Wedding client magazinev3

the wedding guide



WELCOME

CONGRATULATIONS on your upcoming wedding. I’m so
trilled that you have chosen me to document your special
day. I am based in the Clarence Valley but love to travel
so don’t be afraid to hit me up for a destination wedding.

I married my wife, Jayne in 2010. We have two beautiful,
wild children and the most loyal German shepherd you
will ever meet. When I’m not working you will most likely
find me out and about somewhere beautiful with my cam-
era in hand.

I have a photojournalistic approach & like to stand back &
capture the day as it unfolds. I keep the posing as relaxed
& natural as possible.

I like to work closely with my brides and grooms to un-
derstand their vision for their day. If you haven’t already,
please get in touch to arrange a face to face meeting or
book your engagement session. Its much easier photo-
graphing friends rather than strangers!



PACKAGES

All of me
$3,000

Complimentary Engagement Session
Approximately 10hrs coverage

All high resolution images in colour and B&W on a usb
Social media ready images
Ten 5x7 fine art prints

11x11 inch fine art wedding album
3-5 minute slide show of your wedding

Online private gallery
Bride getting ready, ceremony, family, creative session

plus full reception coverage

Most of me
$2,500

Complimentary Engagement Session
Approximately 6 hours coverage

All high resolution images in colour and B&W on a usb
Social media ready images
Five 5x7 fine art prints

Bride getting ready, ceremony, family, creative session
plus 1st hour of reception

Part of me
$1,400

Approximately 4 hours coverage
All high resolution images in colour and B&W on a usb

Social media ready images
Ceremony, family and creative session







YOUR ENGAGEMENT
SESSION

I love engagement sessions! They are a fantastic opportunity
for us to hang out, get to know each other & for you to get
comfortable in front of my lens.

Your session can be held at any outdoor location. I’m always
up for an adventure so don’t be afraid to tell me your crazy
ideas. I’m
always hoping for beautiful light & magical skies so I like to
hold engagement sessions in the 1 & 1/2 hours before sunset.

Each session is unique. Some couples choose to use their
engagement session to show me their wedding location &
walk me through spots where they would like their creative
session to take place. Others use it as an opportunity to cre-
ate memories at
another place that is special to them or choose a location that
is completely different to their wedding theme. Its completely
up to you!

There is no need to have fancy matching outfits, unless you
want to of course. For beautiful results chose simple outfits in
a colour scheme that compliments one another. Avoid clash-
ing patterns and logos. Some clever past brides have ar-
ranged their engagement
session on the same day as their makeup trial. Not only did
they not have to worry about doing their own makeup but
they were able to see how well their makeup photographed.







YOUR BIG DAY

Weddings are so much fun! I have been to plenty, from small
backyard DIY weddings to big resort weddings and every kind
in between. Every wedding is a unique celebration of the cou-
ple.

It’s a long day but at the same time flies by so quickly. The
brides and grooms that get the best results from their wed-
ding photography are the ones that are well organised, where
the bride and groom are able to relax and really enjoy their
day. I really love
capturing the details & the all the little moments so that your
images will retell the events & emotions of the day.

To help ensure your day goes as smoothly as possible I sug-
gest
putting together a timeline for how you would like your day
to
unfold. There are some things that we simply cannot control
such as the weather & wardrobe malfunctions but if every-
thing else is well organised it is much easier to deal with the
surprises that a wedding day can bring.

Delegate any last minute jobs to your friends and family so
that you are free to enjoy preparing for your big day.

Talk to your vendors, particularly your hair and makeup artists
& ensure everyone is aware of their deadlines. Over the page
I have put together a sample photographic coverage timeline
for the
All of me package with a 3pm ceremony during AEST. It’s a
good idea to add in a little extra time as a cushion so if
things start to run behind schedule there is time to catch up
without stress.

SAMPLE TIMELINE

11:30am 1pm
The Details Bridal Prep

I will arrive to photograph Its time to put on your
the details such as invita- gown! I suggest that the
tions, gown, rings, shoes, mother of the bride, all
bouquet & jewellery. I ask bridesmaids and flower girls
that all of the details you be dressed so that everyone
want photographed be deliv- looks nice for these photos.

ered prior to my Ensure that the hair &
arrival. I will also get some makeup will be finished at
candid shots of the bride least 2 hour before your
getting her hair and makeup ceremony. Once the gown is
done during this time. If the on I will photograph you
groom is close by I will pop adding the finishing touches
out to get some shots of him - shoes, jewellery etc & get
getting ready & if time per- as many portraits as time
mits I will visit the reception permits & cover that special
venue to get some room set moment your Dad sees you.

up pictures.



2:30pm
Ceremony setup

I will get to your ceremony
location early to get some
details shots and check in
with the groom (I am able to
deliver the rings if required).
I like to say hi to your cele-
brant and then I will get a
few candid shots of guests
arriving & will be ready for

your grand entrance!

3pm
Ceremony

I will capture your arrival &
all the important moments

as they unfold - walking
down the isle, the first look,
exchanging the rings, read-
ings, signing & the first kiss.
I will be moving around the
guests & bridal party to get
as many different angles as

possible.

Once you are pronounced
husband & wife I will get
some candid shots of the

guests







SAMPLE TIMELINE CONTINUED

3:45 –4:15pm 4:15 - 6pm
Group shot & family por- Creative Session
traits I usually allow for
roughly half an hour to get a My favourite part of the day!
quick group shot & family During the creative session I
portraits. Please allow more will get a variety of portraits
time if you have big families.
It is super important to be of the bride & groom plus
organised & delegate family some bridal party shots. This
members to coordinate your is our chance to be creative.
group pictures. I cannot do We can travel to a location/s
this for you, I need to focus close by but if you chose to
on shooting. Plus unless
we’re best friends I have do this please ensure that
never met your extended you have transport organ-
family & I have no idea who ised. I will do my best to ac-
is important to you, who is commodate any requests
however the light will deter-
divorced etc. mine the best areas to shoot
in. You may like to bring
along an esky & some finger
food. I definitely recommend

shooting until sunset.

6pm
The Reception
Time to party! I’ll head in a couple of
minutes before you, let your MC know that
you are ready to make your entrance & be
set up ready to capture it. I will stay to
document all the moments as the night
unfolds - guests enjoying themselves,
speeches, the cutting of the cake, the first
dance plus any wild dance moves. I usually
take off after the formalities but if you
have a spectacular exit planned let me
know & I can stay for that too.

Please only use this timeline as an example - its your big
day & there is so much opportunity to be creative & make
it unique.

Almost every wedding day has unexpected delays - weath-
er events, vendors are late, not enough time is allowed for
travel, family
members disappear before family photos, wardrobe mal-
functions etc. I cannot stress enough how important it is
to be well organised & factor in additional time when cre-
ating your timeline.





AFTER THE WEDDING

Within a week of your wedding day I will post a sneak
peek on social media - I try to do this as early as the next
day but it really depends on my workload and schedule.

Please allow up to 6 weeks for post processing of the en-
tire collection. Images will be delivered to you on beauti-
ful wooden usb’s in both colour & black & white. I will al-
so send you an online link to download your low resolu-
tion images, these will be quicker for you to upload to so-
cial media if you wish share them with your friends and
family. Please only print the high resolution versions.

If your package includes an album you will also be sent
instructions on how to select your images. Once I receive
your final selection I will prepare your album layout for
you to approve online. Once approval is received please
allow 4-6 weeks for your handmade fine art album to ar-
rive.

I use an amazing Australian professional print lab for my
albums. They also offer a wide range of stunning high
quality products
including canvases, acrylic wall mounts, fine art prints and
tiles. Please let me know if you would like a price for a
custom order.





GET IN TOUCH

I hope this guide has been helpful. I can’t wait to be
there on your big day. Please get in touch if you

have any questions or want to discuss any of your
ideas.

CONTACT DENIS
WEB: denisbanks.com

EMAIL: [email protected]