One of the things I'll always push my couples to do is add film to their wedding day. I shoot film at weddings, and every time I get the scans back I'm reminded why. The nostalgic feel is undefeated. It looks like a memory.

I photograph weddings in Miami all year long, and I'll be honest with you: the summer here is a lot. It's hot, it's humid and the sky can go from sunny to pouring in about ten minutes. But I've also gotten some of my favorite photos on those days. With a little planning, the weather doesn't have to run your wedding.

I love small weddings. No huge timeline, no pressure, just the two of you (and maybe a few people you love) saying "I do." My wife and I eloped in her home country of Costa Rica, and it's still one of the best days of our lives. So I'm a little biased.

Couples ask me all the time how many hours they need. The honest answer is that it depends on your day, not on a number someone picked. So instead of a guess, here's how I actually build timelines with my couples, and how to figure out the right amount of coverage for yours.

This is the question I get asked the most, so I'm going to be straight with you. I'll walk you through what I charge, what actually changes the price and how to compare photographers so you're not just looking at one number on a page.