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Wedding Photography Pricing and Process
I'll confess, I don't feel comfortable in front of the camera, I never have. But a few years ago I decided to have some headshots done by a professional portrait photographer. I went in to the studio feeling anxious but in that quick session something magic happened. When I got the photos back I couldn't believe it, I actually looked like me?
The secret wasn't in the lighting or camera gear — the secret was the photos weren't taken in the moments I tried to force a smile and look at the camera. The photos were from all the little moments in between, when I laughed, when I small talked, when I looked away to collect myself.
This is the day I decided to focus on candid photography. Because I saw myself in a photo for the first time. You don't have to be a model to get great photographs, you just have to be yourself.
couldn't believe it, I actually looked like me?
The secret wasn't in the lighting or camera gear — the secret was the photos weren't taken in the moments I tried to force a smile and look at the camera. The photos were from all the little moments in between, when I laughed, when I small talked, when I looked away to collect myself.
This is the day I decided to focus on candid photography. Because I saw myself in a photo for the first time. You don't have to be a model to get great photographs, you just have to be yourself.
'll confess, I don't either. In fact, I never have. But a few years ago I decided to have some headshots done by a professional portrait photographer. I went in to the studio feeling anxious but in that quick session something magic happened. When I got the photos back I
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Searching for a wedding photographer can be overwhelming — googling, dozens of portfolios, and endless scrolling of instagram feeds. I've worked hard to streamline the process to make things easy for you, because let's face it — planning a wedding can be stressful! The photography shouldn't be. After shooting dozens of weddings, I've crafted my packages to eliminate the things that don't matter and instead focus on packaging together what will give you the best experience and a better value.
Below you'll find a general outline of my wedding package, my starting price, and average investment. Farther down you'll find both a basic and in-depth outline of the entire wedding process, with sample images from every key part of the wedding day. When you're ready, hit the inquire button to check on your date's availability. If I'm available, I'll get back to you with my pricing guide and a zoom link for us to chat. Then, we'll get you set up with your dream wedding photography package.
I didn't want to take those same photos that everyone else takes. So I decided to do things differently. And a different type of wedding photography deserves a different type of wedding package.
Wedding Photography PAckages
Custom Gallery Website with 1 Year of Cloud Storage — download, share, and print your photos from your own gallery site
Digital Image Files — Both High Resolution and Web Sized downloads delivered within 8 weeks of the event.
Professional Editing — each photo is meticulously edited for color, contrast, exposure, etc.
Full Wedding Coverage — All packages include a full-day of wedding photography coverage.
Included with Every Wedding Photography Package
Consultation — pre-wedding questionnaire, planning call, and timeline assistance.
Wedding Planning Guide — 50 page downloadable PDF with wedding tips and vendor recommendations!
Discount Codes — Discounts on engagement shoots, print products, fine art albums, and future photography.
Wedding Packages Begin at $3900*
Average Total Investment = $5000 - $7000
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Investment
*Plus applicable state and local taxes
Package Options and Add-Ons
Add-on. Included in Select Packages
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
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Add-on. Discounted in Every Package
Engagement Sessions
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Included in Select Packages
Documentary PhotoFilm
Add-on. Included in Select Packages.
Film Photography
Included in Select Packages
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Every Photo in Color And Black & White
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Fine Art Albumns
— Mary
"I never had a picture that looked like ME until Ben"
— Ashley
"My jaw dropped"
— Liz
"It was like talking to an old friend...I'm forever grateful"
— Katy
"One of the easiest decisions of our wedding"
— Tessaly
but Ben was great at making us feel at ease. He also did an amazing job capturing candids throughout the reception. From funny faces to laughter to action shots to happy tears, he managed to get tons of special moments without interrupting or being in the way. The photographs he took are beautiful and really capture the joy and love we felt."
"We LOVED working with Ben for our wedding. He was super organized leading up to the event, doing a consultation to check in about what we were looking for and to discuss the schedule for the day. The day of, I was a little nervous about looking really awkward...
The Wedding Process...
Step-by-Step
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1. Booking
Confirmation — Once the contract is signed and retainer paid, you'll receive a confirmation email and my wedding planning guide! If you've opted for an engagement shoot, I will also send over some resources to help you schedule the shoot and pick a great location that meshes with your vibe!
Contract — Once the the consultation is completed, package selected, and you're ready to book, I use an electronic contract manager to make sure you always have a digital copy of the contract on hand. Never book a photographer without a contract! It protects both the photographer and the couple.
Consultation — Inquire about your date! I make every effort to respond to any inquiry within 24 hours with my pricing guide and a link to schedule a video call. On the call we can meet "face to face", learn about your plans for the day, I can answer any questions, and most importantly make sure it's the right fit!
An engagement shoot is a great opportunity for us to meet and work together before the big day. That way, you're not photographed by a stranger, but a trusted collaborator who you know will accurately capture what makes your relationship special. And, Engagement photographs are a great way to enhance your save the dates and wedding invitations.
Each wedding package includes a discount on an engagement shoot, and you'll receive a discount code for fine art prints to hang them on your wall or even decorate your reception venue. An engagement shoot doesn't have to feel forced, staged, or posed. We work together to keep things fun, moving, and in the moment.
special. And Engagement photographs are a great way to enhance your save the dates and wedding invitations.
Each wedding package includes a discount on an engagement shoot, and you'll receive a discount code for fine art prints to hang them on your wall or even decorate your reception venue. And an engagement shoot doesn't have to feel forced, staged, or posed. We'll work together to find a location, mood, and style that makes sense for you.
n engagement shoot is a great opportunity for us to meet and work together before the big day. That way, you're not photographed by a stranger, but a trusted collaborator who you know will accurately capture what makes your relationship
Engagement Portfolio
Engagement Photography that Captures You.
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2. Planning
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Each wedding package includes my exclusive, 50 page wedding guide. This includes timeline advice, tips and tricks, vendor recommendations, and more.
Exclusive Wedding Planning Guide
With years of experience I'm always available to help consult on the timeline, vendor recommendations, or photo ideas. A month before the wedding, you'll receive my pre-wedding questionnaire. This asks some basic questions that help me ensure I'm where I need to be to document the day. Once I have the questionnaire, I will schedule a pre-wedding video call with you, generally about a week before the wedding. This gives us a chance to catch up, chat through any final questions, and make sure I'm in the right place at the right time.
As You Can Imagine, I go to a lot of Weddings...
3. The Wedding Day
ACt III - The Party
Act II - The Event
ACt I - Anticipation
After all your planning, preparation, and let's face it some stress... the big day
Those few hours before the ceremony are often my favorite parts of the wedding day and I love to capture them. Hanging out with the wedding party, hair and makeup, a first look with dad, these little rituals make lasting memories. Long after you've forgotten exactly what you said in the ceremony, you'll remember the butterflies, a pre-wedding toast, or dad's tears.
The Preparation
ACt I - Anticipation
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A First Look?
Whether or not to include a first look is a key decision in putting your photography timeline together! About half my couples choose to do a first look, while the other half opt for a more traditional approach of the "first look" being as the bride walks up the aisle. Or some couples choose to forgo any type of first look, and don't avoid each other on the wedding day. Each has it's pros and cons which are discussed in my wedding planning guide. I'm also happy to talk through the options during the planning stage, helping you decide what makes sense for your dream wedding.
Should WE do a first Look?
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Wedding Portrait Gallery
Wedding portraits are an essential part of the wedding day experience, the photos you hang on your wall for a lifetime — but that doesn't mean they should take up your whole day. The average Bride, for a standard 8 hour wedding day and with a traditional timeline, often gets less than 2 hours of time with family and friends. All the time spent getting ready, the ceremony itself, trying to rush dinner that's almost always behind schedule, and then of course the hours of staged photos. Let's get you that time back. I became a documentary photographer because I believe that Weddings are not about the photos, they're about the people in them.
I work quickly to get you those key portrait shots, allowing you to get back to enjoying your wedding day with your guests and family. I will do as little posed photos as you want, and my wedding day portrait shoots are often less than ten minutes — getting you back to the party.
Authentic wedding day portraits don't require two hour photoshoots.
Let's get you that time back.
WEdding Portraits
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and your triumphant walk back up the aisle as a married couple.
And, beyond just the wedding photography, you can select a wedding package that includes my one of a kind PhotoFilms, a visual slideshow with recorded audio to preserve the moments you may have otherwise forgotten. You can relive the ceremony again and again, a keepsake of your wedding vows and the promises you made.
he reason we're all here. The wedding ceremony is the emotional crux of your wedding day, and every moment is lovingly documented. Walking up the aisle, your wedding vows, the ring exchange, mom's tears, dad's tears, your tears, that first kiss,
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Walking down the aisle, vows, readings, ring exchanges, happy tears and first kisses.
The Wedding Ceremony
ACt II - The Main Event
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PhotoFilms
— Nataly
"you see the picture and are like, whoa I am so thankful he caught that!!"
Cake Cutting
Bouquet Toss
Garter Toss
Family Toasts
Lawn Games
Thank You Speech
Impromptu Group Photos
Everything Else
One of the highlights of your day. That first dance as a married couple is one you'll never forget. And the traditional mother-son and father-daughter dance can lead to some tears of joy.
First Dances
Don't rush your dinner! Give yourself the time to talk with your guests, enjoy your meal, and definitely have some dessert.
Dinner
I want to get you to the cocktail hour, it's such a crucial time to meet with your guests and feel that relief. You've done it!
cocktail Hour
Reception Moments
I love a wedding speech, and if your package includes a PhotoFilm the speeches will be recorded, emotional moments you can revisit each time you watch it.
Speeches
Emotional Toasts
Fun, Fast, Loose, You.
15 Minutes is all you need
Cocktail Hour Family Photos
If we can't squeeze them in before the ceremony, we'll get your family photos done as quick as possible right after the ceremony.
Family Photos
Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Speeches. Never a Missed Moment.
The Wedding Reception
The cake is cut, the speeches are given, all that's left is to dance the night away. Look for me in the center of the dance floor.
ACt III - The PArty
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4. Photo Delivery
Delivery — Photo galleries are delivered at a maximum of 8 weeks after the event.
All Wedding packages include every digital photo in both Color and Black and White. If we worked together on an engagement, your engagement photos, wedding day photos, and PhotoFilm will all be hosted in your own personalized gallery website.
Editing — When editing, I prefer clean, timeless, film-inspired images over the brown, "moody" trend. My editing philosophy is for clean, true to life colors.
I use the 2 week rule for retouching: if it won't be there in two weeks I will edit it out. In-depth retouching techniques, such as excessive skin smoothing, removing double chins, etc. will not be used.
Backup — After the wedding, every photo is backed up the night of, both locally and online, ensuring your photos are safe and secure.
I do not deliver sneak peeks unless specifically requested for thank you notes, and it often takes several weeks before I am able to cull the photos.
He was really easy to work with, exceedingly accommodating, and went straight to work with little direction from me, which - if you've planned a wedding, you know - is a god send. With all the events of the day I didn't even notice him running around, yet he got the best candid shots! I would be remiss if I did not gush over the stunning and heart wrenching picture compilation video he made... it instantly became my most treasured keepsake. Thank you so much Ben...
My wedding was 7 months ago and I still marvel at the gorgeous pictures that Ben took... Ben was a super star!
Recent Praise from Kassandra, a 2023 Bride
Yes! You may have even seen some film photos mixed in throughout this website and in my portfolio. Certain packages include film photography at no extra charge. If you are interested in a more comprehensive film package I am happy to discuss shooting more, or exclusively film, including both 35mm and 120.
We love film, can you shoot wedding photos on film?
Yes! I understand that family photos are an important part of the wedding as they are the rare opportunity for everyone to be together. I do ask my couples to keep the groupings to ten or less, that way we can get the group shots done quickly and efficiently to let you enjoy the day.
our parents will want family photos, is this ok?
While I am based in the Seattle area most of my weddings take place in the broader Pacific Northwest. I am happy to travel for your wedding photography and I have shot weddings across the Western United States.
Where are you and can you travel to our wedding?
I do not provide sneak peeks as a general rule. I have found this slows down the entire process and creates delays.
I may provide one or two sneak peek photos on request if needed for thank you notes.
Can we get a sneak peek of our wedding photography?
Each photo is meticulously edited for exposure, contrast, color, etc. In-depth retouching techniques, i.e. liquifying, removing double chins, face or body swapping, excessive skin smoothing, using AI to remove Uncle Bob's date, etc. will not be used.
Will you do retouching of our wedding photos?
Photo delivery time varies depending on workload, in my standard contract 8 weeks is the maximum time allowed. During the summer wedding season, 6-7 weeks is around average. Turnaround time is usually faster during the slower season (November - May).
HOw long does it take to get my wedding photos?
