2015 Wedding Guide

W E D D I N G S m e g a p i x i e p h oto g r a p h y

2015

T H A N K

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Thank you for considering Megapixie Photography to help you celebrate your wedding - it's always an extraordinary honor to be asked to document one of the biggest occasions in a couple's life together!

This guide was designed to introduce you to the Megapixie Photography experience and give you some ideas about the exciting options ahead... but it is just the beginning. I look forward to getting to know you, and helping you preserve your wedding day memories with a set of beautiful photographs that will bring smiles for years (and generations) to come.

pricing information

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prints and frames

pages 6-7

gallery collections

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albums

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folios

& fine art cards

frequently asked questions

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W E D D I N G p r i c i n g i n f o r m at i o n

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t h e n o n - pa c k a g e : $4500 I take a slightly different approach to wedding packages than most... mainly in that I don't ask you to pick a package. Rather than bundle lots of frills and gimmicks that you might not want, or tack on fees and upcharges where you least expect them, I charge a single rate that includes the things that every couple needs to get amazing, fine-art wedding images to have and to hold from that day forward:

a custom engagement session

The engagement session is a pressure-free way to make some fun, casual portraits while getting to know each other.

It's also a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day arrives! all-day wedding coverage

I want to tell your story from beginning to end, and I'm guessing that you don't want to choose between writing (yet another) check and having your big sendoff photographed. a second professional wedding photographer

A second photographer gives me the ability to magically be in multiple places at once, photographing not only the main plot of your story, but all the sweet subplots as well. a complete set of edited wedding images

Your story is filled with moments and details, family and friends, and even if they don't all need to be hung on your wall, they all have a place in your heart. These are your memories, you should own them!

build-your-own package: Couples who know ahead of time

that they will want additional prints and products can elect to add any amount of credit to their wedding invoice at a 20% discount.

Curious about what Megapixie offers? Read on for more details!

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Ă€ la carte prints & frames

All photographic prints are hand-made in the studio using archival inks and papers designed to provide perfect color representation and stateof-the-art longevity. The difference between these prints and any you can have made by a commercial lab is immediately evident: they are true pieces of photographic art.

print pricing

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Print Size

Loose Prints

Matted Prints

4x6

$40

$50

6x9

$50

$60

8x10 10x10 11x14

$60 $70 $80

$70 $90 $100

16x16

$100

$120

16x20

$125

$150

Megapixie Photography is happy to offer in-house custom framing in an array of classic and modern frame styles. All framing prices include prints and mats.

frame pricing Print size

Framed (Individual)

Framed (Set of 3)

4x6

$100

$250

6x9 8x10 10x10 11x14

$120 $140 $160 $200

$300 $320 $350 $500

16x16

$240

$650

16x20

$250

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G A L L E R Y c o l l e c t i o n s

a b c d

A beautiful gallery collection will transform your walls into a showpiece that you can experience and enjoy every day, but the task of assembling the perfect grouping can be overwhelming. At Megapixie Photography, one of the custom services you can expect is assistance in creating gorgeous displays for your home. These classic galleries can be customized with any frame option, and additional frames may be added at 10% off the a la carte pricing to create a unique collection just for you.

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collection pricing

gallery

description

price

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(4) 20x24 frames holding 16x20 prints (1) 8x10 frame holding a 5x7 print (1) 5x7 frame holding a 4x6 print

$900

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(2) 16x20 frames holding 11x14 prints (2) 11x14 frames holding 8x10 prints (4) 8x10 frames holding 5x7 prints

$850

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(2) 20x24 frames holding 16x20 prints (2) 16x20 frames holding 11x14 prints

$750

D

(2) 20x24 frames holding 16x20 prints (1) 24x24 frame holding a 20x20 print

$650

prints are included in all collection pricing

decorating tip: Though these galleries were designed

to look great on just about any wall as presented, remember that they can be broken up and rearranged to suit your space, decor, and needs, so feel free to use your imagination. For instance, the images in Gallery B look equally great in horizontal orientation or arranged in two smaller galleries, and the two small frames in Gallery A make great gifts for parents or decoration for the office!

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A L B U M S heirloom art for your home

Custom albums are the gold standard for preserving and displaying your engagement and wedding images, and are a simple, timeless way to record the story of this milestone in your lives... now, and for generations to come.

Albums are designed to artfully showcase all of your favorite images on archival photographic paper, bound in your choice of beautiful silks, linens, and leathers. The Iris and Whistler books are handmade by artisans in California, and differ only in page thickness (Iris’ pages are 4mm thick; Whistler’s are 2mm). The Jade is an outstanding machine-made alternative, offering excellent quality at an exceptional value.

parent albums: Parent albums are exact duplicates of the origi-

nal wedding album design. Since the design and layout work are already done, these albums are available in any model, size, and cover option at 25% off their original price. If planned for at the time of booking, the savings becomes 50%!

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album pricing

8x8 10x10 12x12

Iris $1500 $1700 $1900

Whistler $1250 $1500 $1700

Jade $800 $1000 $1200

Basic pricing includes 20 pages, which is perfect for a guest book.

Wedding albums often require 30-40 pages, so plan accordingly: pages are sold in sets of two for the Iris and Whistler books at $50/2; pages are sold in sets of 10 for the Jade at $100/10.

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F I N A L TO U C H E S folios & fine art cards

folios: $200

Folios are a favorite among brides and grooms as a way of showing their gratitude to all the people who've played an important role in their wedding day. Handmade and bound in gorgeous Japanese bookcloth, these diminutive books hold two matted 4x6 or 5x5 prints, and make an effortless addition to any bookshelf or mantel. Custom sizes and additional panels are available.

fine art cards: $125/set

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Whether you want your images to star in your Save-the-Date cards, invitations, place cards, or thank you notes, Megapixie Photography can work with you to create gorgeous cards that will be saved and displayed by your loved ones for years to come.

Designs are for two-sided, flat 5x7 cards, and include white envelopes. Additional sets of 25 identical cards are $100.

Additional sizes and folded card designs are available.

GOOD TO KNOW f r e q u e n t ly a s k e d q u e s t i o n s

when will we get to see our photos? Wedding images take

around 3-4 weeks to get all polished up (though I always send a few preview images along to tide you over). how many images will we receive? I try to present a complete story

without lots of duplicates... which usually means 400-500 images. how do you give us our files? I deliver all high-resolution .jpg files

(along with your print release and instructions) instantly via Dropbox. In addition to being fast and environmentally friendly, this gives you the ability to easily download your images to multiple places for safe keeping. DVDs are available on request. You'll also have a private online gallery that makes it easy to share your images with friends and family. how many weddings do you shoot a year? Because I work

closely with my couples to give them all the attention and creative energy they deserve, I limit my wedding bookings to 10 per year (and never more than one in a weekend!). why do you make your own prints? Because I have yet to find a

lab that can offer anything approaching the beauty and timelessness of a handmade print on heavy matte papers. do you have insurance? Absolutely! do you have backup gear? Yes, indeed! Lots of it! can i talk to references? As many as you'd like! do you take credit cards? Certainly (though we small business-own-

ers always prefer a check if it's all the same to you). so how do we book you? Once you make the decision to work

with Megapixie Photography, all you need to do to reserve your date is submit a $1000 retainer and your signed contract. If you wish to add print/product credit to your invoice to take advantage of the 25% discount, I'll need to know that, too!

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H A P P I LY e v e r

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“When I look at our pictures, it's like reliving the day: all the moments I remember, and even some that I don't!”

“It just gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling (and already some nostalgia?) when I look at our photos - the same warm and fuzzy feeling that I got looking at other photos I’d seen on your blog that made me want to go with you and your style!”

“Can you just come photograph our whole lives? You make every moment look amazing... like real life, but better!”

"Eeeeeee! It's a good thing I don't start my new job until next week, otherwise I would be getting very little done with all of these exciting photos. This is no surprise to me, but the shots are just beautiful! You capture the joy of the occasion so well."

“Over and over again, we kept saying 'That looks like us!' and 'I love that picture!' which, at least for me, doesn't happen all that often.”

“Just in case you haven’t heard, the photographs are PERFECT! Thank you! You’ve won us over for a long long time.” www.megapixie.com 919.886.5388

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