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destination wedding photographer
Based in New York, Will Travel. Happily.
No distance is too far for us to travel for your wedding day. Learn more about inquiring for your destination wedding and our process for travel + pricing and packages.
Go on vacation, come back with a tan — and a spouse
Finding a wedding photographer you connect with isn't easy, and trying to get to know vendors in a whole new country can be challenging, too.
We've found that hiring vendors local to where you live allows you more of a chance to get to know who you're working with, and you can collaborate on some pre-wedding-travel festivities in addition to the destination wedding itself!
Though we are based in New York, traveling is not something we shy away from. We have photographed weddings all along the East Coast, California, and Italy.
We'd love to add your destination to the list.
our camera bag is tsa approved
Destination wedding photography, tailored to your needs.
Since each destination varies in travel costs, we don't like to use a one-size-fits-all fee. Instead, we break down the pricing for mileage and/or airfare, room & board, and incidentals. That cost gets added to your chosen wedding photography package and voila!
"Melissa has a way of putting people totally at ease and capturing you in your element. She let me and my husband just do our thing, and the photos came out looking so natural and sweet and real."
-shumita & michael
destination wedding offerings
Welcome Parties
Videography
Rehearsal Dinners
Farewell Brunch
Digital & Film
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
the party before the party
included in each package
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if you're into that sort of thing
BUNDLE WITH PHOTO TO SAVE $$$
for your viewing pleasure
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is your pricing for destination wedding photography?
How do you charge for travel and accommodations?
When will you arrive to our wedding location?
Each wedding (and location) is different and comes with its own unique needs and challenges. That being said, our pricing structure for destination weddings is not that different from our domestic wedding pricing.
For 8 hours with 2 photographers, the typical investment begins at around $7000. The only difference is the additional cost of travel, which will be clearly itemized in the package/invoice, so you know exactly how much everything is. No unnecessary extra fees or charges.
There isn't a flat fee for traveling and accommodations. Instead, we like to throughly discuss our travel plans with you in order to ensure everything is fairly priced.
For example, there is an app we like to use called Hopper, which alerts you when flight prices are at their lowest. And if there is a particular hotel or Airbnb that is decently priced, we'll go for that, too!
I'm the kind of person who prides myself on being early. Sometimes annoyingly early. For domestic locations, we'll arrive at least 24 hours prior to the first event we are scheduled to photograph. For international celebrations, it's best to be on the safe side and arrive at least 48 hours or more before the events begin. This timeframe allows us a grace period for any travel delays, acclimation to the area, and location scouting.
BUNDLE UP
photo & video
BOOK TOGETHER, SAVE $$$
Photography
Videography
Digital & film coverage from getting ready to cake cutting with 2 photographers (& more goodies).
Video coverage from getting ready to cake cutting with 2 videographers (& more goodies).
PHOTO & VIDEO BUNDLES START AT $12,000
Get in touch
Fill out our contact form or email Melissa directly at melissaw@sava.studio to reserve your date.
