ROMANTIC BRIDES IMPULSIVE COUPLES POLISHED WEDDINGS

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ROMANTIC BRIDES
IMPULSIVE COUPLES
POLISHED WEDDINGS
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WHAT’S INSIDE
Table Of Contents
WELCOME NOTE
MEET ME
» about me
» my why
» my style
ENGAGED AND IN LOVE
» engagement photos matter
» what to wear and where to shoot
» style tips for your session
» great engagement shoot ideas
YOUR WEDDING
» Your wedding day
» sample wedding day time line
» say “YES” to the first look
» the details
» unplugged weddings
» client spotlight
» getting married without getting harried
YOUR IMAGES
» photos are meant to be shared
» the simple beauty of PASS
» specialty products
WEDDING VENDORS
» selecting your wedding vendors
» recommended vendors
» should I hire a wedding planner?
INFORMATION
» frequently asked questions
» price list
» hiring me
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WELCOME NOTE
I am so excited and honored to welcome you to the Alyssa Turner Photography
bridal guide! I hope this guide will help you to get to know me better, as well as
a great reference tool in your wedding planning. Planning your dream wedding
is such an exhilarating, yet also quite daunting experience and I am here to help
in any way that I can. Thank you and enjoy!
<3 Alyssa
A LITTLE ABOUT ME:
Hi, I am Alyssa Turner a professional photographer for romantic brides, impulsive
couples, and polished weddings.
I BELIEVE:
» That true love is intentional, purposeful, and so very worth it.
» first kiss butterflies should happen more than just the first kiss
» dinner should be enjoyed with a glass of wine, and after dinner you should
finish the whole bottle.
» an amazing wardrobe can give you confidence that you never even knew
you had.
» there is always a good reason to throw a party.
» when you have faith in God miracles happen
» and I believe the best is yet come...
SOME FUN FACTS:
» I am a chocolate snob! I only like chocolate from foreign countries, nothing
American
» I take three hour bubble baths because one hour is just not enough
» wrapped presents are my weakness, you can totally buy my love!
» I am so gullible! I once bought $100 worth of makeup at $1 piece because
“Neiman Marcus” was having a close out sale! Life lesson Google is your
friend. I soon found out that I got
scammed and just bought $100 worth
of “Elf” makeup.
» my friends call me a line crosser. I wonder what that means?
» me at a flea market it like a kid in a candy store. You can take anything from
drab to fab by spray painting it gold!
» I love surrounding myself with funny people. Life is better when you are
laughing, plus it is a great ab workout!
MY WHY:
I am a hopeless romantic and I truly believe that your love story should be
lived out in a way that is contagious to everyone around you. I have been
told on more then one occasion that love like this only happens in the movies.
That all encompassing, head over heels, heart racing, unconditional love that
penetrates straight down to your soul could never exist in real life. I refuse to
believe this! You see some people believe that love is a feeling but I believe that
love is a choice. I believe that if you choose to love with all your being, even
when it’s hard, that your marriage will be a love story motion pictures are made
of! I am Alyssa Turner Photography and I celebrate romantic, impulsive couples
who love intentionally!
ENGAGEMENTS
Engagement Photos Matter
If you are tempted not to have an engagement session...
give me a moment to convince you why you should.
Being comfortable in front of the camera does not come
natural to most couples. In fact most grooms would rather
stick forks in their eyes than voluntarily get their photos
taken.
However if you want wedding photos that you love you are
going to want some practice time together. Jut like athletes
practice for a game, or musicians practice for their next gig,
an engagement session is a great way to practice before
your wedding.
It is an opportunity for both of you to become comfortable
in front of the camera, and I promise you we are going to
have tons of fun!
shoot in one or two locations with two outfit changes.
The last two hours before sunset is when I typically
photography my engagement sessions. The lighting is
optimal during this time of the day and will give you the best
images possible.
I love getting to know my couples personally and an
engagement session is the perfect way to do that. You
will know what it is like to shoot with me, and in turn will
be much more comfortable in front of my camera on your
wedding day.
Engagement photos also make great save the date cards,
and guest sign in books.
Engagement sessions last 60-90 minutes depending on
location and the activity you have selected for your session.
In order to maximize your shooting time we will typically
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What to Wear and Where To Shoot
For your engagement session wear clothes that match your style and personality. Wear
clothes that feel like you, and that you feel great in.
You are welcome to bring two outfits for each of you. One set can be casual, and the
other more dressy. Choose clothes and accessories that you feel confidant in, and that
flatter your unique shape and size.
Your engagement session can be a great time for you to do a trial run with your makeup
artist before the wedding day. Having your makeup professionally done before your
session can help boost your confidence and will definitely make your eyes “pop” in your
photos.
Be sure to communicate your desired “makeup style” clearly to your artist so that he or
she is able to create a look for you that compliments your features, but that can keep
you looking like you.
If either of you are planning on wearing shoes that are high in style, but low in comfort
you might want to consider bringing an extra pair to wear to and from the car.
Depending on the location you choose for your session there may not be a wide
selection of places in which to change your outfit, so keep that in mind when choosing
what to wear...and what you’ll wear first. There are no rules as to weather you wear
your casual or dressy clothes first, that’s entirely up to you!
Where we shoot is also up to you. I am available to make suggestions if you are having
trouble deciding. My experience has taught me that selecting locations or activities that
are meaningful and important to my couples always results in better images.
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ENGAGEMENTS
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1. Be you! Choose clothing and accessories that represent your style and that you feel great in.
2. Be comfortable. Select clothes that fit well and that compliment your figure.
3. Try to avoid clothing with logos, otherwise you run the risk of looking like an ad for your favorite
retailer.
4. Try to avoid being “matchy matchy” instead try to coordinate your outfit selections.
5. Select outfits that compliment each other in color, style, and level of formality.
6. Don’t be afraid to bring a couple different outfits. Most couples bring one casual and one
formal outfit.
7. Layers and textures translate great on camera. So don’t be afraid to layer jewelry, scarfs,
sweaters, jackets, or any combination in order to create depth in your outfits.
8. Don’t forget the details! Accessories, nails, shoes. The level of care on even the little things can
add up. A fresh manicure, polished shoes, and even the simplest earrings can create a more polished
and styled look.
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Brides, consider having your hair and makeup done for your session. Having a professional
hair and makeup stylist prep you for your session will help add a little glamor to your photos even if
you’ve selected casual apparel for your session.
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Don’t stress! Engagement photos should be fun..and they will be if you let yourself enjoy
the experience! You might even consider having a date night after your session so you can enjoy an
evening together celebrating your engagement.
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Great engagement shoot ideas:
At the place he proposed: After all, what
better way to capture an engagement than
the place it all started!
At your favorite restaurant: Meaningful
memories happen with food, ambiance and
your special song playing in the background.
Doing your favorite activity: You both
enjoy playing checkers. What better way to
capture your personality than in the heat
of game play, the agony of defeat, or the
comedy of contemplating your next move?
Where you first met each other: Whether
your first meeting was a discussion at the
library or fumbling for the door at the local
coffee shop, going back to your beginnings is
a marvelous memory.
Images with your pet: What better way to
capture your new family than by including a
beloved shared pet in your session?
Your favorite skyline: Your city is beautiful
at any time of the year, and the skyline shares
where you live now, a beautiful location that
might change with time.
A downtown urban session: Fun and
funky, pictures in alleyways or in otherwise
undiscovered locations of your area make for
a more intimate view of the city.
An amusement park: Nothing says fun
like the Tilt-A-Whirl to go with your whirlwind
romance.
A romantic beach: In the morning, evening
or any time of day, the sea meets an endless
sky for a feeling of forever.
Vintage-styled, with old furniture and
funky clothes: Bring out your nostalgic or
avant garde side with some dramatic, edgy
modern shots coupled with retro stylings.
At your favorite, cute coffee shop: Quirky
and cozy, local mom and pop shops are a
great way to take a quick break to refuel and
to catch some local, architectural shots with
you in the process.
Seasonal: Catch the nuances of the
seasons, including everything from a winter
wonderland, to leaves of fall, to flowers in
spring, to the lush, green summers in nearby
beautiful fields and forests.
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YOUR WEDDING
A WEDDING DAY PHOTO TIME LINE
A wedding is a whirlwind of events, gone in the blink of an eye. There’s little more important to a perfectly executed event
than an organized time line. If you are looking to effectively plan out your wedding day with your wedding coordinator or
fiance, here’s a look at a typical wedding day time line from our point of view. We are here to help assist you in planning out
your day so that you don’t miss a beat.
10AM GIRLS GATHER AND BEGIN TO GET
READY
12PM PHOTOGRAPHERS ARRIVE (DETAILS,
BRIDES DRESS, BOUQUET, SPECIAL ITEMS,
FINAL PREPARATIONS OF THE BRIDE AND
BRIDESMAIDS)
7:45 TOASTS
8:15 SPECIAL DANCES (FATHER DAUGHTER,
MOTHER SON, ANNIVERSARY DANCE)
8:30 PM OPEN DANCE
8:45PM CAKE CUTTING
3PM BRIDE GETS DRESSED.
9PM BOUQUET AND GARTER TOSS
3:30PM FORMALS WITH BRIDESMAIDS, AND
BRIDES PARENTS (SECOND SHOOTER WILL BE
WITH THE GUYS)
10PM BRIDE AND GROOM SEND
OFF
4PM FIRST LOOK WITH BRIDE AND
GROOM
10:30 PHOTOGRAPHY COVERAGE
ENDS.
4:30PM WEDDING PARTY FORMALS FOR BOTH
SIDES.
4:45PM BRIDE IS TUCKED AWAY FOR CEREMONY
5:00PM CEREMONY
5:30 FAMILY PORTRAITS (SECOND SHOOTER
WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHING RECEPTION AREA
BEFORE GUESTS ARRIVE)
6:30 RECEPTION BEGINS, GRAND ENTRANCE,
AND FIRST DANCE
One month before your wedding we will touch base
via phone or e-mail to discuss your wedding day
photo time line. At this time we will also provide you
with our Complete Wedding Information form to fill out
with all your wedding details including locations, family
members, special wedding day events, vendors and
much more. This information will ensure we are all on
the same page for an unforgettable and stress-free
event!
6:45 DINNER IS SERVED
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WEDDING DAY
YOUR WEDDING DAY
Your wedding day will go by so fast. The day you spent so
much time preparing for, dreaming of, and investing in, will go
by as one of the quickest days of your life. I guarantee it! This
is one of the great reasons to invest in wedding photography
that will tell the story of your day, giving you the opportunity
to relive it again and again.
When I arrive on the day of your wedding (typically
including a second shooter) We will begin by shooting the
brides details, dress, shoes, jewelry, bouquet, etc. Having
all your “details” including your bridal bouquet ready to be
photographed is a huge help and time saver.
Some brides have the opportunity to get ready in a gorgeous
suite with beautiful natural light. Others prepare in small
rooms in their church. Either is fine. Do what ever works
best for you, and we will make it work. Of course I will not
complain if you pick the first option.
in the background of your preparation images. Having your
bridesmaids tidy up your getting ready room before you put
your gown on is always appreciated and helps to make your
images more editorial and classic in style.
Once I arrive I will help to guide you through a time line that
we’ll agree upon prior to you wedding day. The time line is
a “guide” to help us get you to the church on time. Weddings,
like any event, can take on a life of it’s own and we will be
flexible if for any reason the schedule does not go as planned.
I will coordinate with your planner, DJ, Banquette captain
and anyone else on the vendor team to ensure that all of the
highlights of your day are captured, and to create a pleasant
flow to your day for you and your guests.
Photography is all about light, and finding the best possible
light to use is my number one technical priority on your
wedding day. So on your big day we will always be looking
for the best possible light to shoot in. So if I find great light in
another room or outside I might move your dress or details to
that area to photograph it.
Another important detail for your day is to eliminate clutter
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SAY YES....TO THE FIRST
LOOK
It may go against old tradition but I’m excite that First Looks are
becoming the NEW tradition. A first look has a huge impact on
your wedding photography time line for the day and provides the
opportunity for additional bride and groom portraits. It also makes
the moment you see one another for the first time an intimate
experience that’s truly just about you.
So what exactly is a first look? Before the ceremony I photograph
just the bride and groom seeing each other for the very first time
on their wedding day. It gives an opportunity to see his reaction
when seeing you in your wedding gown moments before you say
“I do”. Unlike your walk down the isle when all eyes will be on you,
only his eyes (and my lens) will be on you. Your wedding day will go
by in a blink of an eye, and this may be the only time during the day
that is just for you and him. A first look yields sweet and emotional
photos while the two of you get to enjoy a private moment.
Why would we want to break with tradition? If your wedding
photographs are a priority in the planning of your perfect day, then
you are likely to appreciate the benefits of a first look. The benefits
include having additional time for portraits, getting to your reception
sooner following your ceremony, and creating an intimate moment
just for you and your soon to be husband. Many bride and grooms
also find it a wonderful way to calm their wedding jitters before
walking down the isle
IN THE DETAILS
Details are a great way to make your wedding a unique experience highlighted with touches of you. Careful selection and
purposeful placement of details can make your wedding more personal and memorable. Details also help to tell the story
of your wedding day in photographs. When choosing details try to choose items that are a personal reflection of you as
a couple. The ring bearer’s pillow he carried may have been made from the lace of your Christening gown, or the shoes
with the delicate pearl buttons may have been your mother’s. These are small sometimes unnoticed details that tell the story
of your special day.
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SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE
Something old represents continuity
Something new represents optimism for the future
Something borrowed symbolizes borrowed happiness
Something blue stands for purity, love, and fidelity
YOUR WEDDING
UNPLUGGED
WEDDINGS
If you have ever attended a wedding and noticed that
more then half of the guest are holding up some sort of
devise like an IPad or a smart phone in front of their face
the entire ceremony you’re not alone. Maybe you have
even been the one holding the phone taking photos and
videos.
The term “unplugged” wedding has become a hot topic
in the wedding photography world recently, and even
found it’s way to the front pages of The Huffington Post.
In a world where just about everyone has a cell phone
equipped with a camera and video we’ve all become
“iphoneographers” and are constantly pulling out our
phones to snap a picture or capture some video. But
on the day of your wedding do you want your guests
focused on you, or focused on photographing you?
As a professional photographer I can see both sides.
Guests are excited to be there and want to share images
from your wedding day, while at the same time you’ve
invited them there because they are special to you and
you want them to be a part of your day.
It is entirely up to you weather you suggest to your guests
that they refrain from taking photo or video during your
ceremony. Your wedding day is about you as a couple
and the focus should stay on you.
Also note that because you have full copyright to your
digital images all your guests can also have access to
all your professional photos. I will do my best to capture
every moment of your day so that you and your guest
can just enjoy it in the moment!
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PHOTOS ARE MENT TO BE SHARED
Have you ever heard it said that a gift isn’t truly a gift unless it is given away?
I think the same theory applies to photographs. They are ment to be shared! Everyday a photo grows in significance and value
because every day after it is taken we are one day further away from that moment in time. Your wedding photographs should
be enjoyed and shared by you, your friends, your family, and even future generations to follow.
Because I believe your photos should be shared I have chosen to be what is called a “shoot and share” photographer. I provide
photography coverage as a service to my couples and offer a complete collection of images to my couples.
Complete wedding collections include collection of fully edited high resolution images from the engagement session and
wedding day. You will also receive a custom app that allows you to download your images, as well as share to Facebook,
Pinterest, and other social media outlets super fast and easy!
I want you to have all your images, enjoy them, and share them. They don’t do either of us any good if they’re locked away on a
hard drive, they are meant to be shared!
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CLIENT SPOT LIGHT
MELANIE & ZACK
I recently had the privilege of photographing Zack and Melanie’s
gorgeous wedding this last fall. Brisk weather matched the racing pulse
of friends and family alike as the two said “I do.” Because weddings are a
flurry of excitement and special moments between loved ones, family and
friends, it is important to not only capture those smiles, demure glances
and beautiful flowers; stunning photography also captures the wishes of
the client.
How can you be prepared for the biggest day of your life so far? Here,
Zack and Melanie share:
THE BEST ADVICE FOR A BRIDE.
“Make sure to have a close friend or relative help you keep track of
time,” says Melanie. “In the excitement of the events taking place, it’s so
easy to run late, especially when so many of you might be getting ready
together!”
THE BIGGEST SURPRISE ABOUT THEIR WEDDING DAY.
“We had an exciting moment when the ring bearer tripped coming down
the aisle,” says Zack. “He’s this young nephew of mine and he really
crashed. Then the flower girl went back, pulled him up, and they kept
walking. Everybody loved that.”
THEIR FAVORITE PHOTO MOMENT.
“We thought the formal photos were going to be the most important,”
says Melanie, “but the candids turned out to be our favorites because
we saw that everyone was in the moment as much as we were.”
WHAT THEY LOVED MOST ABOUT WORKING WITH ALYSSA TURNER
PHOTOGRAPHY.
Zack says, “Alyssa was really cool. I didn’t know what to expect from a
photographer, so when I saw pictures of people and things I never got to
see during the day, I was pretty happy. She caught all of the details and
got great shots of friends and family, too.”
HOW TO TAME THOSE WEDDING DAY NERVES.
Melanie says, “There’s no real way to not be nervous, but I tried not to
think about it, pretending we were getting ready for prom instead.”
WHICH ONE MOMENT WILL LAST FOR THEM FOREVER.
Zack and Melanie say they will most remember seeing Zack’s brother
cry at the altar. “My brother’s a pretty tough guy, so seeing him tear
up a little during the ceremony was enough to make me almost lose it.
Thankfully, the photographer caught him with his hand coming away from
his face! It was really a cool moment to see him so happy for me.”
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GETTING MARRIED WITHOUT
BEING HARRIED
Be sure to have a hair and makeup trial
at least a month before your wedding.
This will give you peace of mind to know
exactly how you will look and give you the
opportunity to change things in advance if
necessary. Make sure to bring all jewelry to
the trial to see how makeup shades work
with the pieces.
Have your florist deliver your flowers
to where you are getting ready, not the
ceremony venue. Since you never know
when the mood will strike for a great photo,
you’ll want your flowers there and ready to
go.
Find out what the rules for photographs are
at the ceremony location. All venues are
different, some restricting the location of
photographs and even the times in which
they are permitted.
If possible, arrange to have your formal
photographs taken before the ceremony.
Getting this step out of the way early in the
day frees up the rest of your time to spend
with your guests. You will be able to go
straight to cocktail hour and catch up with
loved ones without stress. It’s a new age, so
it’s no longer considered bad luck for the
groom to see the bride before the wedding.
Have food delivered to your getting ready
location. It may be hectic, but take the time
to have a bite before the wedding since it will
be a while before you have the opportunity
to nourish yourself during the reception.
Prepare an emergency bridal kit with clear
nail polish, mints, a sewing kit, stain treater,
Visine, safety pins, bobby pins, pain reliever
and mini deodorant.
Allowing 50% more time for hair and
makeup than you originally anticipated
alleviates the number one reason wedding
schedules end up running late. This will
assure you have plenty of time for all
the portraits you want to take before the
wedding.
• Make sure you discuss a “rain plan” with
your venue just in case Mother Nature
doesn’t see sunshine in the cards.
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THE SIMPLE BEAUTY OF PASS
We live in an incredibly connected world.
Calling a friend on the phone on another
continent, talking on Skype to our college
roommate, or reading the Facebook wall
of a friend from high school is so normal
that we have forgotten that just ten years
ago we didn’t have iphones, IPads, or even
Facebook. One of the major benefits of
being so connected is that we can now share
images of our lives with the ones we love...
immediately!
PASS is a photo sharing solution that was
created for professional wedding and portrait
photographers that “shoot and share”. When
your wedding pictures have been fully edited
, a collection of your photos will be uploaded
to the PASS cloud to your unique PASS gallery,
and you will receive a URL where you can
view, download, share, and order prints on
any computer, tablet, or smartphone device.
To share your images with family and friends
you simply share your unique PASS URL with
them and they can view, share, download,
and order prints as well. PASS does allow for
your unique URL to be password protected at
your request. In addition downloading and
printing can be turned off if you prefer...all you
have to do is ask me!
Your PASS gallery will stay activated for one
year. For a small fee you do have the option
to renew your gallery at the end of the year
so that you can keep your images safe in
the cloud and continue to share them. If you
choose not to renew your photos they will still
be kept safe for ten years with the option to
access them at any time for that same small
fee.
Professional lab quality prints can be ordered
directly with our PASS gallery, and basic
shipping is always a flat rate of $5. Pricing for
PASS prints is as follows per print:
4x6 - $1
5x7 - $2
8x12 - $4
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
I proudly offer my clients a selection of fine
art legacy products including hand crafted
leather bound albums, wall art canvas,
and hand made nostalgic kits.
We live in a digital age where images are
most commonly shares via social media
and electronic devices, but that does
not mean we should not invest in legacy
pieces that can be handed down from on
generation to the next.
A hand crafted leather bound album is
something you can leave behind for your
children, and grand children. It is a tangible
item they can hold in their hands and
experience your wedding day and your
love story by turning the pages 50, 60, or
even 70 years from now.
The nostalgic kit was designed to be a
keepsake box to hold the tangible pieces
from your wedding day. A piece of lace
fro your dress, the garter that you did not
throw, your grandmother’s lucky penny that
you wore in your shoe. The kit includes
five plastic vials that an hold something
precious from your day, and a leather
open ended envelope to hold loose fine
art photo prints.
THE PROCESS
SELECTING YOUR
WEDDING VENDORS
Selecting your vendors is one of the most important aspects of
planning your wedding . You want to choose vendors who’s work
you love; that you trust, and that you enjoy working with. Of all your
vendors you will spend the most amount of time with your wedding
photographer and your wedding planner if you choose to go that
route...but that doesn’t mean that you should carefully select your
florist, cake baker, and other vendors with the same level of care.
My number one recommendation is that you communicate very
clearly with your vendors. The best way to start a relationship
with a potential vendor is to meet with them in person (or at least
have a phone/Skype conversation with them) Get a feel for their
personality and how they interact with you. If you get an uneasy
feeling, trust your instincts and continue searching until you find a
vendor that you feel you can trust and work well with.
What about hiring someone who is just getting started in their
business? Inexperience can be good and bad. If you are
considering hiring a vendor with little or no experience you can
certainly expect to pay less than you would for an experienced
vendor. Inexperience doesn’t necessarily mean that you will receive
a bad product or poor service, because remember, everyone has to
start somewhere and some people have a natural talent and ability
to provide great products and service from the very beginning.
On the other hand their is something to say for experience...ok
there’s allot to be said for experience. An experienced vendor has
“been there done that” and will know how to handle things if an
unexpected situation should arise before or during your wedding.
Choosing a vendor that you love for both their work and their
personality will definitely make wedding planning a more enjoyable
experience.
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RECOMMENDED WEDDING VENDORS
e design
Layered Bake shop
ph: 972-542-6317
www.layeredbakeshop.com
Videography
Melanie Maczuga
ph: 469-267-9412
www.facebook.com/melanie.janet.joyce
Vintage vehicle rental
Swanky Ride
469-939-2177
www.swankycouch.com
DJ and Entertainment
Uptown Sound
ph: 214-491-8283
www.uptownsound.com
Floral Design
RLove Floral Designs
ph: 214-668-4343
www.rlovefloraldesigns.com
Invitations
Socially Write
ph: 469-241-0059
www.facebook.com/pages/Socially-Write/167915793243360
Planning and Coordination
Events by Kristin
ph: 214-364-7117
www.eventsbykristin.net
Officiant
Love Notes Weddings
ph: 817-917-5540
www.lovenotesweddings.com
Hair and Makeup
Concepts by Anastasia
ph: 806-789-9795
www.anastasiastrattan.com
Wedding and Marriage
Nutritional Coach
Kara Stout
www.karastout.com
Vintage furniture and prop rental
Charmed Vintage Rental
214-448-1025
www.charmedvintagerentals.com
Wedding Planner
Silver Lining Events and Co.
(214) 475-0267
www.silverliningeventsandco.com
WEDDING PLANNER
DO I NEED A
WEDDING PLANNER?
I hear this question allot and my answer is always the same.
That depends entirely upon you.
Some brides have been planning their weddings since they
were four years old, long before they met their grooms. Others
haven’t given much thought to their wedding and haven’t dog
eared the pages of a bridal magazine, or created a mock up
of their invitations in their notebooks. But regardless of where
you fall on the spectrum, working with a wedding planner
really depends on you. How much time do you have to spend
planning your wedding? Do you have the resources to hire a
planner? From simple weddings, to elaborate ones working
with a wedding planner can alleviate allot of the stress of
planning your big day.
Perhaps your planning a destination wedding in Napa Valley or
Hawaii, working with a wedding planner can help you avoid
common mistakes that are made when working with out-of-town
vendors, and help you to avoid the risk of the unknown.
If you love details and enjoy planning you might want to
consider hiring a “day of” planner to help execute your plans on
the day of the wedding. A day of wedding planner allows you
to focus on being the bride on your wedding day instead of
worry weather the cake has arrived, or the tables have been
set. Many wedding planners offer “day of” packages and I
have found that my brides that have chosen to invest in having
a “day of” planner never regrets it.
Many couple don’t realize that the venue coordinator or
director at the reception location doesn’t act as a wedding
planner for them. Rather the venue coordinator is focussed
on making sure that their team of professionals provide
proper service throughout the wedding. You can’t expect
that will mean your venue coordinator will coordinate all of
your outside vendors like your florist, baker, and DJ on the
day of your wedding. When selecting your venue be sure to
ask what services they provide on the day of your wedding.
Communicating clearly from the very beginning of your
relationship is always a great idea.
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ALYS SATUR NER PH OTOGR APH Y. COM
ALYSSA TURNER PH OTO GR APH Y
”TRUE LOVE ISN’T FOUND...
...IT’S BUILT”
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN WILL MY IMAGES BE READY?
Engagement photos will be delivered two weeks from your session date. Wedding photos will be delivered 6 weeks from your
session date.
WHAT FORMAT ARE PASS IMAGES IN?
Your high resolution edited images in PASS are .jpg files.
HOW LONG DO YOU KEEP MY IMAGES?
I store your images to several repeat drives and on an online off site backup while I am working on completing the edit of your
session/wedding. Once I have uploaded your images to PASS and you have confirmed that you have been able to access your
images I then archive your wedding to an external hard drive. I then pass on the responsibility of storing your images onto you.
They will be active on PASS for one year, including cloud storage. If you decide not to reactivate your account they will still be
stored in the server for ten years and you will be able to access them any time during that ten years for a small fee.
CAN I PRINT MY IMAGES ANYWHERE?
Sure! But the better question is should I print my images just anywhere? No. I always recommend that if you want to print
images from your collection that you print directly from your PASS gallery. Print orders within PASS are fulfilled by one of the
leading professional print labs in the United States, White House Custom Color. The amazing prices have been negotiated
by PASS and are even better then if I were to place an order with WHCC myself. The computers used to edit my photos are
specifically calibrated to WHCC’s lab printers guaranteeing that your prints will be rich I color and vibrant. If you want to order
prints larger than an 8x12 please contact me for a quote.
DO YOU TRAVEL?
Absolutely! I love to travel and my passport I always current! Travel fees do apply and are billed separately from your wedding
collection.
WHAT TYPE OF GEAR DO YOU USE?
I am a Canon photographer and shoot with a Canon 5D Mark III, as well as a Canon 5D Mark II. All my lenses are Canon L
series professional lenses. I also have all the lighting equipment that I need to conquer lighting in any situation.
HOW DO YOU SELECT YOUR SECOND SHOOTER?
When hiring a second shooter for your wedding day it is a priority for me to select a photographer that I would recommend and
that I would feel comfortable shooting your wedding in the event that I couldn’t. I have never not been able to shoot one of my
clients weddings...and I like the feeling of know that if something beyond my control prevented me from shooting a wedding, my
scheduled second shooter would be able to step in and provide the same level of customer service that my clients expect and
deserve.
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ALYS SATUR NER PH OTOGR APH Y. COM
”SO THERE’S THIS BOY,
HE KINDA STOLE MY HEART”
ALYSSA TURNER PH OTO GR APH Y
ALYS SATUR NER PH OTOGR APH Y. COM
SHOOT AND SHARE $3,200
»all day wedding coverage by myself and a second photographer
»all usable digital images fully edited with shared copyright release
» online photo gallery, digital download, and cloud storage through the PASS app
SHOOT, SHARE, AND SHOW $5,400
»bridal or engagement session
»all day wedding coverage by myself and a second photographer
» all usable digital images fully edited with shared copyright release
»personalized wedding website
»12x12 lay flat seamless album, H.H. Boogie nostalgic box collection, or an IPad mini loaded
with digital wedding images
»20x30 Metal print or gallery wrap canvas
» online photo gallery, digital download, and cloud storage through the PASS app
SIGNATURE ALYSSA TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE $10,500
For the girl who wants everything! Everything from the Shoot and Share package, Plus anything
you want from the following list. Your package needs to be agreed upon before signing of contract.
»Signature engagement session (photo session, short film of your love story, magazine, and
premier party)
»Bridal session
»H.H. Boogie nostalgic box collection
»IPad mini loaded with digital wedding images
»12x12 leather album
»20x30 metal print
»20x30 gallery wrap
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ALYS SATUR NER PH OTOGR APH Y. COM
SIGNATURE ENGAGEMENT COLLECTION $5500
Everybody has a love story, but nobody has a love story like yours. This signature collection is designed and produced to share your unique love story with your very own
magazine and short film. A chick flick you will always want to snuggle up and watch!
We want you to get involved with us in the planning process, after all this is YOUR story!
Vision boards, prop ideas, and story boards will help us bring your love story to life on
camera. Before we begin shooting we will meet up over dinner and drinks (on us of
course) and go over all the details!
Since you are the star of the show be prepared to be pampered as all stars should be.
We will provide a hair and make up artist to get you looking and feeling fabulous on
shoot day!
Then we will spend a romantic day, just you and your fiance, celebrating everything
that makes you unique as a couple! Prepare to end the day even more in love then you
started!
Now because I always love an excuse to throw a party we will throw a premier party
for you to share your video with all your friends and family. This occasion can be as big
or as intimate as you would like it to be. Your magazine reveal and premier party can
be paired with your engagement party and be a red carpet affair, or we can set up a
personal viewing for just the two of you. Either way it will be a time to celebrate your
love and upcoming marriage!
Contact me today, and let’s get this party started!
WE JUST WANT PICTURES...$550
lifestyle, engagement, bridal, or day after sessions available
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If you are interested in having me shoot your upcoming engagement and wedding please
contact me to discuss the details of your wedding. I accept a limited number of weddings
each year. I do this in order to maintain a balance between my personal and professional
life by keeping my faith, marriage, family, and business in that order. This also allows me to
provide high end service to all my couples.
I do not accept every wedding I am asked to photograph as I believe it is important that I
am a good match for all my couples.
CONTACT ALYSSA
www.alyssaturnerphotography.com
808-782-4625
[email protected]
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ALYS SATUR NER PH OTOGR APH Y. COM