FAQs
Questions? Concerns?
We’ve answers!
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Being in front of the camera always feels a little awkward! Trust us, we feel the same way which is why we like to make our shoots super relaxed and try to catch some nice candid moments of you both. Our job is to make you feel comfortable and we will coach you through it the whole way.
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Click on the contact page and get in touch! We are always available to chat about your ideas and tell you a little more about how we work. Once getting in touch we will set up a video call where you can get to know us and find out if we are a good fit for your day.
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We saw wedding photography as a great way to see different places and document meaningful stories. It also allowed us to create a business together and work for ourselves. We had both shot one wedding each for friends before we met. Our very first wedding together was of two adventure seekers and they flew us to Seattle from Australia. We had such a strong connection and met some incredible people. It was then we realized that this was our calling. To capture people making the most our of life and celebrating their love in an adventurous way!
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This depends on how many hours you book us for and what your day looks like. On average we deliver between 75-100 images per hour. We also have an estimate on our pricing guide for our packages. There is so much happening on the day and we love to document all the in-between moments of you and your guests. From there we pick the best photos and edit each one by hand. It's a tedious process but we end up with a collection of images that tell a powerful story and that's something we’re really proud of.
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Your photos will be returned through an online gallery. Here you will be able to download the web and print sized images to use however you wish.
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The Pic-Time gallery that we send out for each shoot allows you to share the entire day with your friends and family too! This way they can download whatever photos they like from the day and don’t have to bug you guys for them!
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Of course! We take these photos for you and we want you to enjoy them on your walls or to use as thank you cards after the wedding.
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We design custom albums which are hand bound in Canada. The quality of these albums is something you have to see to believe! These can be purchased at any time, even after your photos have been returned.
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The main difference is the time and coverage. Please note that all of the packages in our pricing guide are flexible. We know every wedding day is unique and would be happy to put something together that suits your day perfectly. Just get in contact and we would be happy to help!
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That’s totally okay! Since we normally book a year out we understand that you are still in the process of figuring out what your day will look like. This also means that your coverage needs might change. We allow you to change the amount of hours needed up until the day of the wedding.
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We take pride in having a super fast turn around time for our photos. We edit around 20 preview photos within a week of the event and get them back to you right away so you have something to share with your friends and family. Total processing time usually takes from six to eight weeks. This largely depends on the time of year. June through to September is typically our busiest season.
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We shoot on Canon cameras and have a full bag of lenses for every type of situation. For all the camera nerds, here’s a list of our gear: 3x Canon R5, 24 1.4L, 35 1.4L, 50 1.2L, 85 1.4L, 28-70 2.0L, 70-200 2.8L, 15-35 2.8L, 100 2.8L, 100-500 4.5L
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We have yet to run into this problem and we hope we never do! Luckily there is two of us, so if one of us was to get sick we would be able to get a second shooter and still shoot the day how we normally do in order to provide the quality of work that we produce.
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We love embracing all kinds of weather! Some of our favorite shoots have come from 'not ideal' weather conditions. Having said that, we always keep a close eye on the local forecast and radars, especially if you are planning an adventure shoot in the mountains. Weather can be unpredictable in the mountains but also passes quickly. We keep days free around your date as well to guarantee a weather backup if needed.
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We do! We have every wedding or adventure that we have shot backed up in multiple locations. This ensures that if you ever lose your copy we can get a new one out to you right away. Having said that, we do urge you to do the same and backup your photos in multiple locations.
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Of course! We are always searching for the best location around the area which we can share with our couples. This is one of the most important parts of our job as we look for and plan the logistics of the shoot. Once we get an idea of what you like as a couple, we will put together a list of locations which we feel are the best fit for you. We also have a location guide that we share with all of our couples to start the process.
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Would you believe me if I said a majority of our couples worry about this? Don’t worry. We don’t expect you to be professional models. First of all, we’ll take some time to get to know you and probably hike for at least a few minutes before pulling up the cameras. When we do start taking photos, the process is extremely chill. We’ll give you easy instructions, asking you to move and interact together in ways that allow us to capture candid moments in a flattering style. We give prompts and directions that include movements, words, and feelings. During photo sessions, you'll sometimes forget we're right there. When viewing your finished photos, you'll like think something like "Woah, I didn't realize we could look so rad/adorable/adventurous/playful on camera." At least, this has been our experience so far!
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Our editing style is inspired by pushed film, which has a punchy, contrasty vibe without sacrificing true colors, accurate skin tones, or overall cleanliness of an image. We pride ourselves in producing images that will not look "dated" in 5, 10, or 50 years. We are not fans of filters or major color changes because we believe you chose your location based on it's beauty and it'd be a disservice to change that look drastically!
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We spend most of the year living in Moab, Utah and then go to Alaska every summer from June-September. These are our favorite months in these places and we believe they’re the best months for adventure elopements there as well! We also typically take a roadtrip in the spring and fall, so be sure to keep an eye on our Instagram for those locations as they change each year.
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In short, an adventure wedding is an intentionally-planned wedding day, in an epic destination, with a minimalist guest list, and an emphasis on experiences over things. Of course, definitions of this will vary, but we use the terms interchangeably; usually referring to a wedding with 0-5 guests as an “elopement” and a wedding with up to 25 guests as an “intimate wedding.” Both of which are adventure weddings!
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Another common concern, but no worries, this is not a hours-long photo shoot. During that time, we’ll be hiking, chatting, exploring, eating, making fun memories, and basically having the best double date ever. A lot of our couples’ favorite photos were taking at times they didn’t even really realize or think about us taking photos. It’s very chill. But of course, we also spend time dedicated to photos, especially around sunrise and sunset or in really rad spots (but we promise those times will be fun too).
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Because the number of photos delivered can vary based on different timelines, locations, activities, and so on, we don’t have a specific amount we deliver, but it is typically around 30-50 photos per hour booked. We usually shoot thousands (yes.) and then go through and pick out the very best to edit and put together a gorgeous gallery just for you! We are always happy to send over examples of full galleries if you’re curious.
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Every single couple that works with us receives: an extremely thorough guide sent over after they book that answers every question they didn’t know they had, extensive planning advice from us within a client portal, a custom timeline, vendor recommendations, location-specific excursion/adventure recommendations, an incredible wedding day experience (obvi), and a gallery of high-res digital photos with printing rights (and easy printing services straight from said gallery) that can be shared with your best friend, aunt lucy, mom, grandma, and whoever else might want to see, download, and print your wedding photos.
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While we are not officially wedding planners, we have found that a lot of our couples (especially those with fewer than 10 guests) do not need a planner because of how involved we are in helping. While every wedding varies and it would be impossible to list out every task we’ve helped couples with, our expertise is invaluable and available to every one of our couples. We are here to help with everything from specific permitting, location selection, location scouting, vendor recommendations, timeline creation, picking out a dress + suit, picking shoes, adventure ideas, travel advice, choosing lodging, advice on how to tell your family you’re eloping, zipping your dress, tying your bowtie, keeping your dog company while you change…the list is literally endless. The only main things we do not offer are booking anything on your behalf (such as lodging, vendors, etc), or official guiding (see next question).
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So, the word “guide” has become a bit of a buzzword in the adventure wedding photography world. While we absolutely do guide you through this process, and guide you through eloping, and even typically show you around a location, we do not work as certified outdoor guides. We value official guides very highly and we take our job, and outdoor activities, much too seriously to include official guiding in our job description. While we are absolutely comfortable hiking with couples in remote locations (and we carry safety gear such as an InReach Satellite Phone at all times); for any activities requiring a harness, technical rope work, above-moderate scrambling or rafting, extreme off-roading, parachuting, rappelling, private flights, or the like, we require that our couple work with a local, certified outdoor guide. We are always happy to recommend guides and support the local community, and ensure we are all upholding a high standard of safety for everyone involved.
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We book weddings up to a year in advance, most typically 6-10 months before the wedding date. We book adventure sessions up to three months in advance, based on availability around our wedding schedule. That being said, we have booked elopements two weeks in advance and pulled off an amazing wedding day! It is possible, so no matter how “last minute” we would love to hear from you! If you’re planning to get married in over a year, we recommend reaching out to get on our waitlist so you have access to new dates before anyone else!
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Adventure Sessions are two hour photo sessions most typically used for engagements, anniversaries, or post-wedding portrait sessions. We pick one or two close locations and hike up to two miles together. Here are some example blog posts (which contain select photos, not full galleries) of past adventure sessions: Courtney + Winslow in Bryce Canyon | Cat + Shaw in Grand Teton | Rachel + Ryan in Monument Valley. Note, we do not book adventure session packages as elopements — your wedding day deserves more time and planning than that!