Wedding Package
Information

My full day service is designed to keep things simple. This is a “choose your own adventure” kind of a deal, so we start with one base package and you can add what you want! I believe that authentic moments happen when you’re not rushed for time, so I always help couples design a schedule that best serves their day.

Full Wedding coverage includes:

Up to 8 continuous hours with Chelsea  

Unlimited wedding schedule consultations (and vendor recommendations!)

An online gallery for viewing and ordering print products 

Digital downloads of full-resolution wedding image files

Print copyright release

30% discount on albums for one year 

$4800

Want to add an hour or two?: $300 per hour
Want to add a second professional photographer (up to 8 hours)? $1000 

The quote does not include travel fees if the wedding is more than 2 hours away from Ann Arbor, Michigan. The digital downloads are high-resolution, edited JPEGs suitable for printing. Print copyright is included in the package price. Need multiple days of coverage? Let’s talk! I’m always happy to make a custom package if the availability works out. 

Don’t need 8 hours? Scroll down and check out the “intimate wedding” coverage below.

Do I Need a Second Photographer?

It depends!

I typically recommend a second photographer if your wedding has more than 100 people, a large wedding party (more than 6 people total), and/or your have a compressed timeline (you have very little time between the ceremony and reception, for example). I’m always happy to advise couples on this though! It’s not always this cut and dry. I will be completely honest if I think your wedding will be best served with two photographers. Sometimes I just can’t be in two places at once and we need a second person on board.

Keeping it Simple with an Intimate Wedding or Elopement?

Intimate Wedding coverage includes:

Hourly coverage with Chelsea

Unlimited wedding schedule consultations
(and vendor recommendations!)

An online gallery for viewing and ordering print products 

Digital downloads of full-resolution wedding image files

Print copyright release

30% Discount on albums for one year 

$750 per hour, minimum 2 hours

This is typically recommended for events with under 50 guests. Unsure about how many hours you’ll need? I’m more than happy to talk through your plans thus far, and we’ll make a tentative day-of schedule.

Add-ons

Engagement Session:

Engagement sessions are a must have! Not only is it a great chance for us to get to know each other. I’ll know how you work in front of the camera, and you’ll know what to expect when we do your portraits on the wedding day. They’re also a ton of fun!

Includes:

1 hour session at location within 25 miles of Ann Arbor

75+ edited images with print copyright release

$750

“She went above and beyond to perfectly capture our essence in her photos as well as the little details about the day that made it so special to us. We are actually having trouble choosing which of our portraits to frame because there are just so many beautiful pictures. I really can’t say enough good things about Chelsea; you can’t go wrong with her!”

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should we book? +

Most couples book 18 months to 1 year from their wedding date. You’ll get your pick of vendors this way!

What do we need to reserve our date with you? +

For full weddings, I require a $1000 deposit and a signed agreement. Intimate weddings require one hour down.

Can we pay with a credit card? +

Yes, via Venmo. Cash and check are also welcome.

When is the balance on our package due? +

The balance on all packages is due 30 days before the wedding date. You are welcome to make payments up until the wedding. I will provide you with a receipt via e-mail.

Do you travel? +

YES! I love to travel and have traveled as far as Paris for a wedding. Looking for a destination engagement session? Let's talk about the details!

How many photos will we get from our wedding? +

This depends entirely on the wedding and the time allowed for photography. Contact me for more information and we’ll talk about the details!

How long will it take to get our photos? +

Turnaround for online wedding galleries is roughly 6 weeks, depending on the time of year. I'll give you a rough estimate at the time of the wedding. Your images will be available immediately after they're finished via a digital download.

Do we get the print rights to our engagement photos too? +

Yes, you do! They’ll be high-resolution edited JPEG files.

Our venue is REALLY dark. Will that be a problem for you?+

I've shot in everything from wine cellars to dark apartments. I haven’t met a church or reception venue that I couldn't light!

Will you be photographing our wedding?+

Of course! If you choose a package with two photographers, it'll be me and another professional photographer.

What sort of editing can we expect on our images?+

I do what I call "global edits". I will adjust the image's color temperature, exposure, contrast, and other variables that affect the overall image. Your images will be ready for printing as soon as they're downloaded. This does not include "portrait editing", which could mean scar removal, stains, body slimming, etc. If you would like portrait editing, please let me know and we can talk about what that entails.

What happens if you get sick on our wedding day?+

Thankfully, I've never had this issue, and hope I never will. If your wedding day package includes a 2nd photographer (most people book this), the 2nd photographer would step up to document your day with no problem. They or I would also find an available 2nd to assist them. I'm very lucky to be a part of an amazing local community of photographers that I would be able to call on if needed. Ann Arbor is pretty great like that!

Can I send you my Pinterest boards?+

Yes, please do! However, keep in mind that your wedding will have its own "Pinterest-worthy" photographs. Don't stress about creating moments or photographs that you saw online; let your day unfold naturally and you'll have your own amazing memories that will outshine any random photograph you saw on Pinterest.