THE ASHLEY SUSAN PHOTOGRAPHY
I believe the photography of your wedding day is much more than simply documenting each event as the day unfolds. What excites me is capturing images that will reflect the love you have for each other and the joy you felt on your wedding day.
All Wedding Collections begin at $4500 and include:
Two photographers
8 hours of full wedding day coverage
A complimentary engagement session
Online gallery with high resolution digital downloads
We will start off with a complimentary consultation where we will chat over a cup of coffee or glass of wine and talk about all things you envision for your day. You both are experiencing a new and amazing time in your life. I would be honored to get to know you both and join you in your beautiful celebration!
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I truly believe in documenting your memories in a tangible way as well as being able to digitally share your photos with friends and family who may not be near. Whether it be an album or a print, there is nothing quite like being able to hold a tangible photograph in your hands...or to turn the pages of your story. I know you will fall in love with the beautiful, fine art prints I have to offer, and your mind will be at peace knowing that the quality provides protection through a lifetime of sharing. We also love to offer a custom, acrylic USB Drive with your names and wedding date engraved for an extra special, personal touch and as a beautiful way for you to digitally store your photos.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU BRING TO A WEDDING?
Our main equipment includes: Canon R5, Canon 5D Mark IV, 24-70mm 2.8, 70-200mm 2.8 IS II, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 100mm, two Canon 600EX-RT flashes. We also always carry back up full-frame DSLR camera body and 2-3 additional lenses just incase of emergencies.
HOW MANY PHOTOS DO I RECEIVE?
A lot! Typically for an 8 hour wedding, expect around 900-1,500 edited images. For the engagement session, a minimum of 50-60.
WHERE CAN I VIEW MY WEDDING PHOTOS?
Your images are hosted in a private online gallery that you may share with friends and family. You will also receive the fully edited images on your USB drive.
HOW LONG UNTIL WE SEE OUR PHOTOS?
You can expect to receive your online gallery and USB within 2-3 weeks. The busy wedding months (Aug-Oct) are subject to slightly longer delivery times. If you have an album in your collection, it will take some extra time for the design and revisions before it is mailed to you.
CAN I POST MY PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK AND SOCIAL MEDIA?
Of course! Share away! Photo credit (@ashleysusanphoto or “Ashley Susan Photography”) on Facebook and Instagram is always greatly appreciated!
WHAT KIND OF DEPOSIT DO YOU REQUIRE AND WHEN IS FINAL PAYMENT DUE?
There is a 40% down payment to reserve your date, then the rest of the payments may be made at your convenience. Final payment must be completed 90 days prior to the wedding day.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
We are based in Bourbonnais, Illinois and love connecting with couples over coffee in a local cafe, or on a FaceTime call. In regards to weddings outside of Illinois, we are very open to traveling! Let us know where you are planning to have your wedding, and if it is in one of our favorite places to visit you may receive a discount on traveling costs!
DO YOU CHARGE A TRAVEL FEE?
As mentioned above, we LOVE to travel, especially for weddings! We can travel both stateside and internationally with passport ready to go. As for a travel fee, we do not charge for weddings taking place in the Chicagoland area, or within 100 miles of Bourbonnais, IL. If we need to fly, we will charge for the cost of a plane ticket and 2 nights hotel stay.
DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE?
Yes, proof of insurance can be presented at any time.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO YOU BOOK?
On average, we book weddings 9-12 months out.
CAN I UPGRADE MY PACKAGE AFTER I BOOK?
Definitely, it’s important to get your wedding date reserved first and foremost! After that, the engagement session, albums, additional album spreads and extra hours can all be added to your collection later on.
WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?
Once you've inquired about your date and I’ve helped you decide on the perfect photography collection for your wedding, I will send over a customized quote, photography agreement, and 40% deposit request. Once that's complete, your date will officially be reserved! From there, it's time to get excited about your engagement session!