Who even IS she?
Hey! I’m Lacey. Wedding Photographer, Mutt Enthusiast, Excellent Parallel Parker. I adore my job as a wedding photographer and the people I get to work with! I take wedding photography seriously and un-seriously at the same time. What does that mean? It means I am going to show up prepared as hell, but I can roll with almost anything and we are going to have a good time! I sincerely believe it’s possibly for photo time to be one of the highlights of your wedding day.
Obviously I love to take photos, but I also adore road trips, my husband’s cooking, and my lab/spaniel/otter mix named Prudence. I’ve driven to California twice and would make that drive multiple times a year if I could. I am, at my core, a people person. I’m fiercely protective of my friends and if I’m your photographer I consider myself your friend.
I strongly believe in loving ALL people. I am thrilled to photograph folks who don’t look like me, love like me, or pray like me. Frankly, I think anyone who feels otherwise has no business in the wedding (love) industry.
Here’s what you can expect with me as your wedding photographer:
Once you sign that contract, you’ve got access to everything I know about weddings. Got a question that’s not photography related? I’m all ears. I’ve been behind the scenes at hundreds of weddings and I’m happy to help with yours in any way I can.
I want to laugh with you your entire day. If you can’t stop giggling during your session, don’t you dare apologize!
I shoot with a “read the room” approach. This means that I will likely have you stop for photos several times on your wedding day but I absolutely will not interrupt an emotional moment. If an emotional moment calls for a photo, I will generally snap quickly and move on.
I am a calm person. It takes A LOT to get me rattled and I’m very much a “roll with the punches” kind of girl.
FAQs (In No Particular Order)
Do you have any dietary restrictions? Nope! I very much would like to be included in the head count for dinner and I am the world’s least picky eater.
What if it rains? I love shooting in “bad” weather. Don’t even worry about the rain. I got it. My first choice is always dancing in the rain but I didn’t spend thousands on my hair, makeup, and outfits so I totally respect that’s not always an option. We will figure it out! Either we will find an excellent indoor spot or I will put you somewhere where you’re covered and I’m out in the rain. I have protection for my camera and I won’t melt.
Do you want a shot list? Yes and no. I don’t need one of those lists from Pinterest of every little thing you want photographed throughout the day. First kiss, first dance, cake cutting, etc. I got you. What I do need is anything I might not pick up on without first knowing about it. Do you have a memorial photo in your bouquet? Did grandma make a special decoration? Things like that are super helpful for you to mention ahead of time. For family photos I just need anything “out of the ordinary.” I will shoot all the obvious groups very systematically but if you want a photo of you and your favorite aunt I need to know about that sort of thing. I will also ask about tricky family situations. I promise that I’m not judging in the slightest, but I the very last thing I want to do on a wedding day is put anyone in an uncomfortable situation.
Do you stay until the end? Sometimes. If it’s necessary, I will. Most weddings reach a point where the party starts to die down a little and it’s the same group of drunk people dancing. That’s usually my cue to bow out.
What time do you typically arrive? Depending on how much “getting ready” coverage you want, I usually suggest I arrive about an hour before you get dressed. This is enough time for me to get those last minute detail shots but I don’t need to arrive before hair and makeup is at least 90% finished.
Will you help with the schedule? Yes! I don’t feel the need to dictate your photo schedule but I am more than happy to help with a game plan if you want. Sometimes this is the hardest part of wedding planning and I have put together hundreds of schedules so I know what’s up.
What is your posing style? At the end of the day, my posing style is about you. I consider my style more “directing” than posing. I want to walk, run, and dance with you! We will likely do a lot of actions with a few classic still shots thrown in there.
Do you photograph LGBTQIA+ weddings? Of course! You’ll see samples throughout my portfolio and I usually cry a little extra.
We don’t want our photos on social media. Is that okay? Absolutely. I have a big enough portfolio. I will never share anything that makes you uncomfortable.
Are you going to cry? Guaranteed.
Can you recommend other vendors? I’m happy to! I have tons of friends in the wedding industry so I will hook you up any way I can.