't want you to miss any memories!
can we have the raws?
I currently live in Denver, CO but I am from Fresno, CA with a traveler heart. I travel for work at least once a month and I am so lucky my career allows me to do that!
Where are you based?
Yes! I don’t think I’d still be in business if I didn’t. Both of the cameras I use on a wedding day are dual slot cameras which means your images are being recorded onto two memory cards at the same time. I also require your second photographer to have a dual slot camera. I back up all photos the same night of all shoots and events. All of your images are on 4 different sources at all times to ensure that they are protected!
do you backup our photos?
I will never abandon you! It has never happened but if something horrible happens like Covid or an unexpected hospitalization then you are guaranteed a replacement as good as me! I will have the associate photographer shoot the wedding and I will edit the gallery so that your images will be consistent with my style.
what happens if you get sick?
I typically recommend a second photographer for all weddings, especially if you’re not doing a first look. You'll get more photos from different angles and perspectives plus it allows for better time management since we can be in two places at once! But if you're having a smaller guest count, a second might not be necessary.
Why would we need a second photographer?
I require a 50% non-refundable retainer within 3 days to secure your date and the remaining 50% will be due 30 days prior to your wedding (7 days prior for elopements/engagements.) I can also split the remaining 50% into 4 payment installments (weddings only)*, just let me know if this would suit you better. I do not accept cash or checks but I do accept credit/debit card or bank transfer.
*Fee of $25 per installment will be added to invoice.
what's the payment situation like?
alaska
bahamas
fiji
france
greece
italy
spain
tulum
Just pay for my travel & stay in these locations:
bucket list
2024-2025
bucket list
Book in one of these locations travel fees will be waived.
travel schedule
2024
jul
1-4 fresno, ca
16-18 charlotte, nc
aug
24-26 alamosa, co
29-9/2 sacramento, ca
sep
13-15 forks, wa
21-23 napa valley, ca
oct
tbd
nov
19-22 fresno, ca
23-26 orange county, ca
dec
2-5 somewhere in vermont
JAN
3-7 Fresno, ca
8-10 london
10-13 paris
feb
1-3 las vegas, nv
mar
15-19 Fresno, ca
apr
10-13 sayulita, mx
16-19 chicago, il
may
17-21 fresno, ca
jun
19-21 minneapolis, mn
