Telling the stories of passionate people through vibrant imagery.
Timeless
CHOOSING A PHOTOGRAPHER TO CAPTURE YOUR SPECIAL DAY IS NO EASY TASK. NOT ONLY ARE YOU TRUSTING THAT THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT WILL BE WELL DOCUMENTED, BUT ALSO THAT THE IMAGES YOU RECEIVE WILL PORTRAY THE BEAUTY AND FEELING OF THE CELEBRATION. YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER WILL BE WITH YOU THE ENTIRE DAY, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL, PERFECTING THE DETAILS, GUIDING YOU, DIRECTING YOU, AND THEN FROM A DISTANCE CAPTURING YOUR EVERY EMOTION AS THE DAY UNFOLDS. A PHOTOGRAPHER CAN MAKE-OR-BREAK YOUR WEDDING DAY TIME LINE, AND THE FINAL PRODUCT WILL REFLECT THIS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER WISELY. AFTER ALL, THE ONE SINGLE THING YOU WILL STILL HAVE LONG AFTER Y O U R WEDDING DAY HAS PASSED WILL BE THESE CHERISHED IMAGES.
IN HOPES THAT I HAVE THE Opportunity TO CELEBRATE YOUR LOVE, THIS PACKET WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH T H E P RO C E S S T O ENSURE THAT EVERY MOMENT IS CAUGHT AND EVERY MILESTONE IS DOCUMENTED.
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED HERE, LET'S TALK! I'M HERE FOR YOU FROM THIS MOMENT UNTIL LONG AFTER YOU SAY 'I DO'.
Celebrate Love
CALL ME DIRECTLY: 843.822.6887 OR EMAIL ME IF THAT'S EASIER: INFO@MELISSAMILEYPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
What are your packages?
COLLECTIONS LEVEL 1 FOUR HOURS OF WEDDING DAY COVERAGE EDITING, RETOUCHING, CROPPING, B&W ONLINE GALLERY FOR PRINT PURCHASES HIGHLIGHTS DVD SLIDESHOW DIGITAL FILES $1500
F LEVEL 2 SIX HOURS OF WEDDING DAY COVERAGE EDITING, RETOUCHING, CROPPING, B&W ONLINE GALLERY FOR PRINT PURCHASES HIGHLIGHTS DVD SLIDESHOW ENGAGEMENT SESSION DIGITAL FILES $2800
F LEVEL 3 EIGHT HOURS OF WEDDING DAY COVERAGE EDITING, RETOUCHING, CROPPING, B&W ONLINE GALLERY FOR PRINT PURCHASES HIGHLIGHTS DVD SLIDESHOW ONE ADD-ON SESSION (YOUR CHOICE) DIGITAL FILES $3500
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ADD-ON'S SECOND SHOOTER.......$250 PER HOUR CUSTOM ALBUM.......................$600-$900 ENGAGEMENT SESSION....................$350 BOUDOIR SESSION...............................$350 BRIDAL PORTRAIT SESSION...........$350 BACHELORETTE SESSION................$350
ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT SESSION ONE-HOUR ON-LOCATION DIGITAL FILES INCLUDED $350
BRIDAL PORTRAIT SESSION ONE HOUR ON-LOCATION DIGITAL FILES INCLUDED $350
BRIDAL SESSION
BOUDOIR SESSION ONE HOUR ON-LOCATION DIGITAL FILES INCLUDED $350
BOUDOIR
BACHELORETTE BACHELORETTE PARTY FRIEND SESSION ONE-HOUR ON-LOCATION DIGITAL FILES INCLUDED $350
When is the best time for photos to be taken?
Lighting IS EVERYTHING
TIMELINE AND LIGHTING
ARRANGING YOUR TIME LINE AROUND LIGHTING WILL ENSURE THAT YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PHOTOS WILL BE CAPTURED DURING WHAT'S CALLED 'THE GOLDEN HOUR'. THE GOLDEN HOUR IS THE HOUR BEFORE SUNSET WHEN THE SKY IS MOST VIBRANT AND LIGHTING IS WARM WITH SOFT SHADOWS. An ideal timeline would set the ceremony 2 hours before sunset to allow all the family photos, and bride/groom photos to be taken during the golden hour
How long does it take to see my photos?
T U R N A ROU N D T I M E O N YOU R WEDDING IMAGES WILL BE TWO WEEKS MAX- THAT'S A PROMISE! YOUR PHOTOS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING professional quality PRINTS ON AN ONLINE GALLERY WITH AN EASY SHARE LINK FOR GUESTS. Digital downloading of all edited images is included in every collection. So yes, you Do own the copyrights! K E E P YOU R E Y E OU T F O R YOU R WEDDING ' G I F T ' T O C OM E I N T H E M A I L INCLUDING YOUR DVD OF IMAGES AND A SPECIAL SURPRISE FROM ME TO YOU!
WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY PHOTOS AFTER THE WEDDING?
ORDERING ALBUMS
CUSTOM DESIGNS YOU CHOSE IMAGES PROOF BEFORE ORDERING LEATHER COVER NAMES EMBOSSED ON COVER PRICES RANGE FROM $600-$900
WHERE DO I SIGN?!
Agreement and deposit
UPON DECIDING YOUR COLLECTION, YOU WILL RECEIVE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT. A $500 OR 50% DEPOSIT AND THE SIGNED AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR WEDDING DATE. The balance is due 30 days prior to your wedding.
Wedding Planning Time line
12-18 MONTHS
9 MONTHS
6 MONTHS
You're Engaged! Choose a date Book a venue Book photographer Book band/dj Book officiant Take engagement photos Order save-the-dates Shop for a dress Book anyone else that can not be in two places at once!
Send save-the-dates Book florist Finalize guest list Decide on dress Begin food+cake tastings Book hair+makeup Shop for groom's suit shop for bridesmaid dresses+groomsmen suits order invitations
order rings send invitations arrange transportation +guest accommodations book rental items go SHOE SHOPPING! order veil+accessories Boudoir shoot! order boudoir photos
3 MONTHS
Hair+makeup trial take bridal portraits confirm cake order finalize menu order bridal party gifts choose readers make band/dj playlist plan decor design
3-4 WEEKS
Pay final balance on all vendors Send family details form to photographer Write speeches Write vows Final dress fitting Book spa and nails Design seating plan Bachelorette party Photo session!
1 WEEK
confirm all vendors Allocate on-the-day tasks to bridal party pack for honeymoon ...relax and have fun! Happy Wedding Day!
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