It starts with a simple question:
what are you celebrating?

My process, in a nutshell.

Is it love, a lifestyle — or both? The daily hum of the here and now, or a defining
day in your family’s future? The beginning of a forever or a bittersweet farewell? 

Whatever it is, and whether it’s meaningful to everyone or just to you, I welcome
the opportunity to document your celebration story with open arms, open ears,
and giddy intent to honor your joy. 

Once you’ve honed in on the “why” behind our work together, we’ll chat live, via
phone, FaceTime, or in-person meetup to align on your vision and further discuss
the ins and outs of a collaboration. 

Before reaching out, I encourage you to peruse the following package information
and FAQs, which will provide you with a better understanding of the logistical side
of my process. 

Explore my portfolio

Find your perfect fit.

I offer an array of packages that have been designed, tested, and tweaked (many times!) to best support the picture-taking logistics for both of us.

All sessions and events are shot with 35 mm film, medium-format film, and digital cameras.

Weddings & elopements

The soulful, wabi sabi story of your special day, saturated in its emotional breadth and robust in details both obvious and overlooked

I offer packages with varying day-of coverage. Each wedding includes: 

  • A pre-event consultation meeting

  • A web gallery of high-resolution images, which
    can be downloaded without additional charge

  • The option for a la carte add-ons, like additional
    hours and second shooters

  • Wedding Packages start at $7,800

  • Elopement Packages start at $1,800

Please contact me for further information about wedding and elopement packages.

Couples & engagement

An elevated look at the rich texture and synergies of your love, in storybook moments and unscripted gestures alike

Details:

  • Each 90-minute session includes up to two shot locations and one outfit change.

  • Your final gallery includes 75 to 100 high-resolution images and will be delivered in three weeks. I will send a few sneak peeks one to two days after our session. 

  • Price starts at $1,000

Families, maternity & newborn

A spotlight on the daily rhythms, idiosyncrasies, and isms that tell your family’s story, in this season of life

Details:

  • Each 90-minute session includes up to two shot locations and one outfit change.

  • Your final gallery includes 75 to 100 high-resolution images and will be delivered in three weeks. I will send a few sneak peeks one to two days after our session. 

  • Price starts at $1,000

The “why nots?” & “simply becauses”

A smorgasbord of celebrations that supercharge your joie de vivre  — the poetry slams, supper clubs, brand launches, art pop-ups, and parties honoring birthdays, beating diseases, cross-country moves, and perhaps reasons we may never be able to articulate

Details:

  • Each 90-minute session includes up to two shot locations and one outfit change.

  • Your final gallery includes 75 to 100 high-resolution images and will be delivered in three weeks. I will send a few sneak peeks one to two days after our session. 

  • Price starts at $1,000

Book your session

Still have questions?

Maybe these FAQs will help.

  • A good rule of thumb is to expect 50 to 75 photos per hour of shooting.

  • Final wedding galleries are delivered eight weeks after the event; for other types of sessions, you will receive your final gallery three weeks after we meet. All photos are shared via a private, online gallery and are available for high-resolution downloads, free of charge.

    And since I get it — the anticipation is brutal! — I always send a few sneak peeks one or two days after our session. 

  • No. Editing is an important part of the process to achieve the final look and best tell your story, so I deliver finished, high-res images only. But don’t worry, I very carefully cull through all of your raw photos before editing, so I can ensure I’ve chosen the best ones for your final gallery.

  • Zelle and Venmo are preferred, but I also accept other payment methods, if necessary.

  • Yes. Once you’ve signed the contract, I’ll ask for a nonrefundable, 50 percent booking fee.

  • Absolutely! I love traveling for work. I’ll ask that you cover any necessary travel fees, like lodging and plane tickets, but before I book accommodations, I will align with you on what’s best.

  • Yes, Close Up by Christina retains all copyrights to photos, but you have the right to print, share, and post images online, as well as use them for any other personal use.

  • For color photos, I primarily shoot with Kodak Portra 400 or Portra 800 film; for black and white, Ilford HP-5 and Kodak T-Max 400 are my go tos.