In our Planning Meeting, we'll create a detailed, down to the minute, wedding day timeline with lots of buffer time to ensure your wedding day runs as smoothly as possible. This schedule will help us stay organized, Zen, and on time on your wedding day. Your schedule will be created on a Google Doc so you can revisit anytime and share with your family and wedding party as needed. Main points that all schedules include:

Once we are about 9-6 months away from your wedding (or earlier if you prefer), I'll contact you to schedule our planning meeting together. In this meeting, we'll create a detailed timeline of your entire day. This schedule helps me as your photographer to understand the full dynamic of your day, know where I need to be at all times, know what your goals are and what the important shots, moments and people are to you.

Once we have your schedule fully hashed out, it's then easier to figure what package you want to choose based on your timeline for the day and your needs. After you choose your package, I will send your full contract and invoice via email. Payment is due one month before your wedding

During this meeting, we'll also create your Family Formal Photo list. I'll get the entire list of names of your wedding party and of your family members, including any other VIPs I should be aware of. We'll together make a list of your family photos you want to have that day. This way, when your wedding day comes, you won't need to make any decisions on what photos you do or don't want, and your family won't be looking to you for direction, so all you have to do is show up.

what wedding day coverage hours include

what photos you get

- Detail Shots of your rings, jewelry, perfume, hairpiece/veil, vow books and more.

- Getting Ready photos of both sides of the wedding party of hair, make up, getting dressed, and spending time together before the wedding.

- First Look(s) of the two of you and optionally other special family members like dad or grandpa.

- Couples photos in the afternoon and again at sunset.

- Wedding Party photos of both sides together and each side separately.

- Ceremony site and details, wedding ceremony including
     - Ceremony processional
     - Each partner's reaction coming down the aisle
     - Exchanging of rings
     - Reading of vows
     - First kiss
     - Ceremony recessional

- Family Formal Photos: parents, siblings and their partners and children, grandparents, large group family photos

- Cocktail hour between your ceremony and reception, speeches, first dances and special dances with parents, and open dance floor.

planning

family photo list

before the ceremony

Ceremony, Receiving Line and Family Photos

Cocktail and Reception

When it comes to photographing your wedding day, I aim to capture a comprehensive narrative, highlighting every significant moment of your story plus the moments in between. The goal is to provide you with a comprehensive collection of photographs that do not just chronicle the events of your wedding day but tell YOUR story of a couple. 

We start with the beginning of your  day, documenting the anticipation and preparation as you and your partner gear up for the ceremony. These photos include detail photos; getting ready photos of both wedding parties; first look with your partner (if you choose to have one); bridesmaid reveal, couples photos and wedding party photos. 

As the day progresses into the reception, we transition to capturing the joyous atmosphere and celebratory spirit of the occasion. From the toasts and speeches to the lively dance floor moments, we document the essence of your.

Moving into the ceremony itself, our focus shifts to capturing the raw emotions and intimate exchanges between you and your partner. From the solemn vows to the heartfelt reactions of your loved ones, we ensure no detail is overlooked in conveying the depth of your commitment.