My Approach
Love is beautiful and your photos should be as well.

That’s how I feel as I approach each and every wedding I document. I care about telling your story, with your unique nuances. I believe you should be able to enjoy yourself, and spend time with your friends and family. I know there is a time to direct and a time to stay out of the way. Fitting seamlessly into your wedding day is of utmost importance to me. So is reading people and situations, so the moment stays authentic for all involved. I’ve perfected my ability to be non-intrusive, yet give guidance when needed in a calm and encouraging way.

I’ll always work to exceed your expectations and to keep you comfortable. I believe that a good relationship between us elevates the experience, and that the more you trust me the more present you’ll be able to be on your wedding day. You’ll make the memories, and I’ll photograph them.

With more than 10 years of photography experience, I specialize in both digital and film, and work comfortably both indoors and out as well as any lighting scenario brought to the table. Attention to detail, creativity, respect, inclusivity, and professionalism are the foundation of my business.

I love living life with my wife, Hannah, who is a freelance hair artist primarily for runway . We enjoy traveling, art, food, wine, and culture. I grew up in Northern California, attended music school in Los Angeles to study drums, and began my career in the wedding industry in North Carolina. Now based in both D.C. with an office in NC, I travel for the majority of my weddings. I hold close to my heart the teachings of Jesus and strive to love, care for and accept people from all walks of life without reservation... as He did.

BOOKING

Q. When Should I Book? 

A. We turn away many weddings each year simply because we are already booked for a particular date!  You should not wait!  I have booked weddings as far as 24 months out and some even before the proposal!  Its never too soon! If you have not already, fill out the contact form now!  or give me a call, 910-665-9801.  If there is no answer please leave a message I will get back to you as soon as possible, usually that same day!

Q. What is required to book my wedding?

A. This depends on location and travel but generally speaking a $2,000 deposit and a signed contract.  This will officially hold your date!

STYLE

Q. What will it be like working with you?

A. One the wedding day…. It is my priority that you are able to be present. Present for cocktail hour, present for friends and family, present mentally. So I have many tricks up my sleeve to accomplish this while at the same time delivering stunning imagery! You can be sure I will take your wishes seriously as well as the timeline seriously. You will hardly know I am there! Leading up to the wedding… You don’t want to have issues getting responses from your wedding vendors. I am easily accessible, I am available via email or phone or in person as much as you need me!  Customer service is another one of my top priorities! Want proof? Read my reviews on Wedding Wire. I believe one of the most important things about a stress free lovely wedding process is how you feel when you work with me! Before, during and after your wedding. You are my priority, your comfort and happiness in my presence and with my business is one of the things Theo Milo Photography is grounded on.  I am a human being first, business person second.  Honesty, professionalism and going the extra mile for you, whatever that looks like, is what I am committed to. As much art as goes into creating the images you will keep forever, also goes into creating a start to finish experience that you will enjoy, feel valued by and want to share with your friends!

Q. What if I dont know how to pose?

You don’t have to worry about a thing! Most of my couples are not models and many of them feel the same way. Think of if like coaching. I will not be picking at you or pulling you in odd directions. I will seamlessly direct you both in a way that feels natural and care free. “Lets walk over here” or “give a quick look back to me” . These are some of the types of coaching you can expect!

FILM & DIGITAL

Q. Do you shoot on film?

A. Yes, I do offer film coverage. Film coverage consists of a combination of 35mm and/or medium format. If you have ever held a print that was photographed on medium format film then you know the difference! There is a life to film shots that digital just can't quite capture.

PORTFOLIO

Q. Where can I see more of your work?

A. Simply visit the “Recent Work” tab at the top. The blog is designed for you to stay up to date with my current work and see more form each wedding and the locations I have worked. The portfolio section here is a collection of my favorite shots and good gauge on my style.  There are many more moments and candid images you can expect from a full wedding day though, there just isn't enough room in the portfolio section to show them all!

COVERAGE

Q. What kind of coverage to you offer?

A. All collections include at least 7hrs of wedding day coverage, online contract completion (this means no snail mail for contracts!), a website for viewing and sharing your images, and the rights to your hi-res images on USB (that means you get all your wedding day images to keep, print ready!). You will have the opportunity to customize your collection to include the the perfect add-ons for your day, like an engagement session, album credits, prints, additional hours of coverage, ect. Custom pricing or collections are welcome also.

TIMING

Q. How long will it take to see my images after the wedding? 

A. We always send a handful of images within a couple days! For the full gallery..on average your images will be ready 4 weeks after the wedding! Sometimes even sooner! It simply depends on the time of year. May and June weddings along with September and October weddings take a little longer to turn around because of the amount of weddings that take place in these months. Getting your images to you in a timely and professional manner is one of my top priorities!  We take great care to edit your images in the most flattering way as well. This means we take a little extra time to complete them.

EDITING

Q. What is your post production or editing like? 

There are two sides to eating, emotional and physical/technical. One important thing to remember is…the “moment” represented in each photograph is what good photography is all about. A great photographer sees what others do not. In our line of work, that means the subtle smile, the before and after a kiss, the in-betweens… these are incredible, beautiful things. Look around, you will see many people post things that if you really just look in the eyes or closely at the picture, it doest have that “_____”… that something. The ability to not only see these moments but to pick them out of a line up of several similar images is one thing I can do better them most. So it is with the actual technical side of editing.  As you can see, my images are first and foremost authentic. So my approach to post production is the same. We will “clean up” the images by color correction, cropping, spot/blemish removal, stray hair fixes, etc. In fact, we also edit other photographers images. Our superior knowledge of post production systems and software and techniques is one of the reasons we are so sought after. The general idea is, if aren’t going to like the way you look in a photo, then we fix it.

SECURITY

Q.  How do I know my images are safe?

A. I take protecting your images VERY seriously! My camera has two memory cards that backs up every single image automatically. I bring multiple cameras to the day. Once your images get back to the studio, they go into a fire proof safe AND get backed up across several hard drives.  Your memories couldn't be safer.

 Q. Do you have back up equipment?

A. Yes. We carry back up cameras, lenses, lighting, batteries, and memory cards to every wedding.

PAYMENT

Q. When are payments due? 

A. We ask for your final payment is due 14 days prior to your wedding. You may send in other payments whenever you want but we cannot release any photos until all payments are up to date.

This is more than we could have imagined. We have seriously been looking at them over and over again in awe! I remember secretly hoping you caught certain moments and now seeing those moments and more here, captured so perfectly, it brings tears to my eyes! Dillon has a saying when he buys a sandwich at a deli "make my sandwich as if it were your sandwich" (lol)...Well, you captured our wedding day as if it were your own! We cannot thank you enough for devoting so much time to our special day. It was truly magical and I am so happy you were a part of it!                                           

   —  Kara and Dillon

If I could give 10 stars, I would! Theo was an absolutely pleasure to work with. In the months leading up to our wedding day, he was very responsive and accommodating. He answered all my questions thoroughly with the utmost patience, despite how type-A they were! The wedding day, on the other hand - he was SPECTACULAR! As the bride, it's hard not to get caught up in the frenzy, but Theo's easy-going and calm demeanor completely put us at ease. He was centered & focused on capturing the most perfect picture moments. I even shared a wish list of pictures, some were a stretch, but he captured every moment. I am most thrilled about how he was able to capture the emotion of the day. I have had many guests tell me that they feel like they're back in the moment when looking at the album. The laughter, the tears. He captured it all! I cannot recommend Theo enough, 10 out of 10!                                                                                        — Julie and Darren

Theo and his team are truly remarkable! Not only are they extremely kind, understanding and patient (we had wedding party comprised of 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen) they are extremely talented, too! Theo's pictures speak for themselves. He brings out the best of you without taking "you" out of the pictures. His photos are timeless and worth every penny!
— Chelsea and Thomas

Theo is professional, dependable, and amazingly talented. He is also genuinely a really nice guy! We felt very comfortable with him as soon as we met and he made sure to keep the picture process the day of our wedding relaxed and fun. We are so thankful that we chose him to photograph our day and we were so pleased with how quickly we got a sneak peek to the photos and then got to view all of our proofs. We have received endless compliments since sharing the photos with our friends and family and we couldn't be happier to have them to enjoy for years to come!
— Amanda and Nick

Theo did a PHENOMENAL job for our wedding. He was always responsive to questions, was flexible on our entire shoot as we were in different cities and most importantly he is an overall wonderful person. We did not feel like another shoot or another client, we felt like a friend to Theo and it created an amazing and relaxed atmosphere for wonderful engagement and wedding photos. It was an incredible experience having Theo as our photographer and I would HIGHLY recommend him to all of our friends and family. If you have not decided on a photographer for your event, do yourself a favor and call Theo today. You will be truly thankful that you did.
– Laura and Davis

WOW...I do not even know where to begin when it comes to Theo and his outstanding talent! He is the reason I got married on May 25, 2013! The minute my, now husband...then fiancé, proposed Theo was the first person I called! (literally the next day!) I had always envisioned a May wedding and he was quite booked in May 2013 when I called him in 2012. He gave me two Saturday's that he was still free for and I decided on the 25th while I was on the phone with him then! I have always adored his work, it's truly unlike any other photographers I've ever seen. I knew I wanted him to capture images of the most important day of my life! I just got my "preview photos" yesterday from him and I could not be more ecstatic with my decision! He captures all of the important images during the ceremony without you or any of the guests even being able to notice him being there! I've been to weddings in the past where the photographer almost "gets in the way" during the ceremony and so many of my guests came up to me and told me how good of a job he did of not doing that! Also, throughout my year of wedding planning several people around town had asked me about the vendors I was using and every time I mentioned I was using Theo Milo Photography their mouths would drop in excitement and would gush at how lucky I was to have the option to use him for my wedding! Overall the man and his team are pure talent! His photos are outstanding and I could not be more proud of the work he did to capture our wedding photos!
– Jamie and Nick

Working with Theo was such a positive experience! I always feel kind of awkward having my picture taken, and I was especially nervous when it came to shooting my engagement session and wedding photos, but Theo was fantastic! He made the experience fun and natural, and I think that was apparent in our photographs. The images were just beautiful, for both our engagement session and our wedding. He captured all the details and caught funny little moments that we wouldn't otherwise be able to remember. He has incredible talent as a photographer... But my recommendation doesn't stop there. Riley and I could have found other photographers who took solid photos, but we would have been hard-pressed to find someone else so friendly and willing to get all the details right. Theo really went out of his way to meet with us and get to know us as people. He cared about our vision, he listened to our hopes for both our wedding day and our future, and that was really nice. We didn't just feel like we were hiring a photographer--we felt like we were making a friend.
– Jenica and Riley

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