wedding guide
Hey, and welcome!
Congratulations on your engagement, I can't wait to hear your story! This is such an exciting time in your life and capturing these moments is the perfect way to celebrate! So, grab those wine glasses and take a browse at what the process of wedding photography is like.
the process
01
Inquiry & Consultation:
Once you inquire, I’ll respond with all the details
you need and we'll schedule a quick consultation
call. On the call I'll walk you through all your options and share some stories from past weddings!
02
Booking & Planning:
I'll send over a custom quote and once that is approved you’ll receive a booking link with a contract and invoice. Once your retainer is paid, you’re officially on my calendar! From there, we’ll start planning timelines, locations, and all the little details.
03
Engagement Session:
This session is a great way for us to work together
before the big day and for you two to have fun
in front of the camera. It’s relaxed, romantic, and
totally you. These photos are perfect for save-the-
dates or your wedding website.
04
Wedding Day Coverage:
This is what we've been waiting for! I’ll be there
capturing every hug, happy tear, and crazy dance move your aunt Sue does.
Wedding Packages
Starting at $1,000
- 4 hours of continuous coverage
- 200 professionally edited, high-resolution images
- Online gallery for downloading, sharing, and a direct print option
- Turn around time of 10 days
- 20 sneak peeks within 72 hours
4-hour Wedding package
Starting at $1,500
- 6 hours of continuous coverage
- 300 professionally edited, high-resolution images
- Online gallery for downloading, sharing, and a direct print option
- Turn around time of 2 weeks
- 30 Sneak peeks within 72 hours
6-hour wedding package
Starting at $2,500
- 8 hours of continuous coverage
- 400+ professionally edited, high-resolution images
- Online gallery for downloading, sharing, and a direct print option
- Turn around time of 3 weeks
- 40 Sneak peeks within 72 hours
- Complimentary engagement session
8-hour wedding package
Starting at $3,750
- 10 hours of continuous coverage
- Second photographer included
- 600+ professionally edited, high-resolution images
- Online gallery for downloading, sharing, and a direct print option
- Turn around time of 4 weeks
- 50 Sneak peeks within 72 hours
-Travel included for anything within 300 miles roundtrip from Mathews, VA
- Complimentary engagement session
10-hour wedding package
ELOPEMENT PACKAGE
Elopements
Starting at $900
Elopement packages start at 2 hours of coverage. From there, coverage can be built based on what your day looks like.
I'll handle the planning support, travel, and photography, so you can focus on what really matters: celebrating your love and making memories you'll never forget.
Includes:
- 2+ hours of coverage
- Unlimited planning consultations
- Personalized location recommendations
- Customized timeline planning
- Travel within 100 miles round trip from Mathews, VA
- 100+ professionally edited, high-resolution images
- Online gallery with downloading, sharing, and print ordering
- Sneak peeks within 72 hours
- Full gallery delivered within 2 weeks
A La carte add-ons
$200/hour
additional hour
Need a little more time to capture the full story? Add extra hourly coverage to ensure nothing gets missed.
$75/hour
second photographer
Add a second set of eyes to catch even more angles, emotions, and behind-the-scenes moments, especially helpful for larger weddings.
$400
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
Capture the laughter, speeches, and toasts the night before. This is perfect for preserving those intimate, pre-wedding moments with your closest people.
$300
bridal session
Creating a special time to document you as a bride will be something you cherish forever. A studio session is the perfect way to save this season of life.
$250
Engagement Session
A 45-minute session with up to 2 outfits delivered within 10 days. Perfect for save-the-dates, announcements, or just capturing this exciting season of your life. It’s also a great way for us to connect before the wedding!
$80
Custom photo album
Personally, I'm a sucker for physical prints. A photo album is exactly what will get passed down from generation to generation, it preserves your story.
Travel & accommodations
I’m happy to go wherever your day takes me!
To keep things simple and transparent, here’s how travel fees work:
Local Coverage: The first 100 miles (roundtrip) from my home base in Mathews, VA are included in your package.
Mileage: Any distance beyond 100 miles roundtrip is $0.70 per mile.
Late Coverage + Distance: If your wedding is over 3 hours away, an overnight stay may be required.
Flights: For weddings over 4 hours away, flight, rental car and hotel accommodations may be required.
All travel details will be discussed and agreed upon during booking so there are no surprises, just smooth sailing (or flying!) to your big day.
Payment info
Consultation & Custom Quote
We'll hop on a call and talk about what would be best for you day, once we say our goodbyes a custom quote will be sent to you for your approval.
retainer payment
A 30% non-refundable retainer is required to reserve your date. I'll hold your date for 2 weeks after the inquiry.
remaining payments
After the 30% retainer fee there will be 3 installment payments spread out evenly, with the last payment due a month prior to your wedding.
FAQ
Do you help with the timeline?
Absolutely! I’m more than just your photographer, I’m also your photo-friendly timeline expert. I’ll work with you (and your planner, if you have one) to build a stress-free schedule that ensures we have plenty of time for every important moment and beautiful portrait.
What happens if it rains?
Rainy days can still be magical! I always have a backup plan in mind and am experienced with adjusting timelines and locations if needed. Whether it’s clear skies or a cozy drizzle, your photos will still be stunning, we’ll embrace the weather and create something beautiful.
Are engagement sessions included?
My larger packages do include complimentary engagement sessions, for my other packages I do offer discounted engagement sessions for couples who book their wedding.
How should I select a package?
After a consultation call I can help map out the package that will best fit what you want captured. Every wedding day is different so sometimes a custom package is the best option!
I want to do my first look down the aisle, do you have first look alternatives?
1. First Touch: You stand back-to-back, around a corner, or hold hands without seeing each other. It gives you a quiet moment together while still saving that visual reveal for the aisle.
2. Private Vow Exchange (No Peeking): Read your vows to each other while holding hands or standing on opposite sides of a door/wall. It keeps things intimate and emotional without breaking tradition.
3. Letter Exchange: Write letters to each other and read them separately before the ceremony. This creates a really meaningful pause in the day and helps calm nerves.
4. Gift Exchange: Exchange something small and meaningful, like a handwritten note, jewelry, or something sentimental, through your photographer or a bridesmaid/groomsman.
5. First Look with a Parent or Loved One: Do a first look with a parent, grandparent, or sibling instead. These are always emotional and meaningful while still keeping the partner reveal for the ceremony.
6. Voice Recording or Video Message: Record a message for each other to listen to while getting ready. It’s a really personal way to connect without physically being together.
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