Congratulations on your engagement!
Now it's time to start preparing for what will be the best day of your lives. I realize the importance of finding a photographer who is the perfect fit in terms of personality and artistic vision.
It's an honor to be considered for such an important role.
My approach is to document emotion and love combined with creating timeless portraits.
If you think that we may be a good match, I'd love to talk more and learn more about your for plans the big day.
Cheers!
Whether we meet for coffee or set up a virtual meeting, let's connect and get to know each other. I'd love to hear your vision for the wedding day and learn what you enjoy doing together as a couple.
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We're here as a resource beyond photography—whether you're looking for engagement session outfit recommendations, timeline advice, or vendor referrals.
Even if you're working with a wedding planner or you're planning a simple wedding, there are likely still a lot of moving pieces left leading up to your big day. We've photographed more than 150 weddings in the past few years and we're happy to share everything we've learned along the way!
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We’re big fans of engagement sessions for a few reasons. Not only do they allow you to get comfortable in front of the camera, they also give you the opportunity to showcase your personalities in a more casual setting that is significant to the two of you.
Engagement sessions can take place anywhere from immediately following a proposal to just a few days before the wedding. We’ve found that there isn’t a “good” or “bad” time to take your photos. We normally plan sessions based on a particular “look” a couple has in mind, spring flowers for example, or based on schedules.
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We check-in about two months before the wedding to start chatting about timeline specifics, special details, family formal shot lists, special traditions and anything else we should know about your big day.
While we normally don't send this questionnaire until closer to the wedding, please don't hesitate to let us know if you have questions during the planning process!
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It's finally here! The day the two of you say "I Do" and dance the night away surrounded by your family and friends.
Just know we're excited to celebrate and capture your wedding day. It's going to be awesome.
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You can expect your photos to be delivered via an online gallery within about three weeks of your wedding. At that time, we'll also send over details about preserving your images through prints and albums.
We hope the relationship doesn't end after we deliver your photographs. We want to hear about the adventures of married life. And if you decide to have kids, we'd love to document your growing family.
Additional Hour of Wedding Coverage | $400
Second Photographer | $450
Engagement Session | $425
30 minute Session | $350
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage | $400
10x10 Wedding Album with 30 pages (15 spreads) | $875
12x12 Wedding Album with 30 pages (15 spreads) | $940
8 hours of Wedding Day Coverage
One Photographer
High Resolution Photos on Flash Drive
Online Gallery
$3450
8 hours of Wedding Day Coverage
Engagement Session
Two Photographers
High Resolution Photos on Flash Drive
Online Gallery
$4100
10 hours of Wedding Day Coverage
Engagement Session
Two Photographers
High Resolution Photos on Flash Drive
Online Gallery
$4750
custom collections available upon request
Preserve your wedding memories with an album. These lay flat, professionally designed albums come with a linen or leather cover.
Albums may be ordered anytime before or after the wedding day.
Engagement sessions allow you to become a bit more comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding and celebrate your love as you near the big day.
Wedding galleries include 700 - 900 photos (based on hours of coverage). Engagement Session galleries include 100 - 125 images. These galleries allow you to download your high resolution photos and in turn, print anywhere you'd like. I do also provide you with names of print labs that will yield the best results in terms of color and quality.
You will receive a preview with around 40 photos 1 - 2 days after the wedding. These can be shared with family and friends and used for Thank You cards or posted on social media. It is extremely important that I am delivering the best possible product to my couples. Many hours are put into post production. The complete collection of edited wedding images will be ready for viewing via online gallery within 4-6 weeks from the date of your wedding. These images will also be delivered to you as high resolution JPG's on a flash drive.
I absolutely love to travel for weddings and sessions! Below is the breakdown for travel cost.
Wedding Travel : $1/mile after 100 miles round trip from my location in Grand Rapid, Michigan. For wedding destinations more than 2 hours away, I may require a night of lodging.
Engagement Session Travel : $1/mile after 30 miles from my location in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The completed wedding photography contract and $1,000 non-refundable deposit are required to reserve your date. The deposit can be paid with a credit card via email invoice. The remaining balance will be due 30 days before the wedding.