Hope you’re slippin’ and slidin’ and ridin’ to my inbox.
Use the inquiry form below to get started, and I’ll make sure it’s a seamless experience for you from here on out. Share as little or as much as you’d like with me!
I’m not always at my desk, but I promise I’ll respond promptly within 2 business days, if it’s not right away. You deserve my full attention!
When it’s shoot/wedding day I’ll chat you up, work in your comfort zone, encourage you out of your comfort zone, say “OMG LOVE” and “wait, one more” at least a dozen times per minute, and obsess over the results on the back of my camera with you. All you have to do is let yourself be YOU. By the time we’re done, hopefully you’ll leave feeling confident and excited, and saying the words, “that was way more fun than I thought it was going to be”.
Step 3: Shoot
Once we establish that it’ll be SO. MUCH. FUN. to work together, you’ll complete the contract and make your first payment to officially reserve my full attention on your chosen date to finally get those lively, totally non-boring images you’re dreaming of. Then, I’ll be keeping in touch leading up to the big day to help you nail down locations, maybe even help with your outfits, and make sure I’ve got a good idea of exactly what you’re looking for so I can deliver a gallery you’ll love!
Step 2: Book
Fill out the form below and tell me what services you’re looking for. I’ll email or text you depending on your preferred method of contact to touch base and make sure we’d be a good fit. If you’re asking about wedding photography coverage, we’ll set up a consultation video call here! I’ll ask you what about my work draws you in, and you’ll ask me, “is it okay if I/we aren’t photogenic?” I promise it will be way easier and more fun than you’d think.
Step 1: Inquire
The Process
Some questions you might have:
A million times YES. I am based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but being able to travel just lights my soul up. Photography has taken me to Colorado (several times), California, New York, Nevada, and Florida! I service Michigan and Chicago with my standard travel fees, but destination rates (domenstic and worldwide) are always available, too. Just ask!
The answer to this question always blows my mind because it’s over a decade. I’ve been in the industry for thirteen years in 2025! My first wedding was in 2017, and my first fully booked wedding season in 2019, giving me a whopping 8 years in the wedding photography industry. When I tell you I LOVE what I do, I say that with my chest.
The short answer? Probably not. I’m confident working an entire wedding solo, and actually photograph 80% of my weddings without one. However, this is the difference second shooters make: 1.) Over 25% more detail photos, 2.) 50% more photos of your guests, and 3.) different angles of the same moments throughout your day.
I will deliver every image up to my artistic standard, so this can vary between 100 to 200 images per hour of shooting. I typically average a minimum of 100 images per hour of shooting. Every wedding and session is different, so this number really just depends on how well we maximize our time together based on timeline efficiency, location options, outfit changes, etc. I will deliver a digital gallery hosted on Pic-Time, where it’s secure and can be stored up to a full year based on the service you are booking.
I LOVE this question. I do not take this lightly and do everything I can to minimize the chances of this happening. My cameras are both dual-slot, meaning they can hold and record on two separate memory cards simultaneously. Right off the bat, I have two copies of every image I take. Once I get back in the office, I upload and back up every image onto two MORE external drives, then store a working copy of one of the memory cards in a fire-proof safe until I have delivered the final gallery.
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!
