FOR THE REBELS, THE DREAMERS, AND THE FREE SPIRITS.

 

Lume Photography is a fine-art documentary style wedding photographer and photographer for couples who appreciate life on this amazing planet.

Based in Goodrich, Michigan, and I adore traveling. Local areas include the Detroit and Flint metro area. I am often in the Traverse City, Grayling, Indian River and Grand Haven areas. I travel often and will happily photograph anywhere in the world– so if you’re planning a destination wedding, elopement, or just want portraits in an exotic or beautiful location, get in touch- I would love to capture your adventure.

When you work with me, you can expect that I’ll put all of my heart and soul into being the best photographer I can be, creating the most beautiful and meaningful images for you, and giving you the best experience possible.

I’m a wedding photographer, and a photographer of couples in love, but what I REALLY do, is create timeless fine art with my camera, for you, so that these events are documented for all time, in beautiful, personal photographs.

I believe in the value of my work, because of the priceless value I place on the photographs of my own family. The photograph I hold the highest value on, is a photo taken of my husband and I, at our wedding in Sedona, Arizona, because it was such a surreal moment in time– right after we said our vows. I would never be able to remember that moment clearly, but every time I hold that photo in my hands, it takes me right back to that time and place, and I can feel the moment again, just like I was there. And I know, that if that image was taken away from suddenly, I would pay a LOT of money to get it back.

I know that the photographs I create for my clients have that same value.

 

 

Q&A

What does Lume mean?

Lume is inspired by “luminous”, meaning: radiating or reflecting light, or being enlightened or enlightening. I feel like I am always drawn to light- looking for that magical light that makes amazing images, so I thought it’s a good name. I like to make up my own words sometimes.

What are your prices?

Full wedding collection and portrait pricing information is available on this page.

Do you carry insurance?

Yes! Lume Photography has full wedding photographer business insurance and I’m happy to provide your venue with an insurance certificate upon request.

Can I get a second photographer?

A second photographer is available for local weddings at $400 per day.

Can we give you a shot list/list of photos wanted? 

Together we will create a photography timeline and list of group shots for your wedding. However, I won’t be recreating another photographer’s work from Pinterest, etc.  Being creative and interpreting the scene is what I love about this and you’ll get the best results expecting just that. I do my best to get all of my clients’ requests but I won’t do pics of guests at each & every table during the reception. You can see a sample wedding timeline on this blog post.

How many photos will I get?

It varies for weddings, but I usually deliver between 600 and 900 photos for a full day.  It’s very important for me to tell the story of your wedding day in a way that naturally tells your story.  I find that this range of images allows me to capture everything that tells your story and gives me the ability to be creative with the moments that you will cherish forever. If a second photographer is present, the number of images will increase. For Together Sessions, you can expect approximately 50 images.

What about the images you don’t select? Can we have those, too? 

I delete all the images that do not meet my quality/technical/artistic standards because I’m literally storing and working with thousands and thousands of huge image files. Being a wedding photographer means my images are much larger files than typical non-professional photos, and I spend a lot of time, money, and digital space on them. Most of the time I shoot many multiples of exactly the same image, but am changing camera settings for each, or adjusting the angle until it’s perfect. Trust me- you’ll get all the photos that are important, and then some!

Can I get the RAW files? 

No, RAW files are unavailable. RAW files are unprocessed, and are only a small piece of the pie when it comes to my work. Giving or selling the RAW files would be equivalent to a cake artist giving or selling the batter to their recipe. You can read more about the digital files I offer on this page.

Can our guests take their own photos at the wedding?

Of course they can. As your wedding photographer, I do reserve the right to ask family, guests or vendors to move or temporarily stop taking pictures. I do ask that guests refrain from using flashes during the ceremony or formal photos, and stay out of the aisle during the ceremony. I’ve only had a couple extreme cases where people were interfering, ruining one-of-a-kind moments, or holding up the day. Have you considered having an Unplugged Wedding?

You can photoshop me to look younger/thinner/prettier/etc right?

You are beautiful, love yourself. Unfortunately body image issues seem to be more common these days. While I try to capture everyone at their best I believe addressing one’s self esteem will go further than any makeup, pose, or photoshop. I do retouch my images, but nothing extensive. It’s usually limited to adjusting contrast on skin, removing blemishes, and lightening wrinkles and fine lines. I don’t typically smooth hair, make people thinner, or younger. I do use lighting, in-camera settings, and guided posing (sometimes) to help everyone look their best in photos.

How soon will I get my photos?

I want you to have your images as soon as possible, while you’re still excited about them! Your wedding photos will be available online for you to view, share, order and download within 30 days. All of the photos are fully edited, finished, and optimized for you to keep forever. Together Session and portrait session photos are ready within 14 days after your session. I will usually post a sneak peek on social media within the first week, too.

What if catastrophe strikes and you can’t be there the day of my wedding? 

Well knock on wood that this never happens….  But if it does, my go-to second photographer and I are always there for each other. If she is already booked, I also have a network of very high end and talented wedding photographer friends locally, and all over the world, who are all there for each other at moments notice, no questions asked. We even have a Facebook group for it!

How do you protect our files? 

I’m extremely paranoid and careful with all of the image files I create.  My cameras shoot to two memory cards providing immediate backup.  Once I am home all those files go immediately onto a main hard drive and are then backed up online in a secure cloud. After files are finished processing, they are backed up again. All of my wedding and portrait collections are archived in a secure online cloud for one year, after that I cannot guarantee your images can be recovered- that’s why I will also provide detailed instructions to you on how to care for and keep your files safe.

How do I book you?

Contact me through my website, by email at andrea@lumephotography.com, or call 248-660-9187 to inquire. If I am available for your date, we’ll set up a time to meet in-person or Skype, to get to know each other and go over details. It’s absolutely important that we make sure we are compatable before we work together!

How soon do I need to book you?

I recommend getting in touch as soon as you have your date and venue booked. My calendar fills up pretty quickly, especially in peak wedding months, so don’t wait!