5 Perks of Booking a Luxury Wedding Photographer

Charleston Wedding Photographer

When potential clients see the word luxury in my title, it’s common for them to assume that hiring me as their photographer will come with a hefty price tag. BUT, it’s important to note that hiring a luxury photographer for your wedding doesn’t necessarily mean you need a 6-figure wedding budget. For a lot of my couples, photography is simply a priority, and they allocate a large part of their wedding budget to hiring a high-quality photographer. Your wedding photographer is responsible for preserving meaningful moments on your big day, so it’s understandable to want the best! 

The word luxury means extravagant comfort. It sets a high standard, and my main goal with every single client is living up to that standard! I call myself a luxury photographer because I want to make your experience as effortless as possible. Planning a wedding is a ton of work, and I want my clients to know that they will be taken care of. I only book a few weddings per season, that way I can fully invest in my couples. 

Obviously, producing amazing photos is my top priority, but here are 5 perks that come with hiring a luxury photographer for your wedding or event: 

Completely customizable packages

Most wedding photographers have standard packages with little to no wiggle room for change. My collections are 100% customizable to ensure that you get everything you want out of your photo session. For example, with weddings, some couples want more hours so I’m there from start to finish, some would prefer an engagement session, and some couples desire a photo album. Everyone is different. I don’t want my clients to feel stuck with any specific package. It’s your day! You should be able to pick and choose what you want to get out of it.

Some want an engagement session:

Some couples like me to be there for more than 8 hours on their wedding day, so I’m there from start to finish.

Some couples want a custom, heirloom album.

Everything is online

I want to make things as simple as possible for my clients, so everything from your contract agreement to your photo gallery delivery is online. Online galleries make it super easy to download your favorite photos, share photos with friends and family, and even order prints. Below is a picture example of the beautiful online gallery I deliver.

Custom magazine 

Every single couple that books with me for their wedding gets a beautiful custom-made magazine. The magazine that I create specifically for you contains 75 pages of helpful tips and tricks when it comes to wedding planning. The magazine also clarifies how to get the most out of your photography session. I know how stressful wedding planning can be, and I want to help my couples in any way that I can.

Wedding day help

Planning your wedding day timeline is overwhelming, especially because most couples who are going through the process have never done it before! As a photographer, I’ve been to a lot of weddings. I know a thing or two about what works and what doesn’t. There is nothing worse than feeling disorganized on your wedding day, so I’m more than happy to share my wedding planning knowledge. I create timelines for every couple that books with me to ensure that their day is worry-free. I’m also more than happy to suggest reliable vendors that I’ve worked with in the past.

I come prepared

A few months before the big day, I’ll send each couple a wedding questionnaire asking about your venue, preferences, and a few get-to-know-you questions so that I show up on your wedding day completely prepared and informed. Again, I want your day to be as easy as possible, and the more I know the more prepared and helpful I can be! 

At the end of the day, my main goal is that you and your partner are happy, and that I deliver beautiful photos that will last a lifetime.  And remember, luxury isn’t exclusive to celebrities and couples with 6-figure budgets. 

Want to know more about hiring a luxury photographer? Let’s chat! I’m an open book and I’m happy to answer any questions you might have.

A rare chilly day in Charleston, hence my intense outfit.

Really getting in there to get the shot!

Gotta have that go-to outfit, am I right?

Here are a few reviews from happy couples!

“Oh, my goodness, where do I even begin?! We recently used Taylor as our elopement photographer and what an absolute JOY she was to work with! From the very first email sent, she was easy to communicate with and very prompt in her replies. Everything about the booking process was simple & clear cut. The day of, she arrived and was so easy going, and just overall comfortable to be around. Our pictures came out SO beautiful and better than I could have ever imagined. Her style has such a romantic, timeless look. Literally everyone who has seen our pictures has commented on how well the photos turned out. She is SO talented. Whether you are having an intimate ceremony with just the two of you, or a big wedding, do yourself a favor and use Taylor! We will cherish our wedding pictures forever!” -Ariel F.

 “I cannot say enough good things about Taylor!! In such a popular wedding destination as Charleston, there are so many vendors to choose from and in the initial stages of our wedding planning I had some concerns about feeling like “just another couple” and whether we would find vendors who would truly care about us and our wedding day.

When I found Taylor’s website, something about the way she wrote about herself, her process, and her work just clicked with me and I just knew she was the photographer for us. When we finally met in person for our engagement shoot a few months later, I knew immediately my instincts had been right. My (now) husband and I felt comfortable with Taylor right away. Our session was spent getting to know each other, laughing a lot, and taking really beautiful photos. Taylor was exactly the down to earth, approachable, genuine person I wanted to surround myself with on my wedding day.

In the months leading up to our wedding, Taylor was quick to respond and easy to communicate with and as the day got closer, she continued to show genuine excitement and anticipation for seeing us and being a part of our big day. She asked thoughtful questions to get to know us and our story, our families, and what was most important to us on our wedding day. She spent time working with our wedding planner to perfect our timeline and make sure all of our movements and photo ops were planned out just right.

Most importantly, Taylor’s photographs are BEAUTIFUL and she did an incredible job capturing every aspect of the day. Our portraits are perfectly placed and she gave great direction not only to us but to our bridal party and family as well. And the candid photos truly capture the energy and excitement of the entire day.

I am so thrilled and grateful to Taylor to have photos that reflect all of the beauty and love that we were surrounded with on our wedding day!” -Allie R.

Charleston Luxury Wedding Photographer

Want to know more about hiring a luxury photographer? Let’s chat! I’m an open book and I’m happy to answer any questions you might have.