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thank you
Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding. Your upcoming wedding is the day you have been waiting for. All of your favorite people in one location. All of the beautiful things in place. And behind everything there is a palpable energy: there is a feeling of excitement and anticipation, love and laughter, and joy. This is what I love most about photographing weddings. Capturing your moments in photograph: the love, the ceremony, the connections, and the details.
And hopefully that’s why you’re here: to see if I am available to thoughtfully document your beautiful experience, to capture you and the ones you love in a place that is important to you. Thank you again for contacting me, and hopefully I will hear back from you soon.
~Rayan
How I Work
My collection for a full day wedding is created so that you do not feel like you have to compress all of the activities you would like photographed into a shorter amount of time (IE: an 8 hour wedding day). This means I will be there around 10-13 hours depending on how your day unfolds. I tend to start at the beginning of your day, when you are getting ready, and we end some time into dancing. All weddings are different and I don't want to assume yours follows any template. The photos you see on my site and social media are moment driven, they are not staged. In addition to documenting your moments, we will definitely spend time capturing those amazing and epic portraits of you in the area you are getting married at.
story verses plot
Couples always ask me, "why do you photograph weddings and what is your favorite part of the wedding day?" The answer to both of those question is the same, it is your STORY. Let me explain. Wedding days are typically, well, typical. So what is different about your wedding compared to the thousands of people getting married on the same day you are? YOU.
Weddings all follow the same plot. The day is made up of getting ready, the wedding, family portraits, couple portraits, socializing, dinner, and dancing. But, underneath all of that is...your STORY and and all of the beautiful moments that occur naturally between you and your loved ones in the beautiful location you have chosen as your setting. This is what I love about photographing weddings, and this is why I photograph weddings. Photographing your moments and creating some epic artwork for your walls.
10 years from now, I want you to look at your photos and say, "Wow, what a beautiful moment, I remember feeling that way!", and "Wow, what a stunning epic portrait!". The reality of your story is so much more interesting compared to anything on a photographer's check list. Your story is what is important. And that, is what I love to photograph.
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THE COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION I
All Day Coverage with Large Album
1 Day Wedding Photography
Two Photographers (up to 12 hours)
1 - 25 PAGE 10x10 ALBUM
Complimentary engagement session
high resolution files
$7,800
COLLECTION II
All Day Coverage
10 hour coverage - 2 photographers
1 - 20 PAGE 8x8 ALBUM
Custom Album design session
Complimentary engagement session
high resolution files
$6,400
COLLECTION IIi
Customized Collection
An Intimate Wedding collection begins with:
minimum 3 hours
8x8 - 20 page wedding album
High resolution images
customizable options\
$3,250
JUST PERFECT
Hiring Rayan was the best thing we did for our wedding day. Not only did she move through preparation for our wedding day with us, but her calming presence during the wedding day made all of the difference in the world. Not only that, her images are stunning and bring us right back to the remember the experience of the moment on our wedding day.
Grace & Mike
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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Below are a la cart add ons for wedding collections.
ENGAGEMENT SESSION – $850
Rehearsal dinner - $1,000
Day after photoshoot - $1,000
Additional Hour of coverage - $850
Album Upgrades
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER COVERAGE – DEPENDENT ON HOURS REQUESTED
YOUR COUPLES SHOOT
I offer optional engagement photo sessions. If you are in my neighborhood and would like to connect, let's meet, take a few photos, or grab and drink and some food. I would love to get to know you better before your wedding day.
04.
a lasting memory
There is something magical about a printed image on the wall or in an album. Wedding images are full of emotion and they bring you back to the memory of that moment. As a result, I believe they need to be printed and available to look at to remind you of the beauty of your relationships and celebration.
In the age of digital images, it is so common for us to file our images away in a folder on our computer, only be seen every now and again. When this happens, the photographer in me quietly questions why you paid to have me there on your day if you did not intend to do something with your photos.
So, print your photos, place them on walls, on fridges, or in books. Because every time you walk past that photo you will remember the feeling of that day and fill your home with love. One day your children and relatives will thank you too.
This is why I include an album with my wedding collection.
ALBUMS & FINE ART
I include an album in all of my wedding collections.
20 pages toward an album of your choice which will have photos you chose and will be designed by you. They are custom made by hand in Italy with care. They are an heirloom you will treasure. the 20 page album is a wonderful to highlight a set of photos from your wedding day. an upgraded album of 40 plus pages is an excellent way to tell the story of your entire wedding day CELEBRATION. each album can be upgraded in size, pages, cover styles, etc., during the design process.
05.
THE timelines
What is the difference between 8 hour photography coverage compared to a full day of photography coverage? A lot! With an 8 hour coverage, you loose a good portion of the morning and evening coverage. Many time, you will be rushed to get first dances and toasts done. And if your getting ready or wedding is in a different location from your reception, you loose even more time with the 8 hour wedding timeline. With full day coverage, you don't feel rushed, moments can organically happen, and you are not pressured to choose what parts of the day have photography coverage. See the examples below of an 8 hour verses a full day of photography coverage.
8 Hour coverage
8 HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY COVERAGE
GETTING READY AND WEDDING IN same LOCATION
12:30 - 12:45 - PHOTOGRAPHER ARRIVES AND SETS UP
12:45 - 1:05 - FINAL TOUCHES
1:15 - 1:30 - SET UP FOR FIRST LOOK
1:30 - 1:45 - FIRST LOOK
1:45 - 2:45 - COUPLE PORTRAITS
2:45 - 3:30 - FAMILY PORTRAITS AND BRIDAL PARTY PORTRAITS
3:30 - 4:00 - HIDDEN BEFORE WEDDING (PHOTOGRAPHER TAKES PHOTOS OF DETAILS.)
4:00 - 4:30 - WEDDING
4:30-4:40 - MOVE AWAY FROM WEDDING
4:45 - SIGN WEDDING CERTIFICATE
5:00 - 6:00 - COCKTAIL HOUR
6:00 - 6:15 - EVERYONE MOVES INTO RECEPTION
6:15 - GRAND ENTRANCE
6:20 - 6:35 - TOASTS
6:35 - 7:45 - DINNER
7:45 - 8:00 - FIRST DANCES
8:00 - 8:30 - SUNSET PORTRAITS
8:30 - PHOTOGRAPHER DONE
full day coveragE
FULL DAY PHOTOGRAPHY COVERAGE
GETTING READY AND WEDDING IN same LOCATION
9:45 - 10:15 - PHOTOS OF DETAILS (DRESS, SHOES, RINGS, ETC)
10:15-11:15 - HAIR
11:15 - 12:15 - MAKEUP
12:15 - HAIR AND MAKEUP COMPLETED
12:20 - 12:40 - EAT AND RELAX - candid photographs
12:45 - 1:05 - GET DRESSED
1:05 - FINAL TOUCHES
1:15 - 1:30 - GET SET UP FOR FIRST LOOK
1:30 - 1:45 - FIRST LOOK
1:45 - 2:45 - COUPLE PORTRAITS
2:45 - 3:30 - FAMILY PORTRAITS AND BRIDAL PARTY PORTRAITS
3:30 - 4:00 - HIDDEN BEFORE WEDDING (PHOTOGRAPHER TAKES PHOTOS OF DETAILS.)
4:00 - 4:30 - WEDDING
4:30-4:40 - MOVE AWAY FROM WEDDING
4:45 - SIGN WEDDING CERTIFICATE
5:00 - 6:00 - COCKTAIL HOUR
6:00 - 6:15 - EVERYONE MOVES INTO RECEPTION
6:15 - GRAND ENTRANCE
6:20 - 6:35 - TOASTS
6:35 - 7:45 - DINNER
7:45 - 8:00 - FIRST DANCES
8:00 - 8:30 - SUNSET PORTRAITS
8:30 - 11:00 - RECEPTION DANCING AND SOCIALIZATION PHOTOS
10:00 - NIGHTTIME PHOTO
11:00 - PHOTOGRAPHER DONE
05.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Where are you based?
I am based in Lansing, Michigan, but I spend my summers in the Traverse City, Michigan area. I tend to photograph all around Michigan and I am willing to travel to you.
How does payment work?
When you book me, I create a contract we both sign noting the services I will be providing you. I ask for a booking deposit/retainer of 30%. The remainder is due 30 days prior to the wedding.
when are the images delivered?
I typically deliver a sneak peek a day or two after your wedding. The entire gallery of images will be delivered within 12 weeks of your wedding. It will be worth the wait. I want to make sure I deliver a product I believe in and not a rush job.
how many wedding images will i receive?
For a full day of wedding photography, you will generally receive something around 800-1000 images.
ANY MORE QUESTIONS?
If you have more questions, let chat!
...Every photo is Amazing
Each and every photo is amazing. Rayan is a true artist, calm, easy going, and can handle anything you throw her way. This is the most complete wedding photo collection my parents have ever seen, and they work in the wedding industry!
Li & Jason
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Let's connect - Tell me a little about your plans and I will be in touch within 24-48 hours!
