My booking process is designed to be seamless and stress-free for my clients. From the initial inquiry to the final booking confirmation, I strive to make every step easy and straightforward. With clear communication, detailed information about my custom packages and pricing, and a streamlined online booking system, couples can easily navigate through the process with confidence. I believe in providing a smooth experience from start to finish, ensuring that my clients feel supported and informed every step of the way.
THE STEPHANIE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
My photos are mostly journalistic style, but I also use an editorial approach when needed. I love doing large landscape images that tell a story and I’m an expert at using light to create art.
MY STYLE
My main priority is making sure your experience is stress-free and easy. But after you’ve hung up your dancing shoes is when the real work begins for me. You will receive your professionally edited, polished images digitally with a print release, in 6 to 8 weeks.
DELIVERABLES
I believe it is most important to print your photos, not only to preserve them as technology changes, but also so you have heirloom products to pass down to future generations. This is why I offer incredible, archival quality books in my wedding collections.
ALBUMS
INVESTMENT
Weddings begin at $2000 for 4-hour Elopements, $3500 for 6-hour Weddings, $4,600 for 8-hour weddings and build from there. I only book 20-25 weddings each year so it’s best to inquire as soon as possible, in order to get on my calendar!
Once you decide to book, you’ll receive a proposal that includes your collection, a contract and a payment schedule and to make it all simple, everything is done through my online client portal!
I require 25% of your collection total as a non-refundable retainer with the balance due a week before your wedding.
ENGAGEMENT / BOUDOIR / SENIOR / FAMILY SESSIONS
All sessions begin at $500 for an hour and include an online gallery of images with a print release. Boudoir sessions build from there and include other features such as studio rental, albums, prints and more.
FAQs
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The average number of images a couple receives is about 100 per hour of shooting.
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I do believe engagement sessions are important. It lets us get to know each other and lets you get a little more comfortable in front of the camera. But, if we talk about your wedding timeline and decide that you might need more time on your wedding day and you don’t “need” engagement photos, I’m happy to exchange that time!
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For engagement sessions, I try to deliver those in no more than 2 weeks, especially if you’re sending out Save the Date cards. For weddings, it is stated in my contract that the gallery delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. Albums are an additional 4 to 6 weeks after I receive your album image selections.
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I don’t know what the word would be for my style or shooting. On a wedding day, I’m an observer. If it looks like someone spent time or money on something, we photograph it. We try to get as many photos of as many people at the wedding as we can. I try not to interfere with moments that are happening and I try to maintain authenticity to the moments.
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A lot of photographers use “light and airy” or “dark and moody” to describe their editing styles. I don’t think I have one. I really try to allow everything to be authentic and as it is. If your wedding is outside in bright light and your reception is in a bright venue with lots of light, then your photos will reflect that. If you get married in December and the venue is a bit dark, then your photos will be a bit darker. I use true-to-color editing and I’ll make some of the photos black and white, based on my feeling that the removing color allows the emotions to take center stage. But my weddings don’t all look the same because every wedding is different. And I like to preserve that “unscripted + authentic” nature of each unique wedding day.
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All of my collections that are 6 hours or more include two photographers! I have one that I work with most of the time and if she isn’t available, I have a network of amazing photographer friends that I can use when they are available!