Because the best day of your life should be captured with intention.
My only agenda is to capture the wedding day, exactly as it unfolds. Think of me as a fly on the wall, paying attention to the moments that make the day yours.
Weddings and Elopements
Romantic & Authentic
I'm sure a million people have already said this to you but, it's true: Your wedding day goes by so fast. That's why the last thing I want to do is take you out of the moment My entire process centers around noticing – the small moments, the big gestures, the (seemingly insignificant) glances, and subtle tears. It all tells your story, exactly how it felt in the moment.
Now, that's not to say that I don't also offer prompts and direction when you're in front of the camera – I show up to every session and wedding day with an arsenal of prompts. The motto is prompts over poses because the goal isn't "the perfect pose", it's authentic emotion, movement, and laughter.
A photo-journalistic approach, that keeps you in the moment while ensuring you get the photographs you'll cherish
for a lifetime.
Photographing your most vulnerable and beautiful moments is an honor but I know that that can only happen when you feel 100% comfortable with your photographer.
I never want to JUST be a vendor or some random person you found to "snap some pictures and then leave". I want to be your friend, your advocate, your creative partner, working with you to ensure that your wedding day is documented the way you've always dreamed it'd be.
You spend all day with your photographer - it's important that you hire someone who feels like a long-time friend.
I'm not just another vendor and you're not just another wedding client.
Real Wedding Gallery
This wedding was full of core memories: Running barefoot through a field after "I Do's", emotional first look between the Bride and her father, a picturesque ceremony with the most beautiful September wedding you could wish for, custom Lego-themed seating charts, and a dance floor that had me wanting to toss my camera to the side to join in on the conga line.
This wedding was full of core memories: Running barefoot through a field after "I Do's", emotional first look between the Bride and her father, a picturesque ceremony with the most beautiful September wedding you could wish for, custom Lego-themed seating charts, and a dance floor that had me wanting to toss my camera to the side to join in on the conga line. Take a look through this full gallery from a real wedding captured in September 2023.
A photographer who's as excited for your happily ever after as you are.
Following the big day, expect to receive some sneak peeks! The full gallery will be handled with care & delivered in the timeframe outlined in your contract.
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It's wedding day! Count on me to do everything in my power to make your day as enjoyable & stress-free as possible.
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Once booked, you can think of me as a resource for timeline creation, vendor suggestions – whatever you need!
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A deposit & signed contract confirms your date in my calendar! Once you're ready, let me know & I'll send you a customized agreement.
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After inquiring, I'll send over initial pricing for you to peek through. If it fits the budget, I'd LOVE to jump on a call with both partners – to make sure we vibe well & answer any questions you have!
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Research is a big part of the wedding planning process. If you like the work you see on my website, send an inquiry my way with your information & I'll be in touch with more information.
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Here's How It Works -
"Tiana pours so much heart and love into everything she does- my husband and I felt incredibly at ease around her from the beginning, making it easy to act natural in front of the camera. I could gush on and on: from coaching my husband and me in the moment with cute games to make us less awkward; offering advice on what/when/how to manage our wedding photography timeline; editing our pictures with SO much care and attention to detail –working with Tiana was excellent from start to finish."
Meghan & Brandon
"One word: wow. Not only were the photos incredible but Tiana is so personable and really made me feel beautiful. She worked directly with my videographer to ensure all special moments were caught. Aside from the photos, Tiana pulled me aside multiple times on my wedding to ensure I was okay and made sure I wasn't feeling overwhelmed. I would recommend her to anyone and I will be hiring her for all milestone life events."
Sara & Alex
"Tiana made sure she knew exactly what we wanted and delivered above and beyond. I love our wedding photos so much - she captured all of the small happy moments. One notable example of her foresight and preparation was how she brought clear umbrellas to our wedding because it rained for our outdoor ceremony. We were able to take all of our photos because of her thoughtful preparation. She is also so skilled in her craft and has a gift in photography. I can confidently say you will not regret choosing her."
Ni & Jesson
Frequently Asked Questions
I take selection of second photographers VERY seriously – I have a group of colleagues in the industry that are wedding photographers themselves and have expertise when it comes to shooting a wedding day and file handling. These are pals I'd trust with my own wedding photos and who are all really amazing people. Upon booking, I reach out to them and book based on availability.
Absolutely – I could never imagine asking you to wait 8-10 weeks without a single image from your wedding day. I guarantee a sneak peek gallery of images within a week of the wedding day.
Happily. Though I'm based on the East Coast, I love traveling and capturing stories around the world. Bear in mind that areas outside the DMV area will incur travel and lodging fees.
HELL YES! Olive & Mint Photography proudly loves and serves all genders, gender expressions, sexualities, body types, races, and ethnicities.
A lot of people think that just because a photographer hasn't photographed at their particular venue, they won't be able to capture the wedding day with skill and intentionality. With all due respect, this isn't true.
When you book a photographer, part of what you're hiring for is whether or not your professional is able to photograph in any situation. With me, you can rest assured: I'm equipped to photograph weddings of all sizes, in all lighting situations and/or weather conditions.
Also, if it adds to comfort levels, I'm always willing to go to the venue ahead of time to tour the location and scope things out.
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