sierra rose photography
welcome guide WEDDING
Contents
PG 1 | WELCOME
PG 3 | MEET SIERRA
PG 4 | COLLECTIONS
PG 5 | ENGAGEMENT
PG 7 | WEDDING DAY
PG 8 | FIRST LOOK
PG 9 | DETAILS
PG 10 | FAQ
PG 13 | DESTINATIONS
WELCOME
CONGRATULATIONS! You're engaged and ready to start all things wedding planning!
There are a million choices that you'll make as you prepare for your special day, and choosing the right photographer is one of the most important decisions. I'm honored that you're considering hiring Sierra Rose Photography to capture one of the most incredible moments of your life. What an honor to be here, and I can't wait to meet you and hear more of your story.
Each couple brings their own unique vision for a wedding day, and I offer a variety of options for your needs to ensure that you receive the amount of coverage for your day. From small elopements to all the bells & whistles, I'm here to help you choose a collection perfect for you.
From the smallest detail to the most eextravagant moment, I work to capture the story of your day and the story of your love. My hope is that this guide is a helpful tool in guiding you through the photography experience and providing tools as you plan the special day.
with joy,
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:
• personality types: 4w5 + infj
hey there!
Hi! I'm Sierra. A 28-year-old, coastal-grown + disney-obsessed creative residing in Eugene, Oregon where you could find me in a local coffee shop, playing endless amounts of cribbage, or listening to showtunes + classical music.
me to better know my peers. I was on the sidelines with the football team during each win + loss, I attended every band concert, and I sat with peers even during grief. I'm a photographer by trade, but a storyteller by heart.
• when I'm not behind the camera, I work as a licensed therapist - I love my jobs!
• I have dermatographia (like a walking canvas!)
• I can sing about any disney song by heart (which makes me the best babysitter EVER)
I like to think that my photography journey began when I was a toddler. Like many first-born children, I grew up with my parents capturing every moment of my life. I spent hours watching home videos and helping my mom capture my younger sibling's life on videotape. At 15, I began taking photos for the high school yearbook staff and interning with a local photographer. What started as a fun hobby quickly progressed into a business by high school graduation. I loved that photography allowed
As a self-proclaimed life-long student, I received my bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oregon in 2018. I am currently working on a master's in mental health counseling at Western Seminary. I believe that everyone has a story worth telling, a story worth hearing, a story worth capturing, a story worth sharing. I feel immensely grateful that I have the privilege to come alongside you during the most joyous, emotional, and special moments in life.
SWEETHEART
ELOPEMENT collection FULLY WEDDED collection
collection
4 hours coverage
one photographer
200+ images
online gallery
digital downloads
print/web release
$2000
7 hours coverage
one photographer
500+ images
online gallery
digital downloads
print/web release
custom flash drive
1 hour engagement session
$3000
9 hours coverage two photographers
700+ images
online gallery
digital downloads
print/web release
custom flash drive
100 4x6 prints
keepsake box
2 hour engagement session
$3800
ENGAGEMENT
session
Once you've booked your date, it's time to begin the engagement session planning! The engagement session is the perfect way to showcase your romance to your family and friends, become comfortable infront of the camera, and kick off your new wedding planning season. These images are often used for invitations, wedding websites, save-thedates, signing books, decor, and more! Because of this, I always recommend choosing a location, aesthetic, and feel that represents your relationship best. Whether you are homebodies who want to cozy up over coffee on your couch, adventure partners who want to roadtrip to the coast, or outdoorsy campers who wish to be captured on the gorgeous cascade range, there are endless options to capture your love story in a place that feels the most like "you."
OUTFIT INSPIRATION
Planning the perfect outfits can be a stressful thing but thankfully we can brainstorm together (and hit up pinterest, am I right?). The outfits you choose should help you to feel your best AND provide comfortability. I love pastels, subtle colors, texture, and accessories like hats, jewelry, cute shoes, etc. I always recommend avoiding too many patterns/designs. If you do wear patterns, I would recommend choosing something like florals or options that don't feel too "busy." For colors/patterns, less is more. And feel to bring up to 3 outfits - often people like to choose at least one dressy outfit and one relaxed jeans outfit, but this is dependent on what style works best for you.
TIMING
Engagement sessions have a turnaround time of 2-3 weeks, so scheduling your session on the calendar with enough time to design your invites will be important. For those marrying in summer, late fall or early spring is a popular time. If you have a longer engagement, aiming for the summer before the wedding can be dependable for some beautiful sunshine and nature. For the best lighting, I prefer to schedule sessions the last two hours before sundown for that gorgeous golden hour light. Mornings are also great during the summer to avoid super hot weather but keep in mind that this is often an early wake up time to catch the sunrise light!
LOCATION
Maybe it's the place you first met, your future venue, a first date spot, or the place of the proposal, I always encourage couples to consider if there are any nostalgic locations worth incorporating into your engagement session. See the box below for some Oregon spots I love to shoot at.
ENGAGEMENT PHOTO LOCATION IDEAS
mt pisgah (eugene) | cannon beach | shore acres (coos bay) marys peak (corvallis) | hobbit beach ( florence) smith rock (redmond) | sparks lake (bend) | cape kiwanda ( pacific city) | columbia river gorge
photographs taken on a public rooftop in downtown eugene
day tips WEDDING
SAMPLE WEDDING TIMELINE
1:00 getting ready + details
2:00 putting dress on
2:30 first look with bridesmaids/ first look with parents
2:45 first look + couple portraits
3:30 bridal party formals
3:45 family formals
5:00 ceremony
5:30 cocktail hour
6:00 dinner + reception events
**20 minutes before sunset golden hour couple portraits!
FIRST LOOK DOWN THE AISLE? or
FIRST LOOK BEFORE THE CEREMONY
The photo timeline we craft for the day of will depend mostly on whether you desire to see each other prior to the ceremony or have a more traditional route of waiting until the ceremony without a glimpse before. Choosing to do a "first look" where the two of you see each other for the first time privately before the ceremony can be a sweet option, especially for those who want a more private moment. One thing I love about a first look is that it allows for us to do the majority of your portraits before guests arrive so that you get to really savor every moment with your guests. Some people wonder if a first look will take away from the magic of seeing each other down the aisle. For some, this may be true. However, many clients tell me that walking down the aisle is still just as special, regardless if part of the day has already been spent together.
DOWN THE AISLE / TRADITIONAL CEREMONY
While I'm biased as a photographer to encourage the first look, I also completely honor and respect the decision to have a traditional approach of seeing one another at the ceremony for the first time that day. It could be useful to schedule an earlier ceremony time to ensure that you have plenty of time with your guests. Regardless of if we do portraits before or after the ceremony, I recommend setting aside about 1.5 hours for couple portraits, wedding party, and family formals. To save on time, we can also do some portraits before the ceremony (i.e. bride + bridesmaids, groom + groomsmen, etc.)
details DELICATE
When I first arrive and the wedding party is still getting glammed up, I spend 30 or so minutes getting pretty shots of all the things you wear, delicate details, invitation suites, and of course the bling! What I ask is that you have all of the detail items you'd like photographed together and ready for me in a box to ensure that every important detail is captured. Not sure what to set aside? Here are some ideas:
SHOES | DRESS | BOUQUETS JEWELRY | TIE | VOWS | RINGS
Pro tip? Purchase wooden hangers for your bridesmaids dresses. It's a simple step up from a plastic hanger but it's so much classier. I will bring a few ring boxes and a flat lay but some clients choose to purchase their own ring boxes that fit their wedding colors. (MRS ring boxes are popular for photography but you can also find some cost-effective options on amazon!).
" I'LL BE TAKING MY TIME, SPENDING MY LIFE FALLING DEEPER IN LOVE WITH YOU" -ED SHEERAN
DESTINATION weddings
Planning your special day somewhere a little farther than our Oregon backyard?
I'm your girl! I've photographed in Italy, London, Zion, Hawaii, Arizona, and I have a huge travel bug. It would be such a dream to photograph you two wherever your hearts desire! In fact, because I love travel so much, I offer 50% off any package option for some of my dream locations (do you know you want to go somewhere lovely but unsure of where to plan your day? a few location ideas listed below). How it works is that you would pay 50% of a session package, a plane ticket for me to get there, and a place for me to stay the night prior and night of the wedding day. (I'll even crash on a couch, if needed!).
DREAM LOCATIONS:
hawaii | italy | greece | ireland | switzerland zion | yellowstone | palm springs | mexico joshua tree | sedona, az | moab | costa rica glacier park | grand teton
