here's the scoop
Let's face it: your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable days of your life, and on your wedding day, you are free to do whatever you want! Customize it! Go swimming in your wedding dress with your guests, elope in the mountains, skydive, set off fireworks! Seriously, however you want celebrate, do it...
...but make sure it's documented so that you can remember it forever. When the day is over and the dress comes off, your wedding photos will be the only things left to remember how awesome your day was. It should be documented, and it should be done well.
I consider it a serious honor, privilege, responsibility, and joy to be the one documenting your day. My biggest mission as your photographer is to be excited about what excites you, to help you have the day of your dreams, and to capture the essence of your celebration honestly and timelessly. Here's my approach...
my approach.
More than anything else, what I love about photography is its ability to crystalize moments, to freeze them in time. On a wedding day, it's important not only to crystalize the major event moments, but the small, seemingly insignificant moments too. When you receive your finished gallery from me, I hope you see images of moments you didn't even know took place. So much happens on your wedding day, you can't see it all! It's my job and my goal to see the things you don't, to be an extra pair of eyes for you, so that when you look at your gallery, it includes images of the moments you put so much work into facilitating, and images of things that happened totally unbeknownst to you. Of course, we'll work together for stunning images of you and your partner, your wedding party, and your family and ceremony, but beyond even that, I'll be looking for your nieces twirling their dresses, your dad waiting expectantly to see you for the first time, your grandparents holding hands, and your friends toasting to your happiness, and you'd better believe I'll crystalize it all.
from others...
"We are over the moon about the wedding images Maliya took for us! They are absolutely beautiful! She captured so many great moments when we didn't even know she was around. Her images mean the world to us and she took the best images of us we've ever had!"
Wedding Frequently Asked Questions
How many images will we receive in our finished gallery?
It depends on the package you want, but usually between 700 and 900 images!
Do you travel for weddings?
Can I see the RAW files?
I do not show anybody RAW files, but I promise to cull every gallery I take to make sure that you receive the best possible gallery.
Yes! I would LOVE to travel for your wedding. When you inquire, let me know your destination and I'll give you more information about travel costs!
Do you need a shot list?
Nope! The only list I need from you is a list of every combination of family members that you want in your family photos. It'll make the day run so much smoother!
How long will it take to receive our gallery?
I promise to deliver your gallery within 30 days of your wedding day. I know how agonizing it is to wait for photos, so I try to deliver your gallery as soon as possible.