Traveling Bridal Portrait Photographer

Take time to take it all in.

Stunning bridal portrait sessions to help you remember what this season is all about.

Wedding planning is stressful enough.

Between guest lists, timelines, and to-do lists that never seem to end, it’s easy to feel like you’re rushing through the season rather than truly living in it. A bridal portrait session is your invitation to slow down—to step away from the pressure and into a space that’s just for you. It’s a quiet moment to breathe, to feel the fabric of your dress, to see yourself as the woman becoming a bride. No timelines, no eyes watching—just you, radiant and present. Bridal portraits aren’t just about beautiful photos. It’s about honoring the journey, capturing your glow, and letting yourself be fully seen before the whirlwind of the wedding day begins.

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Fear has no place at your wedding.

Does the thought of getting in front of the camera make you a little queasy? You’re not alone, sis. So many brides are filled with anxiety about how they’ll look that they miss out on the joy of the actual wedding. A bridal portrait session is a gentle, no-pressure space created just for you—to build that confidence before the big day. It’s not about posing perfectly or performing for the camera; it’s about feeling at ease, trying your dress and makeup in real time, and capturing the quiet beauty of this moment before the wedding whirlwind begins. You’ll leave with more than photographs—you’ll leave feeling seen, celebrated, and surprisingly confident.

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Wedding planning can feel like you’re doing everything for everyone else, but this photoshoot is your moment. And I do a few things to make sure it’s everything you need it to be:

  • A simple, streamlined booking process that doesn’t add to your mental load

  • A thorough prep guide that covers all your bases

  • Payment plans through afterpay to keep you within budget

  • An unhurried session that gives you time to find your groove

  • Tailored posing that focuses on what makes you feel confident

The one thing you’ll want to do.

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From Patrice:

“My photos turned out great and the comfort and ease I felt during the shoot was a huge part of that!”

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We haven’t met yet, but I’m trying the photographer trying to convince you that a bridal portrait session is absolutely worth it. It may feel like one more thing on your plate, but it’s going to fill you up in more ways than one. As a mom of two little kids, I know what a season of constant stress feels like. That’s why I design photoshoots that help women step away from the overwhelm and decompress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • I'm nervous about posing, will you help me?

    Absolutely! We'll talk about what body parts you want to highlight or minimize then work through posing from there. Before your session, we'll talk about what physical limitations you have or what poses you may want to experiment with.

  • When should I plan my bridal portrait?

    Most brides plan their portrait to be at the same time as their hair and makeup trial, so a month or two before the wedding. This is a great time because it’s a chance to recharge before you get really in the weeds of wedding planning.

  • What's your policy on payment and rescheduling?

    I know this is a hectic time, so I try to be flexible. The retainer for your session is nonrefundable, but if you need to reschedule, I’m usually able to be flexible with that. You don’t pay for the actual photos until you see them because I want you to walk away with only the photos you absolutely love.

  • Can you use photoshop to make me look good?

    First of all, you already look good. But my retouching policy is this: I will only remove/alter things that you can cover with makeup, that will go away in a week or two anyway, or that a pair of spanx would take care of. Beyond that, I encourage you to embrace the woman you are, not the filtered AI version you might be aspiring to.