With an Instagram feed full of breathtaking images, it’s no secret that choosing your ideal wedding photographer can be overwhelming. But after a good, long scroll you may start to notice that images begin to blur. Trends emerge and, boy, are they everywhere, especially when it comes to “light and airy” or “dark and moody.”
While these styles are undoubtedly beautiful, I’ve chosen a different path for my work. I strive to strike a balance between elegance and fun, creating a collection of images that are a genuine representation of your day, from the candid moments to the colors. I believe my couples deserve to have these memories, which will be cherished forever, captured authentically.
I still look forward to laughing with the bride and her best friends as they curl their hair and apply their lipstick, delighting in the uniqueness of each bride, each groom, each family, each wedding day.
I want to tell your love story so completely and beautifully that it will live on long after you’re gone. That’s why I devote myself to getting to know each couple, making them comfortable and learning what makes them come alive. I strive to adopt each client’s vision, rather than my own. I linger on the in-between moments where personality is revealed. And I hope that, through our time working together, we build a connection – a friendship – that lasts well beyond your wedding day!
no matter how many weddings I photograph, I still tear up every single time the bride and groom say, “I do.”
You survived that tongue-tied conversation on your first date. You giggled with your best friend about your first kiss. Your breath caught in your chest the first moment he got down on one knee. Now, I can’t wait to preserve your next first – your first moments as husband and wife – for generations of your family to treasure!
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Engagement sessions are truly one of my favorites parts of the wedding experience as a whole. If you're wondering if you need one, the answer is a resounding YES. Booking an engagement session has a genuine impact on your wedding day experience, and I highly recommend that all of my couples take the time to get dressed up and celebrate this special and exciting stage with some beautiful photos.
Aside from celebrating this stage together, engagement sessions are a perfect opportunity for us to get to know each other in a fun, stress-free environment. You'll also have a chance to get comfortable with my posing process and being in front of the camera, which will help you stay relaxed and confident on your big day when we're under the pressure of timelines and expectations. By the time your moment in the spotlight arrives, you'll be experts and we'll know exactly what to do together to achieve the wedding photos you've been dreaming of.
If you’ve already had an engagement session prior to booking me for your wedding day, I highly encourage you to consider a second one! Perhaps during another season, or at a different location. I mean, is there really such a thing as too many beautiful photos?
the engagement experience
jen & andy
Athena was a dream come true as a wedding photographer. She is detail oriented, organized, and thoughtful – so everything went perfectly. She kept in touch with us leading up to the wedding, helped us prepare a plan for all the photos we'd need and made sure nothing got in the way of us getting the photos we wanted. It really felt more like having a friend there with a camera than someone we hired! We can't imagine our wedding without her. We absolutely recommend Athena and just cannot sing her praises enough.
andrea & jimmy
We were absolutely floored by how gorgeous our photos looked. We smiled ear to ear going through them. The candid ones she caught of us during the reception were truly perfect. I feel like she captured the exact feelings and emotions we went through that day through her photos. Though our wedding was only a couple of months ago, it really took us back looking through them. Thank you so much, Athena, for working with us and being there for us not only the day of but before. We really felt your love and support. You are the absolute best.
danielle & mikel
Athena is such an amazing photographer! My 4 year old daughter never smiles for pictures, but somehow Athena worked her magic and got my little girl smiling! We originally booked her to photograph our wedding (every single picture was amazing), but now we have a photographer and new friend for life! Athena goes above and beyond to make sure things are perfect for you! Between our engagement session, our wedding and a seasonal photo shoot, we have fallen in love with Athena and would 100% recommend her.