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Stephanie Kase Photography is a wedding photographer and educator based in
Columbus, Ohio.

stephanie@stephaniekase.com










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BEST friend as you plan and prepare for your big day!


THE WEDDING GUIDE FOR





STEPHANIE KASE COUPLES


FAMILY FORMALS


SUNSET PORTRAITS


RAINY WEDDINGS


MOCK EXITS


ONLINE GALLERY


ALBUMS


ENGAGEMENT SESSION


BENEFITS OF A PLANNER


OUTFIT IDEAS


GETTING READY


FIRST LOOKS


CEREMONY


PREFERRED VENDORS




WELCOME!

Welcome bride-to-be (and future groom!). I am SO excited you're here! Being
engaged is SUCH a special time in your lives and I'm so excited for what's to
come. This guide will be your BEST FRIEND as you plan and prepare for your big
day, and will allow you to know exactly what to expect during your wedding
photography experience! I'm so EXCITED to pour into you and to help ease the
stress of planning. As always, feel free to reach out at any time if you have
any questions along the way!




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I'M MARRIED


MY HUBBY, MICHAEL, IS MY BEST FRIEND, BIGGEST ENCOURAGER, AND THE LOVE OF MY
LIFE. WE WERE MARRIED ON JULY 9, 2017 AND IT WAS THE BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES. WE
GOT MARRIED AT OAK GROVE AT JORGENSEN FARMS ON A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY SUMMER DAY! IF
YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR WEDDING DAY STORY, CLICK HERE! I LOVE DOING
LIFE WITH HIM AND HAVING HIM BY MY SIDE! MARRIAGE IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GIFT AND I
LOVE GROWING IN OUR MARRIAGE EVERY DAY, AS WELL AS ENCOURAGING MY COUPLES HOW
AWESOME MARRIAGE IS.




I'M A DOG MOM


MICHAEL AND I RECENTLY JUST GOT A SHEEPADOODLE (OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG + STANDARD
POODLE) NAMED EMBER! WE ADDED HER TO OUR FAMILY IN JULY OF 2019 AND WE ADORE
HER. YES, I'M THAT CRAZY DOG LADY WHO EVEN HAS AN INSTAGRAM FOR HER DOG
@EMBERTHESHEEPADOODLE! SHE IS THE BIGGEST SWEETHEART AND WE LOVE HER TO PIECES!
IF YOU WANT TO READ AN ENTIRE BLOG POST OF OUR FIRST MONTH WITH HER (TOLD YA I'M
A CRAZY PUPPY MOM), CLICK HERE!






GET TO KNOW STEPHANIE

Before we jump right in, here are three things you NEED to know about me:


I LOVE CHAI


I CONFESS, I DON'T LOVE COFFEE... I CAN'T EVEN STAND THE SMELL! BUT CHAI LATTES
HAVE MY HEART. THEY’RE MY GO-TO DRINK WHEREVER I GO! VENTI CHAI LATTE WITH THREE
PUMPS OF VANILLA? YES, PLEASE! ANY OTHER NON COFFEE DRINKERS OUT THERE? I JUST
CAN'T GET ENOUGH!! YOU CAN FREQUENTLY SEE MY OBSESSION OVER ON MY INSTAGRAM
WHERE I FREQUENTLY SHARE ABOUT MY DAY TO DAY LIFE!





MY WHY

I love photographing weddings because it gives me the opportunity to serve and
love on all of my couples. It’s such a joyful and EXCITING time in your life,
but I totally understand how overwhelming the wedding process can be! I’m here
to walk you through every step of your photography experience from making you
feel confident in front of my camera with constant direction to helping you
craft the perfect wedding timeline. At the end of the day, planning is so
incredibly fun, but the really awesome part is that you’ll become husband and
wife. I love celebrating that with you because marriage has been one of the
biggest blessings in my life. I’m here to encourage you as you make your journey
towards marriage and prepare for your big day!

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ENGAGEMENT SESSION

This is your FIRST step of your experience with me which also makes it SUPER
exciting! There are two main goals of our time together (besides getting
gorgeous photos, of course): 

1. Spend more time together and get to know each other better!
2. For me to teach you my posing so you're PROS when your wedding day comes!





WHAT'S INCLUDED

Our session will last 1.5 hours, includes two locations, and two outfits. You
can do more locations and outfits.. However, that also means you will get more
variety with fewer images in your final gallery! I guarantee 100 images in your
gallery from your engagement session!




WHAT TO WEAR

I recommend wearing two outfits: One dressy and one casual. Feel free to go all
out for your dressy outfit, and think "date night" for your casual outfit! My
biggest piece of advice is to wear outfits that COMPLIMENT each other, not
match. Keep reading for more style tips and outfit ideas!




HOW TO BOOK

Because my weekends are dedicated to weddings (just like yours!), I only
schedule engagement sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Our
start time is completely based on sunset time for the time of year you're
considering! See below to view available session dates!



SCHEDULE YOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION:




WHAT TO EXPECT

If you're like every other couple, you're probably a little nervous thinking
about being in front of the camera... I mean, you're not used to having a big
black box pointed at you, am I right?! Even *I* get nervous when I'm having
photos done!!

It's COMPLETELY normal to feel this way, but I want to encourage you to just
relax and have a good time. I'm going to be giving you allllll the direction so
you never feel like you know what your doing. We're going to capture those
timeless photos that everyone loves, while getting a little goofy and having fun
(don't be surprised if I pull out my speaker and turn on some music!!). Some
prompts I give you both might seem a little silly at first, but TRUST ME, they
create some legit magic.

All you two have to do is show up and be an adorable couple in love... easy,
right?! I'll take care of the rest and we're going to have a lot of FUN!


TIPS & TRICKS FOR SUCCESS

BE ON TIME: We typically plan your start time based on sunset time. If you are
late, it cuts into the sunlight we have available! No one wants dark photos, so
arriving on time will ensure we have gorgeous light to work with for your whole
shoot! :) 

BRINGING THE DOG: I adore ALL the cute pups, so naturally, I LOVE it when you
bring them along! The best way to include them is to have someone else bring
your dog during the last 15 minutes of your session, or choose a session
location that is less than 5 minutes away from your home. Contact me so we can
work out the details!

CLEAN THE RING: Your ring will be a focal point of your photos, and I'd love to
grab a few up close shots of just your ring while you change outfits! Cleaning
it will ensure it's nice and sparkly for photos!

EMPTY YOUR POCKETS: Especially for guys, make sure you don't have anything in
your pockets! I am more than happy to store phones and keys in my bag, or
ladies, you can bring along a little purse to keep everything in. 

RELAX! You don’t have to be a pro at this! I’m going to help you along the way
and it’s going to be a blast! I don't expect anything from you. Enjoy this time
together and make a date out of it! Plan dinner afterwards and celebrate!!

GET YOUR NAILS DONE: Make sure your nails are freshly painted, or spoil yourself
with a trip to the salon! Chipped nails will be noticeable in your photos.
Neutral colors and pastels photograph beautifully and will match any outfit!

BRING COMFY SHOES: If you're wearing heels, bring a pair of flip flops or
comfortable shoes to walk from spot to spot. Your feet will thank me later!



CHOOSING OUTFITS



HOW MANY OUTFITS? Most often, my couples like to have one casual, everyday
outfit (think: date night) and then one outfit that is dressier! This will give
your shoot two totally different “looks.” I recommend beginning with the dressy
outfit first!

PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP: Ladies, I highly recommend doing your hair and
makeup trial right before your engagement session! This will not only ease the
stress of you having to do it yourself, but you'll get to see how the hair and
makeup you want for your big day will actually LOOK in photos. It also gives you
a way to use the trial for your session! Win, win!

CHOOSING COLORS: When choosing colors for your outfits, I recommend selecting
lighter tones and more muted shades. By avoiding ultra-bright, bold colors, it
will help bring all the attention to your faces and let the eye focus on the way
you feel about each other. Soft pinks, muted blues, and light neutrals like
heather gray, creams, leather brown and white all work wonderfully.

SKIP CASUAL CLOTHES: I know flip flops and graphics tees are *perfect* for
everyday wear, but especially for the guys, long pants and closed toe shoes look
most masculine and photograph wonderfully! Trust me, it's just for one hour...
then you can go back to your most comfortable attire. Instead...

DRESS IT UP: Have you ever wanted to rock a sequin dress, or a long flowy maxi
dress? Maybe you've dreamed of wearing a floral crown, or wearing a tulle skirt.
THIS is your chance!  Ladies, especially for your dressy outfit, I typically
recommend a long, flowy A line dress that cinches at the waist. This is
typically most flattering on most body types! For the guys, opt for a suit or
nice pants and a suit jacket with a button down for your fancy outfit. 

FLATTER YOUR FEATURES: Ladies, keep in mind which features you want to flatter
and which features you want to hide when picking outfits! For example, if you
want to hide your arms, choose a top with sleeves and skip the spaghetti straps.
If you want to minimize your bust, choose a dress with a higher neckline and
skip the strapless dress. If you opt for a low cut dress, it will minimize the
amount of angles I can shoot! 

SKIP THE SPRAY TAN: Even though it seems counter intuitive, I highly recommend
skipping a spray tan altogether, even if it's a few days out from your session.
Spray tans tend to photograph more orange than they appear and will make you
appear more orange than tan!



OUTFIT IDEAS


CLICK HERE FOR A PINTEREST BOARD WITH MORE OUTFIT IDEAS >>


RECOMMENDED SESSION LOCATIONS



First off, I want to say that I ALWAYS encourage my couples to think of session
locations that have MEANING to them. This will allow us to capture more genuine
images that reflect your personality. Think: Favorite date spot, where you met,
where he proposed, your wedding venue, your home, where you had your first date,
etc. However, if you're totally stumped for locations, have no fear!! We'll work
together to pick a location that fits you two best!

Here is a list I've compiled of some of my favorite locations for photo
sessions! I love these spots in particular because I'm able to provide photos
that are super consistent with what you see on my website and blog, and also
provide a huge variety in backgrounds for you! If a location you're considering
is not on this list, feel free to reach out to ask about it - chances are I've
never photographed there, or if I have, it's one I can't provide a good variety
of spots at! Of course, I always encourage you to pick locations that have
meaning to you as well. If there's a spot that is especially meaningful and
would love to incorporate it, let's chat!!


SCIOTO MILE


The Scioto Mile river near downtown is a GORGEOUS urban area, yet it's filled
with grass and greenery! You get the view of the river in your photos with some
gorgeous backdrops, including marble stone and trees. 

MEET AT: East Bank Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH 43215



SCIOTO AUDUBON


This park is a BEAUTIFUL spot for sunset portraits! There is a lake with a dock
that walks right across it, and big fields and trees that are simply gorgeous. I
love photographing at this park and it gives such a good variety! You get those
rich greens in the summer, with more gold grass in the fall.

ADDRESS: 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215, meet in parking lot by the rock
climbing wall



GERMAN VILLAGE


This area is a gem for brick walls and charm! I love shooting here for an
adorable urban look. There are an endless amount of spots with flowers, ivy, and
so many cute houses! If you want a spot with more greenery too, Schiller Park or
Scioto Audobon Metro Park are both close by for a second location (less then a 5
minute drive).


MEET AT: The Book Loft of German Village, 631 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43206



SCHILLER PARK


This spot is an adorable park right in the heart of German Village! What's nice
about it is if you want some in German Village too, going to both spots is super
easy! It has some really pretty sunlight that comes through in the evenings and
lots of variety for trees, grass, and even a pond!

ADDRESS: 1069 Jaeger St, Columbus, OH 43206



GOODALE PARK


This park is SO pretty and super close to the short north too! It's totally up
to you though whether you want an all greenery look or some urban shots as well!
We can stick to Goodale or grab some in the short north too!

If your engagement session will be sometime in April, THIS is the place to go!
The magnolia trees are typically in bloom during the 2nd or 3rd week of April,
and oh my goodness, they are like nothing else in Columbus! This is the PERFECT
place for spring engagement photos!

ADDRESS: 120 W Goodale St, Columbus, OH 43215


I have had the opportunity to work with many incredible wedding planners, from
day of coordinators to full service planners! They can provide help for your
wedding day in a way that no one else can. They also give me the opportunity to
solely focus on taking your beautiful photos while they keep the timeline going
throughout the day! There are typically many different types of services
planners offer, so here are a few to consider for different aspects of planning:

VENDOR MATCH-MAKING
Some planners offer the option of helping you with "vendor match-making." They
will sit down with you and ask you what you're looking for in your different
vendors, and offer the best suggestions within your budget. From what I've
heard, the amount of money you save doing this by knowing where to invest more
(AND finding veNdors that are the perfect fit) saves you more than what you pay!
Plus, you'll have a dream team that will be amazing for your wedding!

STYLING SERVICES
Many planners also offer day-of styling services in addition to planning. This
means they will be in charge of setting up your spaces and the design. They'll
add a beautiful, creative touch and since they've worked alongside you up to
your wedding day, they can carry out your vision perfectly. This also means mom
won't be running around trying to set everything up! They have you covered!

BENEFITS OF A DAY-OF COORDINATOR
If nothing else, this is the BEST thing you can do for your wedding in this
area!! It
is so crucial to have a go-to person the day of that can take care of the
logistics and answer questions. Otherwise, this burden typically falls on your
mom, maid of honor, or photographer. They are there to run the day and make sure
everything goes smoothly. This typically also includes planning the month before
your wedding. Once that one month mark hits, they will take over and conquer the
last minute planning details for you. What a stress reliever!

FULL-SERVICE PLANNING
If you want wedding planning to be as stress-free as possible, this is the route
to go! They will be there from your engagement all the way until the end of your
wedding day. They are there to take care of all the planning for you, so you can
relax and enjoy being engaged. They work alongside you to create the perfect
vision for your wed- ding day, help you choose vendors, create your timeline,
work out the logistics, and everything else that goes into planning. They
basically become your best friend during the process, because just about
everything is off your plate!



WEDDING PLANNERS

My biggest piece of advice in this area is to at the very least have a go-to
person, ideally a day-of coordinator. If you don't have one appointed person,
those responsibilities are going to fall on someone else (usually your mom, maid
of honor, or photographer). Whoever ends up taking over the logistical things
that pop up the day-of, they won't be able to enjoy the day or focus solely on
their job. Sometimes your venue will provide a day-of coordinator, but make sure
they will be there the whole day and are there to actively help! Sometimes
they're there just to oversee things and not help with the things that need to
happen the day-of. If you're okay with this go-to person being a family member,
then go for it! But realize that they aren't going to be able to enjoy your day,
so you'll have to be okay with that. Bringing someone else in isn't as much as
you'd think, and it takes so much stress off everyone! They can also be a really
good middle man when sticky situations come up throughout the wedding day. Trust
me, you won't regret it!


GETTING READY






CHOOSE A SPACE WITH LOTS OF WINDOWS
If you're trying to decide where to get ready, this is HUGE! I always opt for
spaces with lots of windows. When it's time to get into your dress, I will
likely direct you to a clean area that has lots of window light coming in!

GATHER YOUR DETAILS
If you can, please have all of your details gathered before I arrive! My biggest
recommendation is to put them all in one box or bag so they are all in one
place. This includes:

All 3 rings  |  A copy of your invitation suite  |  Your jewelry  |  Shoes  | 
Bridal dress
Veil   |  Hair pieces  |  Perfume  |  & anything else you want photographed!

HAVE YOUR BOUQUET ARRIVE BEFORE I START SHOOTING
If possible, have your florist deliver your bouquet and boutonnières BEFORE I am
scheduled to arrive. This ensures they will be included with all of the other
pretty details!

RING BOX
This is just a bonus tip here, but purchasing a velvet ring box in your wedding
colors will help to personalize your details! My favorite places to buy them are
from TheFamilyJoolz and The Mrs. Box!

GETTING IN YOUR DRESS
Make sure to have it in the timeline that your bridesmaids, mom, and anyone else
you want to help you get into your dress be ready AT LEAST 15 minutes before
your schedule time. This ensures they can be included in these special photos!

MAIL THE INVITATION
If you could mail me a copy of your wedding invitation with all of the others,
that would be AMAZING! Please feel free to reach out if you need my mailing
address!

GROOMSMEN PREP
My second shooter will photograph the guys getting ready if they are getting
ready in the same location as the bride or within 10-15 mins. If you want this
photographed, ensure it is on the timeline or you have communicated it directly
to me!

HAIR & MAKEUP
I would encourage you to have hair and makeup scheduled to be done around 30
minutes before you're scheduled to get into your dress. This gives you some
buffer time in case we run behind!



FIRST LOOKS


THERE IS NO PRESSURE TO DO ONE... HOWEVER, THERE ARE SO MANY BENEFITS AND
REASONS WHY MANY OF MY COUPLES DO OPT FOR ONE!

So you might be asking... what is a first look?! Well, let me tell you! A first
look is when the bride and groom arrange a private time to see each other before
the ceremony. The only people present will be the two of you and your
photographers and videographers! First looks are very popular for so many
reasons! There are so many incredible benefits of doing one!!

Although I love this so much on a wedding day, I also always encourage my
couples to do whatever they want to do. Because at the end of the day, it’s
their wedding, and what they prefer matters the absolute most! So although I
love it so much, I do want their day to go however they envision. This is just
meant to help you decide whether it’s right for you, and why I recommend it so
much!





BENEFITS OF A FIRST LOOK

Throughout the chaos of a wedding day, it will very likely be your ONLY alone
time! It allows you to have a chance to talk and enjoy hanging out with each
other. Groom, you get to TELL your bride how beautiful she looks as soon as you
see her! You get to extend your day TOGETHER by 2-3 hours.


YOUR ONLY ALONE TIME.





My brides LOVE this because your hair and make up is totally fresh for all of
your portraits. You don't have to worry about touching up before photos because
you just had your hair and makeup done! Your bridesmaids will LOVE you for this
as well!

With a first look, you can ENJOY taking all of your wedding portraits and not
feel rushed. Plus, you'll receive MORE variety in your portraits because of the
extra time! It makes taking photos a lot more enjoyable because you aren't
trying to squeeze them all in!


FRESH HAIR AND MAKEUP


MORE PORTRAITS IN YOUR FINAL GALLERY



You can finish the majority of your wedding photos before the ceremony begins.
We will jump right into bride and groom + bridal party photos after the first
look! This means no long cocktail hours with guests waiting on us to finish
taking photos! 


LOGISTICALLY, IT'S A DREAM!

Once we do family formals directly after the ceremony, you can actually go enjoy
cocktail hour or start the reception! If any of your bridal party aren't family
members, they get to enjoy ALL of cocktail hour!

So many couples say their nerves went away after they saw each other! It helps
you to feel more relaxed and make the ceremony more enjoyable. Plus, you’ll
probably remember your ceremony better because you weren’t so nervous. The whole
thing would probably be a blur otherwise!


YOU CAN ENJOY COCKTAIL HOUR


IT DIMINISHES NERVES. 




I NEVER HAD ANY HESITATIONS ABOUT DOING A FIRST LOOK FOR OUR WEDDING. I THOUGHT
IT ENDED UP BEING ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS WE MADE FOR OUR WEDDING DAY. IT
ENDED UP BEING ONE OF THE ONLY TIMES IT WAS TRULY JUST HER AND I ALL DAY. IT WAS
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO BE OURSELVES AND GET CONTROL OF OUR EMOTIONS
BEFORE THE ACTUAL WEDDING. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOING A FIRST LOOK AS MOST
OF THE WEDDING DAY IS FILLED FAMILY AND FRIENDS AROUND, BUT THE REASON YOU ARE
TRULY THERE IS FOR THE PERSON YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH.


DAVID SOUTHAM





I DID HAVE ONE MAJOR HESITATION WHICH WAS THAT WE WERE BREAKING TRADITION BY
DOING A FIRST LOOK. I CHOSE TO DO IT ANYWAY BECAUSE IT WAS WHAT PRESNEY WANTED.
IT WAS A GOOD CHOICE BECAUSE IT CUT DOWN ON AMOUNT OF PICTURES WE HAD TO TAKE
AFTER AND BECAUSE IT GAVE US OUR FIRST AND ALMOST ONLY INTIMATE AND QUIET TIME
BEFORE EVERYTHING GOT STARTED. WE WERE ABLE TO RELAX A BIT AND TALK AND HAVE
NORMALCY DURING THAT TIME. LASTLY, IT HELPED WITH JITTERS. IT MADE ME WAY LESS
NERVOUS TO SEE HER WALKING DOWN THE AISLE AND TOOK SOME PRESSURE OFF.


IVON BLACKMAN





THE FIRST LOOK WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOMENTS OF THE ENTIRE DAY. I SPENT THE
MORNING APART FROM THE WOMAN I LOVE. I REMEMBER ARRIVING TO THE VENUE AND JUST
HAVING TO WAIT. I HAD EVERYTHING I NEEDED FOR THE WEDDING, BUT I DIDN'T HAVE MY
BRIDE. I PACED OUTSIDE, COUNTING THE LEAVES ON THE TREES, THE CLOUDS IN THE SKY,
ALL THE WHILE WAITING FOR MICHAEL TO TELL IT WAS TIME FOR THE FIRST LOOK. THEN
IT WAS. I TOOK MY PLACE ON THE PATH WE'D CHOSEN. I STRAIGHTENED MY TIE, LOOKED
DOWN AT THE GROUND, AND WAITED. I HEARD HER APPROACH FROM BEHIND, HER SHOES
CLICKING ON THE PAVEMENT, AND I FELT SUCH RELIEF -- SHE WAS FINALLY HERE. THEN I
HEARD HER START TO CRY AND I WAITED FOR HER HAND TO REACH OUT TO ME. WHEN HER
FINGERS BRUSHED MY SHOULDER, I TURNED, AND WAS BLOWN OFF MY FEET. PURE ELATION.
MY BEAUTIFUL GIRL WAS HERE, AND SHE WAS RADIANT. I COULDN'T STOP SMILING AS I
LIGHTLY BRUSHED AWAY HER TEARS. AT THAT MOMENT, ALL MY NERVES WASHED AWAY. WE
WERE TOGETHER, WE WERE DRESSED FOR OUR PARTS, AND IT WAS OUR WEDDING DAY... WE
MADE IT. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE FIRST LOOK TO ANY COUPLES GETTING MARRIED
BECAUSE IT'S SUCH A UNIQUELY HAPPY MOMENT, AND UNLIKE MANY OTHER PARTS OF YOUR
WEDDING WHERE YOU'RE SUR- ROUNDED BY PEOPLE, THIS CAN BE MOMENT RESERVED FOR
JUST THE TWO OF YOU.


TYLER DAVIS


DON'T JUST TAKE IT FROM ME... HEAR FROM SOME OF MY PAST GROOMS:


WATCH THE VIDEO ALL ABOUT FIRST LOOKS:


IF YOU AND YOUR DAD ARE ESPECIALLY CLOSE, A FATHER DAUGHTER FIRST LOOK IS ONE OF
THE SWEETEST THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR DAD. IT GIVES HIM THE OPPORTUNITY TO
SEE YOU AND YOUR WHOLE LOOK BEFORE EVERYTHING GETS CRAZY, AND A SPECIAL TIME FOR
YOU TO CONNECT. THESE EASILY BECOME ONE OF MY FAVORITE PARTS FROM PAST WEDDINGS
BECAUSE THEY ARE SO EMOTIONAL AND SWEET! YOU'LL BE SURPRISED AT HOW EMOTIONAL
YOUR DAD GETS WHEN HE SEES YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME. IF YOU WANT THIS IN YOUR
TIMELINE, LET ME KNOW SO WE CAN ADD IN AN EXTRA 10 MINUTES TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!


A FIRST LOOK WITH BRIDESMAIDS HAS BECOME ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ON WEDDING
DAYS!! ESPECIALLY IF MOST OF YOUR GIRLS HAVEN'T SEEN YOUR DRESS YET, IT'S THE
PERFECT WAY TO SHOW IT TO THEM AND TO CAPTURE THEIR PRICELESS REACTIONS AT THE
SAME TIME. IT TYPICALLY ONLY TAKES ABOUT 10 MINUTES DURING THE GETTING READY
PORTION OF THE DAY. THE ONLY CHALLENGE IS MAKING SURE EVERY- ONE IS DRESSED AND
PUT TOGETHER BY THE TIME YOU HAVE YOUR DRESS ON, SO GOOD COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR
GIRLFRIENDS IS A MUST IF YOU WANT TO ADD THIS INTO YOUR TIMELINE!


FATHER/DAUGHTER FIRST LOOK


BRIDESMAIDS FIRST LOOK





UNPLUGGED


CEREMONIES

If you’re not familiar with unplugged ceremonies, they are essentially when you
request that your guests turn off all of their devices for the ceremony. This
allows the photographer to work more freely with no worry of getting guests in
their shots! As a photographer, there is nothing worse than trying to photograph
the bride coming down the aisle and have someone stick their phone out in front
of you (yes, it’s happened!).

 I think these are a GREAT idea, and I’ve had many of my couples do them with
amazing success! I also did it at my own wedding and am so glad I did! :) Guests
are typically very respectful if you ask them to not be taking photos during the
ceremony and it will reflect in your photos. This especially shows in the wider
shots; you’ll either see a lot of guests holding their phones up for photos, or
your guests sitting and enjoying the moment!

To make this happen at your ceremony, I recommend first having a sign at the
entrance of the ceremony that encourages guests to put away their devices! You
can also include a short and sweet line on your ceremony program that requests
that no one has their devices out. You can also request your officiant to
announce it a few minutes before the ceremony starts, to reenforce what they’ve
already read!

Not only will your photographer love you, but a beautiful thing happens: your
guests are sitting and enjoying the moment you two become husband and wife,
instead of staring at their screens. What a beautiful way to encourage your
guests to unplug for a short amount of time to enjoy such a special moment with
the two of you.



UNPLUGGED CEREMONIES


FAMILY FORMALS


ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS OUT FROM YOUR WEDDING, I WILL SEND YOU YOUR ONLINE WEDDING
QUESTIONNAIRE! THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN GIVE ME THE EXACT SHOT LIST FOR YOUR FAMILY
FORMALS. I DO ASK THAT THE LIST IS NO LONGER THAN 20 GROUPINGS (ANYTHING PAST
THAT WE CAN GRAB AT THE RECEPTION!) HERE IS AN EXAMPLE SHOT LIST FOR YOU TO GET
STARTED:

BRIDE’S SIDE
LARGE GROUP PHOTO (THIS IS EVERYONE: PARENTS, STEP-PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS,
SIBLINGS, AUNTS, COUSINS, UNCLES)
BRIDE & GROOM WITH PARENTS, STEP PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, SIBLINGS BRIDE & GROOM
WITH PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, SIBLINGS
BRIDE & GROOM WITH EACH SET OF GRANDPARENTS
BRIDE & GROOM WITH PARENTS, SIBLINGS
BRIDE & GROOM WITH PARENTS
BRIDE & GROOM WITH SIBLINGS
BRIDE WITH MOM
BRIDE WITH DAD

BRIDE & GROOM’S SIDE
BRIDE & GROOM WITH PARENTS
BRIDE & GROOM WITH PARENTS & SIBLINGS

GROOM’S SIDE
LARGE GROUP PHOTO (THIS IS EVERYONE: PARENTS, STEP-PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS,
SIBLINGS, AUNTS, COUSINS, UNCLES)
BRIDE & GROOM WITH PARENTS, STEP PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, SIBLINGS BRIDE & GROOM
WITH PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, SIBLINGS
BRIDE & GROOM WITH EACH SET OF GRANDPARENTS
BRIDE & GROOM WITH PARENTS, SIBLINGS
BRIDE & GROOM WITH PARENTS
BRIDE & GROOM WITH SIBLINGS
GROOM WITH MOM
GROOM WITH DAD





Sunset portraits are literally the BEST ten minutes of portraits you'll get on
your wedding day. Typically we'll sneak out for 10 minutes during your reception
(in-between events, of course!) or right after family formals to grab a few of
these! Trust me, they are WORTH IT and are those dreamy, swoon-worthy photos you
see all over Pinterest with the glowy lighting.

They also give you another chance to slow down and connect with each other, away
from the chaos of your big day! 

Here are a few things to know:
- Bring the veil + bouquet! This looks DREAMY with sunset lighting!
- If it ends up being overcast, don't worry! I've had SO MANY overcast and rainy
weddings end up having a beautiful sunset. In fact, the photo on the right here
was that EXACT scenario! This sunset was a complete surprise! If the sun isn't
peaking out, we might still sneak out for some extra portraits for variety!



SUNSET PORTRAITS


RECEPTION EXIT OPTIONS



There are SO many options when it comes to exits. Sparklers, bubbles, glow
sticks, rose petals... there's so many options!

If your coverage ends before your exit, you have the option of planning a "mock"
exit with your bridal party. This is more common than you may think. Instead of
saving your exit until the very end, you can plan a mock exit with just the
members of your bridal party and your immediately family members. This allows us
to have more control over these shots and the party never has to stop. In most
cases, no one even notices that the bride and groom are missing for a few
minutes. Also, it’s almost impossible to tell that the whole wedding isn’t there
waving sparklers and sending off the happy couple. This idea allows my couples
to save money and still have all of the shots that they dreamed of. Some of the
photos in the gallery to the left were actually fake exits!


RAINY WEDDING DAYS

One of the most COMMON questions I get asked is, what happens if it RAINS on my
wedding day? While this isn't always ideal and doesn't match the sunny day you
imagine while planning, I want to encourage you that you can still have GORGEOUS
photos, even if it's rainy! Here are a few quick tips to keep in mind: 

1. Overcast skies = perfect lighting. Sunlight, especially mid-day, is actually
very harsh. Rainy days give that perfect, soft, natural lighting, no matter
where you take your photos! This gives you perfect lighting + the ability to use
a lot more locations. It also tends to make colors look more vibrant. :) Don’t
get me wrong, I love golden, sunlit photos… but overcast has its advantages as
well.

2. Let me worry about the photos. On your wedding, the only thing you should
have to worry about is being the bride! :) 

3. Be willing to go outside! Most of the time when it’s raining, it’s a lot of
light sprinkles and not long, huge downpours… going outside is still definitely
doable! I typically will find areas that have large trees to cover my couple &
bridal party, or overhangs on the side of buildings. I also bring along cute,
clear umbrellas to a wedding day (enough for an ENTIRE bridal party) that keep
you almost totally dry, even when you’re not under anything! :) And they look
adorable! All photos I’ve ever taken outside in the rain hardly even LOOK like
it’s raining.

4. Have a rain plan. Especially if you are having an outdoor wedding, this is
very important! Be sure to communicate to your vendors what they should do if it
rains on your wedding day. That way, if the situation arises, they will already
know what to do and you won’t have to worry about a thing.


DOWNLOADING YOUR PHOTOS
When downloading your photos, I recommend downloading the ENTIRE gallery all at
once, so you immediately have a copy of all your images! After downloading your
gallery, be sure to save it to multiple places. You can also download individual
images as you want them! 

ACCESSING YOUR PHOTOS ON YOUR PHONE
The online gallery system that I use is extremely mobile friendly! To access,
just go to your phone’s web browser and navigate to your gallery’s webpage link.
It work seamlessly and just like it would on a computer! You can download
individual photos onto your phone for crisp and clear Instagrams and having
access to your memories at all times.

ORDERING PRINTS
You can actually order professional and affordable prints from within your
online gallery and have them shipped directly to your house! Prints are printed
in a professional lab to ensure color and contrast ac- curacy. You are more than
welcome to print images on your own. However, I would warn you to avoid Walmart,
Target and Costco. I cannot promise that your colors will print true-to-life if
you choose to print at those stores! 

GALLERY EXPIRATION
Your gallery is guaranteed to remain open for one year after your wedding date.
Therefore, I highly recommend backing up your images in more than one place, on
multiple devices, flash drives, hard drives, and even in online cloud storage
systems like Dropbox or iCloud. You can't have enough copies!

SHARING YOUR IMAGES
You are completely free to share your images wherever you would like! Whether
it's on social media, printing them for your home, or sending to your friends,
share away! I want you to treat your images like they're yours. Just keep in
mind not to add filters or re-edit them in any way (cropping is totally okay!)
Watermarking is not necessary, but a photo credit is always appreciated! Feel
free to share your gallery link with your friends and family! I will already be
passing the gallery on to your vendors for you, so you don't have to worry about
that!



ONLINE GALLERY


HEIRLOOM ALBUMS


HEIRLOOM ALBUMS ARE THE PERFECT WAY TO REMEMBER YOUR BIG DAY. YOU CAN ORDER ONE
ANYTIME BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR WEDDING DAY! REACH OUT AT
STEPHANIE@STEPHANIEKASE.COM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ORDERING ONE!

30 PAGE 10X10 LINEN ALBUM: $1,100
• LEATHER COVER UPGRADE: $250 
•12X12 SIZE UPGRADE: $200
• ADDITIONAL 2-PAGE SPREAD: $50 
• CUSTOM ENGRAVING: $80 

6X6 DUPLICATE PARENT ALBUM: $300 EACH

10X10 GUESTBOOK: $350 EACH



WATCH THE VIDEO ALL ABOUT MY ALBUMS:


INTIAL ALBUM DESIGN

Two weeks after you receive your full wedding gallery, I'll send you a link to
your initial album design. I am typically including images that most couple LOVE
to see in their album, including many of your blog post images!




TWO REVISIONS

You get two revisions with your album design. It's all set up online so it's
really easy to make changes! You have an unlimited amount of design changes +
image swaps within each revision. The revisions are due within 3 weeks after
receiving them.




ALBUM DELIVERY

Within 6 weeks of approving your album design, you'll receive your album at your
doorstep! 

ALEADY HAVE AN ALBUM? HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT...


Thank you for allowing me to photograph your big day! I don't take it lightly
and am SO excited for you. I want you to know that I am HERE for you throughout
wedding planning! If you have ANY questions at all along the way, feel free to
reach out to me via email at any point. I hope this guide serves as an amazing
resource for you as you plan and prepare for your big day! I'm not only here to
help but I want to encourage you that marriage is WORTH IT. It is a blast and
always keep that in mind! At the end of the day, no matter what happens, you'll
be married and that's all that matters. Thank you again for choosing me as your
photographer, and happy planning!

With love, Stephanie



THANK YOU!




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ONLINE GALLERY


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