Okay, I received this question several times at Bridal Show and here is the answer. You build your package.
But wait, doesn’t it say $1,500 in the brochure?
Our brochure does say that, and it is an average estimate of time and service. I used to say, “You build your package.” at bridal show, and not everyone would understand what I meant by it L – people would still be looking for a price.
So we had the dilemma of not wanting to limit our brides on what they could have done, (i.e. prints, albums, personalized guest book, folios, mini-brag books, pocket Z-album, save the date cards, announcements, personalized accessories and gifts for other members of the bridal party, as well as mom and dad, etc.), but still show a price - hence the $1,500.
Okay then, tell me about the $1,500 package.
It is based on 6 hours of continuous coverage with two wedding photographers capturing your wedding day. We start at least one hour prior to your ceremony and capture all of the details as you get ready – from the dress and shoes to small family traditions like a hay-penny in your shoe, or being the next one to wear great-grandmother’s pearls. At the same time, my partner is with the groom, as he and his groomsmen prepare for that grand moment when you see each other at the aisle. We then photograph the ceremony as allowed by the facility (Note: some churches and places of worship do not allow photography during the ceremony.) Immediately following the ceremony we begin taking all the formal bridal party and family images, unless we have already done so. We work to photograph the entire wedding party first, so incase any of the brides-maids/groomsmen/siblings/etc., must leave to assist at the reception, they may do so, and allowing us time with just the bride and groom. Once at the reception, we then capture the moments as they happen: arrival of the new Mr. & Mrs., dinner & speeches, father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, the couples’ first dance, the cutting of the cakes, bouquet and garter toss, along with any candid family images, and the couple’s get away. This package also comes with a private on-line gallery of images from your special day, which is usually posted online within two weeks after the event has occurred. A proof CD/DVD of your wedding day images will also be delivered to you, which may include more images than displayed online, to preserve the privacy of those “special images” that may be for his eyes only! (i.e. Those cute underwear you may have on showing that you are the new “Mrs. John Smith”
, Note: we also do photograph tasteful boudoir sessions as well, if interested.) Each guest in attendance will be provided with a guest take-away card that details when and where the images will be available for viewing, along with the password needed to enter the gallery. The on-line gallery offers convenient viewing and ordering, so no more stress on you!!
Boy that was long, and yes you get all of that.
What if I need more time?
Not a problem! During our consultation we will determine how many hours will be necessary. Additional hours are billed at a reduced rate, since we like you a lot, and we are going to be together for a while. J Also, if you realize at the wedding you will be headed for overtime, it’s still not a problem! It is our standard policy to check in with you 30 minutes before our scheduled ending time, to find out if you will be needing us to stay longer. Just let us know and we will take care of the paperwork after the fact. We won’t be asking you for a check at your wedding!
What if I need less time?
Again, not a problem! We can work with you to develop a package that will fit the needs for your special day. Just give us a call to set up a no-obligation consultation at (979) 314-1032 or (956) 639-1220.
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(Just a note: We ARE in Houston, and our studio is 5 minutes east of Downtown. We are also set up to service those in Bryan/College Station, and the Rio Grande Valley as well.)
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