Hello there!
We want to say congratulations on your engagement! A wedding takes a lot of planning which includes time, patience, and even some creativity on your part. What you need to keep in mind is that all of the hard work will be worth it in the end. You will have a beautiful day that you will remember and hold close to your heart for the rest of your lives.
When you work with T-Stagg Photography you will learn that our goal is to capture all of the emotions of your wedding day. After the long planning process, it is up to us to capture in images the beautiful bliss of your special day. We'll work tirelessly and passionately from the beginning of the day to the exit of the newlyweds at the end of the night.
Wedding photography should be considered an art. This is something that we truly believe in. As a photographer at a wedding we believe that we should be everywhere throughout the day without being seen or even being felt. We like to have an invisible presence while capturing the moments of your special day. Yes, wedding photography is an art and this practice is what makes it an art.
When you sit dow n and open up a wedding magazine there are many things that should make you say, "WOW"I The photographs that you see should capture many different aspects of a wedding day. You should be able to see and feel the different emotions from the
family members, be able to imagine the interactions of all of the guests just like you were mingling with them and last but not least the wedding couple should have their most beautiful and memorable moments captured in photographs that will last forever.
It is our job to help you and your family remember every detail of your beautiful wedding day. This day is one of the most special days of your lives together. It is important that every blissful moment be captured in time. This is why we are here.
It is my pleasure and honor to be a part of your special day, and I can't wait to photograph your gorgeous wedding day!
Once you choose us we will begin by learning as much about you as possible. First thing would be to schedule a meeting at a time that works for you best. Most like to do this over zoom, but I'm also happy to meet with you for a cup of coffee or over at my studio (in Tuscola) if that works better for you! This meeting will allow us to get to know each other and a chance for me to answer any initial questions you may have at the beginning of the planning process. I love to meet my clients beforehand so we can both develop a great rapport before your special wedding day (and this is also why I love doing your engagement session, too!).
As soon as we have a date fixed for your wedding day shoot we can begin planning engagement and bridal sessions should you wish to do those. It's such an exciting time in your life, and I want to make sure that I am able to learn about your photography needs and desires so that I can deliver the best memories for you to cherish for a lifetime!
On your big day we will arrive at your wedding location and begin scouting the venue to take detail shots prior to the ceremony and any "getting ready" photo shots we can grab. As the day progresses we will ensure that we cover all the photographs planned on our timeline beginning from the couple getting dressed all the way to your final exit and everything in between.
After the wedding day, we will edit photos, post some teasers, and also upload your photos to an online gallery so that you can share them with all your family and friends and download them (We suggest using an external hard drive for saving such precious memories!). We will also begin preparing any products you wish to order including albums, prints, wall art etc. It's truly our goal capture your wedding day memories in the best light possible so that you can cherish these moments for a long time to come!
Being engaged is a very exciting experience and having an engagement session is the perfect way to celebrate this part of your life. Having an engagement session (which is gifted to you in our Silver Package) is the perfect type of practice before the wedding day. As a photographer I want the process to be as seamless as it can be. Therefore, having this time for me to work with you and having you practice posing together is essential. It will also give me an idea of what your tastes are as well. During an engagement session you will learn how to trust me. My relationship with my client s is built on trust. My client s will learn to see that I understand them and that this understanding will allow for me to make them look fantastic in their photographs. This is exactly how the business of taking great photos works!
An engagement session is nothing but fun! Having engagement photos taken is a perfect way to enjoy each other and get away from the stress of planning a wedding. What is even better is that the photos from this session can be used for save the date cards, guests books, and any other pre-wedding items that you may need or want.
In today's world of technology, we spend a large portion of our day glued to our computers, cell phones, television, etc. This is why it is important that, on your special day, everyone becomes unplugged so that the full attention can be on you as the bridge and groom.
You want to be sure that your guests will experience the day with you. For this reason, you should ask them to turn off all their devices and to not take photos during the ceremony. For your guests to be truly present with you and participate in your special day it is essential that they unplug and relate to you.
You and your spouse have dedicated a lot of time, effort and patience into making your wedding day very special. You do not want the pictures that your photographer takes of your guests at your wedding to be ones with their heads down and looking at their dev ices. That would make for poor images. You also don't want photos that I deliver to you to have photos of your guests also taking photos or ruining a very special shot (think "you may kiss the bride" shot) and having a guest in the way of the shot, taking a photo for themselves.
I usually ask the officiant or someone "in charge" to remind family and friends to please turn off cell phones or take any photos during the ceremony. You have paid good money to have a professional there to capture your wedding day, so that everyone else can enjoy the day knowing that every special moment is being captured and will be shared with them in due time.
It is important to have a list of who you want to have photographed at the wedding. However, I have also seen some lists that are so long and detailed that it is impossible for me to figure out who belongs to who. On the other hand, I have also seen lists that are very short and sweet. Lists such as this usually only included people who were very important to the bridge and groom.
Here is a sample timeline of a wedding day that will help to give you an idea of what you can expect:
10:30-Photographers arrive at each house
11:30-12:30-Detail shots and candids
12:30-1:15-Wedding dress (Getting dressed w mom)
1:15-Prayer w/ mom get everything together for leaving 1:30-Leave for first look at Robeson Park
1:45-2:00-First Look
2:00-2:45-Family Pies
2:45-3:00-Wedding Party Pies
3:00-3:15-Bride/Bridesmaids & Groom/Groomsmen Photos
3:15-4:00-Couple's Pies
4:00-Head back to Regency for Ceremony
4:30-5:00-Ceremony
5:20- Reception introductions
5:25-Prayer before dinner
5:30-6:30 p.m.-Buffet Dinner 5:35-cake cutting
6:00-Toasts (2 toasts) 6:15-First Dance
6:20-Father/Daughter Dance 6:25-Mother/Son Dance
6:30-Tossing of Bouquet
6:35-General Dancing begins
7:00-Photographer(s) leave
GOLD
$4,000
10 hours of coverage
All edited digitals w/print release
Private online proofing gallery to share with family and friends
Professional editing of photos
gifted 30 min engagement session
SILVER
$3,200
8 hours of coverage
All edited digitals w/print release
Private online proofing gallery to share with family and friends
Professional Editing of photos
gifted 30 min engagement session
BRONZE
$1800
6 hours of coverage
All edited digitals w/print release
Private online proofing gallery to share with family and friends
Professional editing of photos
A second shooter/photographer may be added to any package for an additional $300 per hour
