ENGAGEMENT + WEDDING GUIDE
CONTENTS
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A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
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THE STORY OF R H O N DA D E N T P H OTO G RA P H Y
ENGAGEMENT
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SHE SAID YES!
WARDROBE
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W H AT W O R K S + W H AT D O E S N ’ T
TELL A STORY
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L A U G H + P L AY D R E S S U P
COLLECTIONS
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S E E W H A T W E H AV E T O O F F E R
ALBUMS
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W H A T T O E X P E C T T H E D AY O F YO U R P H OTO S E S S I O N
THE BIG DAY
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W H A T T O E X P E C T T H E D AY O F YO U R P H OTO S E S S I O N
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WELCOME 1 0 F U N FAC T S A B O U T R H O N DA 1. I assisted on photographing my first wedding when I was only 15 years old. 2. I have traveled around the world, and my favourite places were, Tanzania Africa and Northern India. 3. I am the seventh out of eight children from my father who was 22 years older than my mother and fought in World War 2 for Canada in the Canadian Air Force. 4. I bought my very own wedding dress for $29 at a thrift store and got it altered before I was even engaged. 5. We got engaged a few months after I bought my dress in a field full of poppies in the hills of Tuscany, Italy, and it was the most beautiful sight I have ever seen (and I wish I had hired a photographer to capture it). 6. I believe clients last a life time and I adore all of my clients who come back to me for maternity sessions, newborn sessions, and family portraits. I love watching their children grow up. 7. I love sign language. 8. My fiancĂŠ was also a professional photographer for 8 years and was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, in 2009, with one of the top 10 images of the year of Janet Jackson. He now owns and runs Doi Chaang Coffee Company with his father. 9. I was runner up in the Miss BC contest 2002, but lost due to the fact I was moving to LA the next day to work on a new TV Pilot for ABC. 10. My favourite part about weddings is the speeches as I learn a history on my clients in 30 mins or less and I love to laugh and cry with a room full of strangers. photographer/ Rhonda Dent 4 / rhonda dent photography
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SHE SAID YES!
L O C AT I O N
Engagement sessions are the best way for us to get to know each other. It’s a chance for you to see how I work as a photographer and understand what to expect on your wedding day. Engagement sessions are fun and relaxing and will help you become more comfortable being in front of the camera—allowing for an excellent wedding day.
Whether it’s where you first met, your favourite neighbourhood, or romantic spot—choosing a location can be simple with my help.
AT T I R E This is a great opportunity to show your personalities and style. It is important that you look and feel your best (see next page for wardrobe ideas).
TIMING Some of the best times of day to have your session can be around sunrise or sunset for ideal lighting. However, session times can vary due to scheduling. You should plan on being ready an hour before the session. This will ensure we have plenty of time to get to the location and start shooting. Sessions usually last between 1-2 hours.
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WARDROBE W H AT W O R K S
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I recommend that couples wear outfits that look flattering on your body type and appropriate for the location.
Avoid loud patterns or large logos as they are distracting and take away from the mood. Solid colours work great—pick a base colour and choose one or two accent colours. Please co-ordinate your colour palette with your fiancé.
Clothing choices can be fun and should reflect individual personality. I suggest that you wear complimentary colours and patterns.
LADIES Ladies, I recommend wearing a pretty dress or skirt with a cute top and perhaps a cardigan if it’s chilly. I love fun accessories and great shoes. Heels naturally make legs look more defined and flattering and since it’s not often that you get to have your photo taken it’s fun to wear something feminine and flirty!
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W H AT D O E S N ’ T
I highly recommend experimenting with some colours and or soft beautiful neutral tones to help you get better results.
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GENTLEMEN Gentlemen, I recommend jeans or a current, stylish pant paired with a great shirt that reflects your personality. Long sleeve button-up shirts always look great and sleeves can be rolled up to make them look more casual. Choose a complimentary Tshirt for underneath the button up , or a sweater to go overtop. Keep in mind clothing should match the season in which it’s being photographed.
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TELL A STORY
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COLLECTIONS 1
T H E S I G N AT U R E C O L L E C T I O N $ 3 8 0 0 8 hours of wedding coverage with Rhonda Dent Photography and 2nd photographer 700–950 high res digital files of wedding images on a flash drive with print release Online photo gallery for sharing of all wedding images One hour engagement portrait session with Rhonda on location 60 high res digital files of engagement images Online photo gallery slide show of engagement session 8 x 12 Custom made wedding album manufactured in Italy (50 pages) *additional pages can be added for $10 per page
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THE CLASSIC COLLECTION $3000 8 hours of wedding coverage with Rhonda Dent Photography as the principle photographer (no 2nd photographer) High res digital files of wedding images with print permission on a flash drive Online slideshow of 100 edited images for sharing One hour engagement session with Rhonda on location 60 high res digital files from engagement session One 16 x 20 gallery wrap canvas
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THE BASIC COLLECTION $2300 6 hours of wedding coverage with Rhonda Dent Photography as principle photographer 500–700 high res digital files with print permission on a flash drive online slide show of 100 edited images
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ALLA CARTE 16 x 20 Canvas Gallery Wraps $300 8 x 12 Custom made wedding album manufactured in Italy (50 pages) $800 6 x 9 Parent Albums $350 each Engagement Sessions $300 Additional Hours: $150 per hour for one photographer $300 per hour for two photographers
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ALBUMS WEDDING ALBUM These gorgeous custom made wedding albums are a beautiful way to show off your wedding day, and they also make fabulous keep sake. Albums orders can take up to 6-8 weeks for design and delivery. The 8 x 12 size can be designed either vertically or horizontally and additional pages can be added at $10 per page. Custom sizing can be ordered upon request. Two 6 x 9 parent albums can be added to your package for an additional $399.
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THE BIG DAY
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P R E P A R I N G F O R Y O U R B I G D AY I will help you create a photography timeline to help the day go as smoothly as possible. I encourage couples to make a list of absolute must have shots.
YO U R W E D D I N G S E S S I O N As long as preparations have been made, your wedding session should be smooth sailing! Don’t forget you’re in the hands of a professional and I will be there every step of the way to ensure you are happy with the final product.
IT’S A WRAP I know you are excited to see your photos and I am even more excited to show you the final product. Delivery time will vary based on the month of your wedding. Weddings between November and May can expect their photos within 3-6 weeks. As June through October is our busy season, delivery times will be within 6-8 weeks.
R E M E M B E R Y O U R S P E C I A L D AY Make sure you inquire about the different photo collections offered to showcase your special day. 16 / rhonda dent photography
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