-Rebeca & andrew
Our goal as your wedding photographers is to capture and create timeless imagery.
As your photographers, we want to capture your unique love story — all of the beauty, quirks, laughs, and special moments that come from having all of your combined friends and family in one place.
From capturing the grand and quiet moments, along with the candid and fun images, we know these are the moments you will cherish forever.
We look forward to working closely with you to capture your wedding day vision.
A NOTE ABOUT THIS GUIDE
welcome
Below you'll find some handy tips for nailing down the perfect style.
Engagement sessions are the perfect opportunity to ensure you feel at ease in front of the camera before your special day! Our posing guidance will make the process feel effortless. We aim to make the entire experience a joyful breeze, ensuring you feel truly yourselves.
& why we love them!
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
BEST TO KEEP AWAY
- Being "matchy-matchy"
- White Socks That Stick Out
- Big Logos and Writing on Shirts
- Small, Intricate, Busy Patterns
- Something that just isn't YOU
- Anything that makes you self conscious or uncomfortable; something that needs constant adjustment
- Professional Hair and Makeup
- Complementary color schemes
- Comfortable + easy to move in
- Flowing skirts or dresses that show movement
- Something you feel AMAZING wearing - we want you to feel confident and look your best!
ABSOLUTELY!
Engagement photo styling tips
Engagement sessions typically last 1.5 - 2 hours. We recommend you bring an extra outfit, as you may wish to have two different "looks". We will send you a custom wardrobe pinboard tailored to your style + to fit your location.
what to wear
DETAILS
BONUS: EXTRA FLOWERS
We love getting to capture all the special details you've curated for your wedding day.
Details are one of the first things we photograph when we arrive on your wedding day. We suggest having all of your special items set aside in a box ready to be photographed, so we don't have to disrupt any last finishing touches asking you to look for anything.
ENGAGEMENT + WEDDING bands (& if you have a pretty ring box - we have them if you do not!)
This is completely optional - but if you have something sentimental you'd like styled with your details, I love including family heirlooms in your detail shots.
SENTIMENTAL KEEPSAKES
2 FULL SETS WITH ENVELOPES + STAMPS & ANY OTHER PAPER STATIONARY YOU MAY HAVE (LIKE PROGRAM CARDS, ETC)
SHOES
VEIL
BOUQUET
HAIR PIECES
JEWELRY
VOW BOOK
shoes
Socks
CuffLinks
Tie or Bow Tie
Pocket Square
Boutonnière
Vows Book
Rings
ANYTHING ELSE SPECIAL OR SENTIMENTAL.
We love to use a handful of FLORALS YOU'LL BE USING THROUGHOUT YOUR WEDDING DAY. IF YOUR FLORIST WILL SUPPLY A SMALL BUCKET OF EXTRA PIECES we CAN INCORPORATE THOSE IN YOUR DETAIL SHOTS.
Dress & Hanger
Rings & Ring Box
(IF THEY'RE SPECIAL)
wedding day
INVITATION SUITE
screenshot CHECKLIST!
THE RINGS
Soak your ring in warm water with dishwashing soap for 20 to 40 minutes. Then gently brush the stone with a soft toothbrush, rinse and repeat if needed.
We love capturing the detail of your rings up close. If possible, try to have your engagement ring cleaned or clean it yourself.
To clean at home:
01. A FIRST LOOK GIVES YOU QUIET MOMENT ALONE
Wedding days go by in a blur. As soon as the day begins there is so much to do and so many people to see. Doing a first look will give the two of you a moment alone to soak it all in and think through what the day means to you.
02. MORE TIME FOR PICTURES & YOUR RECEPTION
When you have a first look, we can take pictures of the two of you, the bridal party, and some family pictures before the ceremony even begins. This makes the day less rushed and allows us to take more pictures too!
03. POSSIBLY AVOID bad WEATHER
If there's bad weather on the forecast, a first look gives you the option to get pictures done earlier in the day and possibly avoid being stuck in the rain!
First look
WONDERING IF A FIRST LOOK IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
First look or not, the first time you see each other on your wedding day will be special.
04. get out all your tears without the audience
A first look give both of you a moment to cry without the audience of all your wedding guests. You can get all your tears out knowing you'll have time to freshen up before pictures too.
It's a special moment when you see your other half for the first time on your wedding day. It's a moment worth remembering whether you do or a first look or wait for an epic reveal as you walk down the aisle.
If you're wondering whether or not to do a first look on your wedding day, here are some ideas to consider.
"I love her. and that's the beginning and the end of everything."
- F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
WEDDING DAY TIMELINE
VIEW TIMELINE
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EXAMPLE TIMELINE
EXAMPLE TIMELINE
BUILDING THE PERFECT
with a
first look
no first look
traditional
Whether you choose to do a first look or the traditional (not seeing each other until the walk down the aisle), we'll work with you to create the perfect photo-timeline. Take a look at the examples below to get a general idea of when to plan for photos on your wedding day. We will create a custom timeline for you.
1:00 pm
COVERAGE BEGINS & DETAIL SHOTS / candids
1:45 pm
couple GETS DRESSED + FIRST LOOK WITH bridal party or dad
2:00 pm
PORTRAITS + BRIDES AND BRIDESMAID PORTRAITS
2:30 pm
First look + portraits
3:30 pm
bridal party portraits
4:00 pm
family portraits
4:30 pm
couple hides away before ceremony
4:30 pm
ceremony detail PHOTOS
5:00 pm
guests begin to arrive
5:30 pm
ceremony begins
6:00 pm
CANDID COCKTAIL HOUR PHOTOS
6:30 pm
reception room detail photos
6:50 pm
Couple portraits in reception room
7:00 pm
reception begins
7:15 pm
grand entrances + first dance
8:30 pm
sunset photos
11:00 pm
Reception ends + exit photos
with a
first look timeline example
CLOSE TIMELINE
FIRST LOOK
12:00 PM
COVERAGE BEGINS & DETAIL SHOTS / candids
12:45 PM
Couple GETS DRESSED
1:00 PM
Getting ready portraits + first look wth dad or bridal party
1:45 PM
leave for ceremony location
2:30 PM
photograph ceremony site and guests
3:45 pm
exit photos
4:00 pm
family photos
4:30 pm
leave for venue
5:00 PM
couples portraits
6:00 pm
bridal party portraits
6:30 pm
couple joins cocktail hour
7:00 PM
candid cocktail hour photos
8:00 PM
reception begins
8:15 pm
grand entrance + first dance
9:45 PM
Night portraits with the couple
10:00 PM
coverage ends
without a first look
traditional timeline example
CLOSE TIMELINE
Traditional
3:00 PM
ceremony
- F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
"You are the finest, loveliest, tenderest, and most beautiful person I have ever known - and even that is an understatement."
FAMILY PORTRAITS
A FEW HELPFUL TIPS + TRICKS
crowd management
It's great if you can assign a friend or family member to help make sure we have everyone we need for family photos. This person should know who everyone on the photo list is but not be in too many photos themselves.
KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN THE LOOP
It makes the whole process of family photos faster when everyone in them knows what to expect. Let your family members (or anyone else who will be in a photo) to know where to be for photos and the time to arrive. It's wise to tell them 15 minutes earlier than we need them.
short + sweet
Family photos aren't anyone's favorite part of a wedding day and we try to take them as efficiently as possible. With that said, keep in mind that every grouping typically takes 2-3 minutes to pose. We want to make sure we get all the family photos that you want and that everybody looks great in them!
create a list
We'll ask you for a list of family picture groupings a few weeks before the day of your wedding. Make sure you list everyone's first names. Please inform us any family dynamics we should be made aware of so we can be mindful and sensitive.
sample family photos list
screen shoot & CUSTOMIZE THIS LIST!
individuals with GRANDPARENTS
individuals with IMMEDIATE FAMILY + GRANDPARENTS
individuals with IMMEDIATE FAMILY
individuals with SIBLINGS
individuals with PARENTS
couple with GRANDPARENTS
couple with IMMEDIATE FAMILY + GRANDPARENTS
couple with IMMEDIATE FAMILY
couple with SIBLINGS
couple with parents
RECEPTION + GRAND EXIT
RECEPTION
During your reception, we will be taking photos of the speeches and dancing as well as candid shots of your guests. We will always be available to grab a photo of you with a group of guests that may have not been in a planned group photo. We love being you and family's personal paparazzi!
Grand exits
Grand exits are such a fun bookend to your day! They typically consist of a human tunnel along with sparklers, bubbles, glow sticks or something else to celebrate with!
It is helpful if you can designate a few people attending your reception to help organize people into two lines and distribute whatever they will holding.
If you're up for it, we like to have couples run through the tunnel twice to make sure we get that EPIC send off photo!
"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory."
- Dr. suess
IMAGE DELIVERY
IN A CURATED ONLINE GALLERY
HOW IT WORKS
One of our favorite parts of the wedding experience is delivering your beautiful gallery of images! When your photos are edited and ready, you'll receive a link to your online gallery. This is a URL where you will have access to all of your images at high resolution. You can scroll through, view, and download them at any time. You'll also be able to share this link with friends and family so they can relive your best day with you!
Contact us for sample galleries
THE HIGHEST QUALITY AlbUMS FOR YOUR MOST TREASURED MOMENTS. THESE QUALITY BOOKS WILL LIVE ON FOR GENERATIONS.
WEDDING ALBUM
Heirloom
ALBUM DESIGN
A couple of months afte wedding (once you've received your online gallery!) we can start designing your wedding album. The process is super easy and you'll get to pick exactly how you want it.
Link to album guide
PICK YOUR OPTIONS
You'll have the chance to pick out your album size, material and color. I have a page outlining all of the choices!
Album Page Layout
Once your options are selected, I'll create the page layouts using the best of your wedding day photos. When I'm done I'll send a proof your way and we can make any changes you want.
Enjoy your alubm
Once everything looks good to go and you like the layout, I will order your album and have it sent directly to you.
Album design process
Feel free to email us with any questions!
