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What wedding photography packages do you offer?
We believe pricing should always be honest and upfront with no hidden fees. All of our wedding collections, package details, and add-on options are clearly listed on our website so you can easily find everything you need in one place. Click Here to view investment.
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Who will be my photographer on the wedding day?
Your lead photographer will always be either Rebecca or Alex. Alex photographs the majority of our weddings and has certain venues he knows and loves. Rebecca photographs select weddings throughout the year and also handles much of the behind-the-scenes work and most of the portrait sessions. Depending on your venue and our availability, you will be paired with the lead photographer who is the best fit for your day.
We also work with a small team of trusted second photographers who have been with us for years. They know our shooting style, how we pose and communicate, and how we run a wedding day. These are people we personally know and trust. We would never bring someone to your wedding whom we would not feel completely confident representing our business.
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Do you travel for weddings? Are there travel fees?
We primarily focus on weddings here in the Pacific Northwest because it is our specialty. However, we are open to traveling for destination weddings depending on the location and our availability. Travel fees apply for weddings outside our standard coverage area, but we keep them minimal and straightforward. Just reach out with your location for a simple travel quote.
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How would you describe your photography style?
Our style is classic, clean, true to life, and documentary with a photojournalistic approach. We love capturing your day exactly as it unfolds, focusing on connection, emotion, and authentic moments. We want your wedding to feel natural and comfortable, not staged or overly posed.
During the getting ready, ceremony, and reception portions of the day, we take a more hands-off, fly on the wall approach so your moments stay real and genuine.
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If there are specific moments that are meaningful to you, you can include them in the questionnaires we send. For example, if it is important to you to have a photo of all your bridesmaids gathered around you helping fluff your dress, simply include that on your questionnaire and we will make sure it happens.
For wedding party photos, family photos, and portraits of the two of you, we step in and guide, pose, and direct to help you look your best. It is the perfect blend of natural storytelling and intentional, flattering portraits.
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How many images will we receive, and how long does it take to get our photos back?
We are very generous with the number of images we deliver. We never limit how many photos we take or how many we give back. We guarantee a minimum of 100 edited images per hour of photography coverage. For example, a five hour wedding will receive at least 500 edited images.
This is truly the minimum. Most weddings receive close to double that amount, depending on the size of the wedding party, family groupings, events, and activity level throughout the day.
Our contract states a turnaround time of 60 to 90 days, but we work hard to deliver much sooner whenever possible. During the recent wedding season, our longest delivery time was just under five weeks, with most galleries delivered in two to four weeks.
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Do you offer engagement sessions?
Yes. Engagement sessions are included in our Mini Dream and Dream Package. For all other packages, an engagement session can be added for $395, or booked alone for $495.
We provide a list of preferred locations with many beautiful options throughout the Pacific Northwest. Because we photograph a high volume of weddings and often work weekends, engagement sessions are usually scheduled on weekday mornings or evenings. If you absolutely need a weekend, we will try to accommodate if possible.
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Can we give you a shot list or specific photos we want?
Yes. We send detailed questionnaires that cover each part of the wedding day. Your answers help us create a personalized shot list.
We do not need a long shot list of expected moments like the first kiss or toasts. Those are automatic.
The questionnaires are perfect for requesting meaningful moments that are unique or not obvious. For example, if you want a photo of your bridesmaids helping fluff your dress, simply include that on your questionnaire and we will make it happen.
08.
Do you offer wedding albums or prints?
Yes. Your online gallery includes a built in shop where you can order professional albums, prints, wall art, and keepsakes. Everything is produced through our professional lab using archival quality materials.
09.
Do you have backup equipment? What happens if something goes wrong?
We take backups very seriously. We bring multiple full sets of professional backup equipment to every wedding, including three camera bodies, multiple lenses, extra batteries, multiple flashes, and many memory cards.
Cameras can fail at inconvenient times. We have had a camera overheat and stop working as a bride was walking down the aisle, and we have had a shutter die mid first dance. Because we keep another camera on our hip during important parts of the day, we can switch instantly without missing a beat.
All our cameras have dual memory card slots, meaning every image is recorded twice in real time.
After the wedding, we back up your photos to two external hard drives, our computer, and keep the memory cards until your gallery is delivered. This gives us five copies of your images at all times.
In nearly 20 years, we have never lost a wedding.
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Do you help with the timeline or planning for photos?
Yes. We provide sample timelines and guidance on how to schedule formal photos. We encourage you to draft your timeline using our samples and send it to us. We are happy to review it and offer suggestions to help your day flow smoothly.
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What is required to book you? How do we reserve our date?
Start by filling out our contact form. If we are available for your date, we will send a custom proposal where you can build your package, choose add ons, review the contract, and complete everything online.
The retainer for standard wedding packages is $1,000. The retainer for elopement packages is $300. The remaining balance is due 30 days before the wedding.
12.
What happens if you get sick or have an emergency on our wedding day?
Because both Rebecca and Alex are full time photographers, we serve as each other’s built in backup whenever possible. On days when we both have weddings, we have a small team of trusted second photographers who know our shooting style, our workflow, and how we run a wedding day.
If neither of us could attend due to an emergency, we would first offer one of our trusted second photographers. If you prefer a refund instead, that is absolutely an option. If we cannot provide a qualified replacement and you still want coverage, we would refund you in full and help you find another reputable photographer.
If one of our seconds did step in, we would personally edit your images to maintain the same look and feel.
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How long have you been photographing weddings?
We have been photographing weddings for 20 years. Rebecca started in 2005 while working in a studio and photographed her first wedding in 2006. She later opened her own business.
Alex joined in 2008, began with editing and assisting, and photographed his first solo wedding in 2009.
We have been photographing weddings full time ever since and have captured over 1,500 love stories and counting.
14.
Why are your prices so affordable compared to other photographers?
We hear this often at wedding shows. Couples are often surprised at how affordable our pricing is, especially compared to the quality of work they see.
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We are a high volume studio and photograph around 80 weddings per year between the two of us. We love staying busy, and this business model allows us to keep our pricing more accessible.
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After 20 years, we have streamlined our workflow to be very efficient without sacrificing quality. Our goal is to make great wedding photography accessible, not exclusive.
15.
Do you offer sneak peeks after the wedding?
We do not offer traditional sneak peeks. When we used to do them, our editing workflow slowed down significantly and galleries took 10 to 12 weeks to deliver.
By removing sneak peeks from our process, we streamlined our workflow and now deliver full galleries in about four weeks on average.
If you need a few images for a specific purpose such as announcements or thank you cards, just reach out and we will do our best to get those to you.
16.
How far in advance should we book you?
Prime Saturday dates in spring, summer, and fall often book 18 months or more in advance. Our calendar typically fills quickly after the wedding shows we participate in each January and February.
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However, availability can be unpredictable. Since there are two of us, sometimes dates open up or we have last minute availability. Even if your wedding is coming up soon, it never hurts to reach out.
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Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Every client has a personal client portal where you can log in and make payments anytime. We can set up custom payment plans such as weekly or monthly payments.
Your date is officially secured once the retainer is paid, but if you need to split the retainer into a couple of payments, just reach out and we can discuss options.
18.
Can we add hours or upgrade our package later?
Yes. If you are unsure which package fits best, you can book a smaller package now and upgrade later. We never charge penalties or fees for upgrading your package. We are very flexible.
19.
Do you help with posing? We are awkward.
Yes. You do not need to worry about posing at all. We will guide you, help you feel comfortable, keep things natural, and make the experience fun.
We avoid stiff or cheesy poses unless you want them. We focus on interaction and genuine connection. Most couples walk away saying their session was much easier and more enjoyable than they expected.
