Wedding Photography Experiences: What's included in each experience?

The Surreal Experience

Be ROYALTY on your day with our Most Exclusive Wedding Experience.

Your premiere treatment begins weeks before your wedding when we have our first design meeting with you about your engagement session; together we'll collaborate on accessories, location and theme for your engagement photography. During your engagement session we'll get to know you and your fiancé, your likes, dislikes and your style in front of the camera. Your custom Save-the-date video slideshow filled with unique elements of your personalities will be the very first part of your guests' wedding experience; it will be the beginning of your wedding theme and will have guests counting down the days along with you.

When your bridal gown is ready to wear, we will go with you to your favorite location for a relaxed and fun bridal session. The lacy trims, the elegant hand sewn beading and the shimmering silk of your perfect dress will all be tiny parts of your bridal legacy, and we don't miss a detail. From the softness of your hair, to "the look" your guy will know is just for him - Your groom will melt when he sees these amazing photos. This session is all about you! The goal of the bridal session is to showcase your beauty in an artistic and elegant way.

Your second session of the day will be the most tender and well-loved of the wedding day: The first glimpse. Finally you and your beloved will see each other for the first time on your wedding day. These sessions are absolutely cherished by our brides and grooms not only for the tenderness and intimacy of a private session, but also as the only time on your wedding day that you will get to be alone together. Maggie and Kristin photograph your first meeting from a discreet distance and give you time to revel in the moment. Every kiss, unexpected tear and private whisper will be captured, reminding you forever of that feeling and those sweet words.

When you are ready, we will guide you to locations around the property to begin your wedding portrait session. These exclusive portraits will be the capstone of your wedding album, blending perfectly with the unrehearsed images of the day to create a complete illustration of the feelings, looks and beauty of the first day of your new lives. These are the wall-worthy images you want to display in your new home. The moment has come, and guests are beginning to arrive. It's time for you to hide away before the ceremony, but not without giving your guests a little taste of what they have to look forward to: your guests will be treated to selected images from your bridal and engagement session displayed in your photo guestbook as they enter.

You are surrounded by your friends and family in the bridal chamber. Hugs, excited laughter and anticipation fill the air as you prepare for your walk down the aisle. Meanwhile your guests, now seated, will be captivated by the "Love of a Lifetime" slideshow you are having projected. This is a very moving collection of images of you and your fiancé from childhood until now, ending with the very best of your engagement photos.

The slideshow fades to an end, and you hear your song begin to play. The celebrant asks your guests to stand. The doors open and you take your father's arm, and begin your walk down the aisle. Once you reach the end of the aisle, the man walking you down the aisle...the man you have cared about all your single life, takes your hand and puts it in hand of the man you will love for the rest of your life. As he does, you turn and give him the "Message of Love", tears may well in his eyes as he takes his seat and reads the private message from 'his little girl' all grown-up now.

You turn and look into the eyes of your fiance, completely in the moment, and make your commitments. The tears filling your eyes surprise even you, as you finally realize the importance of what you are here to do. As quickly as it came, the moment has passed. You hear the officiant say "...man and wife." Your brain is so involved in the action, it actually tunes out the words "You may kiss the bride" . You walk back down the aisle hand in hand with your new husband.

For the first time as you walk out, you are aware of us again, there with you. You smile right at Kristin's camera with the radiance only a new bride can, and realize your husband is smiling towards Maggie's camera on the other side of the aisle. It dawns on you that the very essence of those moments - the rush of emotion, the profound love you feel for each other, the beauty of your day - has already been immortalized by us as your artists.

All the pressure is off. You are married. Your family is assembled for formal portraits - they go quickly and much more easily than you'd imagined - our expertise and precision system allows us speed along your formals. At your reception, selections from your bridal session will be timelessly bound in an heirloom leather flushmount album and displayed together with two large framed prints for all your guests to "ooh and aah" over. Every bride is the center of attention at her wedding, but the compliments you receive from your guests when they see your glamorous images displayed at your reception will make you feel like even more of a princess than you already are.

You dance, toast, toss bouquets & garters, eat cake and are surrounded by everyone who loves you, for the rest of the evening. Carefree images are still being taken all over your reception, but with all of your planned portraits complete you can relax and enjoy the night along with all your guests.

The night is coming to an end. It's time to make an exit. Guests are assembled at the door ready with the confetti, bubbles, flower petals, sparklers, glow-sticks or other special exit you have planned, and we are ready for you. You burst through the doors and immediately the air fills with excitement (and bubbles).

As your getaway vehicle pulls out, your last images of the day are written into history.

After you return from your honeymoon, we have one more treat for you - We'll follow you a location that fits you as a couple for a your first portrait session as man and wife. The Newlywed Session is 100% fun and relaxed. It can even be a "Trash The Dress" session if that's your cup of tea!

The cake has been eaten and the dances danced. All your sessions are complete. Now you receive the most important memoir of your wedding, your wedding album: the tangible, irreplaceable reminder of how you felt on your wedding day.

When you smell the leather, run your hand across the delicately textured acrylic cover, feel the weight of your substantial album, and hear the soft crackle the binding makes the first time your wedding story is opened, you will absolutely fall in love. Not only will you fall in love, but so will your family when you surprise them with one of the two companion books that are custom designed to match your album.

Treat yourself and your fiancé to our most exclusive wedding experience and receive:

• Engagement Session: Up to two hours on location
• Save-the-Date slideshow
• Bridal Session: Up to two hours on location
• Love of a Lifetime Slideshow with "growing up images" for presentation at wedding or reception.
• Photo guestbook created with images from bridal and engagement session.
• Six wedding day sessions with two photographers (up to 10 hours)
• Getting Ready
• First Look
• Pre-Wedding Portraits
• Bridal Party & Family Formal
• Ceremony
• Reception & Exit
• A Message of Love gift book with personal message from you hidden inside.
• $1000 in studio services, including printed products.
• Complete Portrait Retouching & Finishing
• Archival copy of final retouched, high resolution images from your:
• Wedding Day
• Bridal Session
• Engagement Session
• Newlywed Session
• Includes certificate of authenticity and personal print release.
• CD Social Networking images to share with friends and family online.
• Reception Display Package:
• Two 11x14 prints displayed fully matted and framed on oak easels. Frames, mats and oak displayeasels for use during the reception only.
• 8x10 Flushmount, leatherbound bridal album with 10 pages/20 sides.
• Newlywed Session: Get gorgeous, contemporary, unforgettable wedding images without having to stress about your dress.
• 2'x 3' Fine Art Display Canvas for your home.
• Wedding Day Love Story slideshow on DVD. Created from a selection of your wedding day images and set to music to create beautiful memoir of your wedding day.
• Choice of 12x12 or 10x15 Heirloom Flushmount Album, 20 pages/40 sides with the choice of any custom cover. Custom designed by Surreal Image Studios.
• Two Family Companion books. Two 10x10 Layflat books, 20 pages/40 sides. Share your wedding with these family books, featuring content identical to that of your Heirloom Album.

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The Luxury Experience

A luxury included wedding experience.
Weeks before your wedding we'll get together for your on location bridal or engagement session (your choice!) Bring your favorite accessories and we'll spend some time getting to know you and your fianceé - your likes, dislikes and your style in front of the camera.

Hours before your wedding ceremony we begin with the first of five wedding day sessions that you and your fiancé will be treated to: your Getting Ready session. As your makeup artist and hair stylist are getting you ready for your walk down the aisle, Kristin will be capturing each thoughtful preparation.
Meanwhile, Maggie will join the groom and groomsmen as they have their pre-wedding cigars, poker games or toasts. She'll depart long enough to let them get dressed, then return for the tying of ties - up until the last boutonniere is pinned on.

Your second session of the day is often one of the most tender and well-loved of the wedding day: The first glimpse. Finally you and your soon-to-be-husband will see each other for the first time on your wedding day. These sessions are absolutely cherished by our brides and grooms not only for the tenderness and intimacy of a private session, but also as the only time on your wedding day that you will get to be alone together. Maggie and Kristin photograph your first meeting from a discreet distance and give you time to revel in the moment. Every kiss, unexpected tear and private whisper will be captured, reminding you forever of that feeling and those sweet words. We will complete your first look session with romantic portraits of you together. These wall worthy images will be the capstone of your wedding album, blending perfectly with the unrehearsed images of the day to create a complete illustration of the feelings, looks and beauty of the first day of your new lives.

The moment has come, and guests are beginning to arrive. It’s time for you to hide away before the ceremony, but not without giving your guests a little taste of what they have to look forward to: your guests will be treated to selected images from your bridal and engagement session displayed in your photo guestbook as they enter. You are surrounded by your friends and family in the bridal chamber. Hugs, excited laughter and anticipation fill the air as you prepare for your walk down the aisle.

You hear your song begin to play. The celebrant asks your guests to stand. The doors open and you take your father’s arm, and begin your walk down the aisle.

Once you reach the end of the aisle, your father puts your hand into your fiancé's. As he does, you give him the Message of Love, There are tears in his eyes as he reads your message and takes his seat.

You've made your commitments. The tears filling your eyes surprise even you, as you finally realize the importance of what you are here to do. As quickly as it came, the moment has passed. You hear the officiant say "...man and wife." You walk back down the aisle hand in hand with your new husband.

For the first time as you walk out, you are aware of us again. You smile right at Kristin’s camera with the radiance only a new bride can, and realize your husband is smiling towards Maggie's camera on the other side of the aisle. It dawns on you that the very essence of those moments - the rush of emotion, the exceptional love you feel for each other, the beauty of your day - has already been immortalized by us as your artists.

All the pressure is off. You are married. You excitedly assemble your family for your formal portraits - they go quickly and much more easily than you'd imagined - our expertise and precision system allows us speed along your formals.

At your reception, you dance, toast, toss bouquets & garters, eat cake and are surrounded by everyone who loves you, for the rest of the evening. Carefree images are still being taken all over your reception, but with all of your planned portraits complete you can relax and enjoy the night along with all your guests.

The night is coming to an end. It's time to make an exit. Guests are assembled at the door, ready with the confetti, bubbles, flower petals, sparklers, glow-sticks or another special exit you have planned, and we are ready for you. You burst through the doors and immediately the air fills with excitement. As your getaway vehicle pulls out, your last images of the day are written into history.

The cake has been eaten, dances danced, the wedding dress is ready to be preserved for a future generation and the moments have passed. All your sessions are complete. Now you receive the most important memoir of your wedding you will ever have, your wedding album: the tangible, irreplaceable reminder of how you felt on your wedding day.

When you smell the leather, see the seamless panoramas, feel the weight of your substantial album, and hear the soft crackle the binding makes the first time your wedding story is opened, you will absolutely fall in love. As time goes by, the images in your album will become even more precious than they are today.

Make an investment in your future with our Luxury wedding experience and receive:

• Pre-wedding Session (Bridal or Engagement): Up to two hours on location
• Photo guestbook created with images from your pre-wedding session.
• Five wedding day sessions with two photographers (up to 8 hours)
• Getting Ready
• First Look & Portrait
• Bridal Party & Family Formal
• Ceremony
• Reception & Exit
• A Message of Love Gift Book with personal message from you hidden inside.
• $650 in studio services. May be used toward print products or additional photography sessions.
• Complete Portrait Retouching & Finishing.
• Archival copy of final retouched, high resolution images from your:
• Wedding Day
• Pre-wedding session
• Includes certificate of authenticity and personal print release.
• CD of Social Networking images to share with friends and family online.
• Wedding Day Love Story Slideshow on DVD. Created from a selection of your wedding day images and set to music to create beautiful memoir of your wedding day.
• Choice of 10x8, 8x10 or 10x10 Heirloom Flushmount Album, 12 pages/24 sides with the choice of any premium leather cover. Custom designed by Surreal Image Studios.

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The Elements Experience

Fabulous photography for those who don't need all the fanfare.

On your wedding day, we begin with the your first look session. These sessions are absolutely cherished by our brides and grooms not only for the tenderness and intimacy of a private session, but also as the only time on your wedding day that you will get to be alone together.

It's time for your ceremony. The tears filling your eyes surprise even you, as you finally realize the importance of what you are here to do. As quickly as it came, the moment has passed. You hear the officiant say "...man and wife." You walk back down the aisle hand in hand with your new husband.

All the pressure is off. You are married. You excitedly assemble your family for your formal portraits - they go quickly and much more easily than you'd imagined - our expertise and precision system allows us speed along your formals.

At your reception, you dance, toast, toss bouquets & garters, eat cake and are surrounded by everyone who loves you.

How you preserve these wedding memories is an important choice for you down the road. We encourage every bride to invest in an album, because it is truly the only way to ensure that your images last for generations. Until the time is right for you to make that decision, you will have a "purse sized" mini accordion book to show off to friends, family and co-workers will include some of your favorite images from the wedding day.

The Elements Experience includes quality imagery and a great foundation to build on.:

• Four wedding day sessions with two photographers (up to 5 hours)
• First Look
• Bridal Party & Family Formal
• Ceremony
• Reception Events
• $350 in studio services. May be used toward print products or additional photography sessions.
• Proof CD. Medium resolution images that are licenced for sharing with family and friends on social media sites online.
• Wedding Day Love Story Slideshow on DVD. Created from a selection of your wedding day images and set to music to create beautiful memoir of your wedding day.
• Magnetic accordion brag book