How to Book a Wedding

Beach wedding ceremony with guests seated facing a floral arch by the ocean

Dear visitors! I am overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude that you have reached me, as it means that something about my work has captured your attention. I assure you that I do my best to provide the highest quality of service, unobtrusive communication and fabulous photos to get your friends jealous)))

If you wonder how to make a booking for a wedding photographer in Charleston, in my case the process is quite simple and won’t take you much time. On the other hand, it covers all necessary information and important aspects to help me meet your expectations to the full extend.

So, when you decide to book me as your wedding photographer, please follow some instructions.

Bride and groom on a green lawn below the Ravenel Bridge

STEP 1: First Request

When we first get in touch, I need to have general info about your important day:

You want to book me for a specific day and time, but I am already engaged somewhere else? Don’t get discouraged, I have a solution to offer! I will recommend you another professional and reliable photographer who will do his best to deliver high-quality service and marvelous pictures of your celebration.

Bride and groom walking up the aisle after a church ceremony in Charleston

Planning a Charleston wedding?

Outdoor wedding ceremony under live oaks draped in Spanish moss at a Charleston venue, with a floral arch and seated guests
Bride getting ready with her bridesmaids adjusting her gown before a Charleston wedding

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STEP 2: Personal Meeting

Wedding is an intimate event, and people servicing it should be exceptionally delicate and comfortable to work with. That’s why establishing a personal contact between the newlyweds and photographer is exceedingly important. For this reason, I suggest arranging a tete-a-tete meeting in my office. In this way, we can get to know each other to see if we match to spend an important day together. Moreover, I’ll be able to demonstrate the samples of my photos, albums and wall art.

If there is no possibility for you to come to my place, it’s not a problem. Modern technologies allow us to have a video call or a conference to discuss the details. I am available at Skype, Facetime and Zoom to talk things over with you.

STEP 3: Signing a Contract

After we have got acquainted and agreed upon all aspects of our cooperation, it’s time to make it legitimate. You will be asked to fill in a questionnaire to help me prepare the contract. What I need to know is: your full names, the address I am supposed to arrive at, emergency contacts, and the exact time I will start and finish working.

Afterwards, give me one or two days to prepare a contract, which covers all the details. After that, the contract is forwarded to you. You have unlimited time to study and sign it (usually, it takes 2 to 10 days for contractors to sign the contract).

Bride with a long flowing veil and her groom under a large oak

STEP 4: Placing a Retainer

When all the details have been thoroughly discussed the paperwork has been done, you can place a retainer for my service. Please be aware that this money is non-refundable. Once the payment is done, you can be confident that this time is booked only for you.

BONUS: To show my appreciation and devotion to you, I will provide an engagement photo session complimentary to all the packages. It’s a fantastic possibility to have great photos, to know each other better before the main event and to feel relaxed and comfortable in each other’s company.

Waterfront wedding ceremony with guests seated along a grassy aisle and barrels

STEP 5: Final Call

One or two weeks before the wedding, I will give you a call for finalizing the service. I need to receive specific information regarding:

Bride and groom holding hands as they walk across a lawn by a white clubhouse

Of course, this is a typical plan, which can be adjusted personally for you. Believe me I’ll be glad to do whatever to meet all your requirements and make you happy on the biggest day of your life!

The pricing of my service is defined by three major aspects:

Guests seated for an outdoor ceremony under a sprawling oak by the marsh

If you lack some information about me as a photographer in Charleston or would like to receive answers to your questions, don’t hesitate to contact me at the phone number 843-819-9705 . I am available at messengers: Facebook / Instagram 

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