Wedding Welcome Guide

I’m so freakin excited

we are already at this stage!!

You must have looked at my work and made a connection to it.

There is NO better compliment I could get than a couple trusting me to document their love story. But first things first, we gotta be a good fit because I wanna be more than just a photographer for you.

What does that mean?

It means you’ve gotta be okay with me capturing all the messy stuff.

That you’ll let me in and document the perfectly imperfect, the moments you’re there for, and the ones you miss. I wanna capture it all.

I wanna capture your Dad embarrassingly smoochin’ you on your cheek on your wedding day. You crazy windblown hair across your face as you read your vows to one another, the mud staining your white dress, the Taco Bell run you have to make mid-wedding day, your eighty-something-year-old Grandma wildly gettin’ down on the dance floor, the unexpected raindrops streaming down your cheeks. The big moments and the little ones.

Now let’s friggen’ do this thing!

Photography is more than just taking photos

It’s about feeling good while having your photo taken.

Feeling comfortable with who’s taking them.

And trusting that person knows what images you hope to receive.

This is why I spend so much time getting to know you!

I want to be more than just another vendor you check off your list

How we will get there:

Don’t worry, I’ve got your back!

Jump on a call

I want to make sure your wedding is going to be SO MUCH FUN and that we all feel like old friends by the time we meet up on the big day!

Developing a friendship with my couple is incredibly important to me and a big part of how we all create beautiful photos together.

I’d love to hear about you two, your story, how you met, what you love to do together, share a bit about myself and my hobbies, and of course, answer any questions you have!

1

Make things official

Everything I offer is completely custom to who you are and what you’re looking for.

You won’t receive generic packages where you have to compromise on this or that. Working with me is STRESS-FREE!!

Instead, you will receive a proposal customized to your biggest needs. From there, all it takes to secure your date and make it YOURS is a $1,750 retainer.

2

engagement Session

My process is very hands-on and personable. By now, I have already added you to Instagram (if you have one!?) and we’ve been getting a feel for each other. Think of it this way, even people you haven’t met in real life, that you're friends with on social media and you’re following along with posts. By the time you meet in person, you already feel like friends!

I send out a questionnaire that will help me get to know you two EVEN MORE! I use that to help plan a personalized engagement session. We’re not just meeting in a park, and I have SO MANY ideas in that questionnaire!!

3

Timeline Planning

Your unofficial guide to help you with location recommendations and vendor referrals.

I am extremely organized, know the ropes, and can help keep you on track all day. Planning your big day, in an organized, very thorough way from start to finish.

Knowing how long things typically take allows for the most photos and time spent together. I am Queen of the rally, here to help keep you on track with one less thing to worry about!!

 As you already know, I’m detailed and organized AF, here is an example of one of my timelines that I will help you build from start to finish!

4

reveal party!!

The FUN still continues even AFTER the wedding!!! This is where you invite (up to) 4 of your closest friends and family and you view your photos on the big screen together. OR…if you just want the two of you, that’s totally possible too.

We cry, we laugh, we reminisce, and go right back to your wedding day! We have snacks + drinks and go right into a no-pressure ordering session where you can order prints, albums, or wood photo boxes.

I’ve been seeing a lot of couples taking a year+ to print their wedding photos. I am here to help you do that. Your friends and family are welcome to order too. No pressure!

5

What is a Reveal Party, you ask?!

Great Question! Let me show you…

  • Julie as a photographer is extremely talented, dedicated, and will go above and beyond for your photos. Like she’ll fully put herself in a bush if it means a good picture.

    Anna + Carl

  • What truly sets Julie apart is her ability to not only capture the moments but also the emotions

    Erica + Stewart

  • I loved her energy of “We’re friends just vibing, but also I’m going to tell you what to do because I know exactly what I’m doing.”

    Bernadette + Arthur

  • She listened attentively to our vision and preferences, and her well-timed reminders throughout the planning process ensured that no detail was overlooked.

    Britani + Ian

So What is the Investment?

craft your wedding experience

Heirloom

$6500

10 hours of Wedding Day Coverage

1 Photographer

Engagement Session

10x10 Wedding Album with 30 Spreads Included

Complimentary Boudoir Session ($500 value included)

Best for

Couples who want an elevated, all-inclusive experience with luxury keepsakes.

MostPopular

Signature

$5500

9 hours of Wedding Day Coverage

1 Photographer

Engagement Session

10x10 Wedding Album with 20 Spreads Included

Best for

Couples with a longer wedding day who want an elegant wedding album.

Keepsake

$4600

8 hours of Wedding Day Coverage

1 Photographer

Engagement Session

8x8 Wedding Album with 10 Spreads Included

Best for

Couples who want beautiful, curated coverage and a timeless keepsake.

Add-On Options

Additional hours: $400/hour

Boudoir session: $500 (without makeup) / $850 (with makeup)

Additional album spreads: $40 each

Second photographer: $600 (minimum 5 hours)

 Schedule a time to chat on the phone!

 FAQs

  • Since 2015. I started with Maternity + Newborns, but fell in love with weddings back in 2017.

  • October 2022 I hit my 100th wedding photographed mark! So looking forward to 100+ more!!

  • I personally would rather have you add on an additional hour with me over hiring a second photographer (who tends to be a newer/less experienced Wedding Photographer) I talk about everything over on my blog too: Pros + Cons of a Second Photographer

  • Short answer: YES! My whole business is built around the words, “Fun + Personable” and that’s exactly what it will be. Plus, we get to know each other a little bit more and once you feel (more) comfortable around me, it allows for more relaxed, candid, storytelling photos. You can find more on my blog HERE!

  • Dual Card Slots are the main thing you need to know. If my camera(s) do not have this…DEALBREAKER! All my camera bodies have Dual Card Slots which means every photo I take, it writes to two cards. Double Backup + security for you. Otherwise, I’m a Canon girl and have gone mirrorless!

  • Yes! Albums + Wood Photo Box. I help you design + order everything and most of everything happens after the wedding. I can even help you order mounted prints outside of your store in your online gallery. You can share with friends and family and they can make orders too! Easy peasy!!

  • Yes! There will be a non-refundable retainer of $1,750 that will go towards your balance. I set you up on a payment plan through my CRM Software, but you may have flexibility as needed as long as the balance is paid in full 30 days prior to the wedding.

  • I really hope this NEVER happens, but if for some instance, let’s say I break my leg well…then I will hire someone (at my expense, you didn’t break my leg (I hope!! hahaha) and they help me throughout the day. Or let’s say absolute worst case, I can’t be there…well, I will hire an associate photographer who will shoot the wedding for me, but I will still edit all the photos.

  • Let me know if you want to add on anything additional to your base package of 8 hours, 1 photographer and I will then send you what’s called a “Proposal.” as long as I have both emails. Once we sign and pay that, the date is officially YOURS! Did you make sure I have your date available though?? CHECK HERE!