SAVOR
your
WEDDING DAY
AND FEEL GOOD IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA
We pride ourselves on navigating our way through your wedding day like pros, never disrupting the flow, capturing each fleeting moment as it happens. No forced poses, no cheesy prompts.
THE SAVA EXPERIENCE
We want your focus to be on your partner -- not us.
Too often, important moments and core memories are swept up in the excitement and chaos that comes with a wedding. It's my job to reassure you that taking time to yourselves to just be is not only okay, but also encouraged.
It's essential that as photographers, we're able to discern which moments need our direction, and which moments are best left untouched.
IMAGERY WITH EMOTION
PHOTOS AUTHENTIC TO YOUR PERSONALITY
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
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Wedding days are emotional, and we're not afraid to embrace that. Looking at your images, we want you to feel transported back to that moment, even if it means shedding a few happy tears.
Every couple we work with is encouraged to be 100% themselves in front of the camera. For some, that means reserved and introverted. For others, it means singing and playing piano.
Every element of your wedding day is treated as essential. From your mom helping you with your jewelry, to your first kiss as a married couple. Each moment counts.
"I've attended weddings where the photo team can be obtrusive, but Melissa seamlessly and gracefully did her thing without making it feel awkward or affecting our experience! In fact, she was a joy to hang out with and her presence only added to the big day. "
kind words from
Alex & Nassim
how we work
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After you inquire
In the initial convo, we'll discuss exactly what you're looking for wedding-photography wise, and we'll give you all the details you need: pricing, package options, add-ons, contract details, and payment info.
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Booking
After we confirm your package details, you'll receive a digital contract to sign and a link to pay your deposit. You'll also receive our wedding planning guide and lots of timeline planning help!
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Engagement session
The best way to spend time getting to know each other + become comfortable in front of the camera! Always available as an add-on OR trade for 1 hour of rehearsal dinner/pre-wedding activity coverage.
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Planning + details
Pre-wedding day, we'll finalize your family photo list, put the finishing touches on your timeline, get your must-have shots, and answer any photo-related questions you have. This is usually 2-4 weeks pre-wedding.
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Your Wedding
We'll be there early (always), dressed in our Sunday best, and make sure the day runs smoothly. You'll receive sneak peeks ASAP. Sometimes I like to airdrop some sneak peeks while you're on the dance floor, so keep that setting on.
questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED
How many edited photos will we receive?
Do you watermark your photos?
Do you have insurance?
What happens if your equipment malfunctions? Do you have backups?
Can we send you specific shots we want taken?
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The average is usually a final gallery of 50-150 photos per hour of wedding day coverage. Let's say for example I photograph a 10 hour wedding, by myself. The final gallery will likely have around 1000 images.
Luckily this has never happened! But there is sadly always a possibility technology can go awry. We always shoot with 2 memory cards in our cameras, and have tons of batteries on us. We usually also carry a backup camera body, and plenty of lenses. Once we get home and download the photos, one copy goes to our hard drive and another goes to Dropbox or Google Drive.
Mood boards and inspiration are always welcome! Keep in mind: if there is a shot you want to get and you provide an example from a different photographer, ours will still be done in our particular style. We'll be able to capture everything you want, but with our own flair. On the other hand, if something is not possible due to timing/logistics or stylistically, we'll communicate that with you. That way, you're not wondering "hey, where's the photo I asked for of xyz?"
Definitely not. Watermarks are tacky, IMO. You already paid for your photos, why would I slap a logo on them? Everything is hi-res and watermark free, ready to download.
You bet we do.
If your venue requires a certificate of insurance (COI), just let us know and we'll send it over. Also, let us know if we need to add the venue to our policy.
throughout the morning, stepping in when necessary, and working quietly to capture the day autonomously when we were pulled away by vendors or guests."
calming presence
"Melissa was a
-ABBY & ANDY
BY THE NUMBERS
THE NUMBER OF WEDDINGS WE TAKE ON EACH YEAR
PERCENT OUR COUPLES DO FIRST LOOKS. ASK US WHY!
average amount couples spent on photography
THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF DAYS UNTIL YOU GET YOUR WEDDING GALLERY
Some stats for those of you who are into math.
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95%
$8k
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Get in touch
Fill out our contact form or email Melissa directly at melissaw@sava.studio to reserve your date.
