xo, M
Congratulations on your engagement, and thank you for inquiring about my photography services. Your engagement is a beautiful time, and I’ll do everything I can to make wedding planning easier for you. Within this guide, you’ll see how the process works, explore the packages I offer, and learn how we can document your love story, from first looks and timelines to engagement photos and bridals.
Whether you settle in with a cup of coffee, with your lover, or with your favorite notebook and pen, I hope this guide answers your questions and makes you even more excited for the journey ahead. Once you’ve reviewed this page, please complete the form below to let me know which package you’d like to discuss on our call. I can’t wait to meet you.
Explore the Wedding Guide
Congratulations on your engagement, and thank you for inquiring about my photography services. Your engagement is a beautiful time, and I’ll do everything I can to make wedding planning easier. Within this guide, you’ll see how the process works, explore the packages I offer, and learn how we can document your love story, from first looks and timelines to engagement photos and bridals.
Whether you settle in with a cup of coffee, with your lover, or with your favorite notebook and pen, I hope this guide answers your questions and makes you even more excited for the journey ahead. Once you’ve reviewed this page, please complete the form below to let me know which package you’d like to discuss on our call. I can’t wait to meet you.
xo, M
Explore the Wedding Guide
view past weddings with m
Thinking back to my own engagement, I’m flooded with memories of planning and envisioning our special day. I know how much goes into making your wedding seem so dreamy and effortless. As your photographer, I’m committed to bringing your vision to life and documenting all the sweet moments that unfold between you and your loved ones. Years of working with incredible photographers and mentors has trained my eye and taught me to lean into the small details. Your partner’s expression as you walk down the aisle, your grandmother’s hands as she hugs you, the floral arrangements that you pinned for months come to life. Capturing your story is one of my greatest joys. It’s my hope that reliving your day through these photos will bring you that same overwhelming sense of joy, warmth, nostalgia, and happiness.
MY EXPERIENCE CAPTURING WEDDINGS
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
DREAM AWAY, LOVEBIRDs!
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01.
OUR FIRST DATE
You’ll keep-a-scrollin’ to review my packages, and then you’ll submit the short form below to schedule a call with me! I’ll meet you and your other half, we'll get to know each other, chat about your wedding day, discuss the package you’re most interested in, and go over any questions you may have.
I’ll share your client portal via HoneyBook, where you’ll finalize your custom package (including any add-ons), sign a contract, and pay a 25 percent retainer to make it official. Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours!
Put a ring on it
02.
03.
your engagement session
We'll start planning for your engagement photos, hand in hand. Date, locations, outfits, inspiration — I'm here for it all! You'll receive the full gallery for your engagement session in just two weeks.
About 6 to 8 weeks from your date, I'll share a questionnaire covering every little detail for the wedding day. Then I'll put together a timeline, and we'll hop on a video call so you know exactly what to expect. Everything is shaped around your vision, from first looks and family shots to day-of details and grand exits.
wedding prep
04.
05.
the big day
While you're completely immersed in your wedding day, I'll be documenting every precious moment between you two and your loved ones. You'll receive sneaks from your wedding within the week, and your full gallery will be ready in 6 to 8 weeks.
Your wedding photos will hold a special place in your hearts for decades and generations to come. With your full gallery in hand, you'll be able to memorialize the day through photo albums, prints, and more keepsakes, all available for purchase right in your digital gallery.
build your archive
06.
see what's next
Depending on the package and add-ons you choose, we’ll be shooting, dreaming, and planning in the months leading up to your wedding. Generally speaking, our time together will go a little something like this…
the plan
long story short
01.
OUR FIRST DATE
You’ll keep-a-scrollin’ to review my packages, and then you’ll submit the short form below to schedule a video call with me! I’ll meet you and your other half, we'll get to know each other, chat about your wedding day, discuss the package you’re most interested in, and go over any questions you may have.
02.
PUT A RING ON IT
I’ll share your client portal via HoneyBook, where you’ll finalize your custom package (including any add-ons), sign a contract, and pay a 25 percent retainer to make it official. Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours!
03.
YOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION
We'll start planning for your engagement photos, hand in hand. Date, locations, outfits, inspiration — I'm here for it all! You'll receive the full gallery for your engagement session in just two weeks.
04.
WEDDING PREP
About 6 to 8 weeks from your date, I'll share a questionnaire covering every little detail for the wedding day. Then I'll put together a timeline, and we'll hop on a video call so you know exactly what to expect. Everything is shaped around your vision, from first looks and family shots to day-of details and exits.
05.
THE BIG DAY
While you're completely immersed in your wedding day, I'll be documenting every precious moment between the two of you and your loved ones. You'll receive sneaks from your wedding within the week, and your full gallery will be ready in 6 to 8 weeks.
06.
BUILD YOUR ARCHIVE
Your wedding photos will hold a special place in your hearts for decades and generations to come. With your full gallery in hand, you'll be able to memorialize the day through photo albums, prints, and more keepsakes, all available for purchase in your digital gallery.
As much as I wish wedding planning was all love and romance, I know it can be a stressful process, especially when it comes to budgeting. To help my couples achieve their vision, I’ve structured my packages around different timelines and add-ons. That way, we can capture everything you want and leave out anything you’re not dying to have. All of my packages include planning calls, a custom timeline, and a digital gallery where you can view, share, or print your photos.
photo packages
craft your perfect day
see sample timelines
Planning a full weekend bash? Invite me to the party! We’ll determine my specific hours based on your festivities, but this package generally includes coverage for your welcome party, rehearsal dinner, and 8 hours on the wedding day. This package occasionally requires an additional travel cost.
If you’re having a long reception, plan on having an afterparty, or want me to arrive earlier in the day, then booking 10 hours is the way to go. Plus, this allows more time to soak in the moment and enjoy your special day with ease.
This is the most popular choice for my couples! This coverage allows enough time for me to capture every moment, from getting ready to your grand exit.
This timeline will allow me to capture the full picture of your small wedding or elopement, including big moments, sweet interactions, and small details.
Perfect for small weddings and elopements, my four-hour package is enough to capture the big moments of your special day.
wedding weekend
Coverage: custom | Investment: starting at $8,500
Coverage: custom
Investment: starting at $8,500
wedding weekend
THE WHOLE 9 YARDS
Coverage: 10 hours | Investment: $7,500
Coverage: 10 hours
Investment: $7,500
THE WHOLE 9 YARDS
signature WEDDING
Coverage: 8 hours | Investment: $6,500
Coverage: 8 hours
Investment: $6,500
SIGNATURE WEDDING
signature elopement
Coverage: 6 hours | Investment: $5,500
Coverage: 6 hours
Investment: $5,500
signature
elopement
LOVE TRAIN
Coverage: 4 hours | Investment: $4,500
Coverage: 4 hours
Investment: $4,500
love train
which one is
best for you?
Let’s make a little commotion for the dress! Before the wedding day, the bride gets all done up for solo portraits, taken in two locations. Schedule this alongside your hair and makeup trials for a glimpse of your full wedding day look!
coverage: 1 hour | $500
bridal portraits
engagement sessions
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER
additional coverage time
extra event PHOTOGRAPHY
Beyond the gorgeous photos (which you can use on your invitations!), taking engagement photos is a great way to get acquainted with one another, figure out what feels natural to you, and help you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera on your wedding day.
coverage: 90 MINUTES | $500
engagement sessions
bridal portraits
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER
additional coverage time
extra event PHOTOGRAPHY
Planning on having a big wedding? Don't want to miss a moment? Having a second photographer at your wedding allows us to document your day from two different angles. It also lets us get a closer look at your wedding party, venue, details, and cocktail hour.
$100/HOUR
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER
bridal portraits
engagement sessions
additional coverage time
extra event PHOTOGRAPHY
We can expand your package by the hour to make sure we capture every bit of effort that you put into planning your big day.
$500/HOUR
additional coverage time
bridal portraits
engagement sessions
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER
extra event PHOTOGRAPHY
I’d be happy to capture your welcome party, rehearsal dinner, or send-off brunch. Wherever the party is, I’m there! If I’m needed for an additional day, travel fees may apply.
$500/HOUR
extra event PHOTOGRAPHY
bridal portraits
engagement sessions
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER
additional coverage time
I want you to be over-the-moon happy with your final package! These services are my way of helping you fill those precious photo albums, just like the ones you treasure from past generations. Let's capture more of your love.
MORE WAYS TO DOCUMENT THIS SEASON OF LIFE
ADD-ONS
learn more
coverage: 1 hour | $500
bridal portraits
Let’s make a little commotion for the dress! Before the wedding day, the bride gets all done up for solo portraits, taken in two locations. Schedule this alongside your hair and makeup trials for a glimpse of your full wedding day look!
coverage: 90 MINUTES | $500
engagement sessions
Beyond the gorgeous photos (which you can use on your invitations!), taking engagement photos is a great way to get acquainted with one another, figure out what feels natural to you, and help you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera on your wedding day.
$100/hour
second photographer
Planning on having a big wedding? Don't want to miss a moment? Having a second photographer at your wedding allows us to document your day from two different angles. It also lets us get a closer look at your wedding party, venue, details, and cocktail hour.
$500/hour
additional coverage time
We can expand your package by the hour to make sure every bit of effort that you put into planning is captured. No detail will go undocumented!
$500/hour
extra event photography
I’d be happy to capture your welcome party, rehearsal dinner, or send-off brunch. Wherever the party is, I’m there! If I’m needed for an additional day, travel fees may apply to cover travel and an extended hotel stay.
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Photographer's note
I’ve put together these tips to help you and your partner determine what moments mean the most to you. Maybe it’s this short-lived season of being fiancés; let’s schedule an engagement session. Maybe it’s documenting the wedding veil passed down from your mother; plan on taking bridal portraits. Perhaps it’s spending time together before walking down the aisle; consider having a first look. However you imagine your day, I’m here to make it happen, with a grateful heart and camera in hand.
When you think back on this time, it will always feel special. Having full photo galleries to flip through adds another layer of meaning not only for yourself but also for your family and future generations. Years from now, you won’t have to describe your love, because they’ll see it written all over your faces in these photos. You won’t have to explain the detailing on your dress, the excitement of two fiancés months before the wedding, or how your worlds collided as guests met and hugged at cocktail hour. With some intentional, heart-led planning, all of these precious moments can be preserved forever.
xo, M
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Many couples find it tricky to determine how many hours of coverage they want. To help you decide which package is best aligned with your wedding day, I’m sharing some sample timelines with various hours of coverage. Remember, these are just examples, and many factors, like whether you do first looks or add a second shooter, can impact your wedding-day timeline. Time of year is also a big factor. Here in 30A, the sun sets at 7 in the summer and 5 in the winter, so we’ll want to plan your photos accordingly!
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4 hour timeline
Love Train
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6 hour timeline
Standard Elopement
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8 hour timeline
Standard Wedding
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10 hour timeline
The Whole 9 Yards
photographs from balcony
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If you’re scouring the internet for advice or, heck, plucking petals to decide (do a first look, don’t do a first look…), then this one’s for you. First and foremost, your wedding day should feel true to you and your partner at every turn. If you have a gut feeling, I encourage you to stick with it.
Now for my two cents: I’m pro-first look, but, spoiler, my reasoning has nothing to do with photos and everything to do with time.
By seeing each other before the ceremony, you’re able to spend more time truly present together. Any married couple will tell you that their wedding day sped by, so any extra time together is meaningful.
FIRST LOOKS
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Plus, this time means you can comfortably take couple, wedding party, and immediate family portraits before the ceremony. That leaves time to enjoy each other’s company, take more photos as newlyweds, or join your guests at cocktail hour. If you decide to forgo a first look, we will absolutely make it work, but timing will be tight.
I promise, when you opt for a first look, the emotions will still rush to the surface as you walk down the aisle, your partner will still look at you in awe, and your heart will flutter just the same. And on a day that goes by in the blink of an eye, that extra time together is everything.
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There’s something so special about being able to document your engagement and your wedding day. Selfishly, I’m able to get to know you better, hear your story, and share in your love. Call me a romantic, but I truly believe there’s nothing like this season you’re in. Your engagement is such a blip in time, and it deserves to be documented. Years from now, you’ll be grateful that you can look back on your young love, frozen in these photographs.
engagement sessions
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- Taking professional photos in a more casual environment will ease your nerves and make you feel confident in front of the camera.
- We’ll figure out how much direction and posing guidance you want, while still keeping things natural and organic.
- You’ll have plenty of photos for planning: think save-the-dates, invites, your website, your guest book, and more. Just allow 2 weeks for editing and time for printing.
My Quick Tips
- Choose a location that’s meaningful to you, like your favorite beach or first date spot.
- Brides: Schedule your hair, makeup, and spray-tan trials for our photo shoot day!
- Turn your shoot into a date night, celebrating every little milestone as fiancés.
- For wardrobe, choose complementary (not matching) colors and avoid busy patterns.
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The bride is always center of attention, but that doesn’t mean we get a full hour to photograph your dress and all the details that make it so perfectly you. Hence my love for bridal portraits. We get to slow down and document your perfect dress. The way your veil catches the light, how your train swoops so elegantly, the dainty embroidery that mimics the florals on your wedding moodboard.
Most brides only wear their dress once, but taking bridals lets you squeeze in an extra wear. You can make your session even more special by bringing along a loved one, like your mom or best friend, who stood by your side as you found the dress. This is also a great time to trial your hair and makeup.
bridal portraits
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A second photographer isn’t always necessary, and I have plenty of experience shooting solo. But if we were going to cut to the chase, I’d tell you that a second photographer means more photos, more coverage, and more moments captured.
Your gallery will be more well-rounded with multiple locations and perspectives: the big moments and the reactions. The bride walking down the aisle and her partner beaming at the altar. Your first dance as newlyweds and the tears welling in your parents’ eyes from the sidelines. College friends reuniting at cocktail hour and your perfectly planned reception details. If preserving all of these moments is important to you, then a second photographer is essential.
second photographer
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- You and your fiancé are getting ready in different locations
- Your ceremony and reception are being held at different venues
- You want your reception space photographed before guests arrive
- You want photos of the groom getting ready
- You want multiple angles of your ceremony, first look, or other big moments
- You love candid reactions and don’t want to miss what your family, friends, and guests are experiencing throughout the day
- You have a large guest count
- You are planning special moments like surprise dances, performances, private vows
- You value having as much of your wedding story documented as possible
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suggested vendors
DJ 30A • David Posso • 12 Eleven
Halee Brooke • Rollands • Janelle Vincent • Kendra K • Shelby Herron
Showtime Events • Florals by the Sea
Forget Me Knot • Bloom Flower Artistry
By Gray Media • Higgins Photo & Film
Bridal by AB • Social by Morgan
HolSol 30A
Wellness
Wedding Venues
Rehearsal, Welcome, or After Parties
Catering
Planning
Entertainment
Hair, Makeup, and Tan
Florals
Videography
Content Creation
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chapter 6: suggested vendors
chapter 5: second photographers
chapter 4: bridal portraits
chapter 3: engagement sessions
chapter 2: first looks
chapter 1: timelines
photographer's note
Flip through the book to get my insight and learn how we can document your love story.
tips with m
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photographer's note
When you think back on this time, it will always feel special. Having full photo galleries to flip through adds another layer of meaning not only for yourself but also for your family and future generations. Years from now, you won’t have to describe your love, because they’ll see it written all over your faces in these photos. You won’t have to explain the detailing on your dress, the excitement of two fiancés months before the wedding, or how your worlds collided as guests met and hugged at cocktail hour. With some intentional, heart-led planning, all of these precious moments can be preserved forever.
I’ve put together these tips to help you and your partner determine what moments mean the most to you. Maybe it’s this short-lived season of being fiancés; let’s schedule an engagement session. Maybe it’s documenting the wedding veil passed down from your mother; plan on taking bridal portraits. Perhaps it’s spending time together before walking down the aisle; consider having a first look. However you imagine your day, I’m here to make it happen, with a grateful heart and camera in hand.
xo, M
photographer's note
Many couples find it tricky to determine how many hours of coverage they want. To help you decide which package is best aligned with your wedding day, I’m sharing some sample timelines with various hours of coverage. Remember, these are just examples, and many factors, like whether you do first looks or add a second shooter, can impact your wedding-day timeline. Time of year is also a big factor. Here in 30A, the sun sets at 7 in the summer and 5 in the winter, so we’ll want to plan your photos accordingly!
timelines
ch. 1
Love Train
4 hour timeline
Standard Elopement
6 hour timeline
Many couples find it tricky to determine how many hours of coverage they want. To help you decide which package is best aligned with your wedding day, I’m sharing some sample timelines with various hours of coverage. Remember, these are just examples, and many factors, like whether you do first looks or add a second shooter, can impact your wedding-day timeline. Time of year is also a big factor. Here in 30A, the sun sets at 7 in the summer and 5 in the winter, so we’ll want to plan your photos accordingly!
timelines
ch. 1
Standard Wedding
8 hour timeline
Many couples find it tricky to determine how many hours of coverage they want. To help you decide which package is best aligned with your wedding day, I’m sharing some sample timelines with various hours of coverage. Remember, these are just examples, and many factors, like whether you do first looks or add a second shooter, can impact your wedding-day timeline. Time of year is also a big factor. Here in 30A, the sun sets at 7 in the summer and 5 in the winter, so we’ll want to plan your photos accordingly!
timelines
ch. 1
bridal party
Many couples find it tricky to determine how many hours of coverage they want. To help you decide which package is best aligned with your wedding day, I’m sharing some sample timelines with various hours of coverage. Remember, these are just examples, and many factors, like whether you do first looks or add a second shooter, can impact your wedding-day timeline. Time of year is also a big factor. Here in 30A, the sun sets at 7 in the summer and 5 in the winter, so we’ll want to plan your photos accordingly!
timelines
ch. 1
photographs from balcony
The Whole 9 Yards
10 hour timeline
If you’re scouring the internet for advice or, heck, plucking petals to decide (do a first look, don’t do a first look…), then this one’s for you. First: Your wedding day should feel true to you and your partner at every turn. If you have a gut feeling, I encourage you to stick with it.
Now for my two cents: I’m pro-first look, but, spoiler, my reasoning has nothing to do with photos and everything to do with time.
By seeing each other before the ceremony, you’re able to spend more time truly present together. Any married couple will tell you that their wedding day sped by, so any added time together is meaningful.
Plus, this time means you can comfortably take couple's, wedding party, and immediate family portraits before the ceremony. That leaves time to enjoy each other’s company, take more photos as newlyweds, or join your guests at cocktail hour after the vows. If you forgo a first look, we make it work, but timing is tight.
I promise, when you opt for a first look, the emotions will still rush to the surface as you walk down the aisle, your partner will still look at you in awe, and your heart will flutter just the same. And on a day that goes by in the blink of an eye, that extra time together
is everything.
first looks
ch. 2
- Getting comfortable in front of the camera: Taking professional photos in a more casual environment will ease your nerves and make you feel confident on your wedding day.
- Posing guidance: We’ll figure out how much direction you want, while still keeping things natural and organic.
- Simplify planning: You’ll have plenty of photos for save-the-dates, invites, your website, and your guest book. Just allow 2 weeks for editing and time for printing.
My Quick Tips
- Choose a location that’s meaningful to you, like your favorite beach or first date spot.
- Brides: Schedule your hair, makeup, and spray-tan trials for our photo shoot day!
- Turn your shoot into a date night, celebrating every little milestone as fiancés.
- For wardrobe, choose complementary (not matchy-matchy) colors and avoid busy patterns so the spotlight stays on your love.
There’s something so special about being able to document your engagement and your wedding day. Selfishly, I’m able to get to know you better, hear your story, and share in your love. Call me a romantic, but I truly believe there’s nothing like this season you’re in. Your engagement is such a blip in time, and it deserves to be documented. Years from now, you’ll be grateful that you can look back on your young love, frozen in these photographs.
Engagement sessions
ch. 3
The bride is always the center of attention, but that doesn’t mean we get a full hour to photograph your dress and all the details that make it so perfectly you. Hence my love for bridal portraits. We get to slow down and document your perfect dress. The way your veil catches the light, how your train swoops so elegantly, the dainty embroidery that mimics the florals on your wedding moodboard.
Most brides only wear their dress once, but taking bridals lets you squeeze in an extra wear. You can make your session even more special by bringing along a loved one, like your mom or best friend, who stood by your side as you found the dress. This is also a great time to trial your hair and makeup.
Bridal portrait
ch. 4
Your gallery will be more well-rounded with multiple locations and perspectives: the big moments and the reactions. The bride walking down the aisle and her partner beaming at the altar. Your first dance as newlyweds and the tears welling in your parents’ eyes from the sidelines. College friends reuniting at cocktail hour and your perfectly planned reception details. If preserving all of these moments is important to you, then a second photographer is essential.
You should consider a second photographer if…
- You and your fiancé are getting ready in different locations
- Your ceremony and reception are being held at different venues
- You want your reception space photographed before guests arrive
- You want photos of the groom getting ready
- You want multiple angles of your ceremony, first look, or other big moments
- You love candid reactions and don’t want to miss what your family, friends, and guests are experiencing throughout the day
- You have a large guest count
- You are planning special moments like surprise dances, performances, private vows
- You value having as much of your wedding story documented as possible
Second Photographers
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suggested vendors
ch. 6
Watercolor • Seaside Chapel • The Court
Carillon • The Pearl
Chiringo • Black Bear • Friends 30A
Amici 30a Italian Kitchen • Amigos 30a Mexican Kitchen • Friends 30a Burger Bar • Marrow Townsend
Elegant Pairings • Katie's Coastal Events
Savoir Faire Weddings • Peach & Pearl
Vow & Venture • CC Boone
DJ 30A • David Posso • 12 Eleven
Halee Brooke • Rollands • Janelle Vincent
Kendra K • Shelby Herron
Showtime Events • Florals by the Sea
Forget Me Knot • Bloom Flower Artistry
By Gray Media • Higgins Photo & Film
Bridal by AB • Social by Morgan
HolSol 30A
Wedding Venues
Rehearsal, Welcome, or After Parties
Catering
Planning
Entertainment
Hair, Makeup, and Tan
Florals
Videography
Wellness
Content
chapter 6: suggested vendors
chapter 5: second photographers
chapter 4: bridal portraits
chapter 3: engagement sessions
chapter 2: first looks
chapter 1: timelines
photographer's note
tips with m
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