the heart behind the camera
meet april
BEHIND THE LENS
Hi, i'm april.
And I will cry at your wedding.
When I was growing up, my extended family met for a meal two times a week. Fridays at Olive Garden (table for 20 anyone?) and Sundays for sandwiches at grandma and grandpa’s. So when I say that family matters to me, I actually mean that I literally don’t understand life without an overwhelming amount of time spent with them. Being shaped by them.
So yes, I am April, the photographer. I am April and I’m an artist. But I’m also a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, and a granddaughter.
And I wholeheartedly believe that family and the communities we create are the most important things in life.
This life is so precious, so sacred. And the act of joining your life to another’s is such a privilege; the idea that someone promises to love you and be at your side through thick and thin is courageous and beautiful. It matters.
Your wedding photographs matter to me because people matter. The goodness in our lives is worth celebrating, in a beautiful and meaningful way. To do that makes us human, and alive.
So, yes, I'm April. I'm tender, I'm a good hang, I'll fall in love with your grandma, and I’m a total romantic. I love Jane Austen (history? Romance? Damp and verdant British countryside? I’m in). I love my dogs. I love critiquing MET gala fashion looks from my sofa wearing my favorite sweatshirt, and you know I’ll be in bed for 9pm given the chance.
And I cannot wait to meet you
images that capture who you are - an experience that allows you to be who you are
I believe that there is goodness right where you are, in the life you're living, so my approach to wedding photography isn't an elaborate photoshoot. Instead, my goal is to create an atmosphere of support and encouragement that allows you to be comfortable being exactly who you are so that you can have a gallery of photos you'll recognize yourself within.
I'll direct you and ensure you look your best - always capturing the fashion and fabulous moments with style - but in creating space to enjoy your celebrations and be present in the moments, you'll receive back images that feel real and honoring of the story of your family that you're living out.
our values
A BLEND OF EDITORIAL POSING AND DOCUMENTARY STYLE — i'll guide you into photos that feel effortless and curated.
My family is my everything, so you can count on me having my camera on yours as well. I love nothing more than to catch grandpa wiping a tear and capturing mom getting loose on the dance floor. I know how special those moments are and I want to capture every second for you.
This isn't just about photos for me, but also making sure that you feel comfortable, connected, and taken care of. I never want you to feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable, so I'm here with you every step of the way.
I'm not your average pose and click photographer. Instead, my goal is to create and curate a gallery for you that is filled with gorgeous once-in-a-lifetime moments that also feel real. I'll use artistic choices to add style and flair as well as capturing the moments as they felt to ensure that you can look back, years from now, and relive the day you became a family.
These are celebrations for you and yours, not a photoshoot for me. I aim to be unobtrusive while photographing so that you can enjoy the moments as much as possible while still capturing the moments you'll want to remember forever.
Family
Service
Artistry
Celebration
April captured my vision and made it more. she is an amazing artist, best hype woman, and truly kind person who made me feel so comfortable.
— Alie
