When you’re planning a special event like an anniversary party, milestone birthday, elopement, or courthouse wedding, it’s easy to focus on the big moment and assume the memories will “just stick.” But these celebrations move fast—and before you know it, the hugs, laughter, toasts, and little emotional moments are over. Hiring a professional photographer ensures the story of your day is preserved beautifully and completely, so you can relive it for years to come. A professional doesn’t just take snapshots—they document the experience in a way that reflects the emotion, relationships, and meaning behind the occasion.

One of the most important reasons to hire a professional is the people. These events often bring together family members and friends you may not see often, and it may be the only time everyone is in one place for years. A professional photographer knows how to anticipate moments, capture genuine expressions, and make sure you have portraits with the people who matter most—parents, grandparents, siblings, lifelong friends, and chosen family. Those images become priceless over time, especially as families grow and change. Your phone might capture a few casual photos, but a professional creates a full record that includes everyone who helped make the day special.

Professional event photography also ensures the details you worked so hard on are remembered. The flowers, cake, invitations, decorations, rings, table settings, special outfits, heirlooms, and meaningful touches often represent months of planning—and they are part of what makes your event uniquely yours. A trained photographer understands lighting, angles, and composition to document these details in a polished and flattering way, creating images that bring you right back to the moment. Long after the event is over, those photos will remind you not only of what it looked like, but how it felt.

Most importantly, hiring a professional allows you to be fully present. You shouldn’t be worried about who is taking pictures, whether the important moments are being missed, or if the lighting is too dark for a phone camera. A professional photographer is prepared for unpredictable conditions, low-light venues, fast-moving action, and emotional moments that last only seconds. When it matters most, you can focus on celebrating—knowing your memories, your people, and your once-in-a-lifetime details are being captured with care and expertise.

Each event coverage includes unlimited high resolution images, an online gallery for digital downloads, print release to print where you want and access to an online storefront for easy professional-grade print orders.

The Royal Coverage - Up to 4 hours of continuous coverage on the day of the event - $1295 plus sales tax (A $500 payment is required to reserve your date and time)

The Mini Coverage - Perfect for courthouse weddings, elopements, anniversary celebrations or vow renewals.  Up to 2 hours of continuous coverage on the day of the event - $695 plus sales tax (A $300 payment is required to reserve your date and time)

The Courthouse Wedding - Includes up to one hour of time in one location - $395 plus sales tax (A $200 payment is required to reserve your date and time)

Please inquire about travel charges.  All areas outside a 10 mile radius of La Grange will incur a travel fee for all sessions and weddings.  Travel is $2.75 per mile charged one way after the initial 10 miles.

Final payment including sales tax is due 3 weeks prior to your event, no exceptions.