weddings

The essence of a wedding is connection. And as each wedding is sacred and individual as the people themselves, I capture you living some of your best moments. I observe important details with whimsy and precision. Tender moments feel tangible through my lens, so you do not miss a thing. I document the story of the connection between you, your love, and your dearest family and friends.


The final result is a lookbook that will leave you breathless. Yes, this is your life. You lived it, and now you can remember and treasure it forever. While you were busy living in the moment, I was beside you, ensuring you would have images worth framing for the decades sure to follow.

Black and White detail photograph of wedding dress
Jessica Schumaker Photography at Barr Mansion

THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

engagement portraits


Not only will you receive stunning images of one of the most giddy times in your relationship, but this is the perfect opportunity for me to get to know how you are as people and as a couple behind my lens prior to your wedding day. I am able to notice how you interact, how we interact, and I can reflect on how to best capture your love.

Jessica Schumaker Photography Engagement Session on Lake Bird Lake
Jessica Schumaker Photography Engagement Session on Lady Bird Lake

bridals


These images are just for you. The session is slow, calm, and intentional. The results are a set of editorial images meant to preserve you glowing at such a happy point in your life. We carve out time for you to relish being beautiful before your wedding day comes through like a gust of summer wind. Brides love to trial their look, and the commemoration of a moment is priceless.

Jessica Schumaker Photography Bridal Portrait at the Austin Proper Hotel

planning


Photographing your wedding does not leave me in a bubble. I offer input and insight to you and your planner in regard to your day-of timeline. I am honest about how much time certain portions of photography may take, or where we may need to add time. I visit the venue and study the various lighting scenarios. This is part of my preparatory work but also how I communicate and set realistic expectations. Fortunately, I have been part of many weddings and events, so please feel confident in using me as a resource.


welcome party


Many couples add a special touch to their wedding weekend for their out-of-town guests, such as a welcome dinner or send-off brunch. These are often separate from the rehearsal but such a special way to honor these folks for coming from afar! An event like this offers a chance to spend more time with people from out of town and is much more candid and relaxed. If you decide to host one of these events, it is definitely something you’ll want me to capture for the safekeeping of your memories.

wedding day


You are here to get married, embrace one another, and celebrate with your loved ones. I am here to take notice of the moments around me and capture those beautiful moments in time. You embark on a new chapter of life, and I leave with a treasure trove of images that I cannot wait to share.


gallery delivery & album design

Within a week of your wedding, I will send you a preview gallery. This includes my favorite snippets from each part of the day. It’s a perfect highlight reel, but it is only a taste.

I will deliver your gallery within three months. You receive access digitally and with your own USB drive. Please know I believe with my whole heart that portraiture this special should live in the physical world! I offer extremely high-quality printing options, and even if you don’t print your images right away, it is my hope they grace your walls so everyone can celebrate with you.

Even more special are the custom fine art albums that I help you design. These volumes are meant to live as statement pieces, just as gorgeous as the Rizzoli’s and Assoulines. The books are designed in tandem to curate the perfect images and layouts to produce a truly heirloom investment. 

Investment

Average Investment $7,200

Starting at $3,200

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, I absolutely prefer to be involved in the timeline draft and finalization process! This ensures that adequate time is allowed for each part of your wedding day to ensure moments and photos are not rushed.

  • After we hop on an initial discovery call and I provide you with a proposal that fits the needs of your wedding photography - you would need to sign a contract and pay a deposit of half your package to secure your date. The remaining half is due two weeks prior to your wedding date. Dates are not reserved until a signed contract and deposit are received.

  • Any package with 8 or more hours will include a second photographer! Intimate weddings and smaller, customized packages have the option to add one on if they are needed.

  • A good rule of thumb is that you will receive approximately 75 edited photos per hour of photography on your wedding day. That number can of course be higher if you have a larger wedding party or guest count.

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