February 12, 2024
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Editorial & Fine Art inspired wedding Photography
VIBRANT ∙ DRAMATIC ∙ STORYTELLING CAPTURES
Capturing traditional & unique unions, elopements and weddings.
You and your story are unique.
It's that uniqueness that I'm here to capture & flaunt.
Editorial & Fine Art Photography
Imagine receiving back wedding photos of your and your new spouse that look like they could be in a magazine. That "omg is that us!?" feeling you feel is what I aim for with every wedding.
Christal's Approach
I want to document authentic moments, tender touches, and each loving embrace. I also want to pull ya aside for a moment, to ensure you have a moment away from the chaos and the space to highlight the passion & chemistry that brought us to such an occasion. You'll relax knowing that I'm looking out for each and every detail. Experience and relive your wedding day again and again through images that capture its' most authentic moments. Delivering an assortment of posed & candid photos you'll be sure to see the day as though it were a story told 'through a new lens'.
My approach is to ensure we're comfortable with each other before the big day. It's important to me to connect with each couple before they sign or book me to capture their wedding. I like to meet for coffee at one of the favorite local coffee spots to discuss the couples vision as well as my approach.
You deserve to have your wedding day captured in the best way possible and I won't commit to capturing something I'm not sure about.
Each booked wedding offers a complimentary engagement session, providing you with images to use for your save the dates, invites, at your wedding, phone backgrounds, profile pics, and in frames on the wall where they belong! These sessions are fun sessions designed to give us the chance to become working with one another.
I've laid my step by step process for you to be confident about what you're getting when working with me as your wedding photographer. See FAQ & Pricing below too for more details.
*** To ensure each couple recieves my best effort and attention, I accept a limited number of weddings each year. Please reach out for inquiries & availabilty.
1 - CONNECT
Contact me with your date & event details. I'll follow up letting you know if I'm available. If so, we will make arrangements to meet in person or virtually.
We'll meet in person at one of my favorite local coffee shops, or virtually to chat about your vision & to determine if we're a food fit. You deserve to have your wedding captured in the best way possible and making sure the vibe is there should happen early in the process.
2 - BOOKING
After all the stars have aligned and you've decided you want to book me, I'll send you a custom proposal & contract outlining the the details discussed. Once it's signed and the non-refundable retainer fee is paid, your date is reserved!
3 - ENGAGEMENT
Engagement sessions are my favorite way to get to know a couple and see the chemistry between them. Enjoy epic shots from this session that will wow everyone! Also get comfortable with being in front of the camera, posing with your partner, and following my directions.
Valued at $349
4 - REVIEW
About a month before the wedding we'll connect to review the timeline. I'll be there to ask questions and provide feedback to smooth out as much as we can in the planning process. Ensuring we're all on the same page too!
5 - SAY I DO
Getting through your day is the easy part of the process. All of the planning is coming to a head and you're ready to leave that behind for a new life with your spouse. Relax, enjoy, and be present. Know that I'll be there like the bonus friend that just so happens to also feel like paparazzi. Trust your photos will look amazing because I've got your back! From checking your teeth, to concealing clutter, I really want to make sure you have photos that I'd want to receive myself!
6 - DELIVERY
Be on the lookout for teasers on social media!
Give me 6-8 weeks to work my magic! At that point, Ill deliver your gallery to you through an online digital gallery. This also includes a print release, allowing you the convenience and flexibility to print your photo projects anywhere for years to come.
Editorial & Fine Art Photography
Documenting authentic tender moments
highlighting the chemistry & passion
Check out our Pricing Packages
5 Hours
Maybe the getting ready shots aren't your thing. Or perhaps you don't plan to boogie the night away. 4 hours provides me with enough time to capture the most important moments.
This option is best suited for a wedding & reception coverage with minimal travel to and from locations.
STARTING at
$2,500
8 Hours
This is my most popular option and the choice I encourage couples to choose when they want to have their entire day documented. From the special movements in the bridal suite to bouquet toss scurries this amount of time will ensure you get to relive the day from start to finish. This option is best suited for a full day event with minimal travel to and from locations.
STARTING at
$3,200
10 Hours
You might be reading this thinking "there's no way, that's too much time!" But the truth is, from getting ready first thing in the morning to final send off's, there's a lot of activity packed into the day. This option is best for clients who have a full day planned, especially if there is traveling to & from locations involved.
STARTING at
$4,800
Additional Add-on Options
Elevate your experience and enhance all that there is too capture with these available add-on options.
STARTING AT $200
Save the Date Mini Session
+ $100/HOUR
Second Photographer
STARTING AT $250
Bridal Boudoir
STARTING AT $1,000
Rush Delivery
STARTING AT $600
Additional Hour of Coverage
COUPLES & ENGAGEMENTS
FAQ
When should I book by?
I'm currently booking for 2024 + 2025 weddings & elopements; with limited amount of 2023 off-season dates still available.
How do I secure my date?
After we connect for a consultation and you nail-down your timeline, I'll send you an invoice & contract outlining the details of the event and payment considerations.
What is your coverage area?
Coverage includes up to 50 miles from Centralia, Washington.
(ex. from Centralia to Olympia or Centralia to Longview)
Will you travel to my wedding location?
Take me to all the dreamy places to photography all the love stories! Travel fees apply.
How much time should I book?
This depends on your unique needs. My favorite amount of time to work with is 8 hours of coverage. This gives me a full opportunity to document the entire process from start to finish!
How many photos will I receive?
The sky is the limit! I don't put a cap on the amount of photo I deliver. I want you to experience the most value packed gallery you could imagine. From detail shots, to subtle differences in expressions - I want you to have all you can from this day! I generally photograph 50-100 photos per hour and eliminate duplicates and unusable images from there.
What is your turnaround time?
I'm just as excited about these as you are, trust me! Depending on the package you've selected; please allow 6-8 weeks for final delivery of images.
Do we need an engagement session?
Engagement photos are included in all wedding packages. Not only will you have a chance to become more comfortable posing with your partner, you'll also have some really great non-wedding photos to cherish too for years to come. This time offers us the chance to really get comfortable working together that way I'll feel like another friend with you the day of!
Do you offer prints or photobooks?
To streamline my process while providing endless accessibility to my clients, I do not offer photo printing options.