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Weddings begin at $6500 for 8 hours;
Elopements begin at $1750 for 2 hours;
Engagements begin at $900 for 1 hour;
But your specific needs may be more or lessโ contact us to schedule a call so we can create a custom proposal for you!
Yes, the majority of our packages include two photographers so each of us can document you two separately getting ready. Additionally, two photographers ensure key moments are captured (i.e. grooms reaction to the bride walking down the aisle), as well as additional angles and vantage points of that key moment (i.e. guests reaction of the bride walking down the aisle). This exponentially enhances the amount and quality of candid moments we’ll be able to capture during your big day โบ๏ธ It should be noted, there are times where a second shooter is not necessary, which is what Pavel will assess during your phone call โบ๏ธ
Absolutely!! First looks are complete game changers for the amount and variety of photos weโll be able to get you from your day. More particularly, it really helps with getting the more artistic photos you see all over our instagram and portfolio, mainly because there is usually only an hour or so between the ceremony and reception and people usually try to fit all the family photos, bridal party photos, and photos of just the two of them within that one hour. Usually with all that, there really is not too much time to leave and find some awesome location near the venue to take the more creative photos of just the two of you. The First Look allows us to utilize the time we have before the ceremony to use the best kind of light (daylight), soak it all in together in a more relaxed atmosphere, all while creating awesome ART. First looks are like a Superhero for photographs, no lie. At the end of the day, we can work with anything and will totally respect if you choose not to have one, but itโs important to know and weigh the proโs and conโs depending on what kinds of photos matter most to you.
Generally speaking, for an 8 hour wedding we quote about 700-800 photos; but, honestly, we almost always over deliver (generally around 900-1000). All in all, it depends on the events and timeline of your dayโwhich we will discuss with you during our phone call โบ๏ธ
For an 8-hour wedding with a quoted delivery of about 700-800 photos, we send you about 50-70 photos within 7 days after the wedding, to give you a pretty epic overview of the best moments of your day. After that, total delivery will be within 90 days from the wedding date (although we seek to work as fast as possible and generally deliver quicker than that).
Unfortunately it is not in our policy to deliver RAW files, which is actually pretty standard across the board among most established wedding photographers. The reasoning behind that is oftentimes, clients re-edit those RAW files and post it amongst the ones edited by the photographer, and since social media has become a huge platform for how photographers reach future clients, those re-edits can misrepresent what the photographers will and can do for those future clients. This then creates some false expectations that the photographer might not even be aware of from prospective/future clients. You can rest assured that the only files we do not deliver are either:
1. Photos that are out of focus
2. Photos that are repetitive/too similar to ones weโve already selected
3. Photos with extremely bad lighting situations that compromise peoplesโ faces or the aesthetic of the photos
4. Photos where people are blinking or have an unintentionally awkward look
Rest assured, even if there turns out to be more awesome photos than originally quoted/agreed in the contract, we will still spend time editing them so that you can have as many memories from the day as possible โบ๏ธ
Yup, just let us know if your venue needs it and we are happy to send it to them!
Always shooting with two Nikons Z62’s at the same time. One is used for the gorgeous 58mm lens, and the other is a rotation of the 24 mm, 35 mm, or 135mm lens based on the need/circumstance. Natural light is always preferred, but in difficult lighting circumstances Pavel has on hand 4 flashes with external triggers, stands, and some light modifiers.
Yup, backup cameras and gear on the day of the wedding, and 4 different backup drives in different locations to ensure your wedding photos are completely secure.
In the rare case scenario that Pavel gets so direly sick that he would not be able to physically be present at your wedding, we are prepared. We are plugged into a very tight network of reputable photographers whom we trust and have worked with in the past, and will do our absolute best to find someone of the same quality shooting level to sub in for him. Additionally, Kristen will still edit your wedding so you still get photos in our style. Throughout the years this has never once happened yet, but we are prepared!
We can only reserve a date with a 50% retainer and a signed contract, and we operate on a first-come-first-serve basis. But as a courtesy, should another inquiry for your date come our way after you’ve already inquired with us, we will always check in with you before moving forward with anyone else!
