If you're wondering, "why the heck should I invest in photos for my wedding"? Here's why: Delivering beautiful, authentic photos is just one aspect of your experience with me, not many know this but it's also the work that happens before it! I become more than just a photographer to you; I'm here to provide recommendations, ideas, and support for creating the wedding you two have dreamed up! I help you plan for your big day in so many ways and once the day arrives it'll be a day we are prepared for down to the T. I'm also your girl who will have mints, a tide pen, and an emergency kit to help you if things start to go a little off course!

You're investing in a photographer who's going to invest in you.

THE EXPERIENCE

my approach

My approach is Intentional, genuine and all about YOU. Some couples are extroverts or introverts, some are just camera shy. No matter the couple, I pride myself in getting to know special parts about you and what makes you come alive as a couple. So that I can bring that out of you during our time together. I don't expect you to be a 'model' or to know what to do, not at all! And I don't just tell you to look at me and smile either. I guide you in ways that are natural to you. Along with giving you little prompts, I also lead with my creative instinct by letting things go with the flow. The way the wind blows through your hair, or the way you look back at him as we're walking, these are the little moments I get to quietly catch as well.

HOW TO BOOK

I created three different wedding collections based on my photography wedding experience. The first collection starting at $2,200, is the simplest one. While the other two have more options within them. However every wedding and budget is different, so after you message me we talk about your wedding day in detail and the collection your day falls into can be made to fit your day. You can customize it to take out an engagement session, or add in a second photographer, bridal session etc. Learn more about my photo process from beginning to end in the FAQS section below.

THE EXPERIENCE

You don't have to worry about being so-called "business professional" with me. I'm your friend, your professional third wheel and your support system before and on your wedding day! And of course after! I do keep things professional with integrity, honesty, respect and I would never cross awkward lines. Keeping it classy and friendly!

I pride myself in serving my couples to the fullest. If you could ask my past + current couples they'd tell you how much fun they had when we were together. How I'm detail oriented and really pay attention to them. Again, I make it about you, I make it personal and we just end up having a blast laughing and joking around during a session.

My couples always express to me how afraid and shy they were to be in front of the camera, but once we got to know each other it felt more like an intimate hang out more than anything!

ELOPEMENTs

+ Minimum 6 hours coverage
+ Extra hours can be added
+ Online gallery, high-res images
+ Printing rights
+ Second shooter can be added
+ You can do anything you want!

STARTING AT $1,600

COUPLE / MATERNITY

+ Up to two outfits
+ Up to two hours
+ Online gallery, high-res images
+ Professional editing
+ Printing rights
+ A fun, magical time!

STARTING AT $400

WEDDINGS

+ Minimum of 8 hours coverage
+ Online gallery, high-res images
+ Second shooter can be added
+ Professional editing
+ Printing rights
+ Engagement session can be included

STARTING AT $2,200

LET'S TALK PRICING

PORTRAIT/BRANDING

Please inquire for more detials!

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if you're vibing with me, I'd love to talk!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

"Thalia took her time to get to know us, what we were looking for, to then also present her vision on where we should take our photos. I believe our location was selected based on my husbands and I personality, and not many photographers take the time to piece that together. I am typically not comfortable taking photos but not too long into our session, I found myself wishing the session wouldn't end. It was magical and whimsical."

"not many photographers take the time to piece that together"

SARA + DAVID
A MONTAUK BRIDAL SESSION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I’m on Long Island, New York. But I’m willing to travel! Go to the 'Travel' section to find out more.

It's really easy. You inquire, we chat about your wedding and what's important to you. I create a photo timeline to visually see the coverage you need. We chat about it and discuss the details. After that I'm able to give you a custom quote. When you give me the okay, I'll send you a proposal through my online invoicing system, which includes what I'm offering, the contract and an invoice. After you look over the contract and ask me any questions you have, you can then digitally sign it and pay a non-refundable retainer of $1,000.00 to book the wedding day, super easy! From there we get ready for the wedding/session day. Full payment is done thru payment plans and must be paid in full one month before the wedding day.

how does the booking process work?

No, I do not. But I do like to work with my couples and based on what their needs are for the day I can create a custom package for you!

DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS?

The retainer is not refundable, even if the services weren't rendered. The retainer serves as an agreement between us that I will reserve your wedding day and will not book other sessions or weddings during your wedding/session day and/or time. I do have clauses in my contract regarding Force of Majeure events for example, we can go through this later.

Is the retainer refundable?

I focus on photography only. But can recommend some amazing videograhers I know of to you!

do you include video services?

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

First, I show you my Wedding Examples gallery so you get a feel for weddings I've shot for. It ranges from big to small, outdoor to indoor, day to night, using ambient light (meaning no flash, relying on the light of the environment and my low light camera) to using flash/light stand. So if I've shot at your venue, there it will be.

It doesn't matter if I've never shot at your venue before. Part of my process is to scout the venue location at least 2 months prior to your wedding date or if it allows, the same month your wedding day is in a year before. I explore the area to know where the sunlight will hit, what challenges I'll face, for example if there's a random pillar in the middle of the walking down aisle, etc. I also arrive at least 30 mins before my start time on your wedding to see how the lighting is because light and weather changes. I like to know what I'm working with before and on the actual day.

I'M WORRIED ABOUT IF YOU'VE SHOT AT MY VENUE BEFORE, DOES IT MATTER?

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We both do. This is actually spelled out in my contract. You have unlimited personal and printing rights. I have my creative rights. We can discuss this in detail.

BEFORE I BOOK, I HAVE TO KNOW IF I will have RIGHTS TO MY PHOTOS?

I have my flash and extra lighting. If for some reason the location doesn't allow those, I shoot on a camera with amazing low-light performance and lenses with low apertures. I will also show you my Wedding Examples gallery so you can see the range of different types of weddings I've shot.

MY VENUE IS INDOORS AND DARK, HOW WOULD YOU CAPTURE THAT?

During "downtime", I'm traveling to and setting up for the second location, taking establishing venue shots, or using that time to take your bride and groom portraits, if we couldn't before. So I'm never not doing anything.

do you charge for the downtime in between events during a wedding day?

Embracing the weather is best. It can literally be a story to tell your friends if you decided to dance in the rain! But if it’s really bad then we can discuss about rescheduling.

WHAT IF THE WEATHER REALLY SUCKS?

If I notice that your timeline is running a bit longer than expected, I will totally pull you or your wedding coordinator aside to discuss. The additional time can be paid for at the end of the wedding day.

What happens if our wedding day runs longer than the package we paid for?

I always make sure my memory cards are working. I always shoot on two memory cards at once in case there's ever a malfunction. As soon as I get home from the wedding/session, I backup the photos on two hard drives.

How do you protect my images from technical issues?

This is in my contract and there are a few different clauses. Overall, if by an act of God or a sudden life change like maternity leave for example happens to present itself, I will communicate that to you right away and come up with a solution. A solution like an associate photographer to replace me or we can talk about a refund based on services rendered.

What if YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO MY WEDDING FOR SOME REASON?

I got you! I always send my couples/clients an outfit inspiration guide as well as help you prep for it in general.

What do i wear for my session?

Yes! If your venue needs proof of insurance, just let me know and I can send that right over to them.

Do you have insurance?

It depends on your day and your personal preference. For example, if you'd like both bride and groom prep photos but are getting ready in 2 completely different locations, then a second shooter is necessary. Another example is during the ceremony, I'm fixed on the bride and groom mainly. With a second shooter, they'll be able to get angles and reactions I wouldn't be able to capture. Overall, a second shooter helps to cover pretty much everything and 2 photographers means more photos.

Do we need a second photographer?

When you hire Thalia Photography you get me as your photographer, not someone else. Aside from having a second shooter with me on the wedding day or my assistant of course.

are you the only photographer?

If you have a location in mind, great! If you don't, that’s okay I can help. I’ll ask your preference in style and we’ll find a place together. If a location you choose requires a permit, it is up to you to inquire and pay the permit/site fee.

DO YOU PICK PHOTO
LOCATIONS OR DO WE?

Yes, normally I'll wear all black or neutral tones. Classy top, black pants, maybe a blazer with black low boots is my thing.

DO YOU DRESS PROFESSIONALLY?

I hear this a lot from my couples. I totally get it, which is why I like to get to know you two, build trust and overall make sure you feel comfortable with me. I'm always respectful so I won't force anything on you. But I will guide you in how to relax, where to look, how to hold your boo, still being intentional, fun and natural.

what if my boo doesn't like to take photos?

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I go through all of the photos to separate the good ones from the blurry, over exposed or unflattering ones. I edit every great photo in Lightroom, export/save them and download them into an online gallery for you to see!

What is your editing process?

Half of the beauty of photography is the editing. After all, you're hiring me because of my editing style that caught your eye on my Instagram/portfolio! Imagine you commissioning Picasso for a piece of artwork and he only gives you a sketch! That's how it would feel. If you think I missed a photo though, please don’t feel afraid to ask!

Do we get all the
UNEDITED IMAGES?

Yes and no. Because I'm an over-shooter I like to make sure I don't miss anything. Thus having multiple images of the same thing, test shots, un-usable images, etc. I go through every single photo to pick the right ones that are in focus, so you don't have to. So technically you don't get every single photo. The amount of photos will be different based on coverage time and other variables. With that in mind, it can range from 700-1000+ for weddings and 50-150+ for engagement sessions.

WILL WE GET ALL OF OUR PHOTOS?

Nope!

Do you watermark the photos?

I believe in keeping things authentic, real and natural. The only things I will alter are any temporary things that would not be there in a few weeks like a bruise, scrape, pimples, etc. I always ask if there’s any concerns like if you prefer a side or have an insecurity. It helps me out when I’m taking photos and directing you. If your dress gets dirty or if something is distracting in the background of a few photos, like an exit sign or garbage can, I will try to remove it/fix it. With that being said, I am not a photoshop expert so I will try my best. I'm also not an expert in removing double chins or anything like that so I cannot do that.

Can you photoshop me and REMOVE MY DOUBLE CHIN?

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The online gallery I deliver your photos in has an amazing print shop section where you can purchase individual high quality prints, albums, save the dates, you name it. I do not include a printed album in my packages as I've found it much easier and less expensive for my couples to do it on their own at their own pace through my online gallery, as opposed to waiting for me to create and deliver a printed album. The online print shop is pretty awesome! It can automate your favorite photos into an album, so all you have to do is tweak it a bit and then you can purchase!

DO YOU INCLUDE printed WEDDING ALBUMS?

Within 48 hours of your session/wedding date I like to send you 3-5 sneak previews!

how fast can we see some photos?

For the full online gallery, you can expect it within 4-6 weeks.

WHAT IS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME?

RAW/unedited images are purged after 2 years of the session/wedding date. Final edited photos are technically with me forever but in a separate hard drive. However they can be purged at anytime after 2 years of the session/wedding date for any reason.

How long do you keep my photos after the wedding?

I don’t post every single photo on social media or my blog, only certain ones. My contract states I have the right to share, after all sharing is what helps me book future clients, like I did with you! But if you want me to hold off on posting until a certain date or that is something you’re not comfortable with or would like to discuss further then we can totally talk about it.

Do you post everything you shoot online?

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In my contract, it states you are not allowed to do so. There's a lot of reasons why but here's three. One: remember you are hiring me for my editing style. Two: even though you have rights to your photos, I still am the photographer who took those photos. If you post them with other filters on it on your Instagram, your followers would not see my original work. Remember, a big chunk of my clients come from referrals and Instagram. And three: adding extra filters on top of it being carefully edited by me, just ruins the quality of the photo and I want you to be proud of the photos you are posting!

CAN I ADD FILTERS TO THE PHOTOS?

Your final edited photos will be delivered via an online gallery. I also have the option to give you a USB drive of your final edited photos. The online gallery and link will be available to you for 90 days. You are responsible for downloading all photos. After the 90 days have passed, the online gallery will expire. You have the option to purchase a yearly subscription gallery hosting and backup to keep your gallery online.

HOW DO WE GET OUR PHOTOS?

Local travel fees are including in all my packages. It will not be an extra charge added to a package.

Is local TRAVEL EXPENSES included?

I only have you pay for the flight, two night stay and transportation. Everything else, I cover. I'm very open to stay accommodations, so if you have an airbnb you're staying at or have a family member with a guest room, I'm totally cool with it as along as it works out for both of us.

I am firm on booking the flights, stay and transportation on my own. I promise I'm not boujee lol, I do make sure to get your confirmation before booking though. You can check out local prices by googling it, to get an idea on how much it will cost. I would use JFK to fly out. After I book all the things, the payment for them is due one week after the invoice is given to you.

HOW DOES COVERING out of state TRAVEL EXPENSES WORK?

I've never arrived late and don't plan to! However, many things can happen that are out of my control. Like car trouble or traffic that wasn't anticipated or what have you. I always strive to be prepared ahead of time, I always leave early enough to arrive half an hour early so I can set up, etc. If I know I will be arriving late for whatever reason, I will let you know as soon as possible.

THALIA

You're investing in a photographer who's going to invest in you.

THE EXPERIENCE

my approach

HOW TO BOOK

THE EXPERIENCE

ELOPEMENTs

COUPLE / MATERNITY

WEDDINGS

LET'S TALK PRICING

PORTRAIT/BRANDING

message me

if you're vibing with me, I'd love to talk!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SARA + DAVIDA MONTAUK BRIDAL SESSION

how does the booking process work?

DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS?

Is the retainer refundable?

do you include video services?

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

I'M WORRIED ABOUT IF YOU'VE SHOT AT MY VENUE BEFORE, DOES IT MATTER?

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BEFORE I BOOK, I HAVE TO KNOW IF I will have RIGHTS TO MY PHOTOS?

MY VENUE IS INDOORS AND DARK, HOW WOULD YOU CAPTURE THAT?

do you charge for the downtime in between events during a wedding day?

WHAT IF THE WEATHER REALLY SUCKS?

What happens if our wedding day runs longer than the package we paid for?

How do you protect my images from technical issues?

What if YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO MY WEDDING FOR SOME REASON?

What do i wear for my session?

Do you have insurance?

Do we need a second photographer?

are you the only photographer?

DO YOU PICK PHOTO LOCATIONS OR DO WE?

DO YOU DRESS PROFESSIONALLY?

what if my boo doesn't like to take photos?

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What is your editing process?

Do we get all the UNEDITED IMAGES?

WILL WE GET ALL OF OUR PHOTOS?

Do you watermark the photos?

Can you photoshop me and REMOVE MY DOUBLE CHIN?

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DO YOU INCLUDE printed WEDDING ALBUMS?

how fast can we see some photos?

WHAT IS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME?

How long do you keep my photos after the wedding?

Do you post everything you shoot online?

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CAN I ADD FILTERS TO THE PHOTOS?

HOW DO WE GET OUR PHOTOS?

Is local TRAVEL EXPENSES included?

HOW DOES COVERING out of state TRAVEL EXPENSES WORK?

what happens if you arrive late to our wedding/session?

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