INVESTMENT GUIDE TWENTY-EIGHTEEN NUPTIALS PRICING & FAQ
TABLE OF CONTENTS i.
hello, darlings
ii.
wedding packages
iii.
coverage breakdown
iv.
portrait packages
v.
session details
vi.
a la carte
vii.
prints | albums
viii.
the process
ix.
faq
HELLo, darlings
CONGRATULATIONS on finding the love of your life. This is James and me. He is my partner in crime, business, life, and shoots with me most of the time. He is a cinematographer by trade and born + raised in Sydney, Australia. I am a Texan and we have made our home here in Houston, so now we call ourselves Textralian. We love cooking together, traveling to new places, exploring like “locals,� creating art together, and sharing our passion with people on one of the coolest days of their lives. The engagement period is one filled with butterflies, frustration, decisions, anticipation and complete bliss. Choosing a photographer for your day is one of the biggest decisions you will make. Your actual wedding lasts a day, but your marriage is for a lifetime, and you want to be able to cherish and share in the celebration of your commitment for the rest of your life. With so many wonderful options out there, thank you so much for considering Bri Costello Photography. Take a seat. Get cozy. And flip through this guide to see if we would be a fit. After you have had a chance to review this guide, I would love to sit down with you and go over any questions you may have. You can contact me at anytime via bri@bricostello.com. Looking so forward to hearing from you and celebrating with you! xo, Bri Costello
w w w. b r i c o s t e l l o . c o m
Authentic Artistic Ethereal
curating + creating actual moments that are genuine and sometimes a bit raw.
interesting light, angles, color and artistry in shooting.
the romance + simplicity of love in a way that is earthy yet delicate. My absolute favorite part of taking photos is getting to be a really unique part of something special, capture it, and then help others to see the beauty of it. I aim to record authentic moments and genuine interactions by fostering a fun and relaxed environment. I use gentle direction and years of experience to build such moments in both a flattering and natural progression. Inspiration comes from all around me-from nature, music, history, fashion, cinema, people and places. I am always looking for light--where it is coming from and how it transforms both shapes and colors. Primary and secondary colors with warm tones drive my work and are a constant throughout my photography. My goal is to always be improving, exploring and expanding, while offering up the most comfortable, fun, easy, chill, reliable, and consistent product. Most of the wedding day falls under the category of photojournalism, which is the capturing of events exactly as they occur, although with the injection of a sense of fine art wedding photography, I incorporate a bit of direction, expertise, and styling into the existing setting in order to curate a scene that fully reflects the beauty, emotion, and essence of the day. On your wedding day, I am seeking out the small and subtle details that tell the story of your day--from the puffy, white clouds rising over the reception tent, to the shoes that came off not a moment-too-soon on the dance floor, the cafe-style string lights bobbing over cocktail hour, tabletop details thought-out months in advance and lovingly displayed for your guests, to the kids that run free putting smiles on everyone’s faces, and most importantly--the deep love and comfort between you and yours that infect with swollen hearts all gathered around you to celebrate your love.
PACKAGES
GEODE | WEDDING up to 8 hours of coverage 700-800 digital selects online proofing | purchasing gallery 2nd photographer coverage stone portrait and engagement sessions
$ 4200
ďżź GEM | WEDDING up to 6 hours of coverage 500-600 digital selects online proofing | purchasing gallery 2nd photographer coverage stone portrait or engagement session
$ 3600
ďżź STONE | WEDDING up to 4 hours of coverage 300-400 digital selects online proofing | purchasing gallery stone portrait or engagement session
$ 2800
Coverage breakdown is based on a typical wedding day with 1—2 locations. This is intended to give you an idea of the level of coverage in each package for each part of your day. Typically, I will arrive about 2 hours before your ceremony to shoot wedding details and a bit of getting ready, which often means, due to time constraints, I won’t be present through the entire reception. There are a number of creative ways to capture the “Grand Exit” shot without staying through the end of a reception, and if interested, I would be happy to talk through those with you! Each wedding is different and unique, so this chart is intended to be an aid to gauge coverage, not anything that is set in stone or required by me. If you are having trouble determining your package needs, let’s get on the line or chat in person about your timeline and priorities, and we can work out a better estimate of what your day would require for ideal coverage. Wedding packages are broken-down and distinguishable mostly by the hours of coverage, but you will also find that some packages include a 2nd photographer and additional portrait sessions. With that in mind, the majority of my clients fall into either the GEODE or GEM packages, as the STONE wedding package is designed mostly for elopements and small weddings. If you are looking in to the various portrait package options or having a 2nd shooter, this is also a great indicator of which packages you should be considering.
Wedding Day
Coverage breakdown GEODE
GEM
STONE
Bride + Bridesmaids Getting Ready
X
Bride Finishing Getting Ready
X
X
Groomsmen Getting Ready
X
X
Bride Final Retouches
X
X
X
Bride Putting on Dress
X
X
X
Detail Shots Ceremony
X
X
X
Family + Wedding Portraits
X
X
X
Creative Portraits of Bride + Groom
X
X
Cocktail Hour
X
X
X
Main Reception Events — First Dances, Cake Cutting, Garter/Bouquet
X
X
X
Dancing / Reception
X
X
Full Reception
X
Grand Exit
X
PORTRAITS
Engagements, Bridals, and Pre/Post-Wedding GEODE | portrait up to 3-hour shoot up to 2 locations // 3 looks 40-60 digital selects // online proofing | purchasing gallery $ 650
GEM | portrait up to 2-hour shoot up to 1 location // 2 looks 20-30 digital selects // online proofing | purchasing gallery $ 550
STONE | PORTRAIT 45-minute session 1 location // 1 look 15-20 digital selects // online proofing | purchasing gallery $ 450 A complimentary portrait session is included in each wedding package (as specified) and will not be charged to the package price unless an additional session is contracted and/or an existing session is upgraded. For session upgrades, the difference between the two listed prices will be charged.
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ou will notice that a portrait or engagement session is complimentary in each package. There are some clients that shudder at the thought of any additional camera time (grooms!) and initially say they don’t want an engagement or portrait session (and if anyone understands that, I promise you it is me!) but before you decide... here’s why I think you should consider it. 1. Provides you with images you can use for Save The Dates, announcements of your engagement, or for photos at your wedding reception. It’s just a very special stage of your life so it’s great to have some photos to document it. 2. Specifically, engagement sessions provide us with an opportunity to get to know one another before your wedding day. If you’re not used to it, it can be awkward having a camera follow you around for the better part of a day! It also provides me with some insight on how I can photograph you best.
portrait sessions
You can use your complimentary session for engagements, bridals, or a pre/post wedding session. These sessions range from 1-2 hours and typically take place in 1 –2 locations, depending on your package or session. I always highly encourage using this session for engagement photos, as I really like to get to know both the bride and groom before one of the biggest days of their lives, but that is absolutely up to you. People always ask me about the location for a portrait session, and I only have four very simple guideline: 1. You should both feel very comfortable in the space. 2. The space should reflect you as a couple. 3. The space should be clear of too many people or distractions (unless you specifically want this look, of course!) 4. The space should fit the look and feel of the images you are hoping to achieve. Other than that, you can also check with your wedding venue and see if they will let you shoot there! Couples often choose to also add-on an additional session to the wedding package, traditionally for Bridals. However, more and more, I am seeing brides opt out of a traditional Bridal Session and forego the framed canvas at the reception to instead book a post-wedding session with their groom. It is an amazing opportunity to get some epic portraits of you both without the stress of the actual wedding day, or keeping the dress too clean before the big day, while also freeing up some precious minutes in your wedding-day timeline. More on this later, if you are interested!
a la carte
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Wedding Coverage by the Hour $ 650 / hour 2nd Photographer Coverage (full event up to 8 hours) $ 350 Travel (50 miles outside Houston) $ 150 min Additional Hour / Rehearsal Coverage $250 / hour Full Album Digital Negatives Download $ 550 USB Drive of Full-AlbumHigh-Res and Low-Res Images $ 150 4 x 6 Print Set (qty 200) $ 375 Photobooth 4 hours of coverage. 1 full album digital copy. Online proofing/purchasing for friends and family. Props and backdrop not included, but can be commissioned for your event. $ 650 ďżź
outside a wedding package
PRODUCTS
PRINTS 4 x 6 set of 50
$ 55
5 x 7 set of 50
$ 100
8 x 12 set of 5
$ 30
11x14 $ 7 16x24 $ 32 20 X 30
$ 42
24 X 36
$ 69
WALL ART GALLERY WRAP 1.5" deep frame ready to hang 11x14 $ 99 16x24 $ 156 24x36 $ 229
BAMBOO PRINTS Starting at $85 for 8 x 10� Deep Matte Prints Stunning mounting for art prints. Natural and elegant.
albums Option 1 // Heirloom Photo Albums
Flush-mount, leather-bound wedding & portrait photo albums. Albums are printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper and bound by hand. Our spreads are creased for a full panoramic view, yielding a seamless transition from page to page. Finally, rest easy knowing our albums are guaranteed for life against any manufacturing defects. Leather albums embody a traditional, classic look that stands the test of time. Our range of Italian leathers offer varying grain size and texture. Our luxe leather is soft and suede-like. Personalize with custom debossing Starting at $ 650 for 8 x 8 storybook album with 15 spreads (30 pages) Parent (or mini-albums in 8x8 and 6x6 also available)
SIZE
PRICE
8x8
$650
10x10
$700
12x12
$800
8x10 (v+h)
$675
9x12 (v+h)
$950
11x14 (v+h)
$850
10x15 (h)
$900
***Additional spreads are $50 per spread
Option II // Layflat Photo Albums Flush-mount wedding & portrait photo albums. Canvas-wrapped. Choice of two paper finishes, fabric cover, and foil stampin option. Starting at $ 300 for 8.5 x 8.5 storybook album with 10 spreads (20 pages)
SIZE
PRICE
8.5x8.5
$300
10x10
$400
8.5x11.5
$500
***Additional spreads are $30 per spread
Option III // Hardcover Photo Albums Great for portrait and engagement sessions. These albums typically include far more images due to the lighter paper selections. Custom-bound in canvas fabric with your choice of full-sized or partial dust jacket. Starting at $ 250.00 for 50 pages, recommends 1 - 2 images per page and up to 200 pages.
Available sizes: 8.5 x 11, 11 x 8.5, and 8.5 x 8.5 No. of Pages
PRICE
50
$250
100
$350
150
$500
***Additional pages are $5 per page
Option IV // Softcover Photo Albums Often used for guest sign-in or gift albums. Premium quality matte paper with an elegant texture and finish of cover stock. Starting at $ 90.00 for 40 pages.
Orientation
Size
PRICE
Landscape
8x6
$115
Landscape
11 x 8.5
$130
Portrait
8x6
$115
Portriait
11 x 8.5
$130
Square
5x5
$90
Square
8.5 x 8.5
$140
***Additional pages are $4 per page
The process //
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THE WEDDING WORKFLOW + WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT You will likely be working very closely with your photographer throughout the planning process of your wedding, and they will certainly be a constant presence on your wedding day, but you will also still be in touch months afterward. Although each wedding and each process varies a bit, the general timeline lasts about a year from start to finish. This timeline is intended to inform you of generally how the process will flow.
The initial client meeting takes
After the consultation, in order
You determine when this takes
Should you also be taking bridals, I
place ideally in person, but
to book, you will need to sign
place, but I typically recommend
suggest scheduling this a bit closer
sometimes online if you are out
a completed contract. Once the
no less than 2 months before your
to your wedding. You will often
of town or unable to meet. In this
contract is signed, I will send a
wedding. If you are wanting to send
need to wait for a final fitting, but
session, we will take a look at
deposit invoice which must be paid
out Save the Dates, or engagement
you will want enough time to order
the packages, find out a bit more
in order to hold your date. Payment
photos, this is probably best
prints, and get your dress cleaned.
about each other, talk about your
details are listed on the invoice.
scheduled even earlier. In about
We are very careful with the dress,
wedding day plans, go over an
The deposit is $500.00 regardless
2-3 weeks after your session, your
but I suggest bringing a white (or
example timeline and shot list, and
of your package, so even if you
gallery of images will be posted to
color similar to your dress) sheet
talk about what type of coverage
are still a but unsure about how
the online proofing site. From there,
to the session to lay under your
you are looking for and what you
many hours you may need, you can
you make your selections form the
dress, but be aware, if we want
might need. We will also talk about
write “TBA” on the contract where
images, download your selects,
beautiful images, we may have to
the contract, as well as budgets and
you haven’t made a decision, and
order prints and guest albums
walk a bit off the beaten path to get
how to make sure you are getting
I will still be contracted for your
should you choose, and can share
them. The same processing timeline
everything you need with the
day! About 4-6 weeks before your
the gallery with friends and family.
for engagements applies to bridal
budget you have set.
wedding, I will send you a final
Oftentimes, I will also blog and/or
sessions. I will not blog or post
invoice, at which time you will need
post about our session together for
about the bridal session until after
to confirm your package selection.
you to share!
your wedding! Wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise!
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It’s finally here! Because of all our
Shortly after the big day, keep
About 6-8 weeks after your
hear from me again. I will begin
amazing prep work, the day will be
your eyes peeled on Facebook and
wedding, your entire wedding day
confirming your timeline, getting
relaxing and stress free. Our crew
Instagram. I will post a few photos
album will be online and ready
you a final invoice, and compiling
will arrive early to scout locations,
from the day to keep you in awaited
for downloading and viewing!
a list of your vendors and creative
and prep lighting, etc. for the day.
suspense for the full gallery. At
Feel free to post away, as I know
team. I will also be needing specific
Be sure to have a bag of all ot your
this time, you will be able to share
you will be as excited to share as I
location and contact details for the
“goodies”—invitation, jewelry,
the posted photos with friends and
am! I will also contact your other
day to make sure everyone is on
knick-knacks to be photographed,
family to share in the reminiscing
wedding vendors, so they have
the same page! Two weeks before
etc. together so we can snag those
and excitement!
the opportunity to receive some
your wedding, your final payment
right when we arrive. Also, if you
of the photos from the day for
is due in full. You can break this out
have your florist bring the bouquets
their use. You and your friends +
in payments previously if you like,
and boutonnieres, we can shoot
family can order prints and canvas
just ask for the final invoice, and
these early on, as well!
wraps directly from the proofing
pay as you can. But at this point,
site! If you have ordered bamboo
the entire balance will be due.
mounts or albums, you will select your images and these will be ordered separately. Shipping time for bamboo prints is 4 weeks and once an album is approved, it ships within 2 weeks. And don’t forget to keep in touch!
FAQ How do I book our wedding date? You can book by confirming your date with BCP and completing the BCP Wedding Contract. From there, BCP will send an invoice and the non-refundable $ 500 retainer is required in order to hold your date. Can we remove or apply any of the sessions or add-ons from the packages for a discount or exchange? The Packages are already steeply discounted in order to include all aspects of the wedding day necessary to tell your love story. Sessions before the big day are extremely important, as it gives us a chance to get to know each other. All items are available for purchase individually, so if you would like to design your own package, please reference the a la carte pricing. I am also flexible with portrait pacakges in the event that these sessions are not necessary. Sessions can be combined or added to wedding coverage where we determine that would be the best use. How do I know which package to choose? There is a $ 500 deposit required for all packages for me to hold the date. You can upgrade packages at any time up to the day of your shoot or wedding, and there are even certain upgrade options after your wedding! So if you aren’t quite sure of your schedule or budget, you can select that later after we have met and had more of an opportunity to go over your day and determine the best coverage and package for you. Do we get all of the images you take, or do we get to choose the images we receive for our wedding or portrait sessions? All images and processing will be the sole creative authority of BCP. No images are guaranteed, although we always aim to over-deliver and exceed expectations. We only deliver the best images that tell the best story of your day. How will you deliver our images? As of now, all images are delivered via an online proofing gallery for download; however, a USB drive of your images is available for purchase through the a la carte menu. Once images are uploaded to the online gallery, you will receive an email with log-in and download instructions. Once logged-in, you are able to download the whole album, select your favorite images for album design, and purchase prints and canvas wraps. Albums will need to be contracted through BCP directly and are not available on the proofing storefront. How long will it take to get our images back? Portrait sessions take on average 2-3 weeks to be uploaded to your online gallery and weddings have approximately a 6-8 week turnaround, although during “high wedding season,” these times may be a bit extended. I know you are excited to see your photos, so I always try to post a sneak peek soon after the wedding or session. I also aim to be communicative throughout the process to keep you in the loop as I am working with your images and predicting upload dates.