Bri Costello Photography | 2020 Investment Guide

INVESTMENT GUIDE TWENTY-TWENTY 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

Family Photos by: Trina Cary Photography, Virtual Sessions 2020

HELLo, darlings

CONGRATULATIONS on finding the love of your life. This is my family, my soul--the force that drives my work and the connection that defines my lens. I was born here in Texas and James was born and raised in Sydney, Australia and we have made our home together in a 100-year old bungalow in Sugar Land. He is my partner in business, adventure and life, and although he used to shoot with me most of the time, he is now usually home hanging with our two babes, Rafferty and Isla. As a family, we love cooking, 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

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

oned 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.

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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.