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WEDDINGSS T E P H A N I E D A W N P H O TO G R A P H Y

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Stephanie Dawn Photography was a Godsend!

I never thought that when I found a wedding

photographer, I would also be finding a

friend! She is so kind and genuine and her

passion for capturing love can be easily seen

in her amazing work! Her sweet words and

compliments made me feel so special! The

photographs from our wedding day are ones

I will cherish forever, and I am so blessed

to have had such an amazing photographer

capture those moments!

- ERIN & NICK

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Your stress-free mantra fit perfectly with our

low key ceremony. You fit so seamlessly into

our day you felt like another member of the

family. We loved absolutely everything about

this experience and couldn’t imagine our

wedding day with any other photographer!

- SARAH & NATAHAN

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WELCOME TOSTEPHANIE DAWN

PHOTOGRAPHYLearn more about me

TIPS AND TRICKSHelpful hints so you’ll be

prepared for your day!

CELEBRATEYOUR LOVE!

Why choose anengagement session

WHAT TO WEARSuggestions for yourengagement session

YOUR WEDDING DAYWhat I cover on your big day!

YOUR INVESTMENTA list of packages and

extras I offer

YOUR MEMORIESA carefully crafted collection

of print products

FAQSGet your questions answered

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I’m so glad you are here. Choosing your wedding

photographer is a big deal. After all, these photos will

out-live you, and that is a hefty weight to bare. Because

these memories are so important, I take great care in

capturing and preserving them for all of my couples.

These are the two most important things to know about

booking me:

1) I’m here to help you stress less.

2) We’re going to have way too much fun.

When you book my services, you’re not only trusting

me with the story of your day, but you’re also gaining a

friend. I hope you’re okay with that.

MY HISTORYStarted taking photos in 2007 while enrolled in a

photography class in college (I learned on a Nikon film

camera. Had to develop prints in the darkroom and

everything!)

Started my business officially in 2010, and have since

photographed numerous weddings all over Arkansas.

I eloped in Vegas in 2012 (it was amazing).

I am step-mom to an awesome little boy Greyson and

mom to the sweetest little girl you ever saw, Ava.

MY STYLEI strive to capture the in-between. Those moments

that not everyone catches. The way a father tears up

the first time he sees his daughter in her wedding

dress. The grandmother who dances with the flower

girl. The groom as he kisses his bride’s shoulder as

they greet guests. Documenting these moments, and

these people in your life, is so important. In addition, I

love capturing all the details of your day, as well as fun

family formals that will live on to tell the story of the

beginning of your marriage.

Because it’s a beautiful thing.

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H E L LO LO V E LY !

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Stephanie is an amazing photographer and

so much fun. She did anything we needed to

help keep the stress level down. I really felt like

she took the time to get to know us so that she

could tailor her style to our personalities.

- LAURA & SAM

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Work with your photographer to create a

timeline of your wedding day. She will help

you budget time for portraits and other

important events, as well as offer advice on

when to do what.

Have food on hand while you get ready. I

made the mistake of barely eating on my

wedding day and ended up with a headache.

Having healthy snacks and lots of water on

hand will make for a better day.

Practice walking in your wedding day shoes

to make sure they’re comfortable enough to

stand around in for your portraits and for

the duration of your wedding. Pain is beauty,

yes, but looking pained in a picture isn’t

worth the discomfort.

Pack a “wedding day emergency” kit and

bring it along with you on your big day.

Essentials include some clear nail polish

for snags, pain reliever for headaches,

any makeup you need for touching up and

a travel sewing kit. Band-Aids, lozenges,

tampons and tissues are also good.

Have your cake and flowers arrive at the

latest possible moment (but still budget in

some buffer time). Flowers wilt and cakes

can melt on hot days, so putting these

deliveries off can ensure both look great for

your pictures, ceremony and reception.

Have a “spot checker” on hand who’s

there to help you out with things like tangled

trains, smeared lipstick or out-of-place

hair. This can be someone in your bridal

party or the mother of the bride,

for example.

Whether you’re doing your makeup yourself

or having a makeup artist come in, do a trial

run. This is especially important if you have

sensitive skin, as an allergic reaction on

your wedding day would not be good.

Order at least 25 extra wedding invitations

than you think you’ll need. It’s better to

have extras “just in case” and often times

it’s less expensive to buy in bulk than to

order just a few extra.

Follow up with all your vendors a week

before your wedding to make sure

everything is in place and ready to go.

Should anything be wrong (say, the florist

only has you down for 4 bouquets instead

of 5), this will provide plenty of time to fix

the mistake.

Expect the unexpected. Sometimes things

don’t go as planned, and that’s OK. In the

long term, it’s your outlook and attitude that

makes for a brilliant, successful day.

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T I PS A N D Tr i cks

to help you stress less on your wedding day


PHOTOGRAPHY TO-DOSBEFORE YOUR BIG DAY

Send contract and retainer.

This is done at the time of booking.

Schedule engagement session. 2 months

or more in advance.

Submit final payment (if on a payment plan

for your photography) one month before

your wedding.

Complete timeline survey and confirm with

your photographer your must-have shots 2

weeks prior to your wedding.


Engagement sessions serve as prime bonding time

for you two. In fact, many of the couples I photograph

tell me that their engagement shoot brought them

closer together, something they didn’t think possible

considering how much they were in love already. How’s

that for amazing?

Think about it, though. When you’re doing intimate

things such as just looking into each other’s eyes,

holding your partner’s hand or resting on his shoulder

in very romantic settings, it’s impossible not to

fall more in love. Truth: In our fast-paced world,

sometimes we forget to enjoy the silence and the

moment and just be together.

There are also practical reasons for an engagement

session, too. For example, many people use shots from

their engagement shoot for save the dates, wedding

invitations and even thank you cards post-wedding.

(Things I can totally help with!)

It’s also a great time to meet and get to know your

photographer, so that you will greet each other as old

friends on your wedding day.

Your engagement photographs are also great to use

on your engagement website, for announcing your

engagement online and for simply documenting

yourself as a young and in-love couple. I promise

you, your grandkids will love going through these

photographs in 40 years.

celebr ate Y O U R LO V E the engagement session

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Stephanie, you were so friendly and easy to get

along with. You asked AND listened to what

we wanted. Our photos are so much more than

amazing. I could not have imagined anything

better. You captured our day perfectly!

- KAYLA & JOE

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what TO W E A R the engagement session

Here’s the thing: don’t stress too much about the clothes you wear for your engagement session. This is time for

you and your love. The emotions you wear on your face will shine brighter than the clothes you choose to wear.

The important thing is to wear what’s comfortable.

We’ll be walking, jumping, playing, and dancing during

your session, so wear what is you and what you can

move around in.

Start with a theme. Work with your fiancé to determine

the look you are going for. A night on the town? A

country picnic? This will help you both choose outfits

that compliment each other.

Layers are best. You can change your entire look just

by removing a scarf or cardigan.

Complimentary colors work well. Try to avoid white, as

it may wash you out. Besides, white is reserved for your

wedding day. And don’t be afraid of patterns!

Avoid bulky jewelry and big watches. These can be

distractions when posing and viewing photos.

You want your natural selves to shine through,

not that fancy watch.

That being said, it’s important to show a little

personality. Some funky earrings or fun shoes will help

exemplify who you are without being overpowering.


YOUR W E D D I N GD AY C O V E R A G E

What I catch on your big day


I’ll be with you every step of the way on your wedding

day. I’m not one of those photographers who is in your

face the whole time. For most of your day, you’ll hardly

even know I’m there snapping away. That means a weight

off your shoulders and lots of time to spend focusing on

making sure your big day goes smoothly.

GETTING READYI start the day by photographing you getting ready.

Don’t worry. This is all very much G-rated and I’ll

make sure to capture your gorgeous self. Think detail

shots of your fragrance du jour, you slipping into your

beautiful shoes, a crowd of happy bridesmaids in their

slouchy sweatpants and impeccable hair. The same

is true for the men, too. I’ll capture them fastening

boutonnieres to their lapels, candids of dad giving the

groom some sage advice and groomsmen laughing it up

while the women get ready.

PORTRAITSWhen you book with Stephanie Dawn Photography,

you’ll also get formal and informal portrait shots. That

includes those gorgeous bridal portraits, handsome

pics of the groom (perfect for propping up on your work

desk), group shots of the entire bridal party and all the

family portrait shots you could ever want. I like to do a mix

of both casual and traditional for these shots.

CEREMONY AND RECEPTIONOf course, I also document your entire wedding

ceremony and reception, complete with all those big

-- and small -- moments that must be caught on film.

That includes walking down the aisle, the big kiss, the

officiant speaking, musicians playing, and family and

friends listening/watching. I’ll also capture all those

fun and heartfelt moments at your reception, from

tearful and hilarious toasts to some mad dancing skills

to cake cutting and beyond.

DETAILSRest assured I’ll capture all those details you planned,

as well. You spent good money -- and time -- planning

your special day; I’m here to make sure it’s documented

beautifully. I’ll photograph the tiniest details on your

wedding favors, the sugary flower ornaments on your

cake, the lanterns hanging in the trees and anything

else you thoughtfully included.

THE STORYAll of the photos you receive will tell a beautiful story

that you’ll be excited to share for years to come. It’s

about your love, your family, your memories, and I’m

so excited to capture them!


All of my packages focus on time together during your wedding

day, and the heirlooms that will remain afterwards. Printing

your memories is so important, and these carefully crafted

packages reflect this belief.

THE HEIRLOOM COLLECTION | $65958 hours coverage

Online gallery for viewing, sharing, and downloading images

Engagement session

Unbound album

Heirloom album and parent album

Choice of 20 x 30 canvas or wood print

THE TIMELESS COLLECTION | $37957 hours coverage


Engagement session

Unbound album

THE HEARTFELT COLLECTION | $22506 hours coverage


$250 toward anything in the print collection

YOUR I N V E S T M E N Tpackages and extras


YOUR I N V E S T M E N Tpackages and extras

THEENGAGEMENT

SESSION

$300

THEBRIDAL

SESSION

$300

SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER

$400

EXTRA COVERAGE

$300/HR


YOUR M E M O R I E S

In this day and age, there are so many of us that receive digital images on a CD or USB. So many of us that

download our memories from online galleries, simply to save them somewhere on our computer, or maybe a hard

drive. And then we let them sit. And sit. And sit.

Your memories need to live and breathe and be experienced over and over again. This is why I’m here to do the

heavy lifting for you. Let’s plan it out together. Let’s print your wedding story.

PRINT SIZE GIFT (MOUNTED) CANVAS WOOD

5 x 7 $30 -- --

8 x 10 $30 -- --

11 x 14 $55 $350 $280

16 x 20 $95 $500 $525

20 x 30 $175 $700 $800

THE UNBOUND ALBUM | $1250

A luxurious 8 x 10 linen box, filled with 25 of your favorite

images, matted and ready to frame or display with the included

wood block. Cherish it forever, and swap out future memories

whenever you want. An unbound album is a truly worthy way to

display your favorite memories.

THE HEIRLOOM ALBUM | $1499

The heart of the print collection, these hand-crafted

albums are available in gorgeous fabric or luxurious leather

covers to wrap your memories in a book guaranteed to last a

lifetime. Each album comes with a mini parent album.


WE ADORE YOU. HOW DO WE BOOK?A 50% non-refundable retainer and a signed contract

is required to save your date. Once I have those, you

are officially part of the family!

DO YOU TAKE PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS? Of course! We can work out a payment schedule to

make sure you’re able to pay for the photos. Payment

plans usually consist of 3 payments, with the last due

one month before your wedding.

DO YOU OFFER GIFT REGISTRIES?Yes! I am so proud to present gift registries for those

who wish to purchase photo packages or items from

the print collection with the help of family and

friends. I would love to set one up for you.

SOMEONE ELSE IS PAYING FOR OUR PHOTOS. WHO SIGNSTHE CONTRACT? All parties involved (bride, groom, and whoever is

paying for your photos) will need to sign the contract.

But you’ll be our primary contact and who we speak

with leading up to, on the day of, and the days

following your wedding.

CAN I HIRE AN ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER TO SHOOT OUR WEDDING? The contract you sign states that Stephanie Dawn

Photography is the only photographer allowed to

shoot on your wedding day. This helps promote our

creativeness and ensures you get the best photos. I

do offer additional shooters depending on the photo

package you choose. As long as guests do not infringe

upon our space, they can take pictures with their

cameras/phones.

FAQ


DO YOU TRAVEL FOR WEDDINGS? Absolutely! I love traveling to new places. My travel

expenses usually consist of airfare (if your wedding is

more than three hours away) hotel stay, car rental, and

food allowance. I can work with you on a custom quote

for your destination wedding.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET MY PICTURES?You will alway receive your pictures within six weeks.

During the busy season, I sometimes get backlogged,

but even then I do our best to have all digital negatives

to you within that time frame.

DO YOU DESIGN THE PHOTOGRAPHY ALBUMS? My gorgeous heirloom albums are absolutely

breathtaking and yes, I do design them in house. I work

with you to include the photographs you love best to

ensure you love your album from cover to cover.

DO YOU PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED PACKAGES? Not all weddings are the same, I get it! For that reason,

I may provide a customized wedding package to

suit your needs. These customized packages are for

weddings that are far outside the norm (for example, a

very short, intimate wedding between only parents and

the bride/groom). Talk to me and I’ll make it work!

Have additional questions? Feel free to email [email protected],or call or text (479) 531-2640.

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One of the most important things to remember when planning your wedding is that this is about you and

your fiancé. Don’t let the stress of planning get in your weay of enjoying each other and this time together.

In fact, I’ve provided this fun agreement to sign, tear out, and post somewhere to always remember your

promises to each other. Enjoy!


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