Session | Bridals

 

Bridal Session $500 

includes:

• photographic time
• online gallery
• 2 16×20 prints

 

 

When do I take my bridal portrait?

Bridals are taken anywhere from the time the dress is ready to just a few weeks before your wedding.  I’m games 24/7 and can shoot for hours as bridals are one of my favorite things to photograph!  It’s like playing with Barbie all over again!  And this time, she’s real!   Now it is hot in a bridal gown and many of the locations are outdoors, so keep that in mind, unless you are flying us to Alaska in your private jet for the day.  It can happen.  I’m a dreamer.

 

How long does it take?

Like I said, I can shoot all day, but typically a bridal will last about 2 hours.  We will book your appointment 2 hours before sunset, and your hair and make-up can take up to 2 1/2 hours.  So plan those appointments accordingly.

 

What should I bring?

A fun spirit that’s up for almost anything and your sexy self!  Those are the MOST important things.  Here’s a quick list of the rest.

• dress (duh?)
• petticoat or slip if needed
• shoes (your wedding shoes as well as some extras for walking to and fro)
• underwear
• jewelry
• veil and other hair jewelry you may have planned
• flowers, if you wanna
• lip-gloss and maybe your powder
• location fee, if required
• extra set of hands for support and encouragement

 

What I will bring.

• photography equipment (duh?)
• my kick-butt photographing self
• a white sheet

 

Where will we go?

I always have places in mind, but typically we will start indoors.  Local hotels and many venues have a room for you to get dressed in.  Some places do require a fee, but we can discuss this a few days before your session.  After we get the “safe” shots for your announcement and g-ma.  You know the one.  You are smiling and pretty and it shows off the gown.  We will then hop in a car, go out and about and get all those amazing images you and me have in our heads.  West Texas provides a perfect backdrop for a bride with all our AMAZING sunsets.  Spend some time checking out the brides on  my blog (CLICK HERE).  See something you love?  Let me know!

 

What else?

I encourage all my brides to do a “Sexy Me” session at the time of their bridals.  Think about it.  You are all glammed up looking fine and feeling GREAT!  So, why not plan a little sexy me session with some great photos to surprise your man?  Normally, this session is $400, but for my brides that do this the day of your bridals, FREE.  You can read all about them here.

 

How long does it take to get my portrait?

All bridal sessions come with a portrait, so after your session, I will post a private link to your “sneak peek”.  A few days later, the complete gallery will be posted.  Just email me your choice of FAVORITE and we will get your print shipped to you ASAP for framing or display.  You can always upgrade the size of your print or maybe think of a gallery wrap, which is a cool modern way to display your kick-ass images!

 

I think I’d like to wait until after the wedding, is this possible?

It sure is.  I’ve had several couples get dressed up after the wedding and do “bridals”.  Some call it, “the day after session”.  It’s a great way, STRESS FREE to spend some time all dolled up loving on each other.  I would love to do this and it optimizes your time on the wedding day to spend it with guests.  Just something to think about.