‘Budget’ is not a four letter word.

Budget is not a four-letter work, but it sure feels like one these days.

Let's face it, 2023 was hard for both families and businesses. Everything costs more, we are all trying to save wherever we can. That's all of us, including wedding vendors! The days of planning two years in advance for a $50K wedding seem to have disappeared. Instead, we’re seeing the emergence of sweet micro-weddings, elopements in beautiful backyards and gardens, and destination events where only your favorite people get an invitation.

To be honest, this shift in the industry really fits my style. 

A tear trickling down a cheek, a baby crying out, an inside joke being quietly told, a father's breath caught in his throat... These are the things that fill my cup!

If it feels like your budget is stopping you from having the photography that you've always dreamed of, I encourage you to convey that budget with your potential vendors and see what happens. Just be open. So many photographers now offer flexible payment options and smaller, time-based packages. I tailor my packages to fit each client so that you can still have the photography you have been dreaming of! Planning a wedding or elopement? Let’s connect!