Welcome Guide | Client Resources

We’re Official!

Hi, friend! If you’ve made it to this page, it’s because you have invited me to be a part of some beautiful life milestone and I couldn’t be more excited! Now, on to the really good stuff. We get to plan something magical together!

 

So, what’s next?

Elopements & Weddings

  • send over Welcome Guide (after booking)

  • set up a time to chat in the next couple of weeks (usually within 2 weeks of booking)

  • set a date for engagement session, woohoo (usually do this when we chat)

  • answer elopement & wedding questionnaire (within 4 weeks of booking)

  • get first draft of your timeline made (within 4 weeks of booking)

  • decide on location, time, & outfits for engagement session (usually within a month of your session date)

  • engagement session

  • all during this time, you’ll have access to the client resources below to help you plan your day & of course I’ll be here to help too!

  • timeline revisions if needed (the last one is usually finalized 2-4 weeks before your elopement/wedding)

  • tie the knot, baby!

  • relive all of your memories in photos

Sessions

  • send over Welcome Guide (after booking)

  • set up a time to chat in the next couple of weeks (usually within 2 weeks of booking) optional for sessions because there is a little less planning involved

  • set a date for session

  • decide on location, time, & outfits for session (usually within a month of your session date)

  • session

  • all during this time, you’ll have access to the client resources below to help you plan your day & of course I’ll be here to help too!

  • celebrate your special milestone & have it documented

  • relive all of your memories in photos

 

Client Resources

 

Investment Guide

This is a visual guide for you that includes detailed information on pricing & packages. You’ve probably already seen this, but it’s here if you need it for reference.

Let’s Talk About Retainers/Deposits

Your memories are a big deal to us, which means that we don’t take your investment lightly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have some questions? Look here to see if I’ve answered any of them!

 

Alabama Locations Guide

Trying to pick a backdrop for your session, elopement, or wedding? This guide has dozens of beautiful places (many that I’ve explored or scouted) all over the state.

 

U.S. Locations Guide

Thinking about traveling somewhere across the states to celebrate your life milestone? This guide contains locations for every state (though some are still in the works).

 

Timeline Planning

Let’s start building a guide to help your day flow together beautifully.

 

Elopement & Wedding Questionnaire

When we start piecing together your timeline for your elopement or wedding, these are usually some questions that I ask so that I can get a better picture of what it is that you want your day to look like & how we can make it work into an experience you’ll forever cherish.

 

Vendor Referral List

Over the years, there are a few vendors I’ve worked with that have left a mark on my heart & that I’ve truly enjoyed working. They might be someone that you’d like to consider to be a part of your day too!

 

Alabama Wedding Venues

There are SO many incredible venues to choose from across Alabama. If you haven’t found one that fits your vision, this list might help connect you to one that does!

 

A Guide on What to Wear

There’s nothing more I want for you than for you to feel like yourself in front of the camera - even down to what you wear.

 

Ultimate Packing List for Elopements & Weddings

Making sure you have everything you need for your elopement or wedding can be a little overwhelming. This list has just about anything & everything you could need for the day + a lot of bonus tips!

 

Vendor Credits

It’s important to me that credit goes where credit is due. So many people work together to bring your vision to life. Let’s make sure we get all of their info so I can send them galleries & tag them on the socials!

 

Planning Tips

If you aren’t sure where to start when it comes to navigating your special day (wedding, elopement, or session), you can find some helpful resources here!

 

How to Back Up Your Photos

You’ve got your gallery. Now what do you do with your precious memories?

 

Submit a Review

If we’ve worked together before, I would love to hear what your experience was like & how I can better serve you, friend.

 

Need help with something that you don’t see here?

Contact Me

hello@dakotachasity.com
(205)913-8362