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!
It's not just a photoshoot.
This is an experience.
It's my goal to help you capture special moments in your 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 experience a beautiful place together, be yourselves, and have fun together. 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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A Custom Experience
My goal is to create a photography experience that will authentically capture who you are and the connection that you and your partner share. Every session is different because ever couple is different! I encourage couples to think about what you love to do together and what kind of experience you want to share together during the session. Maybe you are traveling to a new place together, or maybe you love to watch sunsets, hike through the woods, hang out with your dog, play in the sand dunes, or even go rock climbing. I'm here to help create that experience for you and then to capture you in a genuine and authentic way.
A session usually goes something like this:
I help you pick a really beautiful location. When we get there, we walk around, hike a little, enjoy the landscape, and maybe even watch the sunset. All the while, I'll be giving you prompts and directions for you to interact with each other. By the end, you'll have beautiful photos, but you'll also have an experience that you shared with your partner that you can remember for years to come.
Real Moments & Genuine Emotion
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 is bright, bold, and colorful while highlighting 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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Meet your photographer!
I have 5+ years of experience in wedding, elopement, & couples photography and have photographed 50+ weddings all over the country and even internationally! Whether this is your first time planning photos or you've done it before, I'm here to help!
More About Me
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 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 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 have me as your photographer? Hear it from some of the wonderful people I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
We will treasure these photos for a lifetime
My fiancé and I were so pleased with our experience with Abby! The golden hour light was so flattering, the location was beautiful and she was a pleasure to work with. She made us feel comfortable and let us be silly. The end results are amazing! Thank you Abby!!
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I can't say enough great things about Abby - her talent speaks for itself, her work ethic is second to none and she makes the overall experience natural and fun!
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with her for our wedding and absolutely LOVED the way that things turned out thanks to Abby's creative eye. I am so incredibly grateful for all that she did to make our wedding amazing.
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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.
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Abby is THE BEST!
We hired Abby to photograph our destination wedding, and the whole experience is top notch. On your wedding day, you spend a lot of time with your photographer and Abby perfectly balances her easy going personality with professionalism. If you are like me and worry about being awkward in your photos, you should hire Abby because she guides your every step of the way. And the pictures? INCREDIBLE! She sent me 100 "preview" pictures a few days after my wedding, and each one was better then the previous. Thank you Abby!
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Abby is incredible!
She gives great direction, making photos look and feel natural. She is prompt and sweet and has a great eye for beautiful photos. I cannot say enough good things about Abby and having her as a part of my wedding. She captured our big day so beautifully and I will cherish the memories she captured forever!
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Thank you Abby for the amazing experience, and beautiful photos!
Abby is amazing to work with! She responds quickly to questions, and even provided preview photos the day of our wedding! Her excitement and passion only make the photography experience even better. She asks for a list of photos prior and made sure we got all of the shots we wanted, even in the business of the wedding day! She joins in and truly enjoys herself while she is photographing the wedding.
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Stop looking and book Abby! She’s one of the most artistic and talented people I’ve ever met.
Our wedding pictures far exceeded our expectations and we’ve had so many people compliment the images and originality of some of the shots. They’re perfect in every way and it wouldn’t have been the same with another photographer. She is the best at what she does!
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10/10 would recommend!
Her directions to help us not look awkward in photos was probably the most important.
Abby was amazing! Her attention to fine detail and coaching really gave us amazing wedding photos. From our first phone call, to the engagement session, to all the planning and finally the wedding itself, her knowledge and skillful planning made everything run smoothly. She captured the day beautifully and we wouldn’t ask for a better photographer!
As seen in...
Voyage Denver Magazine | Delaware Seaside Bride: Andrea + Chris | Delaware Seaside Bride: 2021 Cover | Delaware Seaside Bride: Rebecca + Nick | Delaware Online | Delaware Today | Noonday Collective | The Outbound Collective | Delaware Beach Paper | Delaware State Parks | Daily Brisk: 10 Best Photographers in Cancún, Mexico | Irrepressible Podcast | Shoot & Share Contest Finalist 2018, 2020
Want to book? Here's what's next!
If you like what you see, fill out the contact form and tell me more about you. 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 $100 retainer. Then we're official!
3. Planning
Once we're official, I will send you a digital session planning guide packed with info that will help you prepare for the session! We will also discuss locations and the schedule for the session.
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.
Sound good? Get in touch!
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. The preview gallery usually includes about 10-15 images.
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
A few days later, I'll send you a feedback questionnaire. This is your opportunity to give me feedback on your whole photography experience.
Packages
and Pricing
I believe in keeping my pricing upfront and straightforward. All packages include a comprehensive planning guide, planning assistance, custom location suggestions, 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, but you can expect about 50 per hour. All packages can be customized based on what you're looking for. If you're not sure which option is best for you, that's ok! Contact me and I'll help you figure out which option best fits your vision.
Note: pricing and packages are subject to change at anytime without notice.
Colorful Colorado Session
90 minutes of shoot time
2 outfits
2 locations within a 10-mile radius of each other
Primary location must be within a 120-mile radius of Boulder, CO
Can include about 30 minutes of hiking
Custom location suggestions
Planning guide
High-resolution digital image gallery
$50 credit to use in the online gallery shop
Investment: $600
Rocky Mountain Session
60 minutes of shoot time
2 outfits
One location within a 60-mile radius of Boulder, CO
Can include about 15-20 minutes of hiking
Custom location suggestions
Planning guide
High-resolution digital image gallery
$25 credit to use in the online gallery shop
Investment: $450
Availability may be limited on Saturdays from May-October
Availability may be limited on Saturdays
Boulder Local Session
30 minutes of shoot time
1 outfit
One location within Boulder, CO
Custom location recommendations
Can include about 15-20 minutes of hiking
Planning guide
High-resolution digital image gallery
$15 product credit to use in the online gallery shop
Investment: $275
Full-Day Adventures
If you have a different kind of session in mind, let's do it! For example, we can go rock climbing or sailing, or backpacking for your session. You'll have access to my knowledge of locations and adventures possibilities in Colorado and beyond. I'll work with you to plan the day with custom locations and activities.
Investment: Custom
Typically only available on weekdays
Destination Sessions
I will travel anywhere in the world for session! I've photographed weddings, elopements, and sessions all over the country and even internationally. I'll work with you to create a custom experience wherever you want to go. I typically travel a lot each year, so if you have a location in mind, reach out! I may already be planning to travel there.
Here are a few destinations that I work in or travel to regularly.
Investment: Custom
Sedona, Arizona
Moab, Utah
White Sands National Park, New Mexico
Grand Teton National Park
Delaware/Pennsylvania/Maryland
Florida
Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions
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Have a few questions? Awesome. You can find a list of frequently asked questions on my FAQ page. You can also contact me anytime!
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