The Session
Experience
If you are looking for a fun photography session to capture special moments in your life, you're in the right place!
Why am I a photographer?
It's not just about beautiful photos, but you'll get that too.
It's my goal to help people capture special moments in their life through beautiful photos. Photography sessions are more than that though. I'm truly passionate about creating an experience that is meaningful, memorable and FUN while representing who you are. I want your session to be a time for you to just be yourselves and enjoy it. My editing style is bright, bold, and colorful while preserving the natural colors in the landscape. Sound like we'd be a good fit? Keep reading!
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Create photos that represent who you are
If you're down for an adventure, you're probably in the right place.
I specialize in unique, outdoor sessions because I’m most passionate about connecting people to the outdoors. If you envision watching the sunset, paddle boarding in the bay, walking through the woods, playing in the sand dunes, or splashing in the ocean for your session, then I'm the photographer for you. I also believe your photos should represent who you are. If you and your partner love adventures, why not incorporate your favorite activity into your session?
When I say I love adventures, I mean it. In my free time, I love hiking, kayaking, biking, and planning outdoor adventure meetups in Delaware.
Real Moments and Genuine Emotion
I'm all about candid, in-between moments.
While I always make sure to get the classic photos of everyone looking at the camera, I am committed to capturing real moments and genuine emotion. When you look back at your photos, I want you to remember the moments, what they felt like and how much fun you had. During sessions, I will give you some specific posing, but I'll mostly give you action-based prompts to get you to interact with each other.
Bright, Bold, Natural Colors
My editing style
My editing style is bright, bold, and colorful while preserving the natural colors of the landscape. I believe my editing style is timeless, not trendy, and will still look beautiful years from now.
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I don't just show up and take pretty photos.
Not only is it my goal to take beautiful photos of you, but I want to help make the entire photography session experience something you’ll look back fondly on for years to come. From the very first email, I work to build a relationship with my clients. I'll help you brainstorm locations ideas, send you a whole guide for picking outfits, discuss activity ideas, and more. I want get to know you so that when the session day comes, I can serve you even better.
At the end of the day, the location you choose and the outfits you select won’t matter nearly as much as the memories you make together. I want your session to be a time for you to just be yourselves and enjoy it. Have fun together. Laugh a lot. I’ll take care of the rest! Being a photographer is exhilarating, exhausting, moving, inspiring, fun, a physical workout, lots of work, and a true honor.
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Testimonials
What’s it like to work with me? Hear it from some of the wonderful people I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
Saying that she was just our photographer is like saying the earth is just a rock. It is, but it's also so much MORE.
There is no accurate way of expressing how kind, helpful, funny, and wonderful Abby was. She walked us through very step, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and was such a huge part of not only the wedding, but the whole planning process. Abby is easy to contact, easy to talk to, and INCREDIBLY TALENTED. There was not one picture that we didn’t absolutely love.
-Mary & Jeff
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After doing a photoshoot with Abby I will recommend her to EVERYONE who asks!
She was so professional while doing pictures but also very personal to make sure she was able to capture the best pictures ! She came up with the most fantastic poses and provided us with the previews and the final gallery within a week!! She will be my photographer for every event going forward!!!
-Casi & Wade
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We definitely plan on working with Abby again as this experience and the quality of photography were above our expectations.
Everyone wants professional pictures to cherish but the process of finding a photographer to receiving the pictures can be daunting. Abby made the entire process seamless and easy for two busy people and a little puppy. She has excellent communication skills and a true talent at capturing people in love. She is so easy to work with and truly wants to make it easy for you.
-Lydia & Matt
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Abby is not only a photographer, she is a curator.
She captures the sense of people and narrates the story of us through pictuers. She is generous and fun to work with.
-van Boekhold Family
Want to book? Here's what's next!
If you like what you see, fill out the contact form and tell me more about your wedding. If I’m available, I will send you more information and we will go from there!
1. Initial Email Intro
To get the booking process started, fill out the form on my contact page. Then, you'll get an email from me where I'll ask you a few questions and send you all the info you need.
2. Booking
When you're ready to book, I will send you a digital contract that you can sign online. To officially book a session, I require a signed contract and a $50 retainer. Then we're official!
3. Planning Guide
Once we're official, I will send you a comprehensive digital session planning guide packed with info that will help you prepare for the session! There are sections about picking locations, selecting outfits, what to bring the day of, and more!
4. Pre-Session Questionnaire
About 2 weeks before the session, I will send you a pre-session questionnaire. Your answers will help me to capture your relationship the best I can. Then we will discuss final logistics.
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5. Session Day!
The session day is finally here! Relax and get ready to have some fun!
6. Preview Gallery
Within a week of the session, I will send you a preview gallery of high-resolution images that you can share or print.
7. Final Gallery
I will deliver your final gallery within 30 days of the session. You'll get an email from me with a link to the gallery of edited, high-resolution photos.
8. Feedback
When I deliver your gallery, I also send you a separate email with a link to a feedback questionnaire. This is your opportunity to give me feedback on your whole photography session experience.
Packages
and Pricing
I believe in keeping my pricing upfront and straightforward. All packages include a comprehensive planning guide, planning assistance, and a digital gallery of professionally edited, high-resolution images with full printing and downloading rights. I do not limit myself to a certain number of images. All packages can be customized based on what you're looking for. Additional hours can be added upon request, and travel fees may apply to weddings outside of Delaware.
Full Session
60 minute session
1-2 outfits
1 location of your choice
Comprehensive planning guide
High-resolution digital image gallery
$50 product credit to use in the online gallery shop
Investment: $375
Half Session
30 minute session
1 outfit
Time and location of my choice
Comprehensive planning guide
High-Resolution digital image gallery
$25 product credit to use in the online gallery shop
Investment: $275
Flash Sessions
20 minute session
1 outfit
1 date, time and location of my choice
Comprehensive planning guide
High-resolution digital image gallery
Investment $175
Full Day Adventures
If you have a full day adventure in mind, I'll be stoked! For example, if you want to go rock climbing or sailing, or backpacking for your session. I'll work with you to create a custom package.
Investment: Custon
These sessions are announced 1-2 weeks in advance through my email list and social media. Sign up for my email list to be notified when flash sessions are available.
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