WEDDING
documention
YOUR STORY. YOUR DAY.
Whether your wedding will be large with tons of family and friends,
or small and intimate, it's going to be absolutely perfect.
From the ballroom to your backyard, chapel to the courthouse - it's perfect just because it's yours, and I'm fully here for it. NWI wedding photography to Chicagoland wedding photography,
I'm prepared to document images that you'll cherish for a lifetime.
Rain or shine, hot or cold, whatever pops up on the big day, it's all good!
From candid chronicles, portraits, family, friends, and wedding details, I would be honored to translate your wedding into recorded art that shines a light on your special day.
More than a photographer, I'll be a trusted, positive presence on your big day. I'll blend seamlessly into your celebration, capturing the candid, heartfelt moments that tell your unique story through authentic feeling portraits and photography.
INVESTMENT
Honest, transparent, simple.
Choose the services that you'd like to create a custom collection.
Always included
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Consecutive hourly photography by Maria
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Professional care, thoughtful documentation, image processing editing, and finishing.
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All high-resolution photographs delivered in color and some in black and white within ten weeks
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An online photo gallery to view and share
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Personal print rights
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Cloud-based, simple saving, and download delivery
HOURLY COVERAGE
10 TEN
09 NINE
08 EIGHT
07 SEVEN
06 SIX
4099
3699
3299
2899
2499
VALUE-ADDED SERVICES
Two Photographers
Second photographer coverage
Engagement Session
Add-on / 1 hour session / 20+ finished images
Leather Wedding Album
10"x10" High quality / 40 pages / custom
550 - 800
300
799
"Maria had such a relaxed and personable personality that really made our wedding day that much more enjoyable. We loved having her as our photographer and are so incredibly happy that we went with her."
Frequently asked questions
Why should we hire YOU as our wedding photographer?
Why should I be your wedding photographer? Because I will take care of you like family. Come as you are. There are no expectations here. I'll help you craft a timeline that allows your day to be your day, just how you want it. We secure the simple timeline, then we go with the flow. I believe a photographer must be able to stay on schedule and work well with a variety of personalities and situations.
I'll be a problem solver, a helper, and a family wrangler. I'm your advocate. And I will capture beautiful images along the way.
If it rains, if it snows, if it gets dark early, if hair and makeup run late, rain or shine, whatever may come up on your big day - I've got you. And your images will be amazing.
My job is to take great pictures for you, yes, but also to help remove stress and make things as easy as possible for you, so you can enjoy it completely.
If you're looking for comfort, warmth, ease, and smiles in the process, if you want lots of documentation, candid photos, and chill-vibe portraits, I'm ready to talk about documenting invaluable, one of a kind experiences for you. Get in touch.
What's the process look like?
Booking a client usually begins with contacting me through email or the contact form on my website.
There's correspondence and often we'll have a phone meeting or a video meeting.
I'll ask questions to help gather more insight. If you love our meeting, and want to book, we get you booked!
We prepare your booking documents and send them via email.
There's a helpful wedding photo guide to be reviewed with tips and next steps. Between booking and your wedding day, we may talk, meet up, shoot an engagement session, and will probably email a few times preparing your timeline and family formal list.
I'll be in action on your wedding for around six to eight hours depending on your day.
After the wedding, we may talk more as we prepare your gallery. The images will be hand edited and processed one by one. Around 12 weeks post-wedding, you'll receive an email that your online gallery of images is ready. If you'd like a photo album, you'll receive your album first draft soon after. From there, we'll correspond until your album is ready.
I often work as a NWI wedding photographer, but I also serve as a Chicagoland wedding photographer, and beyond! So please feel free to reach out, get in touch, and I can share some more details!
How exactly do we book you?
About a 20% retainer with a signed contract is required to book your date. The remainder is due by the wedding date.
Please know that dates are not held without signed contracts and paid retainers.
Do you have resources to help me with my wedding day timeline?
Yes! A timeline is important to have. This helps you be able to relax and have the most fun on your day.
--How long does it take for makeup and hair? How much time does it take to get dressed? How long does the first look take? How long should I set aside for family formals? There's so much to get locked in. Once we have it all down, you will be on track to have the best day. Your timeline should be finalized about a month before your wedding, after you've talked to any other vendors and what time they'll need. I'm here to help, assist, and guide you - as I've photographed wedding for years and have seen a lot. And of course, whatever runs off track is nothing to worry about. I'm here to help, make beautiful portraits, capture editorial natural images, and document your day just as it unfolds.
These helpful wedding day schedule articles might be useful when you look at the nuances and pieces of your wedding day:
What if I'm looking for something a little different from exactly what I see here?
If you are looking for a different collection, more or less hours, or anything else, feel free to reach out. Contact me for info about different family events. I'll be sending the wedding guide to help later, too!
“We are forever grateful to Maria for making our day shine! She put us at ease and went with the flow of the day. She captured the emotion of every moment so gracefully. Professional, creative, and incredibly kind and fun. We would recommend Maria to anyone.”
— Debbie
"Maria is just so calming to have around on such an important day! Our photos came out amazing. She captured moments that I had forgotten had even happened I was so in the moment with my husband.”
— Virginia
“Maria absolutely KILLED IT at my wedding. Our pictures turned out so much better than I ever could have imagined. Thank you for making my big day so special and giving us these awesome pictures to remember it with for the rest of our lives.”
— Loren
Love notes
YOUR BIG DAY is
A BIG DEAL
I care about what makes your day yours.
I seek always to craft photographs of light, love, fun, joy, emotion, and unique details on the day you'll celebrate forever.
If you're looking for a relaxed photography experience and would like the encounter from beginning to end to be breezy + fun, we should chat!
Dedicated, capable, up for anything that arises, heartfelt, happy, and a gal who will likely boogie down a little while capturing your dance floor... I would be honored to be your documentarian.
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