The inquiry form below is the first step in sharing a few details and confirming availability. Every message is read personally and responded to with care.
I reply within two business days, often sooner. If I’m not immediately available, it’s because my attention is fully with the work or people in front of me.
Start the conversation.
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This is where everything we’ve talked through comes together. I arrive prepared, aware of the timeline, and tuned into the pace of the day. Sometimes that means stepping in with direction; other times it means giving space and letting things happen as they are.
You don’t have to manage anything or perform. The work is simply to be present while I take care of the rest.
Step 3: Wedding Day
Once availability and scope are confirmed, booking is finalized through a signed contract and initial payment. This secures your date and allows planning to move forward with clarity.
From there, I stay connected as details take shape, offering guidance around timing, locations, and practical considerations so everything is aligned well before the day arrives. By the time coverage begins, expectations are clear and the process feels settled.
Step 2: Book
Complete the inquiry form below with a few details about what you’re planning and the services you’re interested in. I’ll follow up personally by email and text to confirm availability and next steps.
This typically includes a consultation call to talk through your plans, priorities, and what working together would look like. The goal is simple: to make sure the approach, expectations, and timing align before moving forward.
Step 1: Inquire
The Process
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, no. I am completely comfortable photographing a wedding solo and I do so for the majority of my couples. A second photographer can be helpful if you want a greater number of guest candids, additional detail coverage, or a second viewpoint during major moments. It is optional rather than required and tailored to your needs.
I take on a limited number of weddings each year so that every couple feels fully supported from our first conversation through the final gallery delivery. Fewer bookings means you always have my attention, not just a slot on my calendar.
Yes.
Every love story is welcome here.
Your relationship deserves to be photographed with respect, joy, and care.
I have been a photographer for more than a decade. My first wedding was in 2017, and my first fully booked season was in 2019. That gives me eight years of wedding experience with hundreds of families and couples trusted in front of my lens. I truly love this work and feel grateful every time a couple invites me into their day.
Yes. I frequently work throughout Michigan, Chicago, and in summer of 2026, Colorado, too, and will be available for weddings nationwide. Travel within those regions is included and additional destinations are always an option with a custom travel quote.
Yes.
I help create a photography-friendly timeline that supports the flow of your day and allows you to stay present without feeling rushed.
Every gallery includes all the images that meet my artistic standard. Most couples receive roughly 100 to 200 finished images for every hour of photography, depending on how full the timeline is. You will receive a private digital gallery hosted on Pic-Time, and it remains available for the length of time outlined in your collection. From there, you can download, share, and order prints with ease.
Yes.
Your gallery includes high-resolution files and personal printing rights.
You can print and share freely, and you also have the option to order albums and artwork directly from your gallery.
I do everything possible to safeguard your memories. Both of my cameras record to two memory cards at the same time, giving me duplicate copies from the moment the shutter clicks. When I return to my office, I back everything up to two separate external drives. One of the original cards is stored in a fireproof safe until the final gallery is delivered.
It would take multiple failures at once for your images to be at risk and I work hard to make sure that never becomes a possibility.
You will receive sneak peeks within the first two business days. Full wedding galleries are delivered within eight to ten weeks. Album and print timelines depend on your selections and the design process.
Rachel & Collin
We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, inclusive, and genuinely wonderful photographer.
We truly cannot say enough good things about our experience with Phern! From the very beginning, she was professional, kind, and incredibly thoughtful in how she communicated, planned, and captured our day when it came. She struck the perfect balance between capturing natural, in-the-moment shots and gently guiding us when we weren’t sure how to pose. Her direction was just enough to help us feel confident while still allowing real emotions to shine through.
She was also incredibly responsive—always prompt and kind when answering messages and questions, which helped everything feel smooth and stress-free. We’re so grateful to have had her as part of our wedding!
