Pricing &
The Sliding Scale
Or: How I Keep My Cat Fed
Cards on the table
There are actual numbers on this page for you to look at which, if you've been looking around the wedding space, you'll likely know is not always the case. Before you dig into them, it's worth first understanding my sliding scale approach. The idea is to be frank when it comes to talking about money, instead of individually quoting clients based on "what I think I can get out of them". We're all adults here, all living in the same economy. We can talk about this stuff honestly.
Market Rate refers to the prices you see on this page, all based on my ability, experience, and equipment. It's the rate that allows me and my family to thrive. Some years that means lofty goals like saving for a home, other times it's just affording things that really shouldn't be luxuries, like health insurance. Market rate is for the majority of my clients who know that they can afford my services and know that they're supporting a local artist and small business.
Here are some questions you may say "yes" to if market rate is right for you:
- Is my family paying for the wedding / do I benefit from significant generational wealth?
- Am I able to comfortably absorb wedding expenses without putting my livelihood at risk?
- Have I considered that my vendor will be working on my images for weeks, not just the hours of my wedding day?
- Is it important to me that my vendors are able to thrive, not just survive?
Sliding scale pricing is the approach I take when folks know that my market rate is out of their budget, but they're eager to work with me due to some mix of my approach, photography style, or personality. It can be hard to ask for, but I'm firmly against weddings becoming a luxury that only the privileged or wealthy can afford. I don't want to be the reason a client can't afford their credit card bill or turns to some other financial predator. As long as the work doesn't mean I can't pay rent or keep us fed, I want to make it happen.
Here are some questions you may say "yes" to if sliding scale is right for you:
- Would a sudden hospital or mechanic bill leave me in financially precarious position?
- Do I struggle to keep up with rent or have to live in substandard conditions to afford a roof over my head?
- Does a friend or family member rely on me financially?
- Would I have to cut an important vendor or significantly shrink my guest list to afford the market rate?
Ok, number time
(thanks for your patience)
Full Day Weddings
Available nationwide, with travel discounts for certain hub cities
I hate charging by the hour, so I'm simply not going to anymore. If you want your whole day photographed, this is how I do that. Wedding days move fast, and second photographers become necessary the less time you have your venue. I'll offer one of the following:
- 12 hours of solo coverage
- 10 hours of solo + 3 hours of second photographer
- 8 hours of solo + 5 hours of second photographer
Includes
- Full Gallery Retouch
- Complementary Ceremony Recording
- Discount on additional 2nd hours
- 10 4x6 Glossy Prints
- $350 Discount on Album Design
May-Nov $7000 / Dec-Apr $6000
Half Day Weddings
Available in Maine, Boston, Richmond, and (sometimes) nationally
Your wedding is going to be simple, and that's the goal. You don't need me to photograph you getting ready, your family wants a handful of group photos, and there might be an hour or so of dancing. You're looking for a wedding photographer that won't dominate your time, but will get the shots that count.
- 6 Hours of Solo Documentary Photography
- Complementary Detail Photography Session
- $250 2nd photographer coverage of first look + ceremony
Includes
- Full Gallery Retouch
- 10 4x6 Glossy Prints
- $200 Discount on Album Design
May-Nov $4000 / Dec-Apr $3500
Wedding Weekend
From $ 12000
This is for if you want the whole dang experience on camera and don't mind the spend necessary to make that happen. 12 hours of event photography (primary & secondary photographer) and 8 hours of casual photography to split between the days before & after your wedding day. Clients must pay costs of overnight housing unless the celebrations are in Metro Portland, ME or Richmond, VA.
Elopements
From $ 1000
I'm always happy to join couples who want to celebrate their marriage intimately. Prices start at $1000 for 3 hours of photography and are adjusted for shoot complexity and any travel necassary.
Spare-No-Expense Coverage
I don't describe myself as a luxury photographer in any way.
Frankly, I find myself getting too dirty to grab the perfect shot to consider myself anything besides working class. but boy, do I have ideas for how I could elevate my approach for folks who can afford the additional effort.
If you:
- Love my art style and want to see what I could do with free rein
- Dig how tailored my approach is to individual couples
- Want to support vendors who give back to working class community
- Have plenty of budget headroom over the rate for my standard offerings
We should talk! Seems like we have a lot in common.
