The magical day, you've dreamed of, all your life, is here! You are busy, making a lot of decisions, right now. It's easy to overlook details, like making sure your portraits will stand the test of time. Less expensive pictures can discolor, fade, and smear. As the saying goes, "You get what you pay for". When considering less, make sure to ask about guarantees. What if you aren't happy with your wedding pictures? Will they make it right? What happens if pictures go bad in storage? Do they have back up equipment and 2nd photographers? Wedding photography is a huge responsibility, not the place to scrimp. Long after your wedding memories fade, your photography still has to look amazing. We stand behind our work with a 100%, 100 year, guarantee. Come in for your free, no obligation, wedding consult, you'll be so glad you did. 574-522-3938
We see wedding packages as a starting point, with services and products that are interchangable. At your free consult, we customize a package to fit your needs exactly. We share a wealth of knowledge, putting money back in your pocket.
The Bronze Package
2 hours wedding day coverage, unlimited photography
8+ hours of retouching, enhancing and editing your wedding day images
8x10 leather library bound, gilded album, with 20 favorite 8x10s
50 prints on contact sheets
The Silver Package
Announcements w/portraits scheduled w/up to 2 newspapers
4 hours wedding day coverage, unlimited photography
20+ hours of retouching, enhancing and editing your wedding day images
8x10 leather library bound, gilded album with 20, 8x10s, any style & combination (b/w,sepia,hand tinted, vibrant or muted color)
Online, Collages slideshow for sharing with guests and ordering, 120 edited wedding day images. (presented as a courtesy to your guests)
105 prints in a proof album, for viewing at the studio
80 "thank you" wallets (used in "thank you" cards, wedding favors and wallets gift albums)
The Gold Package
Portrait package #1 (see portrait packages) bridal/bridal party sitting or engagement sitting before wedding day
Announcements and portraits scheduled w/2 newspapers
6 hours wedding day coverage, unlimited photography
30+ hours in slideshow production, retouching, enhancing, and editing your wedding day images
144 "thank you" wallets (used in "thank you" cards, table favors, and wallets gifts albums)
1, 8 x 10 dry mounted portrait
1, 11 x 14 dry mounted wall portrait
1, Music slideshow dvd, 100 yr, archival disc, of your wedding day as it unfolds
Online, Collages slideshow for sharing with guests and ordering, 150 edited wedding day images. (presented as a courtesy to your guests)
125 prints in a proof album, for viewing at the studio
10x10 leather, library bound, gilded album, 24 mats/sides w/12, 10x10 portraits & 12 collage pages, any combo of portrait sizes and colors (b/w, sepia, vibrant or muted color, hand tinted, spot colored)
The Platinum Package
Portrait package #2, bridal/bridal party or engagement sitting before wedding day
Engagement Copyrights, unlimited use, for 1 engagement image (used for invitations, signing books, programs, favors, "thank you" cards)
Announcements and portraits scheduled w/up to 3 newspapers
7 hours wedding day coverage, unlimited photography
40+ hours of retouching, enhancing and editing your wedding images (approx amt of time to crop, remove blemishes, unflattering shadows, glasses glare, stray hair, brighten eyes, teeth and faces, add vignettes, and special effects, extensive editing to create beautiful and unique versions of 2+ images-much like commissioned artworks)
240 "thank you" wallets (used in "thank you" cards, table favors and wallets gift albums)
4 Wallet gift albums, (10 sides)
2, 8 x 10 dry mounted portraits
1, 16 x 20 canvas or board mounted wall portrait with or without brushstrokes
1, Music slideshow dvd, 100 yr archival disc, designed for presentation during wedding/reception (childhood into engagment or only engagement)
1, Music slideshow dvd,100yr archival disc of your wedding day, set to music, as it unfolds.
Online, Collages slideshow for sharing with guests and ordering, 185 edited wedding day images. (presented as a courtesy to your guests)
170 prints in a proof album, for you to keep
10x10 leather, library bound, gilded album, 30 mats/sides, any combo of portrait sizes and colors (b/w, sepia, vibrant or muted color, hand tinted, spot colored, printed on opalescent papers)
The Diamond Package
Portrait package #2, used for bridal/bridal party, wedding couple sitting, bachelor party/shower coverage, at the salon, shopping for your dress, or any other related event, on a separate day
Portrait package #2, engagement sitting (see portrait packages)
18x24, Autograph mat including an 8x10 or a 10x10 engagement portrait, 2 signing pens (optional-w/your instruction,we take care of setting up a complimentary easel display at the wedding and/or reception)
Engagement Copyrights, unlimited use, for 1 engagement image (used on invitations, programs, signing books, favors, "thank you" cards)
Announcements and portraits scheduled w/up to 4 newspapers
8 hours wedding day coverage, unlimited pictures and processing
53 hours of slideshow productions, retouching, enhancing and editing your wedding images (approx amt of time to crop, remove blemishes, unflattering shadows, glasses glare, stray hair, brighten eyes, teeth and faces, add vignettes, special effects, extensive editing to create beautiful and unique versions of 2 images-much like commissioned artworks)
10x10 leather, library bound, gilded album, 40 mats/sides, any combo of portrait sizes and colors (b/w, sepia, vibrant or muted color, hand tinted, spot colored, printed on opalescent papers, opacity levels adjusted with text overlays)
Online music slideshow presentation, 220 wedding day images for guest viewing or ordering, at no extra charge. (presented as a courtesy to your guests)
220 sequential prints in a proof album, for you to keep
2, parent/smaller albums each with 20, 4x6 prints in any color combination
328 "thank you" wallets (used in "thank you" cards, wedding favors and wallets gift albums)
8, Wallet gift albums, (10 sides)
3, 8 x 10 dry mounted portraits
1, 20 x 24 canvas mounted wall portrait with or without brushstrokes, custom framed with the frame of your choice
1, Music slideshow dvd, 24kt gold-100 yr archival discs, designed for presentation during wedding/reception + 1 additional copy (childhood into engagement or only engagement)
1, Music slideshow dvd, 24kt gold-100 yr archival discs of your wedding day as it unfolds + 1 additional copy (a total of 2 separate original dvds, with a 2nd copy of each)
The Fairy Tale Package
Portrait package #4 for bridal/bridal party,wedding couple sitting, or any other related event, on a separate day
Portrait package #4 for engagement sitting
22x28, Autograph mat including up to an 11x14 engagement portrait, 2 signing pens (optional-w/your instruction, we take care of setting up a complimentary easel display at the wedding and/or reception)
Engagement Copyrights, unlimited use for 2 engagement images (used on invitations, programs, favors, "thank you" cards)
Announcements and portraits scheduled with up to 5 newspapers
Up to 12 hours wedding day coverage, unlimited pictures and processing
75 hours of retouching, video production, enhancing and editing your wedding images (approx amt of time to crop, remove blemishes, unflattering shadows, glasses glare, stray hair, brighten eyes, teeth and faces, add vignettes, special effects, extensive editing to create beautiful and unique versions of 2 images-much like commissioned artworks)
Online presentation of 300 wedding day images for viewing at no extra charge, or ordering (presented as a courtesy from you to your guests)
240 sequential prints in a proof album, for you to keep
10x10 leather bound, gilded album of 50 mats/sides in any combo of portrait sizes and colors (b/w, sepia, vibrant or muted color, hand tinted, vignettes, spot colored, printed on opalescent papers, opacity levels adjusted with text overlays)
Silver or gold plate engraved with your names and wedding date, for your 10x10 album
2, Parent/Family albums each with 20, 5x7 prints in any color combination
560 "thank you" wallets (used in "thank you" cards, wedding favors and wallets gift albums)
4, 8x10 dry mounted portraits
4, 5x7 cardstock mounted portraits
1, 16 x 20 canvas mounted wall portrait with or without brushstrokes, custom framed with the frame of your choice
1, 20 x 24 canvas mounted wall portrait with or without brushstrokes, custom framed with the frame of your choice
1, Music slideshow dvd, designed for presentation at wedding or reception - bride and groom, progressive childhood + 2 additional copies, all 24kt gold, 100yr, archival discs
1, Music slideshow dvd, designed for presentation at wedding or reception - engagement sitting + 2 additional copies, all 24kt gold, 100yr, archival discs
1, Music slideshow dvd - optional design for presentation at wedding or reception, bridals/bridal party, wedding couple sitting or the separate event sitting of your choice, and your wedding day as it unfolds + 2 additional copies, all 24kt gold, 100 yr, archival discs
The Copyrights, ownership of 255 edited wedding images, transferred to you, on a 24kt gold, 100 yr, archival disc
* Prints, albums, wall portraits, canvases and portrait packages can be saved and used in future sittings, within 3 years of the wedding date.
10, Wallet gift albums, (10 sides)
The Supreme Fairy Tale Package
Portrait package #5 for bridals/bridal party, wedding couple, wedding party, or any other related event on a separate day
Portrait package #5 for engagement sitting
Announcements and portraits scheduled with up to 7 newspapers
14 hours wedding day coverage, unlimited pictures and processin
5 hours related day coverage, unlimited pictures and processing
Online presentation of 500 wedding day images for viewing or ordering (presented as a courtesy to your guests)
450 prints in a proof album, for you to keep
10x10 leather bound, gilded album of 50 mats/sides in any combo of portrait sizes and colors (b/w, sepia, vibrant or muted color, hand tinted, spot colored, vignettes, printed on opalescent papers, opacity levels adjusted w/text overlays)
2, Parent/Family albums, w/20, 8x10 prints ea., in any color combination
720 wallets
15, Wallet gift albums, (10 sides)
5, 8x10 dry mounted portraits, all custom framed with your choice of frames
7, 5x7 cardstock mounted portraits, all custom framed with your choice of frames
2, 20 x 24 Canvas mounted wall portraits, with or without brushstrokes, custom framed with your choice of frames
1, Music slideshow dvd, designed for presentation at wedding or reception - bride and groom, progressive childhood + 5 additional heirloom copies, all 24kt gold, 100yr, archival discs
* Prints, albums, wall portraits, canvases and portrait packages can be saved and used in future sittings, within 3 years of the wedding date.
Music slideshow dvd, designed for presentation at wedding or reception - engagement sitting + 5 additional heirloom copies, all 24kt gold, 100 yr, archival discs
1, Music slideshow dvd, (optional design for presentation at wedding or reception) bridals/bridal party sitting , wedding couple sitting, or location sitting at any other related event on a separate day, + 2 additional heirloom copies
1, Music slideshow dvd, wedding day as it unfolds, + additional heirloom copies, for your parents, grandparents and all of the people in the wedding parties, all 24kt gold, 100 yr, archival discs
The Wedding Copyrights, ownership of 450 edited wedding images, transferred to you, on a 24kt gold, 100 yr, archival disc
3, Silver or gold plates engraved with your names and wedding date, for front, lower right, corner of your 10x10 album and both 8x10 parent albums
95 hours of retouching, video production, enhancing and editing your wedding images (approx amt of time to crop, remove blemishes, unflattering shadows, glasses glare, stray hair, brighten eyes, teeth and faces, add vignettes, special effects, extensive editing to create beautiful and unique versions of 2 images-much like commissioned artworks)
22x28, Custom framed, autograph mat including up to an 11x14 engagement portrait, 2 signing pens (optional-w/your instruction, we take care of setting up a complimentary easel display at the wedding and/or reception),
The Engagement Copyrights, for all engagement previews (used for invitations, programs, favors, "thank you" cards)
Wedding ~ Extra, Individual & Bulk Items
Additional hour of wedding day coverage
Hour of coverage for events on diff. day(showers, rehearsal, etc)
10 Additional edited online and printed proof images to chose from
Additional 10x10 leather wedding album
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Diamond
Fairy Tale & Supreme Fairy
1 Parent/Family Album, w/20, 3x5,4x5,5x5 or 4x6s
2 Parent/Family Album, w/20, 3x5,4x5,5x5 or 4x6s
1 Parent/Family Albums w/20, 8x10s
2 Parent/Family Albums ea w/20, 8x10s
Leatherette wedding folio, 8 - 4x6 prints
Leatherette wedding folio, 12 - 4x6 prints
1 Wallet Gift Album w/out wallet portraits
1 Wallets Gift Album w/10 wallet portraits
1st Wedding Music Slideshow Dvd (w/package)
Music Slideshow DVD copies
Childhood Images (digitally enhanced & restored) Added to a Slideshow
Complete Childhood Slideshow w/pkg (enhanced and restored images)
Wedding Day Copyrights, Edited CD-Rom Disc without package
Wedding Day Copyrights added to your package
1, 24 x 30 canvas wall portrait, with or without brushstrokes
1, 20 x 24 canvas wall portrait, with or without brushstrokes
1, 16x20 canvas wall portrait
1, 16x20 board mount portrait
1, 11x14 board mount portrait
1, 8x10 dry mount portrait
10 - 15, Same/Bulk 8x10 Prints (shiping/handling to ea address, add $5 ea
16 - 20, Same 8x10 Prints
21 - 30, Same 8x10 Prints
31 or more, Same 8x10 Prints
1, 5x7 cardstock mount portrait
10 - 15, Same 5x7 Prints (shipping/handling to ea address, add $5 ea)
16 - 20, Same 5x7 Prints
21 - 30, Same 5x7 Prints
31 or more, Same 5x7 Prints
1, 4x6 or 4x5 cardstock mount portrait
10 - 15, Same 4x6 or 4x5 Prints (shipping/handling to ea address, add $5 ea)
16 - 20, Same 4x6 or 4x5 Prints
21 or more, Same 4x6 or 4x5 Prints
8, Die-cut Wallets
Ready-to-mail Greet/Invite/Thx Cards(4x5 print in card,stamped envlp,10 min)
Interchangable Units
1, 8x10 = 1 Unit
1, 10x13 = 3 Units
1, 20x24 = 12 Units
2, 5x7s = 1 Unit
1, 10x10 = 3 Units
1, 24x30 = 15 Units
3, 4x6s = 1 Unit
1, 11x14 = 4 Units
1, 8x10 Albm = 27 Units
3, 5x5s = 1 Unit
1, 14x14 = 4 Units
1, 5x7 Albm = 17 Units
4, 3x5s = 1 Unit
1, 16x20 = 8 Units
1, 4x5/4x6 Albm = 11 Units
4, 4x5s = 1 Unit
1, 18x22 = 9 Units
1, Original Dvd = 35 Units
8 Wallets = 1 Unit
Canvas Upgd = 3 Units
1, Dvd Copy = 3 Units
Call the studio with questions or to schedule your free wedding consultation appointment, 574-522-3938 or 574-329-4428. Examples of all albums and individual items are available. Prices and policies are subject to change. Travel time is prorated at $115 per hour. Receive a 10% discount on your portrait package when booking your engagement sitting at the same time. Prices at signing apply to orders until 2 years after the wedding date, after 2 years, images will be archived and archiving fees will apply. Online slideshows can be shared with as many family and friends as you wish, at no extra charge. Viewers will be able to order prints from your website and have them shipped to their address. Your site will be password protected and available for a limited time. Demo wedding slideshows can be viewed on our home page. Dvd slideshows are the favorite, see those by going to the Dvd slideshows page. A 50% non-refundable retaining fee is required to book your wedding and reserve your date. The remainder is due not later than 2 weeks before the wedding date. Childhood snapshots can be included in Dvd slideshows. Copyrights have expired on photos 20 years old and older, modern copyright laws state that material copywritten now, will not expire. We can legally use those old copywritten pictures. School picture do not fall under the restrictive copyrights. Complete Childhood Slideshows are also available. All Discs are housed in leatherette cases and recorded on the best available, archival, scratch resistant 100 yr. Dvds. All formats are available. All our Dvds are protected with scratch armor. Remember to fill out your online consultations for each separate sitting. They can be submitted from this site. Or there are mailable copies in your wedding portfolio, with stamped and addressed envelopes.
How long until our wedding pictures are done? After wedding day, wait times vary in receiving completed proofs and slideshows. There may be just a few weddings ahead of yours, or there could many. This is standard for busy photographers. Choosing a great wedding photographer, means choosing a photographer that is in demand. We're working hard and are happy to update couples when they call.
Wedding Albums -Style, Color, Layout
We use the finest products available for your wedding portraits and albums. All books are library bound and sewn together at the spine. They are leather with gilded edges and carry a lifetime warranty. You'll have a choice of Black, Pearl, or Burgundy album covers and a choice of Silver, Gold or Black gilded edges. Each album is custom made to your specifications. You can choose the photographs, then select the sizes, colors and arrangements of the photos. Or if you prefer, we'll design your layout for you. There are 79 layout possiblities for each page side of your album. We also do coffee table style wedding books. During your wedding consultation, you will see an actual album and be given several other options.
The last Friday, & Saturday of the month we have "Magical Sets of the Month". Bring your children or family to experience, their favorite, magical sets, they get to be the characters! Wardrobe is available in all sizes. Or, choose a neutral backdrop & skip wardrobe. Sets of the month are really fun & really affordable!!
