Once in
a Lifetime
honoring the
preserved with intention and care
Every wedding day holds irreplaceable moments waiting to be preserved. The images serve a deeper purpose: in the quiet years ahead, they become your pathway back to not just how the day looked, but how deeply loved and supported you felt.
It's my privilege to document these fleeting gatherings of love, creating images that remind you of everyone who showed up for you and how it felt to be so completely seen.
For the moments you’ll relive forever.
My approach
My approach is simple in theory and intentional in practice. I show up to your day as a quiet presence, someone you trust is there without feeling like they are. I watch, I wait, and I move through the day with enough awareness to know when a moment is about to happen before it does.
The portraits we make together are refined and considered, but never at the cost of feeling real. And surrounding those are all the moments nobody asked for but everyone remembers. A hand squeeze before the doors open, the way someone laughed when they weren't expecting to, the room before it filled with people.
The editing is timeless and true to life. True to the light and feeling of the day rather than a trend. These are not images meant to live on a screen. They are meant to be printed, revisited, and passed down. A record of everyone who loved you and showed up to prove it
Hybrid Documentation
I photograph every wedding day on both film and digital, and all collections include film photography. My goal is for roughly 15 to 20 percent of your gallery to be on film, woven naturally throughout the day rather than reserved for any one moment.
Film does something digital simply cannot replicate. It slows the process down in the best possible way, demanding a level of intention that shapes not just the image but the moment itself. The grain, the tonality, the way it renders light and skin — it carries a warmth and timelessness that feels less like a photograph and more like a memory. For a wedding day, that distinction matters. These are images that will age beautifully, feeling just as alive decades from now as they do today.
Send Inquiry
- Arielle & Dylan Chopra
"Claire did a fabulous job documenting our rehearsal dinner and welcome event! She was incredibly easy to work with—kind, professional, and thoughtful. Several guests came up to me during the event to say that she was doing a beautiful job and couldn't even tell she was there from how organically she was capturing everything!...Working with Claire was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding weekend. I truly cannot recommend her enough!
"...one of the best decisions we made for our wedding weekend."
Real moments, refined artistry.
next step
Once you submit your inquiry, I'd love to connect with you over a Zoom call to ensure we're perfectly aligned for your celebration.
inquire
Once we've selected the collection that's perfect for your celebration, you'll receive a proposal to review, sign, and secure your date with a 25% deposit. Then it's official. I'm part of your story.
signed & sealed
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I like to hop on at least one more zoom call to go through your developed vision for your photography and walk through the timeline. I'm here for any and all questions you have!
planning & timeline
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The day we've all been anticipating! I'll arrive 15 minutes early, fully prepared to capture every beautiful detail of your celebration.
Wedding Day
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Within 48 hours, you'll receive a curated preview gallery to share and savor while your complete collection is being perfected. Your final gallery arrives within 40 days, ready to transport you back to every irreplaceable moment.
Gallery Delivery
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The Investment in preserving the irreplaceable
Your photographs become the lasting legacy of your celebration. The first thing you'll eagerly await and the treasures that will be passed down through generations.
Consider this an investment in preserving what matters most, entrusting your most meaningful moments to someone who understands their profound importance. I craft each experience around how you naturally connect, creating space for authentic moments while guiding you through elegant portraits.
The result is a gallery that transports you back to exactly how these irreplaceable moments felt, delivered through a seamless, elevated experience.
Collections start at $5000 for In state. $6500 for out of state celebrations.
I offer three thoughtfully designed collections for every wedding, with coverage ranging from 8 hours to full weekend experiences. This range allows for those candid, meaningful moments to emerge naturally without being rushed.
"I LOVED working with Claire! She did such a great job directly my husband and I through our shoot. Not only is she super talented, but set such a comfortable vibe, had great communication, and got our photos to us very quickly. We loved them!!"
"I LOVED working with Claire!"
- Carlie & Judge Usher
Full wedding galleries are delivered within 40 days! I always send a preview gallery within 48 hours after your day too!
When will I receive my photos?
I don't provide any raw/unedited photos. Each photograph is intentionally curated and my editing process is a big part of that!
Do you deliver raw/unedited photos?
Every collection includes a second photographer. I'm a firm believer in it. Two perspectives means nothing gets missed, and your day gets documented as fully and beautifully as it deserves
