Wedding Photography and Video
Genuine. Low-key. Focused.
Time’s short on your wedding day, so I’ll help you get the photos and video you want efficiently. That gives you more time with the people who count the most. Throughout the day, I’ll offer just enough gentle guidance to be sure that you look like a relaxed, happy, gorgeous YOU.
What’s it like to work with Christina?
Before the Wedding
Are you super organized with checklists and spreadsheets? If you are, great – send me everything you have, so I can be as prepared as possible! If not, no worries – I have a questionnaire that will guide you through everything I need to know that you might not have thought to ask.
You’re welcome to contact me with questions at any time during the process. I’m happy to offer suggestions on other vendors, timing, locations, or anything else that comes up. With 14 years of experience photographing Pittsburgh weddings, I can offer a lot of insight!
We’ll have a final phone call a week or two before the wedding to confirm our plans.
The Wedding Day
I stage and direct as little as possible – I don’t believe the wedding day should feel like a styled shoot – but will offer suggestions as appropriate to get beautiful photos. I’ll keep an eye on our timeline to make sure we stay on schedule, and respectfully keep everyone organized as we get through all the photos you want.
After the Wedding
Enjoy newlywed bliss! I’ll be hard at work editing your photos, which will be delivered online within 4 weeks. Short videos are usually delivered within 3 weeks, longer videos within 6 weeks.
Essential Wedding Photography
- 8 hours of photography coverage with Christina
- High res images delivered in a private online gallery
- All images edited and color corrected
Engagement Session
- 1-2 locations/outfits
- Up to 1.5 hours
- Digital downloads delivered in a private online gallery
Second Wedding Photographer
- Second Wedding Photographer for 8 continuous hours
- Recommended for large bridal parties, more than 200 guests, large venues with balconies
Rehearsal Dinner
- Up to 2 hours
- Digital downloads delivered in a private online gallery
Should we do an engagement session?
Maybe! Here are a few reasons you might want to include an engagement session in your package.
- You want photos to use on your Save the Date announcements.
- There is a place or location you love that you won’t be able to go to on your wedding day.
- An engagement session will give you an idea of what your wedding day photography will be like, and can make your wedding day photos run more smoothly.
- You want photos in an opposite season from your wedding day.
Do we need a second photographer?
A second photographer is recommended if…
- The couple is getting ready in different locations, and you want photos of both
- You have a large bridal party (more than 16 people)
- You have a very tight timeline between the ceremony and reception. A second photographer can photograph the reception room and details while the primary photographer photographs the couple and bridal party.
- You have a large reception (200 or more guests)
- You want a lot of candid, in between moments. A second photographer will provide a greater number and variety of photos, especially during formal portraits and major events.
Wedding Videography
Why wedding video?
When it comes to capturing emotion and telling your story, video can weave together all the key emotional moments of the day – including your voices – into a powerful, moving story that really brings you back to the moment. Video brings your personalities to life, and captures the soul of your wedding day in a way that even the best photos can’t.
Mini Highlights
Keep it short!- A 5 minute highlight film containing major wedding day events: getting ready, ceremony and reception events; up to 9 hours of coverage; film will be delivered online.
Highlights
More, please.- A 10-12 minute highlight film containing all the major wedding day events: getting ready, ceremony and reception; up to 9 hours of coverage; film will be delivered online.
Extended Highlights
We can't get enough!- A 20-25 minute highlight film containing all the major wedding day events: getting ready, ceremony and reception. Full speeches are also available. Up to 9 hours of coverage; film will be delivered online.
Ceremony Edit
$400
One Minute Teaser
$250
Reception Speeches
$200
Reception Events
$300
Dancing Film
$300
Payment
Contracts are delivered online; first payment of $700 + tax is due at time of contract signing. The balance is divided into two payments due 90 and 30 days prior to the wedding.
Delivery
Photography: High resolution JPG files will be delivered online.
Video: 1080p mp4 files will be delivered online.