everything you need to know
The
wedding experience
Just like a good best friend, I will always have your back in any way that I can whether its fluffing or carrying your dress, fixing the strap on your heels, letting you know if you need a lip gloss touchup or if you need an honest opinion, I'm your girl! If you ever start to stress, I will be the one telling you everything will be ok! Not only will I make you look and feel absolutely gorgeous but I will make sure you both feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera on one of the most special days in your lives. Your wedding experience should memorable and enjoyable!
Your love deserves to be beautifully captured in the most dreamy romantic soft light. Looking back at your photographs, you should relive that joy and emotion you both felt for each other. At the end of your wedding day, your dress will have been worn, the flowers will wilt and your cake will have been eaten. The only thing you will have left are your memories and photographs! These photographs are not only for you. These photographs are for your children, and for your grandchildren. They will preserve your family's history and legacy for generations to come.
the wedding
experience
The wedding collection is great if your ceremony & reception will be at the same location and you won't have a lot of traveling. This collection covers hair & makeup to cutting your cake.
If you will have a lot of traveling the day of or a full church service, you might need additional coverage. You can always add on additional coverage a la carte as we get closer to the big day and I have a better idea of your overall wedding day timeline.
"My fi·an·cé and I felt like Christy was our friend by the end of the wedding. She is amazing in every way."
lily & austin
HOW IT WORKS
the PROCESS
01
consultation meeting
Connecting on a personal level with each other is so important because during the wedding day we will spend a lot of time together!
02
booking
Once your wedding date is secure with a signed contract & retainer, now that fun part really begins! You will receive a copy of my CN Bridal & grooms guide in the mail with helpful wedding information to get you started.
03
PLANNING + CONSULTATIONS
I'll work with you to ensure your planning process is streamlined. All documents and information will be located in one spot. I'll learn which things are most important to you about your day. (All of them, I know!)
04
ENGAGEMENT SESSION
This is one of one fav parts because we get to have a little pow wow! These sessions will allow you to get comfortable in front of the camera, get to know my shooting style and I get to teach you all of my posing tricks and tips so that by the wedding day you will be rock stars in front of the camera. This is a vital part of the experience and will make a big difference in the quality of your wedding photos.
05
the wedding questionnaire
3-4 months leading up to your wedding day, you will receive a questionnaire to fill out that will include questions regarding your wedding day and how you would like certain things handled. This allows me to create your custom wedding day timeline and family formals list so that everything is organized.
06
the wedding day
Finally the moment you have been waiting for where you get to marry the love of your life. Your day is going to be absolutely amazing and it will feel like it’s flying by. I will arrive early so that I can scope out your venue, have a chance to meet your family & bridesmaids and of course give you a big hug!
07
online gallery sneak peeks
After the wedding day I will share sneak peeks with you and you will have your gallery link to download and enjoy photos while the rest of your photos are being edited. After the editing process is complete, you will have a gallery of beautiful wedding photos to download right away.
08
your wedding album
If your collection includes a wedding album, we will begin the album designing process once your gallery is edited. If your collection does not include an album, don't worry you always have the option to purchase an album anytime after the wedding.
by the numbers
AT A GLANCE
25
THE NUMBER OF
WEDDINGS WE SHOOT PER YEAR
15k
THE NUMBER OF
MILES WE DROVE LAST YEAR
95%
THE NUMBER OF
OUR COUPLES WHO DO FIRST LOOKS
24
THE NUMBER OF
GROOMS THAT CRied. HARD.
9
THE NUMBER OF
COUNTRIES we've traveled to
25
THE NUMBER OF
ALBUMS we deliver annually
9-10 hours of wedding day coverage
Two photographers
Complimentary engagement session
Edited High Resolution Images
Online Gallery for Downloading
Printing Rights
includes
investment $7,000
the wedding collection
The
elopement collections
the minimalist
ditching the big wedding?
elopements
If you're planning a intimate elopement with just the two of you or a small micro wedding with the people who matter that most in your life then these collections would be a great fit.
Take all of the stress out of planning a big wedding and keep the main focus on you as a couple. Create your day exactly how YOU want. You can be adventurous or as low key as you like. Share your vows in a secret rose garden... hike to a mountain top peak... hop on a sailboat... a sandy beach sunset... even your own backyard... Whatever location you pick, it should feel like you!
"I had the most wonderful experience having her as our photographer for our small elopement style wedding."
Briana & Chris
elopement & micro wedding collections
- At least 1.5 hours of coverage
- One photographer
- High Resolution, Edited Images
- Online Gallery to save, share + print
- Printing Release
includes
elopement & micro weddings start at $1,100
Inquire for more details and availability.
Not sure if these collections fit ?
Let me create a custom collection for you!
Not sure if these collections fit your wedding day needs or if you have more questions? Let's schedule a consultation and see we're a good fit.
get in touch
"She took the time to listen to us"
"Virginia brides look no further and hire Christy. Words cannot express how talented Christy is!! She’s sweet, bubbly, easy to talk to, extremely organized and made us feel so at ease both during our engagement photos and our wedding shoot. Most importantly, she took the time to listen to us, making sure she captured certain specific shots we wanted photographed. She captured every little detail and made it possible for us to re-live our wedding every day."
- Jackie & Pedram
"She was hands down our favorite vendor from our entire wedding."
"Words cannot describe how incredibly happy I am with our wedding photos and my entire experience working with Christy! She was hands down our favorite vendor from our entire wedding. From the initial phone conversation to the day of, she was so easy and enjoyable to work with. It was such a relief to have found a photographer that I could trust. I had complete confidence in her and it was one less thing to worry about."
- Megan & Matt
"I will treasure the photos for the rest of my life!"
Christy was seriously the best! I was a COVID bride and with the constant change of situations, I knew I could always count on her. She was so great to work with. I really appreciated her organization, especially amidst the craziness of all of the moving plans. The photos are GORGEOUS!!!! ALL of my family and friends continually GUSH about the light and beauty of my wedding photos. I know I will treasure the photos for the rest of my life!!
- Jenna & Matt
"She cares deeply about her couples and it shows in her work."
"Christy makes real life look like a fairy tale! She is an incredibly talented photographer and her photos capture love and happiness in the most perfect way. Christy is also amazing to work with. She is sweet, kind, organized, and fun. She cares deeply about her couples and it shows in her work. My fiancé and I felt like Christy was our friend by the end of the wedding. She is amazing in every way."
- Lily & Austin
"She kept the day on schedule"
I could not have asked for a better photographer! From the moment we first spoke on the phone, I knew she would be a perfect fit for us. During our entire wedding day, everyone came up to me complimenting how great Christy was (not just with photographing but how sweet and kind she was!). She kept the day on schedule and coordinated with each of our vendors before and during the wedding to ensure everything went smoothly.
- Katie & Matt
"Christy was a dream to work with"
She guided us through our poses until we felt comfortable and at ease. We knew the day of would be no different! When we saw Christy at our wedding, it was like seeing an old friend. We had the best time shooting with her and she even sent me a good amount of preview pictures 2-3 days after the wedding! Christy was a dream to work with and we could not have asked for a better photographer to capture our special day.
- Stefani & Mike
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
I'm based in Virginia Beach, VA and serve Hampton Roads, Williamsburg area, Richmond & Beyond.
When SHOULD I BOOK?
I typically book weddings 15 months in advanced and elopements 3-4 months in advanced. To guarantee a wedding date, it’s always best to inquire once you know your wedding date & venue
WHO IS YOUR SECOND photographer?
All seconds are hand selected and are all working professional photographers in my community with a similar shooting style, level of shooting experience, gear and whom I know well.
WHAT GEAR DO YOU SHOOT WITH?
I use full frame professional Canon bodies along with professional quality L lenses. (2) EOS R6, 70-200mm, 135mm, 100mm Macro, 85mm, 50mm, 35mm, 24mm. (5) 600EX-RT Speed light Flashes.
CAN I HAVE THE RAW FILES?
No sorry! You're paying me to produce art, and editing is half of that job! I only deliver fully edited images in High Res JPEG.
HOW MANY IMAGES DO YOU DELIVER?
While I don't have a magic number. On average I deliver about 120 images per hour of shooting.
who holds the copyright?
By default, the creators of images always own the rights to the images. However I will give you a release to use, print and share your images how you like. The only thing you won’t be able to do is sell your image as a stock photo. I wouldn't do this either without your written permission.
DO YOU DELIVER ANY BLACK & WHITE PHOTOS?
I duplicate a handful of images into BW. Sometimes for aesthetic reasons, if your church has harsh overhead lighting, the DJ has weird color casting or flashing lights, I will deliver certain images into black and white only in light of those extreme situations.
DO YOU HAVE A TRAVEL FEE?
There is no travel fee for weddings or engagement sessions within 60 miles from my VA office. If your wedding or location exceeds this, I will work with you to determine the appropriate fee to cover my travel expenses (if needed).
CAN I REMOVE THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION?
Since these are complimentary gifts with the wedding experience, they cannot be substituted or deducted for any amount of money. If you had a session done prior with another photographer I still strongly encourage having a session done with your wedding photographer.
WHAT IF MY LOCATION REQUIRES A PERMIT?
Clients are held solely responsible for any entrance access fees or permits at any of their locations unless otherwise arranged with Christy Nicole Photography. This is the clients responsibility to make sure all fees and permits are taken care of prior to their scheduled session.
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