CUSTOM PROPOSAL FOR
Brendan Leahy
and Kate Dunaway
12.31.2022
"Rachael was by far the best decision
I made when planning my wedding...
She makes you feel instantly comfortable...you can tell how passionate she is not only about her job but also her clients- she becomes a part of your family seamlessly weaving in and out of the wedding day always with a smile on her face."
- jenn & david, 2016 COUPLE
PHOTOGRAPHS THAT CAPTURE NOT JUST HOW IT LOOKED. BUT HOW IT FELT.
YOUR WEDDING DAY IS ONCE IN A LIFETIME, AND DESERVES TO BE DOCUMENTED AS SUCH. RACHAEL WORKS TO CAPTURE EACH DETAIL YOU'VE CAREFULLY PLANNED, EACH BEAUTIFUL MOMENT AS IT UNFOLDS, AND ALL THE PEOPLE THAT MATTER MOST TO YOU AS THEY JOIN YOU IN CELEBRATING THE BEGINNING OF YOUR FAMILY LEGACY: YOUR WEDDING DAY.
She is verbatim, the best photographer ever. You will never regret having her amazing photos, because it’s more than the photos you get back. It’s the memories.
danielle mcnulty
owner & lead planner, ohana events, & 2021 bride
telling your story WITH artful EXCELLENCE AND PURPOSE.
Your wedding timeline
This customized timeline for your wedding day allows you to anticipate the best photography collection and coverage to document every special moment - from getting ready through those first dances, and beyond.
12:00 | Photography coverage begins with detail photos and coverage of the couple getting ready at their selected locations. Rachael to document the bride + bridesmaids; assistant to document the groom + groomsmen
1:15 | Depart for the church
1:30 | Wedding party, couple, and photographers arrive at church; detail photos of the ceremony set-up and last minute moments with couple and family
2pm - 3pm | Ceremony
3:40 pm | Formal family photographs at church
4:10 pm | depart for portrait location downtown
5:10 - 6:00 pm | Bride + Groom, Bridal party portraits
6:00 pm | depart from pictures for Hyatt Lodge
6:30 - 7:30 pm | cocktail hour
7:00 pm | bridal party arrives to enjoy cocktail hour. Rachael to document reception details; assistant to document cocktail hour.
7:30 pm | reception begins; grand entrances
7:45 - 9:00 pm | dinner, cake cutting, speeches
9:00 pm | first dances
9:15 pm | open dancing
10 pm | photo coverage ends (Collection II)
12 | or, continue coverage through midnight celebration (Collection III)
Collection 1
+ Eight hours of consecutive coverage
+ Two photographers (Rachael + a trusted second photographer)
+ Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution
images for printing
+ Complementary engagement session in Chicago area or Central Florida | other locations incur travel fees
Your investment: $7,200
this collection Is our standard full-day coverage, and works perfect for weddings happening all at one venue or location:
Collection 2
+ Ten hours of consecutive coverage
+ Two photographers (Rachael + a trusted second photographer)
+ Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution
images for printing
+ Complementary engagement session in Chicago area or Central Florida | other locations incur travel fees
Your investment: $8,100
this collection offers 10 percent off the a la carte hourly coverage, and is our recommendation for your wedding day:
Collection 3
+ Twelve hours of consecutive coverage
+ Two photographers (Rachael + a trusted second photographer)
+ Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution
images for printing
+ Complementary engagement session in Chicago area or Central Florida | other locations incur travel fees
Your investment: $9,180
this collection offers 15% off a la carte pricing, and would cover your day through that the midnight celebration of the new year.
Collection variations
+ Two photographers (Rachael + a trusted second photographer)
+ Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution
images for printing
+ One 10x10 Heirloom wedding album and two replica 8x8 parent albums
+ Complementary engagement session in Chicago area or Central Florida | other locations incur travel fees
With 10 Hours: $8,700
With 12 Hours: $9,700
special variations on our recommend collections for your day...
"Rachael makes you feel special, beautiful, and important. At the end of the day not only do you have beautiful images, but you gain a friend in the process."
Kaeley, 2017 bride
Additional Offerings
1
A la carte event coverage begins at $900 / hr for two photographers | most weekend dates have an 8 hour minimum
2
Add-on rehearsal dinner or brunch coverage available beginning at $2000 for 3 hours
3
Boudoir Session with album at a private studio in Chicago
+ $1200
4
A la carte
10x10 Heirloom album
+ $900
Replica parent albums
+ $300 each
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE should we BOOK?
We recommend reaching out as soon as you secure your venue. Couples often book us as early as 12-16 months in advance. We do not accept bookings more than 2 years in advance.
how long have you been in business?
I officially launched my brand in 2012 in N. Illinois, just outside of the city of Chicago. Since then, I have photographed hundreds of weddings and moved from Illinois to South Carolina, and now our forever home in Florida, all while maintaining my business.
how do we lock you in as our photographer?
A signed contract and a 50% retainer officially secure your date.
about booking with Rachael
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do you offer payment plans?
I offer payment plans in installments of 2, 3, or up to 4 payments upon request. Please let us know upon booking if you would like a payment plan.
how can we pay + sign?
Everything is online to keep it super simple!
You can electronically sign your contract and I accept all major credit or debit cards, which are processed securely through the Square platform, or we can set up a secure ACH transfer.
do you offer any discounts?
In order to provide the highest level of service and be fair to all our clients, we are not able to offer any additional discounts beyond our current collection offerings.
about booking with Rachael
do you carry insurance + liability?
Absolutely, as should any professional vendor you work with. We are happy to provide your venue or planner with a copy for their records upon request.
we don't need an engagement session. can we do something else?
I am happy to swap out the complementary engagement session for an additional hour of wedding coverage upon request, but we always try to encourage engagement photos - they're just so fun!
Can we have the raw files?
No, but you can have each and every one of your beautifully and carefully edited high-res files, including a print release - and trust us, that's WAY better.
about booking with Rachael
secure your date
Let's create something beautiful.
We've tailored this proposal to the most popular collections we see couples book, but please feel free to email hello@rachaelosborn.com with any questions or to make custom alterations. We're always happy to help!
Rachael Osborn
