photography investment proposal

 

Gilliam Wedding

 

It was such a joy getting to know you both during our consultation, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to interview to photograph your big day. With a bachelor's degree in Fine Art Photography from the University of Georgia (I won't hold it against you, Jacob - go Dawgs) and 15 years of creative experience, my role goes far beyond just capturing beautiful images—I am here to help you navigate your day gracefully as your biggest advocate. 

 

Tailored to Your Vision


Suggested Timeline

 

Preparations & Build Up

 

Anticipation & Inner Circles

From the quiet detail shots to celebrating with your separate communities, this is where the day’s energy begins to build.


  • 11:00 AM – Ladies arrive at the venue; getting ready begins.
  • 12:00 PM – Photographer arrives; bridal details and getting ready photos begin.
  • 1:00 PM – Groom & groomsmen arrive; groom prep photos begin.
  • 2:30 PM – Bride's first look with her bridesmaids & bridesmaid formals.
  • 3:00 PM – Groom & groomsmen formals.
First Look & Ceremony

 

Intimate Moments & The I Do's

A breathtaking, private moment for just the two of you to share your vows, followed by the main event where it all becomes official.


  • 4:00 PM – Bride & Groom First Look + Private Vows.
  • 4:30 PM – Pre-ceremony hideaway (Time to relax and touch up while guests arrive).
  • 5:00 PM – Ceremony begins.
Dinner & Celebration

 

Dinner, Toasts & First Married Photos

While your guests enjoy cocktails, we will capture family portraits and your first portraits as newlyweds before tossing to a great meal.


  • 5:30 PM – Cocktail Hour.
  • Family formals.
  • Bride & Groom formals.
  • 6:30 PM – Grand Entrance & Toasts.
  • 6:45 PM – Dinner is served.
Party & Grand Finale

 

Delivering photos

From the romantic traditions to a packed dance floor, ending the night with an unforgettable celebration.


  • 7:30 PM – First Dances (Bride & Groom, Family Dances).
  • 7:45 PM – Dance floor officially opens!
  • 8:30 PM – Cake Cutting.
  • 9:00 PM – Bouquet & Garter Toss.
  • 9:45 PM – Grand Send-Off.
  • 10:00 PM – Photographer leaves.

Signature Gilliam Package

Based on our conversation, I've proposed a 10-hour window to provide the perfect amount of coverage to capture every moment from your morning details to the grand send-off. Below is the initial investment quote for your day, which we can easily adjust or refine as your planning evolves to ensure you have the exact flexibility you need.

Includes:
  • 10 hours of consecutive wedding day coverage
  • Engagement session included (a complimentary $500 value)
  • Custom timeline planning & day-of coordination support
  • High-resolution, password-protected gallery with full download rights

$3,750

 

Tailoring Your Package

 

Need less time? If you feel less time fits your vision or budget better, we can modify your coverage to an 8-hour day for $3,000, or 9 hours for $3,375.


The Engagement Session: I highly recommend keeping this session, as it's the perfect, relaxed opportunity for us to get comfortable working together before the big day. However, if you choose to forgo it, a $250 credit will be deducted from your package total.


Adding a Second Shooter: While we can add a second photographer for $400 (covering 8–10 hours), I am entirely confident we can capture every shot you want without one. By utilizing tripods and secondary camera setups with remote shutters, I can seamlessly cover multiple angles on my own.

So what's next?

Mark photography off your wedding checklist.

01

Review & Refine

Take your time looking over this custom timeline and the package details. If you want to make any adjustments, just let me know and I will gladly update everything to match your vision.

02

Final Approval

Once we have the timeline and options tuned exactly to your liking, I will send over your final quote. Review the details one last time, and simply give it your nod of approval so we can proceed.

 

03

Secure the Date

As soon as you approve the quote, I will send over your contract and invoice. To lock your wedding date onto my calendar, just sign the agreement and submit your 30% deposit.

04

Officially Booked!

Once the paperwork and deposit are taken care of, your date is completely secured. You can officially cross this major milestone off your wedding checklist and celebrate knowing your day is in expert hands!

 

Real Wedding Galleries

 

If you haven't had a chance yet, I invite you to explore a few of my full wedding galleries to see how a complete day beautifully unfolds from start to finish. It is the perfect way to truly envision what your own memories will look like when captured through my lens.


I hope to hear back from you soon!


"Hiring Kaleigh was hands down the best choice we made. She’s so much more than a photographer—she was practically my sanity saver and biggest hype woman all day. She made us feel completely normal and relaxed in front of the camera, and looking back at our photos, she captured exactly how happy we felt."


H & C