FAQ
WHAT'S YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?
How does the booking process work?
It’s really hard to put what we do visually into words! We hope that our work speaks for itself but here are some ways that we’ve heard people describe our work: COLORFUL, fun, honest, inclusive, artistic, photojournalistic, unique, personal, cinematic, environmental, candid, genuine with palpable emotion, well composed.
First, you’ll send us an inquiry and see if we’re available for your date. If we are, then we’ll chat over the phone or FaceTime so we can hear more about you and what you’re planning. We also want to tell you about us and get to know each other. We really believe even more than liking their work it is SO important to connect personally with your photographers. We will be with you the whole day, you want to make sure you feel comfortable around us! From there we will send over an online contract (through the same site that you’ll eventually be receiving your images, one stop shop!) Once you’ve signed your contract and paid the deposit your date will be officially held! Deposits are 30% with the remaining balance being due 30 days prior to the wedding date. From there we will work to schedule your engagement session and talk more as your wedding date gets closer about creating a timeline for your day. Throughout your engagement we encourage you to reach out to us any time! We’re always here to answer any questions you have and offer any advice we can.
HOW CAN I PRINT MY PHOTOS?
Directly through your online gallery! You can also send the link to family and friends and they can order prints too! We use a trusted lab that we’ve been printing through for years and couldn’t be happier with the work they produce. Alternatively, if you have a preferred lab you’d like to print through you can use your downloaded images to print anywhere you’d like. Now it’s time for the photographers spiel about printing, not all labs or printers are created equal. Our images tend to have rich, dark tones to them and if you’re not printing through a professional lab there’s a good chance those images will come out grainy, over saturated, or just not looking the way they are intended to. While you may save a few bucks going with a bargain printing company you’ll likely end up spending more in the long run when you need to purchase those prints again because they don’t look right.
do you offer albums?
YES and we strongly encourage everyone to invest in one! Nothing makes us more sad than photos only living on the internet or dying on a hard drive. Being able to hold a physical book, turn through the pages and relive such an important time in your life is a really wonderful feeling. And that’s now! Imagine what it will feel like 5, 10, 20, 50 years from now when you’ve forgotten your Instagram password! Learn more about our albums here.
do you give advice on timelines?
Yes! The best way to have an easy going, stress free wedding that flows nicely is to have a well crafted timeline. We’ve done enough weddings to know when to schedule extra time because things will likely run late and how to space it out so it doesn’t feel rushed. Every wedding is different and we will work with you to create a custom timeline specific to your day.
Do you do videography?
Yes! And we offer 10% off of your total package price when you book photo + video together! Take a look at our videos here and learn more about our packages here.
Will all the photos I receive be edited?
do you both go to every wedding?
Yes! Every single photo we deliver is carefully and thoughtfully edited by us.
Yes! Our style is a combination of our strengths, both in shooting and interaction with our couples and their guests. We feel that when we work together we create something truly unique. Plus, we just really like working together and both want to be a part of your celebration!
can i have the raw unedited photos?
No, sorry! We just don’t give out unedited images. It would be like a bakery giving you your cake when it still needed some more time in the oven and frosting. It just wouldn't be complete.
how much does it cost?
Our wedding packages begin at $3,400 for 6 hours photo and $2,800 for 6 hours of video. We offer 10% off the total package price when you book photo + video together! Elopements begin at $2,800 but we often end up building a custom package based on your vision for the day and location. Reach out and let us know what you’re planning so we can provide you with a custom quote! You can take a look at our full price guide here.
how many photos will i receive and how?
You will receive your images through an online gallery where you can download all your images in high-resolution, share with family and friends, and order prints! As for how many images there will be, there are a ton of factors that go into this such as how many people are at the wedding, if you have a bridal party, if you do a first look, etc. But on average you can expect to receive about 75 images per hour that we’re with you.
do you do any photography other than weddings?
how long will it take to get our photos?
We do! Though we primarily shoot weddings, elopements, and engagements, we're available for a variety of different shoots. Madye is very passionate about empowering women through boudoir photography, which you can learn more about here. And Taylor loves putting his commercial photography degree to work with headshots and product photography. We also love a good family session!
Our turnaround time varies depending on the time of year but for weddings it's approximately 8-10 weeks and for engagement and portrait shoots the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 weeks. For weddings and elopements we will send over some previews within a week after the wedding!
can i share my photos on social media?
how many weddings have you photographed?
Yes, please! It makes us so happy when our couples share their images with friends and family! It's also so fun to see all of your favorites. We just ask that whenever you post you give us proper credit for the photo and tag or link back to us on whatever platform you’re posting the photo on. Also, please don’t add any filters or additional edits!
We’ve been capturing weddings since 2011 and have done somewhere in the ballpark of 400! Before we were photographing them, Madye was a server and Taylor was a bartender at a few wedding venues in Taylor’s hometown for around 5 years. So total that we've worked in any capacity is probably around 600! So. Much. Wedding. Knowledge.
where are you located?
do you take formal family photos at weddings?
We’ve been happily living in Portland, Oregon for the past 9 years. People always ask us what made us move here and we could give you some deep answer about the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the accepting artistic culture of Portland but really, it was for the food. Everything else is just a bonus.
Of course! Though most of our work is non-traditional we understand the importance of family photos and especially how important they are to mom! We can do as many or as few as you’d like.
do you travel?
what does your logo mean?
Heck yeah we do! We've traveled all around the world capturing weddings, elopements, and engagement shoots. We often create custom packages and base travel fees on location so reach out and tell us more about what you're planning so we can give you a personalized quote!
Many years ago, just after we got done with our first big out of country trip, we decided to rebrand our business. We experienced so much during that trip that changed the way we now live our lives and view the world, and that included what kind of business we wanted to run. To stop worrying so much about what we’re “supposed” to be doing and instead follow what we’re truly passionate about. There was a phrase Taylor had thought of and kept repeating to himself over and over again, "Abandon your fears and let the unknown grow wild". A couple of fun facts about us: Madye’s biggest fear is the ocean (she’s convinced there’s a whole alien civilization living down there... which there totally is) and Taylor’s is open space (there’s just so much of it!). Hence, the deep sea diver and space helmets cast aside to let something new and beautiful grow in their place.
What's your favorite movie?
This might be the most important question of all. And extremely difficult to answer. Like.. of all time?! Are we going by genre? So many choices. If we had to pick--
Madye -> Burn After Reading
Taylor -> Lawrence of Arabia
*Madye also feels she must give Bo Burnham's 'Inside' an honorable mention because even though it's not technically a movie it's still a masterpiece.
Taylor and Madye are Portland wedding photographers capturing weddings and elopements across the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in unique storytelling and real moments, they approach wedding photography a little differently and try not to take themselves too seriously. In their pursuit to soak up as much of this earth as they can, they are available for travel across the US and worldwide.
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