Brooke Danielle Photography is a Virginia based wedding photographer.
brooke@brookedaniellephotography.com
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Hello & welcome back! Today’s blog post will be a great read for any future brides who may be interested in booking my full Wedding Experience. Today on the blog I will be giving you some insight into my brand, as well as what you can expect from start to finish. I hope you find that this blog post will address any questions or concerns you may have regarding the Wedding Experience process.
Who is Brooke Danielle Photography?
Hey there! That’s me π Of course you can find this information on the “About Me” section of my website, but I figured I would give you a quick synopsis of what makes my brand unique.
I began photography as a hobby in 2010 with no intentions of making this into a business. One thing lead to another & that hobby quickly grew into a passion, which then turned into a full time business. I guess you could say this business found me. However after pouring my heart and soul into crafting my skill & growing my business I realized I was onto something. I came to the realization that as much as I loved capturing those pretty images I loved to serve people. I loved getting to meet new people & forming relationships with them. I loved the fact that after the “I Do’s” have taken place I was still able to witness exciting milestones in their lives. My favorite would be baby announcements π I loved that I was still able to witness & capture more exciting events in their lives, even after the cake & confetti has been cleaned up.
Serving my couples. It is the one thing that my business is passionate about. My goal is to give you, the bride, the best experience possible when it comes not only to your special day but also in the days leading up to it. From every email, every phone conversation, every question, & to every moment in front of the camera. My goal is to make you feel comfortable, & to make this as stress free as possible. In some ways, I almost feel like half wedding photographer & half wedding planner? Either way, I’ve got your back! π
So how does The Wedding Experience work…
What is Involved With the Booking Process?
Once I have received your inquiry I will first make sure I have your date available. I’m usually pretty quick to respond to any inquiries, so unless I’m out of town you can expect to hear back from me the same day. I will then send you the link to my Investment and Information Guide regarding the Wedding Experience. This will go over all of the detailed pricing information. If it is easier for you to communicate via email with any questions, that’s perfectly fine! I find that most brides prefer to set up a phone or in person meeting which is always encouraged. This way we can make sure we lay everything out on the table to ensure that we are on the same page. I am a firm believer in forming a relationship with my clients, because I feel that relationship & communication is key when it comes to providing you the best service!
After our initial consultation has taken place & you feel confident about becoming a “BD Bride”, a contract will be emailed to you. A signed contract and a nonrefundable deposit will need to be placed in order to lock in your wedding date. This can all be done online, which makes it super convenient for you. Once this has been completed I will then email you my “Bride & Groom Questionnaire”, which won’t be due until 3 weeks prior to your wedding. Also be on the lookout for a little package in the mail π
What Is the Bride & Groom Questionnaire?
As part of the Wedding Experience, upon booking a Bride & Groom Questionnaire will be emailed to you. This questionnaire will be filled out online & be sent right back to my inbox once it has been completed. The Bride & Groom Questionnaire is what we will go over in great detail at our final meeting.Β Even though this questionnaire isn’t due until 3 weeks prior to your wedding date, the questionnaire is approximately 4 pages in length & can take some time to complete. Most of the questions are asking basic information regarding your wedding day when it comes to the size of your wedding, wedding party, your wedding colors, etc. However it will ask you for your vendor information which is used in order for me to give proper credit to the vendors involved whether it be on my blog, or for a future publication.
Also listed in the questionnaire will be a section where I will ask you to provide me with 10 different groupings for your family formals (including names). This helps make portrait time run that much more efficiently, while making sure we have plenty of time to capture the most important portraits of the day- the bride and groom’s. In a nutshell the Bride & Groom Questionnaire is what helps me plan & prepare to make your day run as smoothly as possible.
Now That I’m Booked, What’s the Next Step?
Your complimentary engagement session! Some brides like to wait until closer to the wedding date before they have their engagement photos done. However some brides are excited & eager to have them taken right away. This may also be due to the fact that they would like to have the photos for their “Save the Dates”. The timing of when you would like to book your complimentary engagement session is completely up to you. Just know that it can be scheduled at any time before your wedding. Your complimentary engagement session is an excellent way for us to get to know one another better, while also using it as a dry run before your special day. This will make you feel so much more comfortable in front of the camera before your big day- I promise!
*Turn around time on your images from your engagement session is 1-2 weeks. They will be hi-res images delivered through an online gallery titled PASS. The client will have printing rights to the photos.
3 Weeks Prior to Your Wedding…
3 weeks prior to your wedding date, your final payment will be due & it will be time to have our final meeting! This meeting can usually be done over the phone or through video such as Facetime or Skype. If you prefer to meet in person, that can be arranged as well.
At this meeting we will be reviewing your Bride & Groom Questionnaire, finalizing your timeline, reviewing your family formal list, & addressing any concerns that you may have pertaining to your wedding day. This is a great way to make sure that we are on the same page when it comes to the timeline as well as any expectations you may have. Will there be any surprises? Will you be exchanging letters before the ceremony? Is there any family drama I should be made aware of? Will you be having a formal exit? These are just some of the important topics that need to be discussed in great detail before your special day. After our final meeting I will email you the timeline in which we discussed. This email can be passed along to the wedding party, family, or anyone who is involved with the wedding. This also ensures that everyone involved is on the same page as well, especially if you have a large wedding party.Β Communication is key π
The Wedding Is Over. When Will I Get to See My Images?
Like I said previously, I love serving my couples & providing them with only the best customer service. I can’t give away all of my fun secrets, but I can tell you that you will see a sneak peek of your images on social media within 24 hours of your wedding. Typically I will blog a majority of the photos from your wedding within 72 hours (which is like another MEGA “sneak peak!”), & I will have your full gallery of wedding photos delivered to your inbox within 5-7 business days. Yes. ONE week! Just like with your engagement photos, your wedding gallery will be delivered through an online gallery called PASS. You will be able to view, download, & share straight from this gallery just like you would having access to them on a USB. The images will be high resolution where you will also have printing rights. Once you receive your gallery, be sure to download your images and back them up onto multiple devices. On a side note, take comfort in knowing that your full online gallery will be backed up through PASS for up to 10 years!
And lastly…
My Collection Included an Album. How does the Album Process Work?
1) In your online wedding gallery I will have created a folder in your workspace titled “Album Selections”. From your gallery I will have you select approximately 40-50 images for your album. This can be done by clicking on the desired photo, clicking the icon on the bottom of the photo, then selecting the check box to place it into the “Album Selections” folder.
2) When your images have been selected, I will start designing your album. Once this step has been completed I will email you a link to a proof of the album. At this time you will let me know of any changes that you wish to have made. If need be up to three revisions will be made in order for you to approve of the final design.
3) Once the album design as been approved I will send over the options for your album cover when it comes to the color and font. These luxe leather albums come in a variety of different colors & will be personalized with your names & wedding date on the front.
Once the selections have been made & the wedding album order is placed you can expect 4-6 weeks to receive your beautiful heirloom. What normally takes the longest when it comes to wedding albums is making your picture selections (as sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming!) If you wish for some help or guidance in this department I’m always willing to make suggestions for you. If you find that selecting your images is too overwhelming & you would rather that I, the photographer, do it…I would be happy to take that load off your chest. However, I haven’t come across anyone who is ok with that yet π
I hope this helped you get a better understanding of the entire Wedding Experience process! I aim to make this as easy as possible on my couples, while also making it a fun & unforgettable experience. My goal? To serve my clients in ways they’d never expect.
Are you a Bride planning a wedding & would like to chat more regarding The Wedding Experience? You can contact me here! Β I would love to learn more about you & your special day!
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Iβd love to hear about your love and story and celebrate with you on your big day as your biggest cheerleader!