Investment & FAQ

All the detail’s you need before we get the conversation going.

“When you work with Maria you’re getting beautiful photos because you’re also getting a beautiful experience! … Also, I’ll state the obvious, the photos were breathtaking! She has a gift of highlighting images of God’s goodness!”

-Nikki & Dan

I’m not the cheapest option out there, and that’s okay. What I offer is an experience that you won’t find anywhere else.

Every couple has unique needs which is why I offer complete customization starting from a few basic packages. Every package includes the following:

  • Access to an online planning guide made exclusively for clients.

  • Planning assistance including (but not limited to) location selection, custom timeline, vendor recommendations, and more.

  • An online gallery with high resolution, fully edited images and printing rights.

Small Weddings

A joy-filled and stress free celebration that reflects who you are and what you value. For up to 75 people.

Starting at $4,200

Elopements

The freedom to intentionally create a celebration exactly how you want it to be. For up to 15 people.

Starting at $3,100

Couple Sessions

Your love captured in any season of life. Not your typical photo session, it’s more like an adventurous date with a picture taking third wheel/friend (me!).

Starting at $1500

FAQ’s

Answers for your questions

  • I require a signed contract and retainer in order to book.

  • Short answer, as much as you’d like! When it’s time for me to capture you I want you to feel like you’re hanging out with a friend.

  • I tailor the energy I bring and directions I give to you as a couple and the kind of experience you want to have. I am not the photographer who will pose you from your head to your toes, but I won’t leave you wondering what to do.

  • I hear some variation of this pretty frequently, but I’ve yet to meet a couple that I couldn’t help relax and look natural in their photos.

  • I have an entire session planning guide which includes outfit planning which I will send over to you once booking is completed.

  • You’ll receive sneak peeks in 24 -72 hours. For the rest of your gallery, my turn around time is typically 2-3 weeks for couples sessions and 4-6 weeks for weddings & elopements.

  • I don’t believe in setting a cap on how many images you will receive in your finished gallery.  You get all of the best images from our time together and I promise you’ll have plenty!  

  • Yes! After booking you recieve a planning guide specific to what you’ve booked with me (wedding, elopement, or session). And I’m also here to give you any help you need beyond that.

  • I’ve been photographing couples since 2014!

  • If you’ve already paid the retainer to reserve a date, it is legally non-refundable and a new retainer will need to be paid in order to secure a new date if you so desire.

  • No I don’t.  Editing is an integral part of my art and I’ve worked hard to develop an editing style which authentically reflects nature, displays lovely skin tones, and captures the essence of what moments looked and felt like.

  • I edit with a few things in mind: beautiful skin tones, true to life colors, and communicating the feeling of a given captured moment. Time of day, lighting, and colors in a scene (including wardrobe) all play a role in how I edit the final images because I want to stay true to the feeling that was present in that moment.

  • Nope.  So much of the heart behind my brand is to capture couples authentically which is why I don’t alter anything beyond some discretionary (minimal) teeth whitening and removing temporary blemishes which wouldn’t normally be there such as acne, bruises, etc. (which I can also leave in if you want).  If there is something which you are especially self conscious of please don’t hesitate to mention it and I will keep it in mind while shooting.

  • I’ve spent years gaining experience photographing in a wide range of conditions, so don’t worry if it’s overcast, rainy, or the sun is come and go. Wind and even a little bit of rain not only adds unique character to images but it can also make for a really fun time!  The weather in North Idaho is unpredictable at best, so rolling with what the day brings is part of the adventure.

My Process:

Reach out

Fill out my contact form here to get the conversation started and I’ll send over the full pricing guide for your specific inquiry.

Discovery call.

A chance to get to know each other and for you to ask me any questions you may still have.

Booking

I’ll send over a contact and retainer invoice so you can book. And then the fun begins!

Feeling ready to reach out?

It’s pretty simple moving forward. Make sure you’ve read my About page and then fill out my contact form to get the conversation going!