Hello,
We first wanted to say thank you so much for taking the time to email us and are considering us as your wedding photographer and videographer. Wedding photography and videography means more to me than just pretty photos and films to us...it's getting to know each of the couples we work for and making memories for them. When we take photos of each of our couples it's fun, natural, relaxed and it's our goal to tell their love story. We love that we are a married couple getting to document couples on their big day. We work so well together and ensure we don’t get in each others footage because we’re on the same team…your team! We work together to seamlessly document your day in a fun, calming and relaxed setting knowing sometimes we only have 20 minutes to capture the most magical photos and video of a lifetime.
Throughout this pricing guide we will include tons of information and details but if you have anymore questions after reading through this we are happy to help in anyway. We thank my lucky stars we get to photograph the kindest and most fun couples ever and we can't wait to get to know you more!
Get to know the photographer and videographer behind the lens
Hi! It’s us, Josh and Erin. Hello and thank you so much for wanting to know more about what we do. We met in college, total college sweethearts, and we bonded over our love for all things artful. We really really love music…all kinds of music, we love writing, parting, going to art museums, traveling, remodeling our home, we love plays and the theatre and movies. Movie night is our fave! We love family time with our two kids. Because of our love for the arts and story telling and of course family it makes what we do so fulfilling. Our goal is to document wedding days in a way you can remember what it felt like, looked like, sounded like so every moment can be remembered in the best way. We imagine our couples sharing their photos and videos with their families and future children and that is what drives us!
Wedding collections
THE ESSENTIALS COLLECTION - 11,875
9 hours of wedding day coverage
Two Photographers and Two Videographers
Wedding Photography includes an engagement session
Wedding Videography includes a 5 Minute Highlight Film with sound
(includes a 30-40 second preview video and 30+ wedding previews to share online two weeks after wedding)
THE KEEPSAKES COLLECTION - 13,650
10 hours of wedding day coverage
Two Photographers and Two Videographers
Wedding Photography includes an engagements and bridal session (you may swap the bridal session for one additional hour of coverage)
Wedding Videography includes a 7 minute highlight film and a full ceremony film all with sound also includes an Extended Raw Cut Video
(includes a 30-40 second preview video and 30+ wedding previews to share online two weeks after wedding)
THE HEIRLOOM COLLECTION - 17,925
12 hours of wedding day coverage
Two Photographers and Two Videographers
Wedding Photography includes an engagements and bridal session (you may swap the bridal session for one additional hour of coverage)
Wedding Videography includes a 8.5 minute highlight film and a full ceremony film with sound - Full Toasts and Speeches and First Dance Video - Extended Raw Video
10x10 30 Page Wedding Album - leather or linen cover
(includes a 30-40 second preview video and 30+ wedding previews to share online two weeks after wedding)
ADD ONS
Additional Hour of Coverage - 1075
Full Ceremony Film 600 (add on to Essentials Collection)
Additional Photographer - 850
Additional Videographer - 850
Engagement Session - 1800
Bridal Session - 1600
Full speeches or toasts video - 1000
Extended raw footage video - 1500
10x10 Wedding Album - 1800
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage Three Hours For Photography and Videography - Includes a documentary edit of speeches and photography coverage 3700
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes your different than other photographers and videographers? - Our main goal is to take timeless artful images that reflect each of my couples. I shoot film and digital images to keep that classic look while giving natural and fun direction for connection in photos and video. We always keep in mind what you're wanting and love to work with each of our couples to come up with new things to try. See a full gallery by clicking here. See more videos in our portfolio or blog.
Okay so I want to book...what do I do next?! Yay! We’re so excited. This is what you need to book your wedding with me...a $4000 retainer to hold your wedding date for both photography and videography and a completed contract. I send an online invoice and an online contract for you to fill out, save and print a copy for yourself. After that, you're all set! After that a $2000 payment is due 100 days before your wedding and the remainder of your package is due 45 days before your wedding day. We send online invoices for everything to make it easy!
Will you get a print release to print my images when the wedding is over? Yes! You can print at a lab of your choice but will still have the option to order prints from the gallery from a professional lab.
We're having a destination wedding or getting married in another state or country...do you travel? Travel is included within your state for your wedding however for an international session or a destination session we can discuss travel needs for that.
Here are some sample timelines to give you an idea of what a wedding day looks like. This is just a sample and can be tailored to each wedding day. Keep in mind fall and winter weddings should start a little earlier if you want daylight photos or opt for a first look so that you can have daylight photos. We find that we’re at most weddings around 9-12 hours depending on how many locations we’re shooting at, how long your reception is and if you want us to stay to the end of your reception. If you are having your wedding at multiple locations and know you’ll be starting getting ready earlier and add in time for the different areas and locations you’ll be at for photography and videography. If you want some special moments to be filmed like your letters or vow reading or anything extra for video consider that for an extra 30 minutes during the getting ready portion.
FIRST LOOK -
1:00 p.m. Getting Ready Photos and Video - when we first arrive we do layflat detail photos like your invitation, wedding rings, shoes, heirloom and sentimental items, etc - if you love detail photos you might want to start a little early so we have time for those…they take about 30-45 minutes depending on how many details you want or how much styling you want
2:30 p.m. Bride gets into dress and gets ready for first look (if you want a first look with a parent or bridesmaids it would also go here)
3:00 p.m. First Look for Bride and Groom
3:15 p.m. Bride and Groom Portraits/Video
4:00 p.m. Wedding Party Photos/Video (if you have a larger family or wedding party you may want 10 more minutes in both of these areas)
4:30 p.m. Family Photos
5:00p.m. Break for Bride and Groom (or a little wiggle room if timeline goes late) Erin and Josh document empty ceremony space and empty reception space
5:30 p.m. Bride and Groom prepare for ceremony - Josh and Erin set up cameras to record ceremony and get ready for ceremony
6:00 p.m. Ceremony
6:30 p.m. Reception to follow (Sometimes we do extended family photos right after the ceremony or sunset photos afterwards)
11 p.m. Send off (if your send off is later you may want to add an hour if you want us until the end)
TRADITIONAL AISLE LOOK -
1:30 p.m. Getting Ready Photos and Video -when we first arrive we do layflat detail photos like your invitation, wedding rings, shoes, heirloom and sentimental items, etc - if you love detail photos you might want to start a little early so we have time for those…they take about 30-45 minutes depending on how many details you want or how much styling you want
3:00 p.m. Bride gets into dress - any parent first looks happen around this time
3:20 p.m. Bride and bridesmaid photos
3:50 p.m. Bride and any immediate individual family photos
4:15 p.m. Groom and groomsmen photos
4:40 p.m. Groom and Family Photos
5:00 p.m. Break for Bride and Groom (or a little wiggle room if timeline goes late) Erin and Josh document empty ceremony space and empty reception space
5:30 p.m. Bride and Groom prepare for ceremony - Josh and Erin set up cameras to record ceremony and get ready for ceremony
6:00 p.m. Ceremony
6:30 p.m. Family Photos
6:50 p.m. Wedding Party Photos/Video
7:00 p.m. Bride and Groom Portraits/Video
7:35 p.m. Reception to follow
11 p.m. Send Off (if your send off is later you may want to add an hour if you want us until the end)
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Absolutely! Here are the photography collection:
The Essentials PHOTOGRAPHY - 8200 9 hours of coverage with two photographers and an engagement session
The Keepsakes PHOTOGRAPHY - 11,700 10 hours of coverage with two photographer, engagement session and bridal session
The Heirloom PHOTOGRAPHY - 12,900 12 Hours of coverage with two photographers, engagement and bridal session, 10x10 30 page leather or linen wedding album
VIDEOGRAPHY - We only do videography as combination with photography as we are a husband and wife team.
Additional Hour of Coverage 800
Additional Photographer 850
Engagement Session 1800
Bridal Session 1600
10x10 Wedding Album 1800
FAQ Videography
Do the videos include sound like a letter read out loud, vows or toasts? YES! You get to choose which of the above you’d like included in your film.
What is included in the ceremony video? It is a full ceremony video with three to four different camera angles edited into one seamless film of your entire ceremony with sound.
Can we pick our own music? We can only choose songs that are fully licensed out for use in films but we love feedback and take in consideration what kind of music you like and will try to find the best fit for your wedding.
How will we receive our wedding film? You will get a link to an online video to share with friends and family and watch over and over again. We will also send a download link and you can download the full video and save it on several devices and cloud storage
How long does it take to receive the wedding film? 16-18 weeks from your wedding date!
Chelsea and Chris
I truly cannot say enough things about Erin, her skills, and her love for capturing sweet moments. She is the total package. This is a long review but I would not be typing it if I had not had the best experience with Erin Wilson. I had followed her photography page for a while, and loved her fresh and radiant photos, the wonderful lighting she always seem to find, and the way she captured true emotions instead of staged like photos. From day one of communicating with Erin, I knew our personalities meshed and that I could trust her. I had full confidence that she would seek out the natural moments of our love. I had done a lot of research on the style I wanted for our engagements and for our wedding day. She was able to process my expectations and even add her classic touch. I planned our wedding and Erin knew I had a lot of responsibilities that day; therefore, she took charge and helped me put together a detailed timeline for the day. She has such an amazing background with weddings that she could help me plan--what an angel. Her classic, yet modern style attracted me. To this day, I see her photos in magazines or on social media and I automatically know that's its her flawless work. We are from Arkansas, but live in Houston now. We were supposed to take our engagement photos in August of 2017 , but Hurricane Harvey intruded and we had to postpone. I had mentioned a weekend that we would be in AR visiting family and she made it a point to travel to us and take our engagements then, along with another couple's that morning. I say it all the time... but she's truly a rock star. Erin also volunteered to come to Houston to take my bridals since it was hard for me to travel back to AR at the time. She was so patient, kind and efficient and that is a huge reason I recommend her to all. We got our photos back so quickly and she has gifted us so much more than just physical photos, she's given us everlasting memories for us and our families to enjoy. I am so proud to have her in our lives.
What to expect
Engagement Sessions - 2 hour sessions that include two to three outfits and two nearby locations (within a 15 minute drive). I am completely open to helping each couple find outfits that photograph well and pairing those with amazing locations for the best photos. I do some formal photos and a ton of fun natural things to create those gorgeous images you see in my portfolio.
Bridal Sessions - are a 1.5 hour session we can schedule anytime before your wedding day leading up to a month before if you want to have a print to showcase at the wedding. Many of my brides have chosen to have their bridal session the day of their wedding as well to ensure there are plenty of photos of just them in that gorgeous dress you choose. Sometimes this is scheduled on the wedding day to ensure that we have plenty of time to take photos of you in your wedding dress by yourself as well.
BRIT AND MICHAEL
Erin was literally the BEST photographer! We received so many compliments on our engagements and wedding photos. She captured every single moment of our day so perfectly! I could not be more pleased with our photos. She was also so sweet, thoughtful, and genuine!
EMILY AND TAYLOR
Working with Erin was such a pleasure. She went above and beyond to accommodate us, even taking time out of a family vacation to shoot our engagement photos. Through the entire process it was if we were working with an old friend. She captured the raw emotion of our wedding day so beautifully . I would work with Erin again, and again!
More frequently asked Questions:
Can we book just video? Right now we are focusing on working as a husband and wife team. You can either just book just photography or a photography videography package. We just wanted to show you a break down in the a la carte of each package. We really value working together and Josh will be my second shooter for photography if you choose just a photography package.
What equipment do you use? For film I use a Contax 645 with a Zeiss 80 mm 2.0 Lens and sometimes a Canon 1V with my canon lenses. For photography with digital I use my Canon Mirrorless Cameras and Fujifilm GFX and Canon L series lenses with flash when needed. For Videography Josh uses a canon C70, BlackMagic, Sony FX3’s, Canon Mirrorless Cameras and canon L series lenses.
How many images will come in my gallery? I average 70+ images per hour of wedding day coverage but usually much more!
Do I have to order prints through you? No, not at all! However I do suggest ordering from either myself or a professional lab for the best quality. When you order through me you'll be assured the colors will be correct and the quality will be the finest. I want you to have the best!
Do you photograph elopements or small intimate weddings? Yes, please feel free to ask me about custom elopement and intimate wedding packages. We love to travel too!
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The team
We know you have all the options in the world to choose from for your wedding photography and videography needs. We are just thankful to be considered and would love the opportunity. We think a husband and wife team is such a dream because we know how to work around each other during the wedding day knowing each of our needs for capturing the best of the best during a wedding day. We can work together as a team to put out the best quality images and video footage making sure they are shot and edited seamlessly. We know where we’ll stand during a ceremony not to get in each others shots, same for first dances, portraits, toasts and all the important parts of the day. We are constantly striving to better our selves and push each other as a team. We do our best to seamlessly edit and shoot cohesively so your wedding photos and wedding film flow together. We thank you for your time and consideration and cannot wait to work with both of you!
Erin Wilson Photography and Films