The first thing I love to do with clients is set up a quick chat - if you're local, I'd love to grab a cup of coffee with you and your fiancé, but if that's not feasible, we can always chat on the phone or Skype. You'll tell me a little bit about you guys and the wedding you're planning, I'll probably freak out about your engagement story and do my best to pretend like I'm cool, and then I'll tell you a little bit about me and what working together looks like. Feel free to come armed with questions - I'll answer any and all that I can and do my best to make sure you feel comfortable and informed before we move forward.
After we sit down and get a feel for each other to see if we're a good fit, we just have to take care of formalities. But no worries, it's pretty easy and can be done online! To hold your date, I require a signed contract and $1000 retainer. Since I only do one event per day and a select number of weddings per year, dates cannot be reserved until these have been received. As soon as that’s taken care of, I am yours for that day!
Once you’re booked, keep in touch! I've shot a lot of weddings, attended lots of weddings, planned a wedding myself, and I know lots of people in the wedding industry. I’m happy to help however I can. And, as it gets closer to your big day, let me help with the timeline!! Just trust me, it’ll make things even more awesome.
If you're planning on doing an engagement session, we can get that scheduled as soon as you're ready. About a month out from your wedding, keep an eye on your email for a brief questionnaire so I can get logistics in order to make sure everything goes smoothly day-of!
Now here's the fun part: you get married! Pretty easy, right? I'm excitedly counting down the days just like you are! We'll make sure to get your timeline all planned out and I'll be looped in on all of the details beforehand, so things like family photos go quickly and are as easy as possible. And yes, I will tell you what to do with your hands. I usually start wedding days by shooting details like the dress, rings, invites, shoes, veil, flowers: all of the beautiful little details you've worked so hard to select. Then, I'll be by your side as the day unfolds and I promise, I will try my best not to cry!
Once your big day is finished and you're off enjoying your honeymoon, I get to work processing your images! I know you're anxious to see your photos, and I am so excited to share them, so I usually send a sneak peek about a week after the wedding, for you to share with family, friends, Facebook, whatever! Then, within 6-8 weeks, I'll send you the link to your full online gallery. My main photography packages all include digital versions of your images, but for those looking to create a physical piece of art, I am happy to offer albums. We can work together to create a custom heirloom piece that will last for generations.
Your wedding day is a big day - you probably wouldn't still be reading this if it wasn't, right? Your wedding photos are important; surrounded by friends and family and your forever person, there are a ton of special moments I’ll capture for you, creating photos that, years down the road, will bring you right back to that day. As your photographer on your wedding day, you are my number one priority - from the moment we book, I'm on your team and I have your back. I promise I'll do my best not only to ensure you get beautiful pictures, but also to make sure your day is a ton of fun.
Your wedding photos are the most tangible thing you have as a memory of your big day, and your needs as a couple are unique to you two! Because of that, I'll work closely with you and your person to figure out exactly what kind of photo coverage you need on your wedding day, and put a quote together for you to make sure I don't miss a thing!
All wedding collections include at least 6 hours of wedding coverage by Nora, professional image processing and an online gallery of high-resolution edited images to share with family and friends, as well as a print release for your images. Wedding coverage starts at $2850.
To inquire about our wedding photography services or for a detailed pricing guide, go ahead and complete the form below, and I'll send the info your way! Or, feel free to email me directly at nora@norasandovalphotography.com
314.520.6600
nora@norasandovalphoto.com
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Available for consults and client meetings during regular business hours and evenings/weekends by appointment
Centrally located in Saint Louis, MO and open to serving clients across Missouri, Illinois and wherever love might find you!