Hi, We're Joe & Melissa
... and we would love to document your wedding day. That's us, hours after we said "I do," taking a moment to appreciate the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. We know how important this day is to you, and our goal is to capture all the feelings and emotions to create a timeless visual history of your love story.
Testimonials
Gabriella & Patrick
“Melissa and Joe were incredible and I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone! They were so nice to have around the entire day, made me feel comfortable in front of the camera, were super open to my ideas. They were also super responsive via email and phone. They are also so talented, know what they are doing. It was also awesome to have both of them on our wedding day. I absolutely just loved working with them and if you’re seeing this, this is your sign to hire them!”
Photography Packages & Pricing
Love Story
35mm Film Photography Package
$3,500
Two photographers (10 hours)
900+ edited high resolution images
2-3 rolls of film shot and developed, added to your digital gallery (estimated value of $150+ just in film and developing costs)
One of our core goals with your wedding photos is for them to stand the test of time, and adding film to your wedding day only elevates the timeless look and feel of your photos.
Perfect for the couple who wants every moment captured from the first brush of make up until the last guest leaves. And loves the timeless look that 35mm film photography can add to their wedding day.
THE ETERNAL ROSE
$2,800
(Our most common package)
Two photographers (8 hours)
600-1000 edited high resolution images
Perfect for the couple that wants coverage from getting ready to the end of the night!
The Wild Rose
$2,000
One photographer (6 hours)
400-600 edited high resolution images
Perfect for the couple looking for getting ready, ceremony, and the first half of the reception.
THE PETITE ROSE
Elopement/Micro-Weddings
Customizable time and pricing based on your photography needs.
(Minimum of 2 hours)
Perfect for elopements, courthouse weddings, and micro weddings. The couple wanting 2-4 hours of coverage.
All photo packages include
- Planning and timeline assistance/vendor recommendations
- Questionnaires to determine how we can best serve you on your day
- Personalized high resolution image gallery with online store front to order prints and products and download your images
- Rights to post and print your photos.
- Free Engagement Session for The Wild Rose, The Eternal Rose, and Love Story Packages
(*The Petite Rose is a discounted rate engagement session)
Rush turnaround gallery option is available for an extra $350 add on.
Wedding Videography Packages & Pricing
We love video too!
What if you had a short, cinematic highlight film that included snippets of your wedding day? Would you watch it every year on your anniversary?
We offer video coverage ranging from highlight films to full ceremony coverage and everything in between.
Our most popular video requests are below, but if you have a unique request, be sure to ask!
Ceremony Coverage Package
$1,000
- A video of your wedding ceremony in its entirety.
- Multiple camera angles capture your ceremony.
Highlight Film Package
$3,000
(our most common package)
- full day wedding coverage
- 5-8 minute highlight film including all the best moments from your day.
The StoryTeller Package
$3,800
- full day wedding coverage
- 8-10 minute highlight film including all the best moments from your day.
- Includes a video engagement session prior to wedding day for you to tell your love story in your own voice
aLl video packages include
- Online delivery of video to view and download.
- High quality audio
- Questionnaires to determine how we can best serve you on your wedding day
- Drone work will be included as long as there are fair weather conditions and your venue is not in restricted air space.
- Rights to post and share your video.
Video Add-Ons
(only available with Highlight Film and Story Teller packages)
- 1 minute "Wedding Trailer" edit - $400, (delivered the same week as your wedding)
- Full Ceremony (entirety) - $450, multiple camera angles, high quality audio
- Full Speeches (entirety)- $100
- Special Dances (entirety) - $100
- 3 vertical videos for reels/tiktok - $200
Contact US about your wedding day
HOW DOES THE WEDDING PROCESS WORK?
STEP 1:
FILL OUT CONTACT FORM
Yay! You're engaged! Once you have chosen your venue and have your date secured, fill out our contact form. We will respond to your submission within 24 hours to set up a welcome call!
STEP 2:
WELCOME CALL
We hop on a phone call or video call to learn about your day. You can ask us all the questions you have! We also discuss package options, a rough timeline, and details for our contract.
STEP 3:
SIGN CONTRACT & PAY DEPOSIT
You receive a contract for you and your fiancé to digitally sign. Once you have signed your contract and paid your deposit your date is secured. We’ll schedule your engagement session if you choose to have one.
STEP 4:
FINAL PLANNING
We send you a questionnaire to answer some of our questions about the flow of your wedding day. We also schedule a final planning call where we work out all the final details of the day.
STEP 5:
WEDDING DAY
We will be with you each step of the day, capturing all of the best moments of your day. We will be there to pump you up and support you!
STEP 6:
DELIVERY OF GALLERY/VIDEO
You will receive a link to a gallery or your video(s) so you can view and share them with friends and family. Our typical delivery timeframes are listed in the FAQs.
FAQ
How do you photograph/video weddings?
We love being by your side to help you plan before your wedding day. On your wedding day, we want to capture is the feelings, the mood, the emotions, the calm and crazy moments that make your wedding unique. We capture your day in a journalistic style with pockets of time for posed photos and video clips. We edit your photos and films with true to life skin tones so you look how you looked on your wedding day.
We will be your best friends on wedding day, fluffing your dress so it looks perfect in photos, stalling the DJ because your dress isn't bustled yet, and politely telling your guests to put down the iPad when they are trying to take pictures during your ceremony.
Where are you based and do you travel?
We are based in Hagerstown, MD and yes we love to travel! If you want us to photograph or film your story it may require a travel fee depending on where it takes place.
When will we get our photos/video?
Your will receive an online gallery link with all your photos within maximum 6 weeks (sometimes less depending on the season we photograph your story). You can download all the photos from the gallery but also share them, choose your favorites, and also order prints! You will get a preview gallery with 15-30 photos from your day within 1-2 days of your wedding day.
We offer a rush turnaround gallery option as an add on to any wedding photography package for $350. You would have your entire wedding gallery within one week of your wedding.
You will receive your wedding video(s) 4-8 weeks after your wedding. You will get an email with a link to Drop Box, where you can share and download your video as well as a link to YouTube for easy sharing to your family and friends!
How many photos will we receive?
For 8 hours of coverage (most common), you will receive 600+ fully edited images. We always choose quality rather than quantity and that's why we will choose the best and more significant photos to tell your story.
Are you still booking weddings in 2024?
In order to best serve our wedding couples, we are not booking additional full wedding days in 2024. If we are available we would be more than happy to capture your elopement in the DMV.
However, we do have some availability for micro weddings and elopements. If that's you, reach out to us!
If you are looking for a 2024 date, we are happy to recommend a trusted photographer/videographer in our area.
We have availability in 2025 and beyond!
Will my wedding film include drone work?
Yes! As long as there are fair weather conditions and your venue is not in restricted air space your wedding video will have drone footage. Joe is a FAA Part 107 licensed UAS drone pilot/operator.
Do we have insurance?
Yes! We carry insurance and if your venue requires additional insurance we are happy to work with them!
Where can I learn more about your process and your wedding vendor philosophy?
We have a podcast called "Blue Hour with J&M" where we share our philosophy and knowledge of weddings to help our couples and other couples when planning their wedding.
