NATIVE BLOOM
THE PROCESS
Because Good Vibes Deserve a Good Plan
A little structure, a lot of heart, and the occasional inappropriate joke we try very hard not to say out loud.
the process
Rooted in connection, guided by experience, & crafted to keep your day calm, fun, and intentional.
01. CONNECT
We start with a real conversation — call, Zoom, or coffee. You share your vision, your priorities, and the little things that make the experience feel like you.
This is where we match energy, talk through ideas, swap a few jokes, and make sure you feel seen, understood, and genuinely excited.
By the end, you’ll know you’re in the hands of people who take storytelling seriously — but not ourselves.
(Arguably our best trait.)
02.
PLAN
Once we’re officially a team, we help shape a plan that supports you — timelines, locations, outfits, and anything else that makes the day flow naturally.
Just enough structure to feel supported (like your favorite bra).
Just enough flexibility to let real life (and real emotion) shine through.
And yes, we’ll gently steer you away from anything that could cause chaos — unless it’s the fun kind.
03.
the story
This is where everything unfolds.
You show up as yourselves — we guide with natural prompts, shoot through the in-between moments, and let your connection lead.
Expect rich color, texture, movement, and reactions you didn’t even realize you made.
For video, Cody layers mood, sound, and motion for something cinematic without being dramatic-for-the-sake-of-dramatic.
04. DELIVERY
Your gallery and/or film arrives thoughtfully edited in our signature style — warm, intentional, and true to how it all felt.
You’ll receive the big moments, the quiet ones, and the ones that prove we’re either psychic or just very, very observant.
It’s everything you lived and everything you didn’t see — the heartbeat of your day, yes… even the off-beat ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
01. How far in advance should we book?
Most couples reach out 9–12 months ahead for weddings & elopements — especially for prime wedding months when weekends tend to book up quickly.
For portraits, 4–8 weeks is ideal so we have time to plan locations, styling, and the overall vibe.
If your date’s coming up soon, don’t stress — reach out anyway.
We often have room for last-minute love stories, especially on weekdays or outside of peak season.
02. Do you travel for weddings or sessions?
Absolutely.
Whether it’s the Carolinas, Colorado, or a tiny town with one gas station and a suspiciously good taco truck — we’ll be there.
Travel is quoted simply & transparently, and we handle the logistics so you don’t have to stress about us getting lost in an airport.
03. Do you offer both photo & video coverage?
Yes — and that’s where we shine.
Brooke leads photography, Cody leads videography, and together we work like one cinematic brain with two caffeinated bodies.
Your photos and film are crafted to feel cohesive, intentional, and true to your story — not like two separate teams doing their own thing.
04. How many photos will we receive?
You’ll receive all the best images — beautifully edited, full resolution, and never capped at an arbitrary number.
We don’t believe in withholding moments.
If it’s good, it’s in your gallery.
(We are physically incapable of deleting a great reaction or a tiny in-between moment. It’s a blessing and a curse.)
And if you’d like a few of the future blackmail material shots tucked in for fun?
Just let us know — we’re happy to slip some in like little secret treats.
05. When will we get our gallery and/or film?
Your photos arrive while the memories are still warm: weddings in 4–6 weeks, sessions in 3–6 weeks, with sneak peeks sooner (because we know you’ll refresh your inbox like it’s a competitive sport).
Films take 6–8 weeks — the sweet spot where Cody can make everything cinematic without losing his mind or his eyesight.
06. How much guidance do you give during photos or on the wedding day?
A lot — but in a way that still feels natural and fun. We’re not the “stand over there and figure it out” type, and we’re definitely not afraid to lovingly boss a family into line when the timeline is tight. You’ll always know what to do, where to go, and how to stand without ever feeling stiff or staged.
We guide, direct, and hype you when needed… and then step back to catch the in-between magic.
And yes — we also fix flyaways, straighten ties, pin boutonnieres, wrangle family members, bustle dresses, find missing champagne flutes, and quietly move that one rogue hair tie on your wrist.
Basically? We’ve got you. All day long.
07. What happens if things run behind or get chaotic?
Short answer: we stay calm.
Long answer: after 500+ weddings, nothing surprises us anymore.
We adjust, pivot, rearrange the timeline, and keep the energy steady so you can stay present instead of spiraling.
Some of the best photos happen in the beautiful, unplanned moments anyway.
08. What if we’re awkward in photos?
Welcome to the club. Truly.
Almost every couple starts by warning us they’re awkward… and then ends up looking like a moody indie film poster.
We guide, we hype, we give you prompts that feel natural — and we shoot through the in-betweens where the real gold is.
Awkward is not a problem. Awkward is raw material.
