Custom Wedding Proposal

SaBINA + ANDREW

October 12TH, 2024 - The MSU Horticulture Gardens: Lansing, Michigan

Known for my photojournalistic approach with romance in mind, my passion lies in capturing wedding days candidly and artfully directed. Even on the biggest days of our lives, I believe that the small details tell the best stories. The beginning of your legacy will be preserved forever in the art of photographs for generations to come.

I want you to be so completely immersed in your day that when you receive your final gallery, there are moments and details captured that you didn't even notice happening. I want you to look and feel like a million bucks without worry while you're actually present on your wedding day.

My approach to wedding days is candid and artfully directed as needed which truly creates a memorable experience. I carefully curate a blend of timeless editorial-inspired images and candid moments to showcase your whole story. I believe in having the best of both worlds.

WELCOME

Sabina & Andrew, it was wonderful chatting with you this evening! I love everything you shared with me about your wedding day vision and the plans you’ve made so far. I am honored to be considered as part of such a special occasion in your life.

On our call, we chatted about your October 12th, 2024 wedding at The MSU Horticulture Gardens.

We’re looking at around 8-10 hours of wedding day coverage, with the possibility of a first look and most of the portraits done before the ceremony. It’s important to you to make sure you’re choosing a photographer that can capture all the unexpected moments and ensure that the necessary, traditional photos are captured efficiently as well. For the both of you, enjoying your reception with all your friends and family is a priority. I can’t help myself and have already began looking at the possible portrait locations at your gorgeous venue. Please let me know if you would like some referrals for anything regarding your wedding! I have worked with plenty of talented Wedding Planner/coordinators, Videographers, Florists, an so on. I am so happy to help.

KIND WORDS

—T he Brewers

The Las Vegas Collection

this collection Includes:

Ten hours of consecutive coverage with Elise

Second photographer

Online gallery for viewing and ordering your wedding photos

4x6 prints of 20 images

USB of final wedding images

Printing release rights to your images

The Lansing Collection

THIS COLLECTION Includes:

Eight hours of consecutive coverage with Elise

Online gallery for viewing and ordering your engagement & wedding photos

USB of final wedding images

Printing release rights to your images

always included

Unlimited email communication

Online gallery with professionally edited images

Printing and sharing rights with your gallery

Wedding day questionnaire

Custom wedding day photo timeline

Wedding day handbook with tips for the best photos

Posing that's a mix of candid and art-directed

Support through the whole process

Client portal with access to contracts and invoices anytime

KIND WORDS

—Jessica & Tony

additional information

a few extra perks not listed above:

+ Communication is so important, so you'll always have constant contact with me. I also have handbooks I've created that I'll be sending you in the future so you feel supported and prepared throughout your planning process.

+ For sessions, you’ll receive your online gallery in 3 weeks or less.

+ For your wedding day, your online gallery will be sent to you in 6-8 weeks or less. I share sneak peek photos within a few days and a blog highlighting your wedding day in a couple of weeks.

+ The galleries are sent to you via email in an online gallery with digital download and printing right so you can share them with family and friends.

+ To make sure the day runs smoothly with enough time for all the photos your heart desires, we’ll work together to create your entire photo timeline.

ala carte and information:

While I do not require an engagement session with me before your wedding, I highly recommend one! I believe it’s done best when couples have a relationship with their photographer and fully trust them. When I arrive on a wedding day, we need to feel like old friends and not like strangers. These sessions ensure that you will go into your wedding day feeling comfortable and confident in front of the camera and we'll get to know each other better! We can chat about what your dream engagement session looks like and add one on at any time. They're up to two hours to give us enough buffer time between locations.

ala cartE:

aDDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER(S):

SAMPLE TIMELINE

Below, I've created two sample timelines based on our call including a first look. We do not have to go this route, but I know you two are considering it. The first timeline is 8 hours of coverage from 11:30pm to 7:30pm, and the second is ten hours from 11:30pm to 9:30pm, With ten hours of coverage, you could have more getting ready time, so I can put together beautiful flat lays of your details, and we can ease into the day with photo, and I included more reception coverage in your specific sample timeline. You also have the option for some photos at golden hour since before your ceremony is pretty busy! I looked and the sunset for your specific date, it is projected around 7pm. An additional photographer, could be very helpful for your day to take care of Andrew and the rest of the guys, cover cocktail hour completely, and staying with the bride while I wrap up details in the morning. Other than that, the core of your wedding day would be the same, although these are just samples and we will finalize exact times and details at least one month before your wedding date.

8 hours

10:30am: EF arrival time for scouting + organization + detail styling

11:30am: EF official contractual start time // EF detail styling

12:30pm: MUAH wraps // EF to bride getting ready

12:45pm: Sabina into dress + portraits

1:00pm: EF to Andrew getting ready + portraits

1:15pm: Andrew departs for first look location

1:30pm: First-look followed by bride + groom portraits

1:45pm: Wedding Party photos

2:00pm: Family Photos

2:20pm: Portraits wrap // wedding party to refresh // EF ceremony + cocktail details

2:45pm: Guests begin to arrive (wedding party hideout)

3:15pm: Ceremony call time

3:30pm: Ceremony start time

4:00pm: Ceremony ends // EF to reception details + try for cocktail hour + candids

5:00pm: Optional golden hour portraits // guests enter reception

5:20pm: Grand Entrance + toasts/speeches

5:50pm: Dinner

6:50pm: Cake cutting followed by first dance

7:00pm: Father/daughter + mother/son dance then open dancing + sunset

7:30pm: Photography wraps

10 hours

10:30am: EF arrival time for scouting + organization + detail styling

11:30am: EF official contractual start time // EF detail styling

12:30pm: MUAH wraps // EF to bride getting ready

12:45pm: Sabina into dress + portraits

1:00pm: EF to Andrew getting ready + portraits

1:15pm: Andrew departs for first look location

1:30pm: First-look followed by bride + groom portraits

1:45pm: Wedding Party photos

2:00pm: Family Photos

2:20pm: Portraits wrap // wedding party to refresh // EF ceremony + cocktail details

2:45pm: Guests begin to arrive (wedding party hideout)

3:15pm: Ceremony call time

3:30pm: Ceremony start time

4:00pm: Ceremony ends // EF to reception details + try for cocktail hour + candids

5:00pm: Optional golden hour portraits // guests enter reception

5:20pm: Grand Entrance + toasts/speeches

5:50pm: Dinner

7:20pm: Cake cutting followed by first dance

7:50pm: Father/daughter + mother/son dance then open dancing + sunset

9:30pm: Photography wraps

NEXT STEPS

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TIME TO REVIEW

THE FUN STARTS!

SAVE YOUR DATE

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I'm available to help throughout your planning process to ensure your day runs smoothly. I'll offer you guidance every step of the way so that you feel confident and comfortable! I cannot wait to see all the little details that mean the most to you unfold on your wedding day.

Once everything looks great and we move forward, I'll send instructions for accessing your client portal along with the contract and invoice. A signed contract and non-refundable deposit will effectively “Save Your Date” and then begins the real fun!

It's time to choose your personalized collection! Let me know which option feels most aligned with what you are envisioning for your wedding day. Have more questions? Feel free to contact me, I am here and happy to answer any questions you may have.

THANKS SO MUCH

You're the best! Thank you for allowing me to put this proposal together for you

For the 2024 wedding season, I am only taking 18 total weddings. I want each and every one of my couples to have the best experience possible from beginning to end. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me.

I can't wait to capture the beginning of your legacy together surrounded by your loved ones!

"You can look at a picture for a week and never think of it again. You can also look at a picture for a second and think of it all your life." -Joan Miro

xo Elise

SAVE YOUR DATE