2015 Lauren Tomasella Photography Weddings

It is an absolute joy to do what I love most. Being able to capture life—the sincere moments, the beauty, the love, and even the imperfections! It is a true privilege.

My interest in photography started at an early age My interest in photography started at an early age when my family designated me as the family photographer and had me convinced I was the best around! When I decided to turn this passion into a career, I realized I was not just producing images, I was gifting memories.

Your Special DayYour wedding is a celebration. It is a day full of Your wedding is a celebration. It is a day full of happiness and many emotions. It is a day that goes by so fast and images become an important way of remembering that precious time.

My focus is on capturing the fun, the feel,the expressions, the atmosphere and the overall joy the expressions, the atmosphere and the overall joy that come from the moments shared between you and your guests.

I am honored to be a part of your wedding and to create lasting memories of the excitement and many details that make your day unique.

I look forward to creating photography for you which I look forward to creating photography for you which will act as a window back to your special moments for years to come.

Live in the now and embrace those moments forever.

Warmly,

Lauren

LAUREN TOMASELLA PHOTOGRAPHY LAURENTOMASELLA.COM

MY STORY

Amy Martin Erica Johnston Kate Gallo

Lauren, you have done such an AMAZING job!! You literally caught

every single emotion of the day. Ryan and I are so glad you were there to capture our special day. You were WONDERFUL!!

We are forever grateful!

Lauren made our wedding experience even better by being such a pleasure to

work with. She was so kind and fun that it was easy to relax around her, which I

believe makes for the best pictures. She is a modern gal who takes beautiful pictures.I hope a modern gal who takes beautiful pictures.I hope

to use her for all my portraits and photography in the future.

Q & AIknowit’sbesttotakeformalphotographsbeforethewedding,butIguessyoucouldsayweareold-fashioned.Whydoyouthinktakingtheformalsbeforehandissoimportant?

Here at Lauren Tomasella Photography, I definitely pride myself in catering to the needs and desires of my clients. Here at Lauren Tomasella Photography, I definitely pride myself in catering to the needs and desires of my clients. That said, I am a believer in taking the formal photographs before the wedding, ensuring not only more time to get the best photographs but also getting the formals out of the way by the time you are ready to go to your party. I find that stress levels with brides, grooms, family members and wedding parties is greatly reduced when the formals are taken care of and they can focus on just having fun and being with their guests. Also, depending on the time of day, we may have better light and access to better portrait locations before the ceremony.

We’dlovetosetasidesometimeforanengagementshoot.Isthissomethingyoudo?We’dlovetosetasidesometimeforanengagementshoot.Isthissomethingyoudo?

I sure do! I work with you to plan the engagement shoot of your dreams, including location selection and wardrobe recommendations. Additionally, I can even help you design pieces for your wedding using your engagement shoot photos for sign-in boards, guest books, save-the-date cards, thank you cards, table place settings, and much more. Lauren Tomasella Photography also offers many wonderful album options to help you remember your engagement shoot forever. Be sure to check out page 8 of this issue for more information about scheduling your own engagement shoot for a lifetime of special memories!

HAVE A QUESTION? I’d love to hear from you and answer your question in a future issue of the studioHAVE A QUESTION? I’d love to hear from you and answer your question in a future issue of the studiomagazine. Please send your question to [email protected].

The package arrived on Saturday as promised! THANK YOU so much!

Everything was just beautiful! Thank you so much for the little "extra." You really do so much for the little "extra." You really do go the extra mile for your customers. As I was opening everything up I kept asking myself "How could I ever use any other

photographer!" You really are great and thank you so much for all your attention to detail.

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• Be sure to have a hair and makeup trial at

least a month before your wedding. This will

give you peace of mind to know exactly how

you will look and give you the opportunity to

change things in advance if necessary. Make

sure to bring all jewelry to the trial to see how

makeup shades work with the pieces.

•• Have your florist deliver your flowers to

where you are getting ready, not the ceremony

venue. Since you never know when the mood

will strike for a great photo, you’ll want your

flowers there and ready to go.

• Find out what the rules for photographs are

atat the ceremony location. All venues are

different, some restricting the location of

photographs and even the times in which they

are permitted.

•• If possible, arrange to have your formal

photographs taken before the ceremony. Getting

this step out of the way early in the day frees up

the rest of your time to spend with your guests.

You will be able to go straight to cocktail hour

and catch up with loved ones without stress.

It’s a new age, so it’s no longer considered bad

luckluck for the groom to see the bride before the

wedding.

• Have food delivered to your getting ready

location. It may be hectic, but take the time to

have a bite before the wedding since it will be a

while before you have the opportunity to

nourish yourself during the reception.

• Prepare an emergency bridal kit with clear

nail polish, mints, a sewing kit, stain treater,

Visine, safety pins, bobby pins, pain reliever

and mini deodorant.

•• Allowing 50% more time for hair and

makeup than you originally anticipated

alleviates the number one reason wedding

schedules end up running late. This will assure

you have plenty of time for all the portraits you

want to take before the wedding.

•• Make sure you discuss a “rain plan” with

your venue just in case Mother Nature doesn’t

see sunshine in the cards.

GETTING MARRIED WITHOUT BEING HARRIED


Two weeks before your wedding we will touch base via phone or e-mail to discuss your wedding day photo timeline. At this time I will also provide you with my Complete Wedding Information form to fill out with all your wedding details including locations, family members, special wedding day events, vendors and much more. This informationwill ensure we are all on the same page for an will ensure we are all on the same page for an unforgettable and stress-free event!

30 MINUTES AFTER THE CEREMONY

WeWe arrive at the reception site and immediately

begin photographing candid shots of arriving guests

and continue into cocktail reception. If there are any

additional formal photographs desired we will take

this time to finish them in plenty of time for the

reception.

45 MINUTES AFTER THE CEREMONY

WeWe enter the dining room before the guests arrive to

photograph the cake and floral decor. We also take

this time to set up room lights and spotlights if we

find they are needed. Right before the guests arrive

we touch base with the catering manager or

wedding coordinator to see if there were any last

minute changes to the reception schedule.

1 HOUR AFTER THE CEREMONY

At this time we strictly document the reception

candidly as it unfolds, including the first dances,

toasts, dancing, and cake cutting. But don’t worry;

we are always available for any photo request you

may have throughout the evening. Just ask!

4 HOURS AFTER THE CEREMONY

WeWe pack our equipment and prepare for our

departure. But first, we will check with you to make

sure there aren’t any further photos you would like or

an overtime request. We may go outside for a night

“time exposure” photograph of the both of you to

showcase the beauty of your location at night.

6 HOURS BEFORE THE CEREMONY

I’ve just finished packing my bags and I’m now going

over the wedding information form and having a

meeting with my assistant to talk about the details of

the day.


II leave the studio for the wedding site. The bride’s

hair and makeup should be well underway to leave

plenty of time for family and couple photos.

3.5 HOURS BEFORE THE CEREMONY

II arrive at the preparation site to capture the finishing

touches of hair and makeup and to document the

bride getting into her wedding dress and the

groomsmen making their final preparations.

2.5 HOURS BEFORE THE CEREMONY

WeWe arrange for a “first meeting” for the bride and

groom where they see each other before the

ceremony. Immediately after this we begin formal

photographs with the entire wedding party and the

bride and groom’s immediate and extended

families.


TheThe bride and groom’s portraits begin. We work in a

variety of locations and capture a wide range of

poses. About an hour before the ceremony we stop

to allow you to freshen up, collect your things, and

make it to the ceremony site on time.

30 MINUTES BEFORE THE CEREMONY

II leave the preparations site to set out for the

ceremony site. Here I coordinate with my assistant

and set up any equipment we need during the

ceremony. We take a last look around and find where

the light is coming from to best document the

ceremony. At this time you should have a quick

refreshment and take 15 minutes of quiet time with

justjust the two of you; you’ll want to regroup before all

the excitement begins!

A Wedding Day Photo TimelineA wedding is a whirlwind of events, gone in the blink of an eye. There’s little more important to a perfectly executed event than an organized timeline. If you are looking to effectively plan out your wedding day with your wedding coordinator or fiancé, here’s a look at a typical wedding photo timeline from my point of view. I am here to help assist you in planning out your day so that you don’t miss a beat.

YOUR WEDDING

THE DETAILSWHAT AMAZING ACCOUTREMENTS GO INTO YOUR MOST MEMORABLE DAY

SoSo many things are special about your wedding day. While they may seem like small details, the unassuming pillow your ring bearer carried might have been made from your Christening gown. Or those shoes with the delicate pearl buttons may have been your mother’s. These are the smaller, sometimes unnoticed details that tell the story of your special day, that we document for you at Lauren Tomasella Photography. Whether it’s your bouquet or your shoe or your something blue, it’s al l a part of your distinct personality as a couple, sharing your yesterdays while you prepare for your many tomorrows.


THE PROCESS

From Shoot To AlbumThe weeks prior to and directly following your wedding

planning are busy times. Here at Lauren Tomasella

Photography we want to help you to understand how we are

working our hardest to avoid any unnecessary surprises:

Twoweeksbeforeyourwedding: After chatting on

the phone a little bit about the day and discussing anythe phone a little bit about the day and discussing any

last minute specifications, we send you a wedding

information form to fill out all the details most important to

you for capturing the best images possible.

Twodaysbeforeyourwedding: We give you a quick

check-in call to confirm all the details from the schedule and

your wedding form.

Thedayofyourwedding:Thedayofyourwedding: We arrive at the scheduled

time and quickly run through the course of the day. Then

we coordinate with your family and friends regarding

scheduled start times for formal portraits and what to expect.

Aweekafteryourwedding:We collect all of your

wedding images which will then be edited, retouched,

archived and prepared for your online gallery or proofs.

Within90daysofyourwedding:Within90daysofyourwedding: We deliver your online

wedding gallery proofs information.

We deliver a disc of your proofs so you can better choose

your favorites for your album.

You decide the size and material of your wedding album.

You submit your list of favorites for your album and we begin

the album designing process.

We send you an online preview of your wedding album for We send you an online preview of your wedding album for

your approval. We can also use this opportunity to take

orders for portraits, wedding party member gifts, parent

albums, and any of the other unique keepsakes we offer.

Your album and artwork are ready for delivery!


Strike A Pose

TRADITIONAL GROUPINGS

All About Albums

Kaitlyn and Nick’s wedding album was a culmination of all the wonderful memories of the day presented in a beautiful Kaitlyn and Nick’s wedding album was a culmination of all the wonderful memories of the day presented in a beautiful

book that tells the story for a lifetime. Because the wedding album process can be a little challenging for busy couples, I

provide full album services from image selection to design to cover selection, and more. Choosing from my main album

line of gorgeous custom cover bound books constructed from only the best quality materials and workmanship, I fashion

a professionally designed keepsake complete with a protective box for decades of enjoyment. And since my premium line

is also guaranteed for life against wear and tear, you will never have to worry about your precious memories falling into is also guaranteed for life against wear and tear, you will never have to worry about your precious memories falling into

disrepair.

ParentAlbums

Albums aren’t just for couples anymore. Our parent albums are the perfect gifts to present to the parents of the couple

after the wedding. Each parent album can be a clone of the bride and groom’s book or custom-designed to your liking.

All cover and design options we offer for bride and groom books are also available for parent albums.

DesignServices

Never worry about design; Lauren Tomasella Photography includes full design services for each album purchased. I will

discuss with you after the wedding your favorite images and plan your special album.

AlbumOptions

Our albums come with 40 pages, and are available as 9x12, 10x10, 10x13, 10.5x14 and 12x12 sizes. Parent

albums are also available as 6x8 or 8x8 sizes. Covers are available in matte finish with image wrap from front to back or

Silk Shantung. Ask about monograms and cover cameos, both beautiful ways to personalize your book.

CoverOptions

A custom photo cover is the most popular cover choice among A custom photo cover is the most popular cover choice among

our couples. Color options are also available and come in

a variety of colors to perfectly match your wedding’s theme. To

the right are a few of our favorites:

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Portrait session (bridal, engagement or day after) with thumbdrive of edited high resolution images with

full printing rights $350

Signature guest book featuring your favorite engagement images $275

Additional wedding day photo coverage $250/hr

Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner coverage $500

20 spread (40 pages) flush-mounted album $80020 spread (40 pages) flush-mounted album $800

6x8 or 8x8 parent album $600

Custom save the dates and thank you cards (sizes 4.5x5, 5x5, 5x7)—please ask for details

COLLECTION I: $3,000 + 9% tax

Up to 10 hours wedding day photo coverage

Two photographers

Online gallery for downloading, print ordering and sharing to social media

Thumbdrive of edited high resolution images from your wedding day with full printing rights

COLLECTION II: $3,300 COLLECTION + 9% tax

Portrait session of your choice (bridal, engagement, or day after)Portrait session of your choice (bridal, engagement, or day after)

Thumbdrive of edited high resolution images from your portrait session with full printing rights


Two photographers


Thumbdrive of edited high resolution images from your wedding day with full printing rights

COLLECTION III: $4,000 COLLECTION + 9% tax

Portrait session of your choice (bridal, engagement, or day after)Portrait session of your choice (bridal, engagement, or day after)

Thumbdrive of edited high resolution images from your portrait session with full printing rights

A complimentary signature guest book that features your favorite engagement images


Two photographers


9x12, 10x13 or 10x10--20 spread (40 pages) flush-mounted story album displaying your favorite images

Thumbdrive of edited high resolution images from your wedding day with full printing rightsThumbdrive of edited high resolution images from your wedding day with full printing rights


COLLECTIONS


ENGAGEMENTS

1327 Arch Street PlaceMadison, AL 35758

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$250 Print Credit

When you book the $4000 Collection

Please present this coupon at time of booking to receive this credit!

Lauren Tomasella Photography

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THROUGH THIS MAGAZINE AND CONSIDER LAUREN TOMASELLA PHOTOGRAPHY TO DOCUMENT AND CAPTURE YOUR DAY.

I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON!

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2015 Lauren Tomasella Photography Weddings