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O N L I N E www.sberard.com
S B E R A R D
S O C I A L @ sberardweddings
C O N T A C T [email protected]
Wedding Photography Guide
H E L L O & T H A N K Y O U — Chances are if you’re reading this, you
understand the value that a professional wedding
photographer can bring to your life for generations
to come. For that, I am truly excited, because the
little and big moments of one of the most important
days of your life deserves to be documented in a
way that reminds you of how you felt in that moment.
I take genuine interest in each of my couples — in my
eyes, this relationship is a two-way street, a collaborative
effort, and a genuine connection with one another is
what will help create stunning photos.
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— What you can expect
Custom Timeline PlanningI work one-on-one with you to create a stress free, easy going timeline that will
provide us with the necessary time needed to give you the photos you want and
and deserve.
Informational Guides
Because chances are you haven’t been married before and you’re navigating
this world of wedding planning on the go. After documenting well over a hundred
weddings I have taken down the “do’s” the “what not to do’s”, things to consider,
necessary permits, how to make the most out of your day, create those valuable
memories with the people you love most, prepare, plan, and all the details on
how to get ready for a fun, stress-free, easy-going wedding day. My goal for all of
my clients is to have an amazing time with the people you love while enjoying a
stress-free experience.
Comfort
Being infront of a camera normally has some pretty bad misconceptions
attached to it - but this usually comes from couples who hired a photographer
that they didn’t take the time to connect with. Which is why I place such a big
emphasis on getting to know you. As my best work stems from creating with
couples who I have a genuine connection with, who feel comfortable with me, and
who trust me. Every single one of my couples start off their session telling me
they’re “awkward infron of the camera and aren’t huge fans of being photographed”
and by the end of our time together they’re talking about how much fun they
had and how their experience was nothing like they expected. Taking photos
doesn’t have to be painful, stressful or posed - it can be fun, natural, and a
genuinely fun way to spend the day documenting the love you share.
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Private Online Gallery
Your high-resolution, unwatermarked, print-ready images are delivered
in an online album within 4-6 weeks from your event date. A print release is also
included so that you can print your images to your hearts content. Your online
gallery is optimized for easy sharing amongst family and friends.
Film and Digital
Engagement sessions and weddings are documented on both film and
digital mediums.
Online StoreYour private online gallery is connected to an online store that streamlines
the printing process with new, easy to use, technology. Filled with my preferred
vendors and directly connected to your high-resolution images, printing your
memories has never been easier. All online orders are proofed personally by me
prior to sending to production.
Value Because at the end of the day it really does make a difference when you choose to
invest in someone who also wants to invest in you. I can’t count the amount of times
I have heard other couples mention that they hired a cheap photographer or asked a
friend or a relative to document their wedding and completely regretted it. Your wedding
isn’t something you can re-do and these aren’t moments that can be recreated.
The amount of advice, preparation, care, and thoughtfulness that a professional
photographer will bring to the table makes a world of a difference throughout your
wedding experience.. Your photos are the only thing from the wedding day that
you will have to look back on for generations to come.
Your memories are priceless.
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“Sophie brings a joy AND professionalism to her work that
is rare.
She captured the spirit of who we are as a couple and the emotions of our wedding – both our own and
our guests’. What stood out about Sophie is that she took the time to get to know us both as individu-
als and as a couple during the engagement session. It would have been easy to just get right into taking
photos, instead, she sat down with us and we talked. It felt like meeting up with an old friend. Then
for the wedding, Sophie – our friend - was there to celebrate with us through her incredible talent. Her
photos turned out phenomenally; finding hundreds of moments throughout the night, Sophie captured
the love that outpoured from our friends and family as we celebrated our marriage. She also found little
moments between us that happened during the night – a kiss on the forehead before we went to cut the
cake, us literally shaking off our nerves after the formal part of the night was over. We highly recom-
mend working with Sophie, you’ll also gain a friend.
PAIGE & PATRICK
— Fly Me to the Moon This is is designed for couples who desire full day coverage and
want everything captured. From engagements to having me there
for every moment that unfolds throughout your wedding day. This
collection was made with your needs in mind.
- 8 Continuous Hours of Wedding Day Coverage
- Private Online Wedding Gallery with Hi Resolution Images
- One Photographer
- Engagement Session
- Personal Print Release to print your images to your hearts conent
- Keepsake box with all of your High Resolution Wedding Day
images and Engagement photos on a USB
$3,800
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Lighting and timing go hand in hand, which is why we work together to design a custom timeline, tailored to your day and desired photos.
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— Champagne Supernova For couples who desire full day wedding coverage without having
to hop in front of the camera pre-wedding.
This collection was created for you.
- 8 Hours of Continuous Coverage
- One Photographer
- Downloadable Gallery with Hi-Resolution Images
- Personal Print Release to print your images to your hearts conent
$3,300
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— Friday, I’m in LoveFor couples who do not desire full day coverage but still desire photos for
their save the date. This collection works best for couples who plan to do a
first look and all/any family photos prior to the ceremony.
- 6 Hours of Continuous Wedding Day Coverage
- Downloadable Gallery with Hi-Resolution Images
- Engagement Session
- Downloadable Gallery with Hi-Resolution Images
- One Photographer
- Personal Print Release to print your images to your hearts conent
$3,000
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— Only OneFor couples who would only like me there for a few hours of coverage . This
collection works best for couples who plan to do a first look or have a shorter
celebration.
- 6 Hours of Continuous Wedding Day Coverage
- Downloadable Gallery with Hi-Resolution Images
- One Photographer
- Personal Print Release to print your images to your hearts conent
$2,500
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— Love BugsFor the adventurous in love who have decided to elope without the crowd, maybe even
without solid plans, but want artistically crafted photos of their committiment to one another
to look back on throughout the years. This collection was made with you in mind.
- 4 Hours of Continuous Elopement Coverage
- Downloadable Gallery with Hi-Resolution Images
- One Photographer
- Personal Print Release to print your images to your hearts conent
$1,600
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A’ La Carte
ENGAGEMENT SESSION
$600
BRIDAL/BOUDOIR SESSION
$600
REHEARSAL DINNER COVERAGE
$400 PER HOUR
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE
$500 PER HOUR
ASSITANT PHOTOGRAPHER
$600FULL DAY (please inquire about hourly coverage)
HEIRLOOM ALBUM
$800 20 PAGES
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“Choosing Sophie to photograph our wedding was one
of the best wedding choices we made.
She is incredible. We hadn’t originally planned to have engagement photos done, but by chance Sophie
was planning to be out near our home in the Pacific NW and we couldn’t resist. At first meeting, we
knew we had made the right choice and that was confirmed after spending 8 hours together road-trip-
ping to a picturesque spot on the OR coast where she captured the most dreamy engagement photos.
If you have a chance to do engagement shots with Sophie, do it! When Sophie arrived at our wedding
months later it was like seeing an old friend. She is so kind, funny, and makes is so easy to forget the
camera is there allowing her to capture authentic moments and emotions. The photos she took from the
wedding are amazing, looking through the gallery immediately transported us back to the day. Nothing
felt posed or forced, which was exactly what we wanted. I could go on for paragraphs, but long story
short: if she’s available, book her!
SARAH + TIM
Your getting ready location will heavily determine the outcome of your getting ready photos. Ensuring there are windows and nice natural light
coming in will go a long way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is your approach to weddings?
Most of my clients who get in touch with me mention that they love the
unexpected moments that are caught between their loved ones. These are the
moments I value most as my approach stems from documenting the smaller
moments that make up a big day. I remain photojournalistic in my approach only
guiding you into ideal lighting for moments like putting on your dress, first looks
bridal party, and family portraits. Throughout the day I will interact with your
friends and family as I find that enabling relationships builds trust and allows
for vulnerability.
Q: Do you shoot film or digital?
A: I shoot both! I am a hybrid photographer which means I shoot both film and digital
on your wedding day. I’ve chosen to intrduce film into my wedding work for numerous
reasons, but the main reason being that film continues to stand the test of time despite
current wedding trends and stylized photography.
Q: When will we receive our images? And How Many Should we Expect?
A: The standard turn around for a full wedding gallery is 5-6 weeks. Engagement
sessions typically take 2-4 weeks to receive your fully edited gallery. For a full day
of wedding coverage you can expect up to 400 fully edited images (while I usually
deliver twice that amount). For an engagement session you can expect up to 80+ fully
edited images.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you shoot with backup?
Always. I always bring my backup gear to weddings and I always back up your wedding
images in camera and as soon as I get home. At all times there are three copies of your
wedding day images until you full gallery has been fully edited and delivered.
If you’d like to know more about my back up process don’t hesitate to ask.
Q: Do you bring on a second photographer?
A: A second photographer is always an option to add on, however, 90% of my weddings are
photographed solo. Due to my style of shooting being fairly specific I never rely on an
assistant to document big moments or to complete a wedding.
Assistants are only there to sprinkle in more moments or suggested when
1) you and your partner are getting ready in two separate locations
2) your guest count is more than 200 people.
If you do decide to stick with only one photographer that will not alter the outcome
or quality of your photos.
Q: I found some poses online that I’d love to incorporate into my wedding. Do you work from shot lists?
A: If you’re hiring me I’m hoping it’s because you’ve seen work on my website that you feel
a connection with. These images stem from a mututal trust and are able to showcase the
personalities and genuine emotion of the individuals and their connection because there was
room for spontinaity and an environment that enabled comfort that only comes when someone
isn’t telling you what to do and when. Because of this I ask that my couples trust me with the
overall art direction of your images, as working from a specific shot list creates over-posed,
awkward, and often times uncomfortable photos which does not represent the work you see
on my portfolio. Family photos and bridal portraits are typically the only instance where I will
work with you to create a shot list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you travel for weddings and if so what’s the cost?
A: I do travel quite a bit! I am frequently between the Bay Area and New Orleans.
The cost of travel is normally based on the location of the wedding and the time of the year
since flights and accomodations vary state to state and fluctuate during seasons.
If you’re planning a destination wedding please don’t hesitate to reach out for a custom
quote.
Q: Has your work ever been published online or in magazines?
A: Yes, I’ve been incredibly grateful to have been published in Rangefinder Magazine,
The Southern Bride, Kentucky Bride, The Knot, Hypebeast, Junebug Weddings, Photobug
Community, and Lookslikefilm.
Q: Do you have payment plans available?
A: Absolutely. For couples who would like to break up their payments into smaller incriments
this can be done. I always do my best to be accomodating to my clients ideal payment schedule,
so if this sounds like something that would best work for you guys please don’t hesistate to
request this option.
Q: We’re ready to book! How do we secure you for our wedding?
A: That’s great news! To have your date reserved in my caclendar a non-refundable retainer of
50% of your collection total and a signed digital contract are due. Once those two have been
completed and received, your date will officially be booked and unavailable to future
inquiries. Final payment is due no later than two weeks prior to your wedding.
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“From the beginning Sophie has been hands down our favorite part of
the wedding planning experience..
I don’t even know where to begin with how amazing Sophie is. She goes above and beyond her duties as your wedding photographer
in every way possible, including helping me to put together my day of timeline. It was so wonderful working with her and getting to
know her over the past year and half- she is truly the only part of wedding planning that I’ll miss! The week of our wedding Sophie
even asked if she could join our welcome party to shoot a few shots with us to get us comfortable with her. Since we live in NYC, we
hadn’t had the opportunity to meet in person yet so this first meeting was a great way to ease into being in front of the camera. So-
phie helps to put you at ease by asking fun questions about you as a couple to get you laughing and relaxed. The day of our wedding
Sophie was punctual, organized, and so on top of her game. I mean she seriously thinks of EVERYTHING! She helped to keep our
bridal party on time throughout the day so much so that we were ahead of schedule all day! That never happens with this group! I re-
ceived compliments all night from guests, family, and friends on how seamlessly Sophie fit in with the party and no one ever felt like
she was obtrusive in any way, yet she somehow always managed to be at the right place at the right time to capture the best shots. I
cannot stress enough how easy Sophie made our big day. I wish I could take her back to NYC with us to be our permanent life pho-
tographer. There will be many vendors who don’t follow through on their promises or expectations throughout your wedding planning
process but trust me when I say, Sophie will not be one of them. And I haven’t even mentioned how stunning her work is. She manag-
es to capture the little moments most others would overlook. I can’t even manage to write enough wonderful things about her because
the list goes on and on. Thank you thank you thank you Sophie!
TAYLOR & LOGAN