Privacy policy

What I collect

Information you give me. When you fill out an inquiry form, book a call, sign a contract, or email me, I collect the details you share, such as:

• Your name, email address, and phone number
• Your wedding or session date, venue, and location
• Details you tell me about your plans, your families, and what matters to you
• Billing details when you pay an invoice (payments are handled by my booking and payment providers, and I never see or store your full card number)

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, mine uses cookies and similar tools. I use Google Analytics to understand general visitor activity, such as which pages are viewed, the type of device and browser used, and how visitors found the site. I also use the Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram), which helps me see how my ads perform, including when someone sends an inquiry, and show my work to people who have visited my site. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings.

How I use it

• To reply to your inquiry and schedule calls
• To prepare your collection, contracts, invoices, and timeline
• To photograph your day and deliver your gallery and any products you order
• To send you helpful planning information related to your booking
• To improve my website and services
• To meet legal, tax, and accounting requirements

If I ever send marketing emails, every one will include a way to unsubscribe.

Text messages

If you give me permission on my inquiry form, I may text you about your inquiry, our call, and your booking. Message and data rates may apply, and how often I text depends on our conversation. Reply STOP at any time to stop texts, or HELP for help. Your phone number and your permission to receive texts are never sold or shared with anyone for their own marketing.

Who I share it with

I do not sell or rent your personal information, ever. I only share it with the trusted services that help me run my business, and only what they need to do their job. These include my client management and payment platform (HoneyBook), my website host (Showit), Google Analytics, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), my email newsletter provider (Flodesk), and my online gallery and print lab partners. I may also share information if the law requires it or to protect my business and clients.

Your photos

How your images may be used, including in my portfolio or on social media, is covered in your signed contract. If you'd like your images kept private, just let me know and I'll honor that.

How long I keep it

I keep your information for as long as I need it to serve you and to meet legal and tax requirements. You can always ask me to delete your information sooner.

Keeping it safe

I use reputable, secure platforms and limit access to your information. No method of sending or storing data online is 100% secure, but I work hard to protect what you share with me.

Your choices and California privacy rights

You can ask me at any time to:

• Tell you what personal information I have about you
• Correct information that's wrong
• Delete your information (unless I need to keep it for legal or contract reasons)
• Stop sending you marketing emails or texts

California residents also have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know, correct, and delete personal information, and the right to opt out of its sale or sharing. I never sell personal information. Because I use the Meta Pixel, some website activity (like pages visited) may be shared with Meta to show you my ads, which California law can treat as "sharing." To opt out, email me, block third-party cookies in your browser, or adjust your ad settings in your Facebook or Instagram account. You can also opt out of Google Analytics with Google's browser add-on. I'll never treat you differently for using your rights, and I'll respond to requests within the timeframe the law requires.

Children

My website is meant for adults planning weddings and sessions. I don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this site.

Links to other sites

My site links to other places, like Instagram, HoneyBook, and vendor websites. Their privacy practices are their own, so please review their policies too.

Changes to this policy

If I update this policy, I'll post the new version here and change the date at the top.