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Congratulations on your engagement! We are Chris and Melinda, a husband and wife Atlanta wedding photography team. We’ll make you feel unique by capturing all the little details you have chosen to reflect your creative personality. We offer bold, clean, and timeless photography that doesn’t follow the current trends (just like you). Let us tell your story with photography that is as unique as you are. Thank you for considering us to be your photographers on such a special day.
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“I’m so glad we chose Chris and Melinda as our wedding photographers! They went out of their way to make us happy. Chris and Melinda were very professional and best of all captured every special moment of our special day.” - Rachel
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Booking is as easy as 1, 2, 3... Step 1 Continue reading for more information on our pricing.
Step 2 Contact us to schedule a meeting over coffee (on us). We like to get to know our couples to make sure we’re a perfect match.
Step 3 Send us your retainer and signed contract to book your wedding. Yay! Let’s do a happy dance together!
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THE EXPERIENCE: WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE THE BIG DAY - We will work with you to create a wedding photography timeline and shot list to help make the day go as smoothly as possible. We will contact you a few weeks before the wedding to confirm your final payment, schedule, and any details. THE DAY OF THE WEDDING - We usually arrive early to look around for photo locations. Typically we will cover the preparation, first look (if desired), ceremony and reception details, the ceremony, bridal party, family formals, the bride and groom portraits, reception, and anything else agreed upon. Coverage depends on our scheduled time. AFTER THE HONEYMOON - We will select the best images and edit them. Within 4-6 weeks, we will post a password protected online gallery for you to view your images. We will deliver your high resolution images on a customized USB with a print release so you can print them anywhere. The online gallery is a great way to share your photos and order prints. We will retouch any printed photos. We will pre-design your wedding album (if ordered). You will have the opportunity to add or remove pages and make changes after the first draft. Finally, we will deliver your album and prints to you so you can enjoy them! 6
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“If you are looking for real photographers with a real visual eye, and the best patient, kind, friendly photographers...you will not be disappointed!� - Marisa CHRIS-MELINDA.COM
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THE BENEFITS OF A FIRST LOOK The tradition of the bride and groom not seeing each other before the ceremony comes from a time when arranged marriages were the norm and the bride and groom were not allowed to see each other before the wedding at all. Over time, it was considered bad luck to see each other before the ceremony. Many modern brides are choosing to break tradition and do a “first look” or seeing each other before the wedding ceremony. Here are some great reasons why you should consider doing a first look: • Saves time: guests will not have to wait a long time after the ceremony to see the bride and groom because they already did their couple photos at the first look. • Have a little peace and quiet: taking a little time to just yourselves before the ceremony reminds you why you’re there in the first place: to marry the person you love. • The bride and groom are fresh: generally the first look takes places as soon as the bride is finished getting ready. So her makeup and hair will be fresh. • Calms the nerves: many of our brides and grooms have said that doing the first look helped settle their nervousness before the ceremony. 8
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SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHY TIMELINES
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Bride & Groom Photos 30 Minutes Bride’s individuals Groom’s Individuals Bride & Groom together
Bride & Groom Individually 30 Minutes
First Look
Wedding Party Photos 30 Minutes Bride with bridesmaids Groom with groomsmen Bride with each bridesmaid Groom with each groomsmen Entire wedding party AFTER THE CEREMONY Family Formals 30 Minutes Bride’s family Groom’s family
First Look
Wedding Party Photos 30 Minutes Bride with bridesmaids Groom with groomsmen Bride with each bridesmaid Groom with each groomsmen AFTER THE CEREMONY Family Formals 30 Minutes Bride’s family Groom’s family Wedding Party Photos 10 Minutes Entire wedding party Bride & Groom Together 20 Minutes
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ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS Engagement sessions are a great way for us to get to know each other and for you to get comfortable in the front of the camera before the big day. We can suggest several locations depending on your preference of rural or urban. We could even go to the place you first met or proposed. It’s all up to your personal style. You can use the images from the engagement session to create a photo book for guests to sign at your wedding. This will be one you will actually look at again! The engagement session images can also be used on your wedding website or your save the date cards. However you use them, they will complete your story. ENGAGEMENT SESSION - 300 Includes 30-60 high resolution images
SIGNATURE PHOTO BOOK - 250 Includes 20 sides and photo wrap cover
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PACKAGE ADD ONS ADDITIONAL SESSION
WEDDING DAY COVERAGE
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300/hr
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Includes two professional photographers (Chris and Melinda Golden) and a password protected online gallery to easily view, share, and order prints
Complete your collection with an engagement, bridal, trash the dress, or day after session. Includes 30-60 high resolution images with a print release.
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REHEARSAL COVERAGE 300
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Includes up to one hour rehearsal coverage by Chris and Melinda. The edited images will be included on the wedding USB and online gallery.
For the reception we will set up a backdrop with our lights for studio quality photos that you and your guests will love. We supply the props. Guests can download photos for free on a separate online gallery. Images will be included on your USB. CHRIS-MELINDA.COM
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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PRICING START HERE STARTING PACKAGE - 2000 (Save $300) • 6 hours of wedding day coverage • Two professional photographers • Password protected online gallery • 400-600 edited, high resolution images on a customized USB with print release - $500 Value
STEP 2: PACKAGE ADD ONS WEDDING DAY COVERAGE - 300/hr ENGAGEMENT SESSION - 300 PHOTO BOOTH - 500
STEP 3: SELECT YOUR ALBUM FINE ART ALBUMS Includes 10 spreads / 20 sides with flushmount pages, premium luster paper, and a custom photo cover with a leather or fabric spine
8x8 - 800 10x10 - 900 12x12 - 1000 PHOTO BOOKS Includes 20 sides, magazine style paper, and a custom photo cover
8x8 - 250 8.5x11 - 250 12x12 - 370 16
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STEP 4: SELECT YOUR PRINTS CANVAS WRAPS Comes ready to hang with durable construction and a clear acrylic coating
8x10 - 130 10x10 - 140 11x14 - 170 16x16 - 190
16x20 - 200 16x24 - 230 20x20 - 240 20x24 - 250
24x24 - 275 20x30 - 275 30x40 - 475
PRINTS Wallets - 10 4x6 - 10 5x7 - 10 8x10 - 20 11x14 - 30
Receive 10% Off Package Add Ons, Albums, & Prints During Booking
Add 6% sales tax to list prices. Prices are subject to change at any time. CHRIS-MELINDA.COM
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COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION DIGITAL IMAGES • Includes 400-600 edited high resolution JPEGs on a customized USB • Includes print release so you can print your photos anywhere • Includes 5” x 7” presentation box • Easily fits into a USB port on any computer
FINE ART ALBUMS • Our flushmount fine art albums are handcrafted in the USA and made with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship • Includes premium lustre paper mounted to archival board • Includes durable lay flat binding with uninterrupted panoramic prints • Can be passed down as a family heirloom • Includes a custom photo cover with a leather or fabric spine • Minimum of 5 spreads and a maximum of 30 spreads in increments of 5
PHOTO BOOKS • Our photo books are an affordable option for parent albums or guestbooks • Handcrafted in the USA with magazine style paper • Includes full photo wrap cover, 20 sides, and up to 100 photos
CANVAS WRAPS 1 1/4” depth, ready to hang, includes a solid face and backing for durability, finished with clear acrylic coating for protection
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How many digital files do we get? We typically deliver 400600 of the best images. Are they edited? Yes! We edit them for you. We will also remove blemishes, etc. in the bride and groom portraits. Can we print them? Yes! We will give you a print release so you can take them anywhere to be printed.
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When can we see our photos? Expect 4-6 weeks for editing and re-touching. We will send you a link to your password protected online gallery when they are ready to view. Do we get a preview? Yes! Usually the day after the wedding, we will post a preview on Facebook. How do we get our wedding album? We will pre-design the album for you. Up to
three revisions are included. Once the design is finalized, then we will deliver it to you. Can we order prints? Yes! You can order your wall portraits and prints on the online gallery. Do you bring your own lighting equipment? Yes! We bring portable studio lights and flashes with us that are battery powered.
Do you bring backup equipment? Yes! We bring backup equipment just in case. How much is the retainer? The retainer is $750. It is non-refundable. Do you have a contract? Yes! The retainer and signed contract is needed in order to book. Do you offer a military discount? Yes! We offer 10% off for active military and veterans.
What happens if you can’t make it to the wedding? If for some reason we cannot make it to the wedding (illness, etc.) we will find substitutes at no cost to you. Do you offer payment plans? Yes! We offer payment plans. We will agree on a payment schedule and sign a payment plan contract.
When is the final payment due? The final payment is due two weeks before the wedding date. What forms of payment do you accept? We accept cash, personal checks, and credit cards. Do you travel? Yes! We are based in Atlanta but we can travel. Contact us for details.
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“My husband and I had the best experience! The quality of all of our photos are amazing--when envisioning a future wedding I never dreamed I would have photos that looked this good. Chris and Melinda are extremely professional and fun people to be around. Out of all my vendors, they were the most organized, accommodating, and on top of things, which as the bride made my life a lot easier. I highly recommend them!� - Jackie Contact us today to set up a casual meeting over coffee. We would love to get to know you.
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