What we do:

1. Listen to you. We’ll learn what’s a priority when it comes to your wedding journey and your photos, and what you don’t want (feeling rushed, weird poses, etc.)

2. Create a custom wedding timeline during your consultation.This helps us see how much coverage you need (often times, it’s less than couples think!). Once the timeline is finalized closer to your wedding, we’ll share it with your other key wedding vendors as well!

3. Share all of the resources we’ve created, like our Family Photo Checklist and our 90-page Wedding Planning Guide.

4. Ensure this is a relaxed experience that gives you tons of support and goes above and beyond your highest expectations. We are here for you 100% of the way.

5. Create emotional, candid images that are a true reflection of the two of you and your relationship. You’ll see the best versions of yourselves, preserved for decades to come.

6. Have your edited images ready in TWO WEEKS. Plus, a print release and product credit are included with most packages!

7. Celebrate the two of you as much as your best friend will (well, pretty dang close, anyway!).

8. Make sure that the importance and legacy of your relationship and marriage shines through in your wedding photos so you are reminded on a daily basis why you love one another, and what you were feeling on your wedding day.

What we don’t do:

1. Give you a one-size-fits-all photo package. Each package is customized to each couple.

2. Run through a generic list of poses so your photos feel stale/fake. We get to know your interaction style and use prompts to evoke true, authentic reactions and smiles when you’re in front of the camera.

3. We’re not wedding planners/day-of-coordinators. We simply provide you with as much wedding knowledge as we can, create a photography timeline that fits your needs, and share that timeline with your vendors to make sure we’re not preventing them from giving you a great experience.

4. Deliver unedited images. Let us do the work of making sure your images look consistent and perfect. Plus, they’re ready in two weeks–can’t beat that!

5. Deliver photos with filters on them. All of our images are edited in a true-to-life manner so that your photos match the memories you have perfectly. Some filters are trendy, and we celebrate every photographers right to be artistic. We’ve simply chosen a true-to-life coloring to be our signature style. Additionally, we don’t allow any filters to be added to our photos after they’ve been delivered. Black and white photos are timeless and classy; we may edit some of your photos to be black and white, and you’re welcome to use any classy B&W filters when you post our photos!

• 1:00pm – Photo coverage starts. Second Shooter works with Groom and Groomsmen, Lead Photographer works with Bride and Bridesmaids. Start with detail photos (dress, shoes, jewelry, etc.).

• 2:00pm – Bride Gets In Dress

• 2:30pm – Bride First Look with Bridesmaids + Dad

• 2:45pm – First Look with Bride and Groom

• 3:00pm – Bride and Groom Hidden Away

• 3:30pm – Ceremony (No receiving line afterwards)

• 3:50pm – Family Photos (Couple wants immediate family only, working off of list provided)

• 4:10pm – Wedding Party Photos (Couple wants group photos + individuals with each attendant)

• 4:30pm – Couple’s Photos (wants to go off-site)

• 5:15pm – Return to Cocktail Hour

• 6:00pm – Dinner (100 guests, plated service)

• 7:00pm – Cake Cutting

• 7:05pm – Sneak outside for Sunset Photos

• 7:15pm – First Dance, Father/Daugher Dance, Mother/Son Dance, then open dancing

• 8:00pm – Hugs and Goodbyes, photo coverage ends

… After reading this info

1. Listen to your gut and see if this sounds like the right fit for you so far.

2. If this sounds great, set up a consultation with us using the calendar below! We request you set up a consultation within one week of inquiring as dates are booked on a first come, first served basis.

3. If this doesn’t sound like the right fit, kindly let us know so we may open your date back up. We’d also greatly appreciate your feedback on why you’re declining.

4. No matter what, continue to love your partner, dream wildly, and create the wedding of YOUR dreams (not your mom’s dreams, or Aunt Martha’s dreams, etc.)!

… After your consultation

1. To honor other inquiring couples, you’ll have 48 hours to decide if you’d like to move forward with KLEM Studios, or if there’s a better fit for you.

2. If you’re a “Yes!” for KLEM Studios, we’ll set up your contract and secure your payment.

3. Choose a payment option. You’ll have the option to: pay-in-full and receive a $100 discount or secure a $1000 retainer fee and break the remaining balance up into a payment plan that concludes 30 days before your wedding.

4. Once your contract is sent, you’ll have 48 hours to sign and secure your payment. Then the fun begins!!!

General Questions

How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed?

KLEM Studios was founded in 2010. When we last checked, the number was around 150 weddings!

When should we book you for our wedding?

Most couples reserve their date with KLEM Studios about 12 months before their wedding day. However we accept wedding bookings up to two years in advance, and sometimes we’re available with as little as two weeks’ notice.

How many images do you deliver? What is the turnaround time?

We don’t have a set number of images we deliver because every wedding is unique. On average, we deliver 50-100 images per hour of coverage. Your images will be ready for viewing and delivery two weeks after your wedding date.

Do we get raw, unedited photos?

The raw, unedited photos are unavailable for viewing or purchasing. You can feel comfortable knowing that any images not delivered or edited are truly outtakes, the images delivered reflect the high standards we have for our images.

Do you “touch up” or “Photoshop” our images?

Every single image delivered has been carefully edited, making sure the image is straight, it isn’t too light or dark, the color is true-to-life, etc. We do not do any changing of the shape or size of the body or other physical alterations in the galleries we deliver because we celebrate the beauty of every person as they are. We use posing and angles to make sure you feel confident and amazing, and to ensure there are minimal distracting background objects in your images. If there are unusual circumstances, retouching may be available for a fee.

Do we get printing rights?

Yes! You have the right to unlimited reprints of your images, whenever you would like to reprint them. We retain copyright to the images and the right to use them for promotional purposes, competitions, etc.

Do you provide professional products?

Absolutely, it’s one of our favorite parts of our experience! KLEM Studios offers everything from loose prints to save-the-dates to wall art to albums, and more.

Do you offer a preferred vendor list?

Yes! Feel free to take a look at our Preferred Vendor Page.

Do you have insurance?

Yes, this is a must for professionals. If your venue or other vendors require proof of insurance, please give us a two week notice to receive these documents from our insurance companies.

Do you book weddings on holidays?

Occasionally. Additionally, we believe in the importance of work/life harmony and quality time with our families, therefore; weddings during recognized holidays may incur an additional fee.

Engagement Session Questions

Is an engagement session included in our package?

Most of the packages we quote include an engagement session! An engagement session is SO IMPORTANT for both you and your photographer. This is the first time you’ll get to work with them, and it allows you to form a connection. You get to laugh, play, love, and explore with your partner while your photographer learns how you two interact, what poses look the best for you, and how you two work best in front of the camera. This is critical information for your photographer to know ahead of time to bring to your wedding day.

When should we schedule our engagement session?

We encourage couples to think about their favorite season, the locations they would like to be at, as well as what they would like to use their engagement images for. Are you hoping to use an engagement photo for your save-the-dates? We would recommend scheduling your engagement session at least eight months prior to your wedding day. Will you be using your engagement images to create a guest book at your wedding? We would suggest scheduling your engagement session at least three months prior to your wedding day to ensure the book arrives on time.

Can we schedule our engagement session for a weekend date?

Because most weddings occur on weekends, we typically do not have availability to shoot engagement sessions on weekends. We like to shoot on weekdays because locations are typically less crowded, and the hair and makeup professionals we work with have more availability during the week as well.

Wedding Day Questions

How many photographers will be present on our wedding day?

We'll chat about this during your consultation and make the best decision based on your wedding day needs. We have packages that have one photographer, and packages that include two. For weddings with more than 100 guests, we include two photographers, but on rare occasion, only one photographer may be needed.

How many hours are included in your packages?

We custom create packages for each couple, and we'll know how many hours are right for you during our consultation! At your consultation, we will give you a suggested timeline and recommended amount of hourly coverage. Our most popular package includes seven hours of coverage and captures all the best moments of your day.

If we’re running late, will you stay later than scheduled?

Yes! We can add hours to your contract the day of the wedding if need be, and will offer this with your permission and approval. We’ll take care of billing you after your wedding. The additional hours apply to all the KLEM Studios team working your event.

Do we need to feed you at our reception? When + where do we feed you?

We ask that for all events lasting five or more hours, a meal be provided for any KLEM Studios team members at your event. It would be most ideal if we can eat at the same time you eat, as this will ensure that when you’re done enjoying your meal, we will be as well and we'll be able to continue your wedding photo coverage. If you’re hoping to have photos taken of your speeches, toasts, etc, we ask that we be seated in the same room as you, preferably in seats that give us access to move around and snap photos. The closer to you, the better, as long as we’re not taking seats from VIPs like family!

Can we give you a list of photos we want taken?

We will provide you with a family photo arrangement checklist to fill out for the family photos time portion, which will keep us organized and efficient. Beyond that, we would prefer if you didn’t give us a shot list. Many bridal magazines and Pinterest posts offer “Must Take Wedding Photo” lists; please know that 99% of these images are going to be photographed without you asking us to! We want to create images that are unique to you and capture your relationship and love story authentically and naturally. It would be a disservice to provide you with anything less than a custom experience.

Payment Questions

Do you offer payment plans? What does your payment plan look like?

Yes we do, although we do offer bonuses for couples that pay in-full. We secure a retainer fee to lock in your date and package price, and then we break the remaining balance down into payments. Contract balances are paid off at least 30 days before the wedding.

Can you hold a date for me?

Unfortunately, no. All weddings are taken on a first come, first served basis and are secured with a signed contract and paid retainer. We accept the first signed contract and payment we receive.

Are there travel costs not included in your packages?

Travel costs are included for weddings within 100 miles of our studio location. For events beyond that radius, travel fees may apply. We will be able to carefully plan this out with you during your consultation and along your wedding planning journey.

What happens if we need to cancel?

In the unfortunate event that your wedding is cancelled, the retainer fee and all monies paid are nonrefundable. The retainer fee guarantees that we will hold your date for you, and at that point we turn down other potential events for that date.