Wedding Photography Proposal Template

Introduction

Thank you for contacting me. I put this proposal together based on our conversations. 

Here are a few quick observations:

• Denise Watson is getting married on Saturday, August 15th and wants a professional photographer for the rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception.
• Kayla Hamer will be pleased to photograph your wedding and provide you with beautiful images to commemorate your new marriage.

As you continue through this proposal, you will see how my Wedding Photography services can help you create gorgeous memories for your future time together.

Why Kayla Hamer for Wedding Photography services?

Weddings are my jam and I feel privileged to be a part of so many special days for lovely couples. I’ve been photographing weddings for more than 20 years and have built a reputation for being professional, discreet, and for providing perfect edits to make every shot priceless.

My services include:

• Engagement shoots and couples’ shoots for the big day before the BIG day.
• Candid photography for remembering the fun moments from rehearsal dinners, family reunions, dance-offs, and great reception toasts.
• Discreet photography of your wedding service to capture the best moments without taking anything away from the real stars of the day: you. 
• Years of experience managing the photo shoots that come after a wedding to ensure everything runs smoothly and everyone gets to be in the right place at the right time.
• Drone photography for outdoor weddings, receptions, and other events to make a super special photoshoot or video.

Here are some testimonials from previous clients:

• Kayla Hamer was great to work with. He created a brilliant plan for getting all the right photos and then seemed to be everywhere we wanted on our big day. 
• Kayla Hamer is a brilliant professional. He handled our large family wedding with a great sense of humor and was a true professional all the way to the end of the final edit. We still share the amazing drone video he took during our outdoor reception.

My clients value my professionalism, commitment to deadlines, and the results I give them.

Project description

Based on your information, Denise Watson is getting married on August 15th and wants to have a photographer record all the precious memories that will be part of their wedding. The wedding will be held at the First Baptist Church of Topeka, and the reception will follow at the Southern View Country Club. On the night before the wedding, a rehearsal will take place at the church with a small rehearsal dinner afterwards at the church’s fellowship hall.

Kayla Hamer will create a photography plan for the rehearsal, wedding, and reception. All photos will be provided to you after your wedding. You will be able to select up to 24 photos for editing and retouching at no extra charge. 

Objectives

Here is the plan for how my Wedding Photography services will meet your goals. Let me break down the specific targets and how they will be met.

• I’ll attend the rehearsal and take informal photographs of the event.
• Prior to the wedding, I’ll create a plan and schedule for fitting in the various group photos you’ve requested. During the wedding, I’ll be on hand to take photos from discreet locations. 
• After the wedding, I’ll be available throughout the day and reception to take candid photos and capture the moments many couples want to remember, such as the cake cutting, first dance, and departure.

Any adjustments to the plans can be made by sending me a message via text or by email at kayla.hamer@gmail.com.

Deadline and deliverables

I am committed to making your big day less stressful because I know planning a wedding is a lot of work. You can trust me to get the right work done for you without any worries at all. 

In addition to photography, I provide editing services. After your wedding, you will receive the full set of professional photographs. This set will be curated in case some shots don’t meet my own quality standards, but most couples receive several hundred photos they can enjoy for years to come. 

From the curated set, you can choose up to 24 shots to be professionally edited. This could include adding a brighter smile, removing people from the background, and adding open eyes to that one person who insists on blinking at the wrong time, every time. If you would like more shots edited, this can be done for an extra fee.

My services have a reputation for organization, follow through, and prompt delivery. I take pride in this reputation and look forward to delivering exceptional results for Denise Watson.

Payment terms

• My billing is simple, because weddings are complicated enough without adding a complicated fee structure to them. I bill per half-day session. So your rehearsal dinner is half a day, the wedding is half a day, and the reception is another half a day.
• When you accept this proposal and my contract, 50% of the total will be due within 14 days. The remainder of the balance must be paid prior to the start of the first event.
• If you would like extra edits beyond what is included (most people don’t find this necessary because of the quality of the initial photos), then these cost $100 per shot.

Electronic invoices will be sent once the contract has been signed and milestones passed. Each invoice is payable within 10 business days of receipt. Late payments may result in suspension of work and/or late fees as specified in the contract.

Agreement

Once you agree to this proposal, I will prepare a simple contract for this photography project. The contract will reference the terms of this proposal, including any amendments you suggest. If you agree to these terms, please sign below, and return this proposal to me.

Thank you very much. I look forward to working with Denise Watson.

Signed

Denise Watson