Here's How I Do Things
Nobody should have to settle for low-quality images on your wedding day
Market Rate
This price reflects what the market values my level of ability and experience. This, however, doesn't reflect how wealth to pay for services tends to concentrate. Here are some good questions you can ask yourself to decide if you should pay the market rate:
- Is my family paying for the wedding / do I benefit from significant generational wealth?
- Am I able to comfortably absorb wedding expenses without putting my livelihood at risk?
- Have I considered that my vendor will be working on my images for weeks, not just the hours of my wedding day?
- Is it important to me that my vendors are able to thrive, not just survive?
Sliding Scale
Sliding scale services can be hard to ask for. I especially understand why some folks would be wary of a cisgender white man promising to honor this payment practice. I can say that I've happily worked with nearly 15 clients over 4 years, and that I've provided discounts between 20-80%. Here are some good questions to ask yourself if you're thinking about whether to ask about sliding scale:
- Would a sudden hospital or mechanic bill leave me in financially precarious position?
- Do I struggle to keep up with rent or have to live in substandard conditions to afford a roof over my head?
- Does a friend or family member rely on me financially?
- Would I have to cut an important vendor or significantly shrink my guest list to afford the market rate?
Engagements
Market Rate: $600
1-1.5 hours
One location
Two outfits
30 retouched photos
1 11x17 print
Discounts available for wedding clients
Surprise Proposals
Market Rate: $450
45 minutes
One location + Proposal Moment
Full Gallery Retouch
1 11x17 print
Next day gallery delivery available for fee
Instant prints available for fee
Extended coverage for surprise parties available
Discount on later engagement shoot
Showers & Parties
Market Rate: Starting at $750
2 Hours Minimum Coverage
Full Gallery Retouch
Download Page for Guests
Option for Livestream/Video Coverage
Option for Live Photo Booth
Elopements
Market Rate: Starting at $1000
2 hours of coverage
~250 delivered images
Full gallery retouch
$100 Discount on Album Design
$50 in Store Credit
Optional recording/livestream
Wedding Package Standard
Off/In-season: $4000/4500
8 hours of coverage
~1000 delivered images
Full gallery retouching
$250 Discount on Album Design
10 4x6 Glossy Prints
Wedding Package Complete
Off-/In-Season: $5500/6000
10 hours of coverage
Option for rehearsal dinner coverage
4 hours of included 2nd shooter coverage
Additional 2nd shooter hours discount
Ceremony recording
~1500 delivered images
Full gallery retouching
$350 Discount on Album Design
10 4x6 Glossy Prints
Weddings by the Hour
Email for Custom Hourly Rates
For weddings under 4 hours
2 hour minimum coverage
40 retouched images
Additional retouching at $30/10 images or $100/50 images
10 4x6 Glossy Prints
Saver Package
Off-/In-Season: $3500/4000
6 hours of coverage
~500 delivered images
Full gallery retouching
$100 discount on Album Design