Where are you located? Do you charge a travel fee for weddings not in your location?
I am located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. I charge for mileage and accommodations when traveling more than 100 miles from the city.
How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed as the main photographer?
I have been a professional wedding photographer for 10 years and have photographed over 75 weddings.
Describe your "style" of wedding photography.
I photograph weddings as a documentary storyteller who shoots the day as it naturally unfolds with little to no direction directed towards the couple. I focus on the moments, emotion and raw energy of the wedding day. I aim to tell a visual story with emphasis on the portrayal of how it felt to be present at your event.
What's the typical wedding coverage package that you offer? What is the price?
My packages start at 2,800.
Do you have a studio where we can meet? Do you use Skype?
We can meet at our studio, a coffee shop or over the internet via Skype to chat about your wedding and the role photography will play in it.
What are your professional degrees, credentials, affiliations? Have you taken any recent educational workshops or classes?
I earned a BFA in Applied Media Arts with a concentration in Documentary Photography from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2003. I also attended the SALT Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, ME, in 2004. I worked professionally as a full-time photojournalist for the Tribune-Review for 10 years before committing myself full-time to my wedding photography business.
Is there anything else you'd like to share about yourself?
Some of my most notable achievements include being recognized for my work as a photojournalist by the "POYi" (Pictures of the Year International) and the National Press Photographers "Best of Photojournalism" competitions.
I also earned 2 EMMY nominations both in 2014 and 2015 for my documentary film work.
I have been published in major markets by the New York Times, LA Times, Boston Globe, USA Today, and MSNBC.
I am also grateful that my wedding photography has been internationally recognized by the WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association).
