Reminisce The Celebration Of Your Love Story For Generations To Come
Our candid approach to wedding and elopement photography, complimented by an editorial lens, captures timeless, genuine moments of connection and emotion. We place a high value on the moments in-between — those moments where you’re fully present, when you forget the camera is there, you’re putting on no show, and the energy of your beautiful existence & love is truly palpable. When you look back on your special day, you deserve to be transported back to those moments, those people, and exactly how it all felt!
Step 1. Inquiry & Booking
A.We’re committed to providing our couples with the most attentive, bespoke, and exclusive coverage possible. To achieve this, we limit the commissions we accept to a select number of weddings & nuptial events per year. This allows us to dedicate our full attention to each couple and ensure that every detail is captured with full presence and intention. Pricing and collection options are tailor-created specifically to meet each individual inquiry, so you can rest assured that you're getting the best possible options for your unique documentation experience.
Don't wait too long to secure your booking, as our calendar tends to fill up quickly. Let's start creating your forever memories together!
Step 2. Your Pre-Wedding Planning Experience
A.After finalizing the details of your custom nuptial documentation, you'll receive a secure digital proposal containing everything you need to know, including the contract, payment information/portal, and a client questionnaire. we’re here to support you every step of the way, and encourage you to reach out with any questions or suggestions throughout the planning process.
2-3 months before your wedding date, we'll schedule a pre-wedding consultation to review the timeline, shot list, and answer any remaining questions you may have. And as a special welcome, you'll receive a wedding client welcome box to kick off the celebrations!
Step 3. Engagement Session*
A.* = or welcome/rehearsal event coverage planning
It’s time to capture this special, fleeting season with beautiful photos! Your engagement session is a great opportunity to connect more, and get comfortable with our documentation style. Plus, you can use the photos for Save the Dates, wedding websites, and more!
Engagement sessions in Minneapolis, MN are included with most full wedding commissions, alternatively couples may opt for welcome/rehearsal event coverage (this is ideal for travel weddings).
If you've opted for welcome or rehearsal event coverage instead, we'll plan out the details of that documentation and answer any questions you have in preparation.
Step 4. Its Time To Celebrate!
A.Drawing from our background in photojournalism and documentary captures, we approach wedding photography with a candid-focused, minimal-to-no-prompts style of documentation. We’re genuinely passionate about capturing real moments that showcase who you are, how you exist, and how you love, without interrupting the flow of your special day.
To ensure the highest quality captures possible, we utilize a hybrid toolkit of analog cameras, mixing mediums and film stocks to perfectly capture the essence of each moment. The result is timeless documentation of your most precious memories and the people you love. Focusing on a combination capture experience of 35mm, medium format, and Polaroid photographic films, as well as Super 8mm cine film.
Step 5. Post Production & Delivery
A.Film scans & footage are minimally edited for light and contrast, preserving the natural beauty of the film stocks used. All digital images are carefully edited using our handcrafted film emulation presets.
Most projects are delivered within 10-12 weeks of your wedding day, with sneak peeks arriving within 48 hours of your celebration.
Step 6. Heirloom Albums & Archival Services
A.Heirloom albums and archival services including dated prints, archival keepsake boxes, and more are available as an add-on to any wedding collection. You're so much more likely to relive your photos when they are printed, and the tangible nature of enjoying your precious memories through heirloom keepsakes is priceless experience we highly encourage.
Polaroid prints and all film negatives are archival services included with all wedding collections -- you can expect to receive these keepsakes within 2-3 months of your wedding. Heirloom albums and keepsake archival boxes can be ordered at any time and make excellent anniversary gifts!
Raelynn & Hayden | Steeplechase Events
Raelynn & Hayden | Steeplechase Events
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