Best Day Ever
There are so many sweet moments ahead of you- from finding the perfect venue, to saying "yes" to your dress, to asking your best friends to stand by your side. This is such a short, beautiful season, and it all leads to one of the most important days of your life, your wedding day.
While this season began with a proposal, your story began before he even started looking at rings, and it will continue after your wedding day. Your wedding day isn't the end of a season, it's the beginning of a life together. Imagine cuddling up together on your first anniversary, thumbing through your wedding album, remembering how he looked at you in that first moment together, and reliving it together because it's right there in front of you. Now imagine turning those same pages with weathered hands to show your grandchildren one day. Such a beautiful story deserves to be preserved for generations to come. Let me help you tell your story.
As someone who married her high school sweetheart, I believe your marriage is something beautiful, something to be cherished. Your wedding is more than just day or a party. It's the joining of families, the exchanging of vows, and the celebration of one of God's greatest gifts to us. I don't take my part in that lightly. I love being a witness to your story, and creating images that tell it in an authentic way. From your engagement session to the wedding day, I want to earn your friendship and trust, so that you can be completely comfortable in front of my camera. I am so excited to serve you and celebrate with you!
Full day packages starting at $2700. Be sure to see my full package information below. If you don't see an option that fits your needs, we can create something together!
Welcome to the
Wedding Experience
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Hey! I'm Amanda
I wanted to take a minute to share a little about myself because it is so important to me that we build a relationship. If you want to create relaxed, genuine images on your wedding day, you don't need just another vendor - you need a friend! Making new friends is my favorite part of this job!
I'm a Christ-following ministry wife and homeschooling mama of three little ones. We love hiking, playing outside, reading (they love Harry Potter but so far I'm the only Hufflepuff), and playing board games. I love baking, but I hate cleaning the kitchen. I love surrounding myself with heirloom photos and family treasures, and I want to help you fill your home with the same!
The Process
I love creating bright, vibrant, and timeless images of my couples, but more than that I love building friendships with my brides. The more comfortable you are with me, the more relaxed and confident you’ll be on camera on your wedding day. That starts with a little gift from me at booking, and continues with a complimentary engagement session (so we can practice posing and get to know each other) and then a timeline/planning consultation (I love to do this over coffee). On your wedding day, we’ll already know each other well and know what poses work best for you and your husband-to-be! I’ll do a mixture of posed portraits and also document candid moments throughout the day, but most importantly, you'll feel like a friend walked in the room when I arrive! Below you'll find more information about the packages I offer. There's also a FAQ section at the bottom of the page, but if you have any questions, please call me at 256-397-3698. I would LOVE to answer them for you and start building our friendship!
Pricing and Packages:
Premium
The Premium Package is a great option if creating a printed album is high on your list of priorities. It's also what I recommend if you fit any of these categories:
- You're incorporating lots of small details in your day and would like extra images of those special items
- You have a large wedding party or are inviting 100+ guests and want plenty of images of everyone involved
- Or creating an heirloom album to pass down through generations is high on your list of priorities.
Includes:
-8 hours of wedding day coverage
-Second photographer
-A 10x10, 20 page custom designed album
-Complimentary engagement session
-Personal assistance planning your wedding day timeline
$4300
Full
Choose this package if you want every moment of your day documented, but you aren't sure you want a printed album. My second photographer will arrive in time to photograph the groom getting ready and leave during the party dancing, but I'll be there all day! I highly recommend this option if you have more than 2 or 3 bridesmaids/groomsmen or if you want lots of photos of your guests.
Includes:
-8 hours of wedding day coverage
-Second photographer
-Complimentary engagement session
-Personal assistance planning your wedding day timeline
$3500
Basic
This is the perfect option for you if you're having a low-key, backyard wedding or smaller affair and aren't interested in having assistance printing your wedding album. It's also great for brides on a tighter budget or who mostly want to focus on ceremony images, key moments, and aren't as concerned with an abundance of detail or getting-ready images. I promise you'll still have beautiful portraits and images for your walls!
Includes:
-6 hours of wedding day coverage
-Complimentary engagement session
-Personal assistance planning your wedding day timeline
$2700
A la carte
Second Photographer
10x10 Album
8x8 Parent Album
Hourly Coverage
Let's get in touch.
I am so excited to get to know you! I'd love to do that over coffee or a phone call, but if you've got some questions first or prefer to discuss via e-mail, that's okay too! First, fill in my contact form, let me know how I can best help you today, and we'll start there.
Here's my contact info again. If you don't hear from me within 24 hours, I haven't received your message. In that case, please reach out another way:
Email: amanda@amandahornephotography.com
Text/Call: 256-397-9698
Contract & Retainer
Step one is making us official! As soon as you let me know which package you want to book, I'll send over your contract. After we've both signed the contract and you've paid your retainer, we can move on to the fun things!
Let's Start
Planning
I'll send you a copy of my bridal planning magazine ASAP so we can start talking about your engagement session and planning for your big day! I'll help you choose your wardrobe for the engagement session and curate a timeline with you so your wedding day is smooth and stress-free!
Your Engagement Session
Your engagement session is one of my favorite aspects of the bridal experience. We'll take our time to get to know each other, practice the poses we'll use on your wedding day, and create some beautiful images to commemorate a sweet time in your life!
Your Wedding
Day
When I arrive, I'll give you a hug, introduce my assistant or second photographer, and get to work documenting all of the details of the day! I'll be there with you all day, making sure you're drinking water, and photographing all of the beautiful moments for you.
FAQ
How many images should I expect to recieve?
This just depends on your day! On average, I deliver about 75 images per hour of coverage. You should expect your images to be delivered to you via online gallery within 8 weeks of your wedding date.
Do you require a deposit to book my date?
A $750 non-refundable retainer is required to reserve your date.
What's included with the engagement session?
A new friendship! Engagement sessions are the BEST way for me to get to know you and get you comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day. Meeting you before your wedding means you'll feel like a friend walked in when I arrive on the big day, not a stranger. These sessions are usually around 90 minutes. You can bring multiple outfits if you'd like, and you'll receive 40+ digital images. Engagement sessions (including up to 150 miles round trip travel) are complimentary with any completed full day (6+ hour) wedding package, but you can also choose to add one to an hourly package if you're interested!
Are any prints included in my package?
If you're anything like me, sometimes photos live on your computer for YEARS without being printed. While there aren't any printed products included in my current packages, I want to make creating art from your images as simple as possible! I provide a full store attached to your online gallery, and I have samples of everything I offer ready for you to view.
Do I need a second shooter?
This just depends on what you want photographed! If your wedding has lots of intricate, planned details, I highly recommend having a second photographer to get extra shots of all of those details. Having a second shooter also makes it more likely that we'll be able to get photos of the groom and groomsmen getting ready. She will also take more candid images of your guests and different angles of portraits.
What type of lighting do you use?
While I prefer to work with natural light for portraits, I am confident with off-camera lighting for indoor "getting ready" photos and reception images. I try not to use any lighting for the ceremony because I find it distracting to the couple and guests. If your ceremony venue has any tricky lighting scenarios, we can discuss that at your timeline consultation.
Can you tell me more about the albums?
I LOVE these albums! The images are gorgeously printed, and there are so many cover options for you to choose from to match your personal style. They are a beautiful way to share the story of your day for decades to come! You'll choose your favorite images to include, I'll design the spreads, and you'll approve it before I order for you! So easy!
Do you travel?
I love to travel! Anything outside of 150 miles of Salem, AL is subject to a travel fee, which covers fuel (and a hotel stay if necessary).
Does anyone come to the wedding with you?
If you book a package with a second photographer, she will be there with me! If not, I may or may not have an assistant with me that day.
Can we set up a payment plan?
Absolutely! Just let me know you're interested in one and I'll set it up for you! After your $750 retainer, I can split the remaining balance into up to 5 payments for you.
Do you offer smaller packages for smaller weddings or elopements?
I can create a custom package for you if you only need a few hours of coverage. I always recommend a minimum of 3 hours. In three hours, we can take photos of your first look, bridal party, ceremony, and family formals. I only book hourly wedding packages within 3 months of your wedding date. Send me a message to get more information. <3
I have a few more questions...
I would love to answer them! You can call or text me at 256-397-3698 or email me at amanda@amandahornephotography.com