Wedding guideoctober23,2014

402-466-4644

rourkephoto@gmail.com

402-466-4644

rourkephoto@gmail.com

Bio from the Artist

Engaging Before the Day

Location, Location, Location

To See or Not to See

Ceremonial Snaps

Packages

Albums & Products

I have been photographing in the Lincoln area for over twelve years. My goal is to capture the inner emotion by seeking to learn about, listen to and see my subject. My career is very fulfilling; I meet new and unique people every day. My job is to portray how unique you are! Let’s have fun at your wedding and customize an album that says, “This is us on our wedding day!”

We have wedding package plans starting at $1999, and we also offer hourly rates. Our full coverage plans start several hours before the ceremony and go well into the reception. 1/3 of the package retainer holds the day and is applied to the plan you purchase. We have plans that include custom designed 10x10 wedding albums, engagement portraits, option to purchase DVDs with all the images from your wedding in full resolution, and albums for the family. We can also do personalized Save-the-Dates and thank you cards, canvas wraps, metal prints and many other specialty items.

As you can see, we offer a lot of options, and there are equally as many variables that determine what will work best for you. I would be happy to set up an appointment for you to view some of our custom wedding albums and find the plan that is right for you. I look forward to meeting with you.

Corey Rourke Photography 402-466-4644 rourkephoto@gmail.com

After the ring is on your finger and the celebrations start, the engagement becomes about the all-important wedding day. Before you know it, the wedding day is here and you are on your way to start your new life together. But before the you tie the knot, you might want to capture the engagement stage of your life.

Here are a few reasons to engage in those prewedding portraits: You will have formal portraits to display at your wedding. Think about the guest book table, gift table, and reception tables. You will want to have formal pictures of you as a couple to display and celebrate your relationship. Why not make them fun and professional to show off to all your guests?

You will have pictures to put up in your home.

Once you have a place you call “home”, you will want to display pictures of the new family you have started. Don’t get me wrong, you will want plenty of pictures of the wedding, but sometimes it is nice to have more of an everyday feeling of the both of you as a couple. Plus, your friends, family, and other individuals that may enter your house will be able to see and enjoy your relationship through these pictures. Making that house or apartment feel more like “home.”

You get to prepare for the wedding day in front of a camera. I know you are probably not camera shy, but most people are not used to having a camera constantly shooting pictures of them for an entire day. Engagement photos are a great way to become comfortable in front of the camera and get to know the photographer before the wedding day comes around. You are also able to see the photographer’s style and personality before the wedding so you know what to expect on the big day.

Something many people have said about me is how well I get to know them as a couple which makes them feel comfortable. I love shooting couples from the engagement to the wedding and meeting with them in-between. I really like to have a fun and creative relationship with each couple in order to make the start of their new life enjoyable and visible in photographs.

You will get to have a fun experience as a couple.

Who needs to take dance lessons when you have a couple hours of taking pictures as a couple? No seriously, it might be nice to step away from the planning of the wedding and actually enjoy each other’s company with a few hours of worry-less fun.

Corey Rourke Photography 402-466-4644 rourkephoto@gmail.com

Finding the perfect venue for your big day is not as daunting as you would think. The best thing you can do is go to your site visits prepared. Take notes, ask if you can take pictures (photos will help jog your memory if you are looking at a number of different venues). Photos are also fun to look back on after the wedding.

After determining that your date is available, you will want to make sure the venue holds the appropriate number of people for your reception.

You may want to clarify the number. Is it for standing, a cocktail party setup, or seated, a dinner setup. I would even try to ask for pictures of the different setups so you can really get a feel for how your reception will look.

At the end of your meeting, ask if there are any rules and regulations that have not been covered.

It is hard to think of every possible scenario.

Mindy Weiss, professional wedding planner, says that some venues require you to work with a professional wedding planner, other venues have a specific florist/event designer that you must use, while others still will have a list of approved professionals you must work with.

Next, ask what all is included in the price.

Sometimes the price may be a little more expensive, but include more. For instance, one venue may offer the room for a longer time, let you setup days before, have a certain caterer or DJ that you would use, or provide a variety of table setups and tablecloths. Having some of these things included in the price could save you time and money and save you the hassle of worrying about more items on your to-do list.

The most important part of the reception is being able to celebrate with family and friends and to make it the most enjoyable for everyone. In order to accomplish this, verify that parking is easily available near your venue. Another helpful tip is to have the reception near the hotel that many of your guests are staying.

Corey Rourke Photography 402-466-4644 rourkephoto@gmail.com

When couples come in for their first meeting, they typically ask one of the two following questions: 1. When should we take pictures before or after the ceremony?

2. Which is better to see each other for the first time before the ceremony or at the ceremony?

Although there is not a cut and dry answer to these questions, I have compiled some things to consider when choosing what option is best for you.

See Each Other Before the Ceremony/Pictures Before While it is certainly nice to share a special moment together for the first time in a little more private setting, you do miss out on the traditional first look down the aisle. Do you want to share that moment at the ceremony with all of your family and friends, or would you rather keep it between you and your spouse-to-be?

Seeing each other before the wedding allows you to take a few pictures and maybe even getting the more formal photos done so after the ceremony you can concentrate on the location and fun photos. There will be random delays throughout the day and things that will come up out of your control, especially our Nebraska weather. Taking some pictures before gives you a little more flexibility and then you aren’t pressed to get all the pictures done between the ceremony and the reception.

To See Each Other at the Ceremony/Picture After You are able to share that special moment of first seeing each other as bride and groom in front of all of your family and friends. The groom looking down the aisle and reacting to seeing his bride for the first time is a wonderful image that commemorates the wedding, an image currently many people look for in wedding albums.

Sharing in this special moment leaves you with time after the ceremony to get the formal pictures and the location or fun pictures taken.

is organized with a little wiggle room for the unexpected. Although this taking all group pictures after the ceremony leaves you with less time overall taking pictures, if you are an organized individual wanting to have the more traditional first look, this is a great way to capture the images you want on your wedding day.

Most importantly, choose the option that best suits your wedding day and personalities.

Seeing each other before allows for a little more time flexibility while seeing each other at the ceremony lets you have more of a schedule.

Either way, I have seen it work well both ways. We are always here to help you plan and organize so that no matter which option you choose, you receive the images you want. Hope you find these points helpful in making decisions for your special day.

Corey Rourke Photography 402-466-4644 rourkephoto@gmail.com

1. Determine how much time is available for formal portraits in the church.

Many churches have functions or services after your wedding and it is crucial to communicate with your contact person at the church to make sure you are not rushed to get the pictures you really want on your big day.

2. Make sure the photographer knows his/her boundaries.

Most wedding photographers know how close they can get without disrupting the ceremony, but some churches have rules about staying out of the isles and not using flash. Ask the church contact person about the rules for photographing the ceremony. Ask the photographer about his/her usual method of photographing at the ceremony.

4. Make sure people can see the unity candle or sand.

In many cases, the bride and groom get caught up in the moment and forget about turning towards their guests or taking a step back so everyone can see them light the candle or pour the sand. Discuss with the wedding coordinator and church contact the setup for this part of the ceremony. It might be nice if the bride and groom faced towards their guests for this special moment. And it can certainly help the photographer get a better picture of this event.

(Our Method) At a typical church wedding, we stay in the back or out to the sides of the church and pews. Our equipment allows us to capture the same quality of pictures without distracting. We will never use flash during the ceremony. This is so we don’t disrupt during the ceremony and so we can create intimate lighting in our pictures.

3. Check the flowers for the ceremony.

Flowers will most likely be a part of the dÊcor in the church. Check to see if the flowers block the view of the guests and photographers from seeing the ceremony. Also, make sure someone is in charge of helping the men put on their boutonnieres. Ladies, they don’t always know how those work.

Corey Rourke Photography 402-466-4644 rourkephoto@gmail.com

BRONZE 6 hour coverage -One photographer -Leather album with 40-50 images -Web Gallery $1975

DIAMOND 8 hour coverage -Engagement session -Web gallery -Two photographers -30 page Contemporary album with 50-60 images -Digitally Remastered images on disc $3295

PLATINUM 10 hour coverage -Engagement session -Web gallery -Two photographers -Conture 8x20 album or elegance 10x10 album with 50-60 images -Engagement slideshow for the wedding -Digitally Remastered images on disc $3975

BLACK LABEL unlimited coverage -Engagement session -Web gallery -Two photographers -Conture 8x20 album or elegance 10x10 album with 50-60 images -Engagement slideshow for the wedding -Wedding day slideshow -Digitally Remastered images on disc -Guestbook or 20x20 engagement collage

$4975 Non Album Package up to 8 hours of coverage This is for the DIY couple Digitally remasted images on disc.

Add engagement session $250 $2495 Corey Rourke Photography 402-466-4644 rourkephoto@gmail.com

SINGLE PORTRAITS/REPRINTS 8x10 $28 5x7 $20 4x5 $15 WALL PORTRAITS MOUNTED CANVAS/METAL 30x40 $295 $400 24x30 $245 $320 24x20 $215 $300 16x20 $175 $250 11x14 $100 $200 ALBUMS 10x10 Leather $800 10x10 Contemporary $1000 10x10 Elegance $2000 20x8 Couture $2000 Parent Albums 4 6x6 Replica Albums 2 6x6 Replica Albums 1 6x6 Replica Album

$400 $250 $175

THE GOODS Engagement session $200 10x10 guest book $250 8x8 engagement book $175 Engagemnet slideshow $150 Love panels $450 Wedding day slideshow $750

Our hourly rate is $200 per hour for a minimum of three hours and must be booked 90 days in advance.

Destination weddings are travel fee based plus the package fee. Call for details.

Corey Rourke Photography 402-466-4644 rourkephoto@gmail.com

Guestbook

Parent Album

20x8 Couture Album

10x10 Leather Album

10x10 Contemporary Album

10x10 Elegance Album

Love Panels