The Wedding Photography Experience

Your love is worth investing in, celebrating, and documenting. It is my greatest joy to help you relive your wedding day through natural imagery that feels like you two.

Forever Collection

  • After photographing countless weddings, I’ve honed the ability to capture everything you need—efficiently, naturally, and without rushing the day. One of the things couples mention most is how much they appreciated how quickly we moved through group photos, giving them more time to be present and enjoy their people.

     From experience, I’ve found that 7–8 hours is the ideal amount of coverage for most wedding days. It allows me to document your full story without the downtime (or added cost) that can come with longer timelines. In many cases, coverage beyond 8 hours doesn’t add value—it simply stretches out moments that have already been well documented. That’s why my 8-hour package is usually the perfect fit, ensuring you get everything you want—nothing more, nothing missed.

  • I love getting to meet you at your engagement session so we can get to know each other a bit before your wedding day! An engagement session is included with all of my collections.

  • A smooth wedding day starts with a solid plan—and this type A photographer has you covered. You’ll receive a custom timeline questionnaire, and from there, I’ll build a personalized photography timeline that fits your day just right. From first looks to golden hour portraits, everything will flow seamlessly so you can be fully present.

  • Within 48 hours, you’ll receive 30+ preview images—ready to post, share with friends and family, and relive the just-married joy.

  • Every photo from your wedding day is carefully selected and hand-edited by me—no outsourcing, no AI. On average, you can expect a gallery of 700+ images (though this varies with each day). Your final gallery will be delivered online, where you can easily download, share, and order prints of your favorite moments.

  • As soon as you book with me, I will be cheering you on! I have been doing this for years and am here to help in any way I can.

Golden Collection

  • After photographing countless weddings, I’ve refined how to capture everything you need—efficiently, naturally, and without ever rushing the day. Couples often mention how much they appreciated how quickly we moved through group photos, giving them more time to actually enjoy the day.

    The 7-hour package is a great fit if you’re focused on capturing the main events of the day—like the tail-end of getting ready, the ceremony, portraits, and key reception moments—and aren’t as concerned with full getting ready coverage or a late-night send-off.

  • I love getting to meet you at your engagement session so we can get to know each other a bit before your wedding day! An engagement session is included with all of my collections.

  • A smooth wedding day starts with a solid plan—and this type A photographer has you covered. You’ll receive a custom timeline questionnaire, and from there, I’ll build a personalized photography timeline that fits your day just right. From first looks to golden hour portraits, everything will flow seamlessly so you can be fully present.

  • Within 48 hours, you’ll receive 30+ preview images—ready to post, share with friends and family, and relive the just-married joy.

  • Every photo from your wedding day is carefully selected and hand-edited by me—no outsourcing, no AI. On average, you can expect a gallery of 700+ images (though this varies with each day). Your final gallery will be delivered online, where you can easily download, share, and order prints of your favorite moments.

  • As soon as you book with me, I will be cheering you on! I have been doing this for years and am here to help in any way I can.

Dreamy Collection

  • After photographing countless weddings, I’ve learned how to document the moments that matter most—efficiently and naturally, without interrupting the flow of the day. Whether you're keeping things simple, skipping a big bridal party, or just planning a more intimate celebration, you still deserve photos that feel like you.

    The 6-hour package is great for smaller weddings where you want coverage of the ceremony, portraits, and the important reception moments—without the extra fluff. It’s a relaxed, no-fuss option that still tells the full story of your day.

  • I love getting to meet you at your engagement session so we can get to know each other a bit before your wedding day! An engagement session is included with all of my collections.

  • A smooth wedding day starts with a solid plan—and this type A photographer has you covered. You’ll receive a custom timeline questionnaire, and from there, I’ll build a personalized photography timeline that fits your day just right. From first looks to golden hour portraits, everything will flow seamlessly so you can be fully present.

  • Within 48 hours, you’ll receive 30+ preview images—ready to post, share with friends and family, and relive the just-married joy.

  • Every photo from your wedding day is carefully selected and hand-edited by me—no outsourcing, no AI. On average, you can expect a gallery of 700+ images (though this varies with each day). Your final gallery will be delivered online, where you can easily download, share, and order prints of your favorite moments.

  • As soon as you book with me, I will be cheering you on! I have been doing this for years and am here to help in any way I can.

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Average investment: $4000 - $5,500

Full pricing details available upon inquiry.

What sets Mary Ellen C Photo apart —

Directional documentary approach
Guidance when needed—never forced or overly posed.

Natural, true-to-life editing
Timeless colors that feel like you.

Efficient family photo process
Quick, organized, and stress-free.

48-hour preview delivery
Preview photos fast, so you’re not left waiting.

Hand-edited images only
Every photo is edited by me—nothing outsourced.

Supportive, not intrusive
I’m here to enhance your day—not take over.

The Process

01 - Inquire

Reach out through the “contact” page on my website. This will go straight to my email, and I will reach back out to you with a bunch of information - this will include full wedding galleries, engagement galleries, my pricing guide, and other fun info!

02 - Consultation Call

After looking over my packages, we will schedule a phone call or FaceTime to make sure we are a good fit! This is a great way for us to “meet” and go over all the details!

03 - We’re Official

After our call, we’ll make it official! Your signed contract and $500 deposit secure your date on my calendar. We will then start planning all the details of your day together!

04 - Engagement Session

With most of my packages, your engagement session is included! We will plan this at a location that fits you and your fiancé best.

05 - Wedding Day

Your best day ever has arrived! Show up, marry your best friend, and I’ll capture it all!

06 - Gallery Delivery

48 hours after your wedding, you will receive 30+ preview images. Your full gallery will be delivered 4-6 weeks after your wedding day!

FAQ

I’ve gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions to make your wedding photography experience as effortless as possible. I want you to have unwavering confidence that when you choose to work with me, my commitment extends to handling all the behind-the-scenes details, allowing you to relax and trust that I genuinely care about every aspect of the process, not just what's visible to you.

  • This is SO important to me. Both my cameras are dual slot cameras, meaning each photo is copied on two memory cards. I purchase the best quality memory cards from reputable sellers to ensure the cards will not corrupt. The second I get home from a wedding or a session, I upload the images to two different hard drives. I keep the RAW files backed up on my hard drives forever! (I have saved every photo I have ever taken).

  • I keep all galleries active for 1 year after they have been delivered. I will let you know before I take it offline, so you can ensure you have downloaded all the images.

  • You will see many photographers who limit the number of photos you can receive OR ask you to pay extra for additional images. Not me! Every wedding is different, but I typically deliver 700+ photos for a full wedding day. You will receive every quality image taken on your wedding day.

  • I personally hand-edit every photo that goes into your gallery—because every part of the process matters to me. I don’t outsource or use AI tools; your images are edited with intention, one by one. My editing style is true-to-life and vibrant, designed to reflect the natural colors and emotion of your day just as you remember it.

  • Recently, it has become popular for wedding photographers to schedule multiple weddings on the same day and employ an 'associate shooter' to cover the weddings they can't attend. However, I hold the privilege of capturing your special day in the highest regard, and I cannot entrust it to anyone else. When you choose me as your wedding photographer, I deeply value that relationship and am committed to personally documenting every moment of your wedding day. (Keep in mind, associate shooters are different than second shooters & I offer a second photographer add-on for all my packages).

  • Yes, and this is so important! When you send me a wedding inquiry, I will send you a bunch of fun info along with 3 complete wedding galleries to view. Keep in mind, every wedding is really different, but it will give you a good idea of how I shoot.