THE ALEXA KATE PHOTO WEDDING GUIDE.
Welcome!! And a MASSIVE congratulations to you and your love on your engagement!!! I couldn’t be happier for the two of you. You’ve made it to my wedding guide either because you’ve already reached out (hooray!) or because you clicked the link from my wedding inquiry page. Either way, I’m so glad you’ve made it. I realize there’s a lot of planning to be done for your wedding, many vendors you’ll be working with, lots of family members to make happy, and perhaps just a bit of stress involved with the whole wedding planning process. Because I realize this, know that I am here for you. I want to help you as much or a little as you would like!!!
A little about me. I’m Alexa but most people call me Lexi. I’m the middle child in a family of five, born and raised in Madison, WI. I’m a lover of all things neutral, a full-time organizer (where are my rainbow-sorted closet people?!) and a mom to my sweet little girl, Amalia (and three fur babies!). I’m a self-taught photographer who has been capturing high school seniors and love stories since 2011.
You can find me sipping iced coffee with a book in hand, or editing for hours with a murder podcast on in the background. I’m a simple gal with a love for love, specifically YOURS. Does it sound like we could be besties? Scroll down to see how to make that happen ;)
The One Wedding Collection
THE ONE | $6,900 + tax
8 Hours
2 Photographers
+ Engagement Session
THE ONE PLUS | $8,500 + tax
10 Hours
2 Photographers
+ Engagement Session
TRAVEL Info
$50/hour 60 minutes outside of Madison
travel 2+ hours requires lodging
The AKP Process
ONE
Fill out the form on my website! You’re already here which means you’ve done that, yay!!
TWO
Look over the wedding guide (this!) and make sure everything aligns with what you want for your wedding photographer. To be sure we’re a good fit, let’s set up a time to chat over FaceTime or coffee!! If we decide we’re a perfect match, I’ll send you a contract and payment plan! To secure your date, complete the 50% deposit.
THREE
If you’re interested in the included engagement session, it’s time to schedule that! More details below on what you can expect from an engagement session!
FOUR
One month before your wedding, the second payment is due. I’ll send you a questionnaire via email with a few last details to make sure we’re on the same page for everything! Fill out the questionnaire to let me know of allll the little details for your wedding day (addresses, phone numbers, timing of everything). This helps me SO much. We will also set up a video chat to go over your timeline to make sure I capture your day to the best of my ability!
FIVE
WEDDING DAY!!!!! Smile, laugh, get married, have the best day ever!!!! You’ll receive a sneak peek gallery of 100+ images 2-3 weeks after your wedding day :)
SIX
Wedding gallery delivery!!! You can expect to receive your gallery FULL of photos guaranteed to make you cry happy tears 12-14 weeks after your wedding day. Download the entire gallery, share everywhere, order prints if you wish, ENJOY!
Your Final Gallery
ONLINE GALLERY
Your photos will be delivered via an online gallery 12-14 weeks after your day. All of your photos are high resolution and are ready for printing. You can download the entire gallery with one click and download individual images if you just want a few for a quick insta post! I deliver about 75 photos per hour of shooting. An average gallery has 800-1000 photos and will be available for 1 year. It highly recommend that you download your gallery right away and back it up on a flash drive (or two!!!). You are able (and encouraged!) to share the link to your gallery with family members so they, too, can see and relive your beautiful day!
PRINTS + ALBUMS
I will upload a print release to your online gallery so you’re free to print wherever you choose! You can also print directly through your gallery using a professional printing lab I work with! Simply click the shopping cart and add the size print you’d like! You are more than welcome to print elsewhere if you’d prefer, just be sure to choose a printing company like mpix so you receive high quality prints!
Have another question? Shoot me an email at alexakatephoto@gmail.com!
The Engagement Session
$800 a la carte | included in “the one” wedding collection
1 location
1 hour session
2 outfits per person
online gallery of high resolution images available for download
DATE + TIME
My favorite time to shoot is in the evening right before the sun goes down. We can shoot in whichever month or season you prefer! My weekends book up quickly with weddings, but you can get a fast pass to the front of the line by scheduling mid-week. Couples use their photos on save the dates, so be sure to schedule your engagement session far enough ahead of time! Be sure to factor in my turn-around time of 3 weeks when scheduling your session!
WHAT TO WEAR
Dress as though you’re going out to a casual dinner - nothing too fancy, and something you’re comfortable in. I love when my couples wear layers!! Ladies, bring hats and other fun accessories! Avoid big, bold patterns and bright colors - earth tones and neutral colors works especially well with my editing style!!
LOCATION
Let’s shoot somewhere that means something to you! I have a list of favorite spots in the Madison area, but I LOVE trying out new locations. What do you like to do as a couple? Do you spend time at coffee shops or breweries? Do you enjoy eating ice cream or going on hikes on the weekends? Let’s go somewhere that represents who you are as a couple!!