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behind the lens I’m an introvert. Yep - that means you’ll find me alone in a crowded room. Well, actually you’ll never find me alone in a crowded room (isn’t that every introvert’s greatest fear), but instead running around with my very extroverted husband, whose endless wit and easygoing conversation will inevitably draw you in. Before long, we’ll be talking about why stalking is not the way to meet a girl (and how your how-you-met story is probably far less creepy) and why we didn’t meet earlier because face it, you two make us way cooler.
You might be wondering, why on earth would she start off by introducing herself as an introvert? Because at the heart of what I do, I’m the type of girl who may not be the loud voice in the room, but I’ll make sure your voice is heard. I’m the one who will get to know your story, who will notice the little quirks, who will let you know it’s ok to have a moment of silence to just take it all in, to think about how amazing it is that out of the 7 billion people in this world, you picked each other. That’s what I’m all about. P.S. JK Rowling is an introvert. Or, if you didn’t get your letter to Hogwarts, so is Bill Gates. |
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I’m not here just to take photos and leave. I’m not just your wedding photographer - I utilize my passion for capturing real moments, my energy to get you two comfortable, my bad jokes to break the ice, my experience in event planning, and my knack for highly detailed organization to create a whole experience that allows you to feel confident in the photographer that you have put your trust in. From the moment you send an inquiry, I respond within 72 hours because I know how valuable your time is. As you’re planning, I discuss with you what you want your day to be about and make sure I know exactly what your day will look like so I can capture each and every precious moment. When the day finally arrives, I blend in with your guests, capturing those candid moments that you might forget about in the blur of the wedding, and sneak you out for sunset portraits for a few moments just to celebrate, to appreciate, and to take in what this day has meant to you. When the night is over, we hug goodbye and leave as friends. And after everyone has gone to bed, I rush home to edit your photos, delivering a full gallery with all those moments, big and small, preserved for you to look back on in years to come.
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wedding collections
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10 hours online gallery high resolution images web resolution images personal printing rights engagement session two photographers $6600 |
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* travel fee may apply if outside of the san francisco bay area. pricing is subject to change and locked at time of booking.
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testimonials Lynn Lewis was the most phenomenal photographer- from the quality of her incredible photographs to her calm and lighthearted demeanor, she was absolutely wonderful! She has a truly remarkable ability to capture the most wonderful candid shots and we are so thrilled we chose her to photograph countless spectacular moments from our big day.
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...but I don't know how many hours I need
I get it - you've only just started the wedding planning process and aren't sure what the day is going to look like. Use this sample 8 hour timeline as a guideline.
You might need more hours if you have:
Don't want to be locked down? Don't worry, you can upgrade your collection anytime. The only caveat is that your upgrade is subject to current pricing on that date. For tips on how to make your photos awesome and more useful information, check out this post on Making the Most of Your Wedding Photographer. |
1. Groom Prep (optional) | 30 minutes
2. Bridal Prep + Details | 90 minutes
3. First Look + Bride and Groom Portraits | 60 minutes
4. Wedding Party | 30 minutes
5. Buffer Time Before the Ceremony | 15 minutes
This is the time for the bride to hide as guests are arriving. Be sure to account for more time if the ceremony and first look location are near each other. 6. Ceremony | 30 minutes
7. Family Formals | 30 minutes
8. Reception Details | 15 minutes
9. Reception | 150 minutes
10. Sunset Portraits | 30 minutes
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frequently asked questions
My friend/cousin does photography. Do I need to get my engagement photos done by you?
Doing an engagement session together is the best thing you can do to make the most of your wedding photography! It's a way for us to see how we interact, what you like, what you don't like, and just get comfortable with each other so that we have an awesome rapport on the big day. That's why I love to get to know the little things that make your love story unique before I photograph one of the most important days of your lives!
I've heard that it's best to have two photographers. What's your take on it?
Having two photographers can be helpful for a packed timeline - that means you can have bride and groom getting ready photos at the same time, I can photograph family formals while my second catches cocktail hour and reception details, and together we can capture more guest candids. However, I would not say it is necessary as I shoot 80% of weddings solo. I would recommend adding on a second shooter if you have multiple locations that require travel or weddings of 200+ guests.
WHAT ARE PRE OR POST WEDDING SESSIONS?
A pre-wedding session is a great opportunity to get all dressed up and go on an epic adventure for sunset bride and groom portraits before the wedding day and just take it all in. If you're the type of person who struggled between eloping and having a big wedding, it's perfect to have those moments for just the two of you two. Some couples even use this session to say their vows to each other as their own personal way to celebrate.
A post-wedding (also sometimes called trash-the-dress) session is very similar, just after the wedding and has a bit of a different vibe because you just got married! So you get to celebrate being newlyweds without a care in the world that your dress is dirty as the tides come in or dirt clings onto your train.
Why do either? Having the flexibility to pick a location and time makes for awesome bride and groom portraits, the ones that you'll probably frame and put as your Facebook profile picture. Plus, you'll be so much more relaxed and have way more fun because you won't have to worry about your hair stylist running late, or your aunt getting lost driving to the venue, or your centerpieces not being arranged correctly. So imagine just the two of you - hiking up a mountaintop overlooking the view, or running barefoot into the ocean...now that's what I call epic!
A post-wedding (also sometimes called trash-the-dress) session is very similar, just after the wedding and has a bit of a different vibe because you just got married! So you get to celebrate being newlyweds without a care in the world that your dress is dirty as the tides come in or dirt clings onto your train.
Why do either? Having the flexibility to pick a location and time makes for awesome bride and groom portraits, the ones that you'll probably frame and put as your Facebook profile picture. Plus, you'll be so much more relaxed and have way more fun because you won't have to worry about your hair stylist running late, or your aunt getting lost driving to the venue, or your centerpieces not being arranged correctly. So imagine just the two of you - hiking up a mountaintop overlooking the view, or running barefoot into the ocean...now that's what I call epic!
I HEARD THAT SHUTTER CLICK. HOW MANY PHOTOS WILL I RECEIVE?
I'm a storyteller - so I care about the chapter that seems a bit out of place but really gives a lot of background for the character and the details that give life to the world you're stepping into. But I also am the editor, which means catching the spelling errors and trimming the chapter that doesn't make sense so that when you read the story, you don't fixate on the first chapter which didn't peak your interest and put down the book to gather dust, but instead you are fully engaged and completely satisfied in the investment you made in the characters. That is why I typically deliver 40+ photos for an engagement/bridals/day-after session and 400+ photos for a full day wedding.
I love your editing! But can I also get the raw/unedited photos?
Suppose you saw someone go to a restaurant and ask the chef for the raw ingredients used to make a dish - you probably would be genuinely surprised to see such an interaction. All jokes aside, while I understand wanting to see the unedited photos (I had the same thought before I became a professional photographer!), I'm here to provide you a professional service and only want to deliver the best, finished photos to you as my client.
I LOVE YOUR EDITING! BUT CAN I GET The photos brighter/more saturated/etc.?
I get it - mom wants a photo that more natural because she's looking at her own wedding photos and wondering why they look so different. However, I do want to emphasize that as your photographer, the style that I edit in is very much in line with the style that I photograph in. And that style is what you're hiring a professional photographer for - not just to take photos, but also to deliver a high quality gallery that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. So if you're all about those bright, pastel tones, then I'm not the one for you. But for minor changes like brightening up a few photos that you want to print, just let me know and I'm happy to do that for you.
I SAW YOUR DIY FLOATING GLASS PHOTO COLLAGE TUTORIAL. AM I ALLOWED TO FREELY PRINT AND SHARE MY PHOTOS?
YEA, I KNOW I COULD GET THEM PRINTED MYSELF OR MADE INTO AN ALBUM. BUT CAN I PAY YOU TO DO THAT FOR ME?
Not a problem - if you do want to order prints and albums from me, let me know and I'm happy to create a custom package for you! Just note that the San Jose, California sales tax will be added to your total in such cases (see, I'm just trying to help you out here! and don't worry, it's not tax evasion because California only taxes on physical products).
EEK I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM! WHEN WILL I GET THEM SO I CAN SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
I know, I'm just as excited to see them!! As soon as a session is over, I absolutely can't wait to download them and start editing - my husband knows this very well because he always sees me pulling out my laptop on the drive home. So you'll often see sneak peeks quickly after, typically by the next day. For regular sessions, I guarantee delivery of your gallery within 2 weeks, so I don't typically send sneak peeks for other sessions since you'll get them all so soon anyway! Final wedding galleries are guaranteed to be delivered within 60 days.
I'M NOT SURE WHAT WEDDING COLLECTION I WANT - CAN I CHANGE IT AFTER I BOOK?
It's totally normal to not know how many hours you need in the early wedding planning stages, or even if you want to do an engagement session or have a second shooter. No worries, you're welcome to upgrade your wedding collection at any time after booking, it will be just be invoiced as an add-on at current pricing.
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