Flirt
Areas of Service:
Arizona | California | Colorado | Nevada | New Mexico | Oklahoma | Texas | Utah
Santa Fe, NMFAQ
How can we learn more about your photography and see if we’re a good fit?
My photography focuses on celebrating and capturing all of the real love, connection and emotion on these incredible days. There is so much information to share including my approach, my vibe and logistical booking details as well as referrals from past couples and of course galleries of images. The best way to get a glimpse of all of this is really to visit my site, follow me on Instagram and then to schedule a consult to discuss what you are looking for and how I may be of service. I hope that we are able to connect!
When should we book a photographer?
I would encourage you to book any vendor, including your photographer, as soon as possible or you determine they are your right fit. For reference, there are 52 Saturdays in a year and most every couple wants to host their wedding on the same 25 of them. Vendors book up quickly and the safest advice would be to strive to book a year in advance if you are able.
What do we get from you and when?
This depends on a variety of factors and while I do not guarantee a specific number of images, I have found over time that the finished galleries that I deliver often contain roughly 100 images per hour of shooting. These 'best of the best' would of course be narrowed down from thousands more. Offseason engagement shoots are generally turned around pretty quickly (2-3 weeks), while the summer peak season does tend to get busier and thus slows delivery. I will always strive to send you a few 'sneak peeks' within a couple of days of your event (I will be as excited to see them as you are) and then for weddings the full gallery will be delivered within 8 weeks (though again, often sooner.)
Will you travel to our wedding?
Yes, absolutely. I work locally out of the Santa Fe/Albuquerque area, but am willing to travel anywhere and would be happy to put a quote together for you following a consultation.
Are you LGBTQ+ friendly?
Yes, 10000%.
What separates you from all of the other photographers?
There is a lot of beautiful wedding photography to choose from and while I believe that I make some of it, the finished work is only part of the process of choosing a photographer. I have been shooting professionally for a long time and that has perhaps given me a different perspective than most. I see the beauty in people and I am patient enough to allow that beauty to come out without forcing it or forcing myself upon it. A lot of photographers shooting couples and weddings feel that it is their role to help people become beautiful by posing them in trendy or popular ways and this is a major divergence from my approach. I think that an excessive use of posing masks who they really are, how they really look at one another and what their love looks like. To me, it is always worth the wait to capture the real you because that is what is worth remembering. This point of view and approach is ultimately what makes me the photographer that I am and gives my work the look that it has. I am not the right fit for every couple, but if this is what you are looking for, then we may be a great fit.
32 Reviews on “Flirt”
From the get-go, Ty was a pleasure to work with! We could tell Ty genuinely loves photography and cares about the people and the moments he captures in his work.
There are three main things that set Ty apart from the other photographers we considered for our wedding:
1. His amazing, intentional communication – other photographers we talked with mentioned their tight restrictions on communication leading up to the wedding – we had to answer their questions and fit their schedule. When you’re coordinating so much for a DIY wedding, that’s the last thing you want added to your heaping plate – so it was such a relief to not have that kind of pressure from Ty! Leading up to the wedding, he was always quick to respond when we had questions and went above and beyond to understand what we wanted from our wedding day. Through email and some calls, Ty took the time to get to know us – talking over zoom, scouting our location, and contacting the venue himself to coordinate a walkthrough.
2. His easy-going personality – the day-of, he was a joy to work with, and all the guests loved him too! He gave guidance for some really creative photo ideas, but with such a calm and gentle demeanor that put everyone at ease, without pressure to ‘perform.’ I’ll just say… I’m the bride, and I’ll admit I’m not confident with posing ‘elegantly’ for the camera – but you can’t tell that from our wedding photos, because Ty just let us be ourselves, and he expertly captured beautiful moments, both big and small, in authentic but unique ways.
3. His, almost…omnipresence? 😀 Although we considered other photographers because they had second shooters, that doesn’t matter if you pick Ty! Looking back at photos, we’re amazed by how quickly, quietly, and continuously he moved. He seemed to be everywhere at once, always capturing exciting and tender moments yet he was so kind and unobtrusive that no one minded him as he positioned himself for beautiful shots. Overall, Ty really understood the heart of what we wanted from our wedding photos, and boy, did he deliver! Our photos were perfect because they were not all perfectly staged or taken from canned poses. They were us, surrounded by all the people we love most, enjoying the happiest day of our lives, shown in our best light. We can’t recommend Ty highly enough!
Flirt is such a joy to work with! Ty is a fantastic team player, communicative, and brings such a calm, professional energy to the wedding day. Not to mention, his work is incredible too! One of the most thoughtful touches was him sending photos of our in-house coordination team right after the wedding. It was such an unexpected and generous gesture that truly meant a lot. We really enjoyed collaborating with Ty and are so looking forward to working together more in the future. Highly recommend!
– Team GWC, in-house coordination at Mt. Hood Organic Farms
Ty was so great to work with. I hate posing for pictures. But I LOVE candid photos and he really captured those sweet moments that we’ll be blessed to remember forever.