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01. reaching out
First things first, let's make sure myself (or my associate team!) is available for your date. If so, YAY - we are off to an amazing start! I will send over a wedding guide with detailed pricing information + would love to set up a time to chat, get to know you both and hear about your day.
02. Booking info
Your date is officially secured on my calendar with a signed contract and retainer payment. This is all done through my online booking platform & is a very smooth and simple process! The retainer payment is deducted from your final balance and I accept debit & card card with no additional fees.
03. Engagement Session
Once we get your date locked in, we schedule your engagement session! One of my favorite parts of this process! The sky is the limit & we will dream up the perfect location and vibe for your session. I'm here to help with everything.
04. Timeline assistance
A few months before your wedding date, you will receive a questionnaire. From there, I will help build a timeline for your day - and we will schedule a time to chat through details and tailor everything to your needs. You will not have to navigate this process blindly - I will help you know exactly what you need to have a smooth & incredible wedding day.
06. your wedding day
It's here!! This is the day you've been planning for quite a while - and it's time to celebrate! Leave all the details & logistics to me - I will have your back all day long and help guide you, your bridal party, and families throughout the entire day. I'm a built in bridesmaid, part coordinator, & photographer all in one. I'm here to serve you & celebrate the heck out of your marriage!
07. Photo delivery & beyond
You will receive sneak peeks within 24-48 after your day and a full gallery on time in 6-8 weeks. What you didn't realize is that you're stuck with me always after this! But truly, staying in touch & oftentimes having the joy of documenting my couples' as their families grow is maybe one of the best parts of my job. We might start this process as strangers, but my couples become dear friends, and I wouldn't want it any other way.
my mission
Your photographer has the opportunity to set the tone for your day. My greatest priority as your photographer is for you to feel amazing + look back at your photos and relive every beautiful emotion. I'm here to guide you through every step - after 10 years and hundreds of weddings, there's nothing I haven't seen and I am confident about documenting your happiest moments, no matter the weather, the light, the space or the day.
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TO GIVE YOU AN EFFORTLESS, JOYFUL WEDDING EXPERIENCE
Wedding Collections
Beginning at $4800
• Wedding Day Coverage
• Second Photographers
• Engagement Session
• Timeline Creation
• High Resolution Digital Files
• Print Release
• Online Gallery
• Heirloom Albums
• Wedding Planning Guide
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Associate weddings begin at $3750
Engagement Sessions
Beginning at $550
Engagement sessions are an absolute blast and truly a favorite part of my job. Being engaged is such a uniquely special season & I want to help you document all the goodness.
Engagement sessions include multiple locations & outfits, and an online gallery of high resolution images to print, share & download to your heart's content!
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I don't want to miss a single detail because I know you've put so much heart and care into your wedding day. I'm here for you - veil adjusting, boutonniere pinning, dress bustling, & serving you on your happiest day is my specialty. I'm your biggest hype woman & will cheer you on always!!
Serving you is my first priority.
I sit down with every single one of my couples and create a game plan for your coverage and timeline. We will talk through all the fun nitty gritty details!! A good rule of thumb is that if your wedding is all at one venue, 8 hours is perfect. For multiple venues with drive time, I recommend 10 hours of coverage.
01. HOW DO WE KNOW HOW MUCH COVERAGE WE NEED FOR OUR WEDDING DAY?
I have an incredible line-up of second shooters that photograph weddings with me! As your wedding date gets closer, I can let you know specifically who they will be.
02. WHO IS YOUR SECOND SHOOTER?
Engagement sessions are included in my traditional wedding collections. I've found that engagement sessions are essential to the experience as a whole! Not only does it allow us a chance to connect, but it also gives you the opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera. Oftentimes this is one of my favorite parts of the experience!
03. ARE ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS INCLUDED?
Listen, I get it! I'm a photographer and can feel awkward in front of the camera!! You are so not alone, and almost all of my couples say this to me. I will help pose and guide you two through every step. My goal is for you to not only feel beautiful but feel like yourself! I promise that there is no possible way for you to mess this up - I've got you.
04. WHat if we are awkward in front of the camera?
Heck yes, I absolutely love to travel! Let me know where your wedding will be located when you reach out, and we can chat about what travel costs would look like! Typically this will include a plane ticket (if necessary), rental car, and lodging.
05. ARE YOU WILLING TO TRAVEL?
Your wedding photos will be ready to download, print & share within 6-8 weeks of your wedding day. But don't you worry - you will absolutely see sneak peeks before the full gallery releases, typically the day or two after your wedding.
06. HOW SOON DO WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?
"Jessica is an absolute dream to work with. We cannot even put into words how thankful we are to have had her photograph our wedding day! By the end of this process, it truly felt like she was an old friend shooting our wedding."
- Lauren S
"Jessica is easily the BEST decision we made on our wedding day. Hands down. She absolutely blew us away. I was referred to her from other friends who raved about how wonderful she was. I get it. I've been raving about her since my wedding day."
- Jessica K
"You know Jessica does an amazing job when after the engagement session, my husband said taking pictures was FUN! She is an incredible hype girl, makes you feel so special, and is the sweetest person to work with!"
- Lauren B
"If you are stressing about choosing the right photographer - I feel you, I was you, and I'm here to tell you: Jessica Lauren is hands down the best photographer we have ever had the pleasure of working with."
- Jamie Z
"I knew from the moment I clicked on Jessica Lauren's website that she was the photographer for our wedding. She was an absolute joy to work with and is your #1 hype girl when it comes to your big day."
- Hilary M
