Investment Guide
Planning your wedding day can be stressful, but not putting together your vendor dream team.
I’m sure your mind is racing with all that needs to be planned. It’s all very exciting but it can also be somewhat overwhelming. You’re planning the day that you’ve been anticipating your whole life and yet you only get one shot at it! By the time you get the hang of it, the planning is over! My goal as wedding photographers is to make this one aspect of the planning process simple. Photography is more than just images, it’s a real part of your day. Not only do you deserve beautiful images, you also deserve an amazing photographic experience. When my couples feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, that results in genuine, joyful images! When I think back to my wedding day, I remember amazing memories.... but most of the moments I remember really well are the instances that were captured in my pictures. They are priceless to me. Our photographer made us feel so incredibly comfortable and for the first time, I experienced what it feels like to be in front of the camera as a bride. Your wedding day is an experience from beginning to end and your photography is a huge part of that experience..... shouldn’t it be fun? and enjoyable? and natural?
I think so! My goal is to not only capture memories for my clients, it’s to create an experience that they will never forget. One way I ensure that my couples enjoy the BEST photographic experience possible is through forming a relationship with our couples. I try our best to make sure that all of our couples are the PERFECT fit for us before officially booking. Couples should connect with their photographer, trust their photographer and be EXCITED about the whole process with them! After booking, I love getting to know my clients through an ENGAGEMENT SESSION that helps them warm up to the camera so that they are ready to rock and roll on the wedding day! By the time the wedding day arrives, my clients feel more like friends and that creates a safe and relaxed environment for photography! Now that you know a little bit about my approach to the wedding day, you can continue reading to find more detailed information about THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE
An Artist, Traveler and your Hype Girl
I am so excited to see your inquiry hit my inbox. As a small business owner, every inquiry, every wedding, gets me so excited to learn more about you, your partner & capturing your story. Someone that will be there on your side, helping you through the day, and giving you the confidence in a stress free day!
"Arika was SO much fun to work with. We had several reschedules over the course of a year and a half and she was super accommodating and understanding. She was also really supportive through other vendor issues we had in the process - acting as a shoulder to lean on. She wasn’t just a photographer for us! Thank you Arika for not only being an amazing photographer, but for bringing my vision to life! We’ll be coming back for every life event that requires a photographer, 100%!!"
_ Kaitlyn Freeman
capturing your love story filled with romance & laughter
Collection I
+ Full Day of Coverage*
+ Complimentary Engagement Session
+Choice of two: wedding weekend events (Welcome Party, Rehearsal Dinner, etc) and/or Bridals
+ Second Photographer on Wedding Day
+ 30-page 10x10 linen wedding album
+ Full Gallery delivered in 6 weeks
+ Online gallery with high-resolution images
+ Personal & Printing Rights to Photos
*Coverage begins 1 hour before getting dressed till the exit, 12 hour maximum
15,700
Wedding Weekend Coverage
COLLECTION II
+ Full Day of Wedding Day Coverage
+Complimentary Engagement Session
+Second Photographer
+Up to 3 hours of pre-wedding coverage (Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party, etc)
+Full Gallery delivered in 6 weeks
+Online gallery with high-resolution images
+Personal & Printing Rights to Photos
*Coverage begins 1 hour before getting dressed till the exit, 12 hour maximum
9,500
This Collection includes:
COLLECTION III
+Full Day of Wedding Coverage*
+Complimentary Engagement Session
+Second Photographer
+Full Gallery delivered in 6 weeks
+Online gallery with high resolution images
+Personal & Printing Rights to Photos
*Coverage begins 1 hour before getting dressed till the exit, 12 hour maximum
7,800
this collection Includes:
Arika!!!! These pictures are stunning!!! And they capture the day beautifully!!! We have spent the last 24+ hours reliving the day through these and are so happy with them!! You captured every moment, every detail, and every emotion. We cannot thank you enough!!"
-Pratt Winston
Engagement Sessions
Celebrating a small moment in your life with lots of laughs, getting you two comfortable in front of the camera, and having photos that will last forever.
First thing after your official is booking your engagement session!!!! Some are so excited, some are nervous, and some may think that they don't even want to do them. Engagement sessions are included with every package, because it is the foundation of not only our relationship, but most likely the first time both of you had been in front of the camera professionally.
The first 20 minutes are always a little awkward, but we'll find our rhythm, and on the wedding we pick it right back up. We have inside jokes, I already know if you have a side your prefer to be on, which type of pictures you prefer (romantic, goofy, joyful), and it makes the whole wedding day so much more calmer. You have enough going on the day of your wedding, getting your photo taken should not be one of them.
Engagement sessions are never boring, always fun and I have never had anyone regret doing them!
VIDEOGRAPHY PACKAGES
One Videographer
4 hours
Ceremony & Reception Events Film
2800
One Videographer
8 Hours
Ceremony & Reception Events Film
3-5 Minute Highlight Film
3600
One Videographer
9 Hours
Ceremony & Reception Events Film
7-8 Feature Film
3900
Custom packages are available upon request
**A 7% NC sales tax will be added to all packages and options
***Travel fees may apply to locations outside the RDU area
How to book
**A $2,500 retainer and signed contract is due to reserve one’s date & can be completed online. **contact:hello@arikajordanphotography.com
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ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS
01
Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party or Post Wedding Brunch Coverage (2-3 Hours)
02
Additional Hourly Coverage for your Wedding Day
03
Bridal Portraits or Additional Portraits
04
8x8 Replica Parent Album
1,500
700
700
600
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a person who loves to know details! I love information and doing my research, I also love when everything is laid out to me (do car dealerships bug you too?) Most of my couples share this trait with me. Don't see your answer here? Let's chat!
What does full coverage mean?
Sticking to a straight hourly coverage has become almost a disservice to my couples. I found myself coming early & staying late to make sure timelines weren't stressful, I was there for the moments that mattered, and no one was stressed into squishing their wedding memories into 8 hours. Typically I spend between 9 - 10 hours on weddings days with my couples. I start coverage based on when you begin getting ready instead of ceremony time, as couples choosing to do a first look need more time before the ceremony to complete a stress free timeline. There is time to complete all your details, getting ready through one hour of open dancing, which to best honest is the perfect amount of coverage for the dance floor.
Yes I do require a planner. Though I highly recommend a partial or full service planner, I only require couples to have a professional day of coordinator on their wedding day. These are the biggest stress relief on your wedding day! Family member & wedding party (or goodness you!) running around trying to keep everything together, setting up & coordinating your vendor team, is the last thing needed on weddings days. Day of coordinators must be a legal business, and may not be an immediate family member or in the wedding party. Venue coordinators and Venue managers do not qualify as day-of coordinator, as they are there specifically for the venue and not the couple.
I do! I shoot on both medium format film & 35 mm film. Film is beautiful, and my editing style is based on recreating the look of film. Shooting film takes out the middle man, and film gets developed, and delivered to me digitally almost perfect. Film also has its time and place. The right lighting, the right moments, so I do shoot both digitally & on film.
Multi Day coverage is available. From welcome parties, day after brunches, Indian weddings, and rehearsal & rehearsal dinners. Custom packages to cover your unique wedding celebration are available upon request, and something we can talk about during our consultation.
Your final gallery will be delivered within 6 weeks of your wedding date. Don't worry though, there will always be lots of sneak peeks in your inbox within 24 hours of your wedding date.
I average 75-85 images per hour that I am shooting. I love delivering our client’s files quickly and easily via an online gallery. You will have the ability to print, share and download your images as much as you want. Online galleries stay up for one year, but you will also be receiving a USB drive with the same files on it to keep for a lifetime. I believe in freely sharing my work because that is what I would want if I were in your shoes!
Booking Photo & Video together adds on an additional team member to your day. Options to add on videography can be as simple as a ceremony film to remember you full ceremony, to a 7- 8 minute feature film. We work together for a cohesive flow, and to quickly finish all the formalities that come with wedding day coverage so you spend as most time with you guests & having fun! There are so many amazing videographers out there, that I always encourage my couples to look around as there are so many different editing/shooting styles out there! I have a list of referrals, I would love to share with you of videographer of varying styles who I love working with.
I can't wait to bring your vision to life.
Please feel free to email hello@arikajordanphotography.com with any questions, to make alterations, or to make a custom collection..
