THE PLANNING NOTES · V REED PHOTOGRAPHY
4, 6 or 8 hours? Finding your perfect fit.
Choose your coverage around the moments you want to keep, rather than a number that sounds like a full day.
Start with your must-haves
Write down the moments that matter most: getting ready, a first look, the ceremony, family portraits, toasts, the first dance or your exit. Put a time beside the events that already have one. Coverage is consecutive, so a long gap between events still needs to be considered.
Four hours: the heart of the celebration
An intimate wedding with one location can suit focused coverage. A possible plan is final details, ceremony, family and couple portraits, then part of the reception. A short collection cannot promise every preparation moment and a late-night exit. The Intimate collection is $1,500.
Six hours: room for the main story
Six hours can create space for some preparation, the ceremony, portraits and key reception events. Decide which reception moments need to happen before coverage ends, and allow time to gather family. The Signature collection is $2,200.
Eight hours: a fuller day
Eight hours offers more flexibility for preparation, transitions and a longer reception. Multiple locations or an especially long event may still need additional time. The Complete collection is $2,900, with additional hours available at $350 each.
Build the timeline together
Your venue access, ceremony time and travel between addresses can change the right choice. Use the estimator as a starting point, then send your actual plan so the written proposal reflects your celebration.