You must be Engaged!
Congratulations on your engagement!!
I am so excited for you and hope to be by your side capturing your beautiful love story. This is a moment in time that you will cherish for the rest of your life. I focus on capturing timeless photos that transport you back to your special day that you will forever look back on. From every special detail to the sweet moments in between, I will always document your day in a way that feels most YOU. This day is about you and I can't wait to hear how I can help make your special day come to life through photographs.
About me
Hey there! I'm Andrew, full-time wedding photographer and owner of ARC Film, based in Southern California. After 6 years in the business I now shoot over 40 weddings per year, and have shot over 300+ weddings and couples. I am a husband to my wife Sierra and father to three amazing boys. My wife Sierra and sister Sheyenne are also talented photographer / videographers who come with me to weddings! My wife and I are high school sweethearts who got married in the Sequoias amongst the biggest trees in the world, it was a day I will never forget. I have always had a passion for photography & videography and our wedding day inspired me to take my passion into something I felt was purposeful and truly worth capturing. I started shooting weddings soon after my own wedding and slowly became the full-time wedding obsessed photographer and videographer that I am today. See our wedding day below!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
✦ WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?
I keep it simple and high-quality. My go to setup is a Sony A7R V with a G-Master 35mm f1.4 lens for about 80% of the day. For those intimate moments, I switch to an 85mm lens during ceremonies and receptions. When it gets dark, I’ve got on camera flash ready. Occasionally, I’ll bring out the drone for some epic aerial shots. Everything is backed up with dual SD cards, and I always have spare gear on hand, just in case.
✦ DO WE MEET IN PERSON BEFORE THE WEDDING?
If you're up for meeting in Irvine, let’s do it! But with the number of weddings I shoot, in person meetings aren’t always possible. That said, I’m always available for FaceTime or a call. We’ll also have plenty of time to vibe and get to know each other during your engagement shoot!
✦ WHAT'S THE TURNAROUND TIME?
You'll get a sneak peek within 48 hours of your wedding just to hold you over! The full gallery is typically ready in 4-8 weeks. For engagement shoots, expect everything within 2-4 weeks.
✦ DO YOU HELP WITH THE TIMELINE?
Absolutely! Before the big day, we’ll hop on a call to craft a custom photo timeline. It’s flexible, and we’ll adjust as needed, but I’ll make sure all your key moments are covered. We can even get started early if you’re ready to lock it in!
✦ HAVE YOU SHOT AT MY VENUE BEFORE?
Probably yes lol, but I promise this isn’t something to worry about! I’ve shot at tons of venues across California, and I know how to make any location look incredible. If I haven’t shot at your venue, I’ll scout it beforehand to make sure everything is dialed in.
✦ DO YOU REQUIRE A DEPOSIT?
Yes! I require a $1000 deposit at the time of booking. The rest of the payment is simply due any time before your wedding day!
✦ HOW MANY HOURS COVERAGE DO I NEED?
Our Wedding July 15, 2017
