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WEDDING collections
COPPER + CO. FALL 2017
I choose you. And I’ll choose you, over and over. Without pause, without a doubt in a heartbeat . I’ll keep choosing you.
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COPPER + CO. 2017
Fine Art Photography copper@copperandcophotography.com 352.408.1563
www.copperandcophotography.com
CONGRATULATIONS you said yes.
In the whirlwind of congratulations, idea boards floating around, and lots of advice coming your way, you’ve begun to solidify what your wedding will look like. The end result that you’re planning for will be a precious day of memories that must be handled with great care. There’s a lot of family history to be documented, months of making each and every detail perfect, and spontaneous special moments that need to be captured in that 24-hour period. Twenty years from now, those sweet moments will be forever framed on your walls and shared with your friends and loved ones. As you plan how to get from here to that day, remember to have fun and enjoy the creative process as you put together this most singular reflection of you!
welcome to your beginning...
WELCOME We couldn’t be happier for you! Weddings are the highlight of our existence here at Copper + Co.. We live to make your special day timeless — capturing your most precious memories gives us the most joy. As we go through the process of getting to know you, envisioning what your day will bring, we want to make you feel confident so that your images reflect who you are as a couple. Thank you for considering us — we couldn’t be more honored to step into your world and capture your story.
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Contents Copper + Co. || Welcome
pg. 6 Meet the Photographers
pg. 8 What Couples are Saying
pg. 14 What to Expect
pg. 16 Frequently Asked Questions
pg. 20 All About Timeline
pg. 22 Wedding Day Tips
pg. 26 Our Collections
pg. 30 A La Carte
pg. 34 Films
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Hi, I’m Ashley And I am the Boss Lady of Copper + Co. Together with my sisters, Mellony + Tiffany, we form a creative team that is dedicated and addicted to capturing love. Not many people get to do what they love for a living. Copper + Co. started as a passion to capture special moments behind the lens. As soon as we discovered the great responsibility and joy that comes with wedding photography, we were hooked. Capturing the essence of love and life through photography became our mission, and we couldn’t ask for a better life and business experience. Our clients mean the world to us — each one has helped us develop into the photographers we are today. We want to get to know you, well. We want to be true freinds to you by the time your special day is here and create a lasting freidnship that goes beyond the big day. Ever learning, alwasys trying and adventuring we are endlessly thrilled to be apart of your love story, and we ccannot wait to tell it through the visual art of photography.
SISTERS.BEST FRIENDS.ADVENTURERS.PLANT MOMMAS.TEA FANATICS
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mellony watson
tiffany watson
When we viewed our images for the first time, it was like reliving the wedding day — but almost better because we saw everything we had missed in the busyness. Friends and family dancing, special looks, and the way the sunset lit the field where the reception was. There are no words for how much we appreciate what Copper + Co. did for us!
RyLee + Savannah
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We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Copper + Co. was a great professional, a vital part of our wedding day.
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When we met with Ashley, her warmth and genuine care for us came through. We are so glad we found her!
Austim + Sam
We were so nervous about the pictures, but Copper + Co. truly helped us realize that just being ourselves, celebrating together, was the only thing that mattered. We love our wedding album and look at it often. Thank you for the beautiful memories!
Jake + Katie
He’s more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same. - EMILY BRONTE
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WHAT TO EXPECT Professionals, that use tact, but firmness in the busyness of the day. A smiling face, and a postive and calm demeanor! These are all things we consider important for a wedding professional to have. We’ve been in business since Summer of 2015 and have had the privilege of working with fantastic couples. Part of our strategy to deliver quality images is getting to know you before the big day — a distraction-free one-on-one session allows us to get more information and makes you more comfortable with us! This has proven to be an essential element in giving you the highest level of service. We keep things on track and will help whenever we can. We love the experiance to be enjoyable, want you to laugh and to be our genuine friends. After all you are entrusting us with an extremely important task of documenting your marraige! The day of the wedding, we want you to be able to relax. We’ll work with you and your wedding coordinator on a rough timeline for the day, handle any last minute adjustments to the schedule, and help you remain in the moment. We’ve got your back during this most precious and honored day. Whether it’s a romantic elopement or sweet and stunning church wedding, we focus our time and attention on you! For more see out more facts page!
FAQ’S HOW FAR SHOULD WE BOOK IN ADVANCE? The sooner the better in reserving the weekend you have selected. Ideally, 6 to 9 months in advance. DO YOU SHOOT WITH AN ASSISTANT? I do...sometimes. If its a large wedding with lots of moving parts, or my assisiatnt + second shooter is requested then yes! The assistant will help keep us on track during the portraits and serve as a second shooter during the wedding ceremony and reception. But if the wedding is more on budget, an intimate one OR I have traveled out of state then you get me, Ashley. I have shot many weddings alone and trust me when I say I may run around like mad but I got it under control! DO YOU DELIVER EVERY IMAGE YOU CAPTURE? We don’t, simply because not every picture tells the story of the day. I may have 10 shots of one thing as part of the creative process. I reserve the right to only deliver the images that best represent you as well as Copper + Co.. If there is an image that you were specifically looking for though, and did not receive, I would gladly work with you to get the details and deliver particular images of sentimental value. This also goes for RAW images. We never ever give over the RAW images as our editing style and creative eye is why you are hiring us right!?
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WHEN WILL WE SEE THE WEDDING PHOTOS? A sneak peek within a week, and the full gallery within 30 days, the images will be uploaded to the online gallery. We ask: Please don’t check up on your iamges, and see how they are coming along! They will be there exactly when we say they will be! If everyone checked in on their images we would just spend our days answering those emails and texts and get delayed in editing! GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT
FAQ’S and other information continued WE ARE NATURAL LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHERS What that means for you and your wedding. We strive to make the most of god given light, and prefer that over artificial. For your big day we would love to take the bridal portraits outside, and get the beauty of then sun at its best times. We will most likely drag you around to place you in the best spots to get that perfect glow! We realize that is not always possible, and we do our best to rise to the event of rain or indoor situations. For reception pictures in low light circumstances we do use flash but we try to greatly limit it, as it casts a harsh color. We will discuss lighting situations with you in detail during our consultation. WE ARE CONSIDERED FINE ART LIFESTYLE/EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS We love emotions, and are ones for candids. All the carefully placed details. If you have come to us and have seen our work you most likely are lovers of the natural and un-stiff photos as well. We will place you so you are comfortable and look natural. We do formal poses with family members and wedding party when requested. But on your big day we will go in search of the perfect little moments that are real ,true and raw. We focus on love and connect. We will try to get you to engage with your loved one, and capture those true moments. We will make you walk, hug, cuddle, kiss, & laugh. We aren’t about the forced smiles. We are here for the organic and the authentic emotions of the that day. Let the love overflow. BOOKING We currently are booked solid about 4-6 months in advance with rare exceptions. So we urge you to please secure your date as soon as you have it locked down with venues. We are bookings weddings for entire 2017 year. To book a Wedding Collection 50% of the selected Collections fee must be paid up front to hold the desired date. SHOULD YOU CANCEL this retainer is non refundable, as many countless hours and often purchasing of new equipment goes into planning and timeline organizing your big day, along with a diligent personal consolation and the turning down of other potential clients in need of the same date. Until 50% of the selected Collections fee is paid, dates will remain first come first serve. Please note; the 50% deposit/retainer is not refundable. EQUIPMENT We use professional Nikon Cameras and lighting equipment. Some of our second shooters work with professional Canon cameras. We work with multiple cameras even if just one photographer is hired. Backup cameras, batteries and memory are always on hand. Once we have covered your wedding, we immediately load your images onto a computer, a online drive and external hard drive. Your images are at all times stored into three different storage locations. We try our upmost to keep your timeless memories secure at all times. We shoot: All RAW images in 23+MPS per image- Then processed through high grade software into JPEG(printable and shareable format) Nikon D700, D750 F100 & D5300 Canon 5d Mark iii Lens in our bag at all times 50mm 1,4,1.8 35mm 1.4 & 1.8 85mm 1.8 18mm-144mm 3.5 70mm-300mm 3.5 28mm-70mm 2.8 Macro Filters and Attachments
FAQ’S and other information continued WHEN WILL I GET MY IMAGES Engagement sessions are edited within three weeks, Weddings will be completed and delivered to you within four to six weeks(unless stated otherwise and confirmed in person by head photographer). You receive digital files, in full resolution from professional grade editing software. You will receive printing release as well. WEDDING CONSULTATION We will always always have some form of consultation with you before your big day discussing expectations and which pictures are most desired, lighting, locations, and what form of timeline will need to be put in place for the big day. We can do this in person if you live within 30 miles of us(you may always come to us as well!) on the phone, face time or Skype. We prefer to be very detailed and have a very comprehensive list we will want to discuss with you. Have we mentioned yet how incredibly honored we are that you have considered us to capture your big day. It means so much that you love our work as much as we love doing it. Please know that we will treat your day with the RESPECT, CARE & HONOR it deserves.
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OF WHAT TO EXPECT 1. MAKE SURE WE ARE AVAILABLE ON YOUR WEDDING DATE 2. PICK YOUR PACKAGE OR WE WILL CREATE A CUSTOM ONE JUST FOR YOU( WE LOVE TO BE FLEXIBLE) 3. WE WILL GET TO KNOW YOU AND YOUR FIANCE-STYLE, LIKES & WISHES- THROUGH EMAIL, TEXTS, IN PERSON, OR ON THE PHONE 4. PROPOSAL IS STATED AND AGREED UPON, MAYBE A IN PERSON CONSULTATION OR A EMAIL/PHONE. SIGN IT AND MAKE YOUR FISRT PAYMENT, YOUR DATE IS THEN LOCKED DOWN! 5. BETWEEN BOOKING AND THE BIG DAY, WE MAY TRY TO MEET IN PERSON IF WE HAVEN’T ALREADY, AND WE WILL CHECK IN AS WE BUILD TIMELINES AND COORDINATE. WE LIKE TO BE SUPER PREPARED! 6. THE BIG DAY! WE WILL BE RIGHT THERE WITH YOU THROUGH THE WHOLE THING CAPTURING EVERY MEMORY 7. WHILE YOUR RELAXING AND ENJOYING MARRIED LIFE WE WILL BE EDITING AWAY AND YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR SNEAK PEEK WHEN YOU GET BACK FROM HONEY MOON AND THE REST OF THE IMAGES 4-6 WEEKS LATER!
MAKING A WEDDING DAY TIMELINE Wedding timelines are a guideline. Rather, plan for the best and allow room for variations when needed! Guarantee on having some minor unforeseen changes so that it doesn’t take you by surprise when it happens. Most ceremonies last approximately 30 minutes. Factor in the readings, music, vows, rituals, etc. to get an estimate for your reception venue Build your timeline backward and forward from the main event. Allow time for bridal party and family portraits before the wedding ceremony if at all possible. It’s best to have those pictures done prior to ensure time for all the pictures needed and your swift arrival to the reception location. We LOVE FIRST LOOKS! and a good hour before and after the wedding for the perfect shots of you and your love one, and during the best times for light if at all possible! We will be right there with you when it comes to building the timeline, we will meet with you a few weeks out either in peron or a skype call and make the perfect one for your day. We will then reverify it a few days before or even at the rehersal(which we love to be invited to). So dont panic or feel overwhelmed. We got you!
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Sample Timeline 8am Bride’s hair and make up. Bridesmaids’ hair and makeup Groom and groomsmen getting ready 11am First look pictures 11:30-1pm Bridal party pictures off campus. Bridal Portraits 2pm Groom and groomsmen arrive to cermony location Bride and bridesmaids arrive to cermony location Freshen up 2:30pm Family pictures and group pictures in wedding venue 4:00pm Ceremony 4:30pm Bridal Portraits 5:30pm Reception Begins — First Dance — Daddy/Daughter Dance — Mother/Son Dance — Appetizers — Main Course — Guests invited to dance — Cake 9:30pm Farewell
For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart . It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul. - JUDY GARLAND
WEDDING DAY TIPS 1. Fueling up can be one of the last things on your mind. Pack care packages for you and each of your bridemaids with snacks and water. Also ask your caterer to pack away two meals for you and your spouse. The reception tends to fly by between pictures and conversations.
2.Give yourself plenty of time to get ready. When your hairstylist arrives, have her start on the bridesmaids first. That way, you can get your makeup done before your hair, and the photographer can get shots of the final part of your getting ready. We recommend that the photographer arrive 30 minutes to one hour before the bridal party is ready to go to the first event. This is also the time to get detail shots of the shoes, gown, and sentimental pieces.
3. The best way to guarantee great images is by being prepared for each shoot, communicating with the people involved, and giving your photographer lists of important people to capture throughout the event. If the photographer isn’t familiar with the site, have him or her scout it out with you prior to the event. This will cut down on unnecessary wasted time during the wedding!
4. Great pictures take a good amount of time. If you would like an off-campus photoshoot with the bridal party and/or immediate family members, plan on allotting 1-2 hours.
5. We recommend having first look pictures so that you can take your time as a couple and then with your group pictures before the ceremony. After the first look, get wedding party shots and then family pictures.
6. Encourage your family to be punctual to keep the day flowing well. If you are shooting wedding party pictures off site, look for a place to do family pictures on campus at the wedding venue, to eliminate family members getting lost.
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7. If you have babies and children at the wedding and part of pictures, plan to take their pictures first so that they are happy and alert. It can be hard on everyone involved when a mom has been trying to keep their child happy for 20 minutes and then the child has a meltdown during the pictures because they’re tired or hungry.
8. Not having a first look? Allow one hour post-ceremony for photos of you and your groom. If you did have a first look, you’ll still want 30 minutes post-ceremony for just the two of you.
9. Make time for photos of very large groups (like coworkers and large extended family groups) during the reception, when your DJ can announce to gather everyone. You don’t want to look back and think, “Why didn’t we get pictures of so-and-so!”
10. Make sure you and your significant other have special moments with your parents and take pictures with each one individually. It’s easy to forget in all the joyful moments, that this can be an emotional day for them.
Elopement s & Intimate Weddings These are for the intimate at heart, for the small affairs at the top of a mountian. Weddings with only those nearest and dearst in attendance. We take special considerantion for these moments and if your wedding is being held in a National Park we have been dying to see, some travel fees may be waiverd* please discuss your vision with us in detail as we would love to be apart of this specail day! Packages are as stated below. Travel Fee’s ARE NOT INCLUDED
Qaurtz Collection · 2 hours coverage · professional image processing · minumum of 150 images · currated online gallery + print release · engagement session · one photographer
900
$
Agate Collection · 4 hours coverage · professional image processing · minumum of 300 images · currated online gallery + print release · engagement session · one photographer
1,300
$
*this is on a case by case basis and can change at any time
Wedding Day Collections These are for the full day events! From the getting ready to the grand exit. Each collection includes a face to face consult and timeline building , it DOES NOT include travel fees.
Bronze Collection · 6 hours coverage · professional image processing · minimum of 500 images · engagement session · currated online gallery + print release one photographer two photographers
$2000 $2300
Copper Collection
· 8 hour covergae · professional image processing · minimum of 700 images · engagement session · currated online gallery + print release one photographer two photographers
$2500 $3000
The Gold {the Complete Collection}
10 hour coverage with two photographers ¡ professional image processing ¡ minimum of 750 images complementary engagement session + one hour bridal session currated online gallery + print release
4000
$
I love her and that’s the beginning and end of everything.
You are my sun, my moon, and all of my stars. - E.E. Cummings
A La Carte Additional Hours Add an hour on to any wedding package for $300.00 per hour. Additional Photographers • Add on to any wedding collection an additional photographer for $50.00 per hour. Bridal Sessions • Add on a two hour bridal session to any of the above collections for $350.00 Additional Downloads and Guest • More then two full gallery downloads sent to specific guests and family members for additional $5.00 per additional download. Travel Fees • TRAVEL FEES are NOT included in the above price. We make it our mission to find the most affordable way to make it to your big day, so please give us as much advance notice as possible. For state of Florida travel fees start when location is a distance greater then 30 miles from Copper & Co.s office location. We then charge per mile. We will discuss this with you in detail so you know what to expect.
Prints Should you want your images printed, our online gallery where we deliver your images to you, has multiple options so you may do it through a verified shop. Thumb Drive If you desire to have your images downloaded onto an external hard drive( you must provide it) or a thumb drive there is a $35.00 shipping and handling additional fee per drive. Photo Albums We do work with vendors that offer books and albums. We would happily work along with them to create one of your big day. Prices will vary on vendors.
Films + Video’s Highlight Video| Details | Bridal Portrait Covergae | Music | No Audio | 2 Minutes | Drone Footage | 2 Videographers| $ 400.00 Complete Highlight Video| Details | Full Wedding Details| Music | Voice Audio Options Available | 5 Minutes| Drone Footage | 2 Videographrs | $700.00 Full Wedding Video | Details | Voice Audio | Music | 10 Minutes | Drone Footage | 2 Videographers | $1200 Cermony Video Only | Complete Vow Recordings | No editing | Loaded Via Provided Thumb Drive or SD Card | $300
Vendor Love There are plenty of great vendors out there to help make your day as gorgeous as your dreams. Here is a list of some of our favorites!
DRESSES
JEWLERY
BHLDN Olivia Bowen Bridal LULU’S
Adorn by Emily Rose Kate Spade
CAKES Tiffanys Cakes Gevy’s Goodies My Bakers Cottage Cakes
MAKE UP ARTIST Cynna Staley Bella Chic Beauty Kate Cusamano
DRESS DESIGNER BHLDN
HAIR STYLIST Beauty By Abigail Ashley Watson
SPECIALTY FOOD Abundance Catering
FLORAL DESIGNER & EVENT STYLIST ApotheosisCo sassyalamode
VENUES The Acre 1010 West Graylyn
APPAREL Banana Republic J.Crew
CALLIGRAPHY Ten Acre Paper Co. Inkling By Kate Andi Mejiaa
CINEMATOGRAPHY General Green Studios Copper + Co. Collective Sarah Harden Films Fox Grove Films