HOW MANY IMAGES WILL I RECEIVE?

You'll receive all of the useable images from our time together! That means pretty much any photo that doesn't include people blinking, isn't exposed correctly, etc. This typically ends up being about 70 to 100 photos per hour.

what is the booking process

After I receive your inquiry, I'll send over a ton of information for you and then we can set up a time to meet to make sure that we're a great fit! After our meeting, you'll receive a proposal from me that includes the contract and payment plan. All that's required to reserve your date is a signed contract and paid deposit! After that, we are official!

WHAT ARE YOUR TRAVEL FEES?

I will literally travel anywhere! I love to travel and I get so excited to shoot in a new location. There are no travel fees for locations within one hour (round trip) of me in Dumont, NJ (07628). Locations beyond 1 hour are billed at $50 per hour and travel to NYC and the outer boroughs is &75. All travel to Philadelphia is subject to a $125 travel fee.

when will i receive my photos?

For all sessions, you'll receive your gallery within 2-4 weeks from your session date. For weddings, your gallery will be ready 8-10 weeks from your date. I also always try to send over sneak peeks within 48 hours from your wedding or session date! Please note that for weddings, sneak peeks may take slightly longer as I often have 2 or possibly 3 weddings in a row.

why do i need an engagement session?

I get this question a lot, most often because many people take photos right after they've gotten engaged. The biggest reason that I am such a believer in engagement sessions is that they give us the opportunity to meet each other prior to your wedding day! It's like a trial run where you get to feel what it's like in front of the camera without it being the stress of your wedding day.

what if my wedding date changes?

I actually had to go through this myself! My husband and I had to postpone our June 2020 wedding because of Covid and I know how difficult it is. Because of this, I try to be as accommodating to couples as I possibly can be! If you need to reschedule due to Covid, your deposit and any money paid will be transferred to your new date (just please reach out to me before picking your new date with your venue)!

will you help me find vendors?

Absolutely! I have a ton of recommended vendors in my wedding welcome guide that I'll send over to you once we have you all booked!

what is the payment schedule?

Wedding payments are split into 3 equal payments - the first one is due at the time of booking, the second is due midway between when you booked and your wedding date and the last one is due two weeks before your wedding date. For sessions, a $100 deposit is required to hold your date and the remainder of your session fee is due one day after your session. Images are not delivered until the session is paid in full

what is a second shooter?

A second shooter is another photographer that I will bring along with me to help capture the day from different angles. A second shooter is particularly helpful if you and your partner are getting ready in separate locations or if you're having a larger wedding. I only include photographers who shoot in a similar style to me and everything will still be edited in my signature Alaina Elizabeth style!

what is you've never been to my venue?

I know that this is one of the first things people look for in a photographer - someone who has been to their venue. While I have been to many venues in the tri-state area, there are also many I haven't been to. You do not need to be worried at all having a photographer who hasn't been to your venue as I'll always show up early on the day regardless to scope it out. However, I do offer venue visits on weekdays if you would prefer to show me around the venue yourself prior to your day.