Frequently asked questions

Most couples book us 9 to 18 months out, especially for spring and fall weekends. That said, we sometimes have last-minute availability — if your date is close, just ask.

Send us a note through the contact form. We'll set up a conversation — by phone, video call, or in person if you'd like to meet — to get to know each other and answer any questions you have. There's no pressure either way; the goal is to make sure we're the right fit for your day. Once you've signed the contract and paid the booking deposit, your date is yours.

Yes — it protects both you and us. We send everything through DocuSign, so it takes about five minutes from your phone or laptop.

Life changes, and we try to be flexible. If you need to move your date, we'll work with you to find another available weekend.

In eight years of weddings, this has never happened. If it ever did, we have a network of trusted photographers we'd send in our place. You would never be left without coverage.

Yes. The four packages are starting points — we shape coverage around your day. Want photo-only on the wedding day plus video just for the ceremony? An eight-hour day with two photographers? Just ask.

Photo-only is on every package. Video-only isn't a standard offering, but we can build it for you on request.

A free engagement session is included with the Classic, Signature, and Wanderlust packages. The Intimate package doesn't include one by default, but you can add it.

The Intimate package includes 150+ edited images, Classic includes 350+, Signature includes 600+, and Wanderlust includes 700+. Every image we deliver is personally chosen and edited.

We deliver fully edited, high-resolution images — what you receive is the finished work, polished and ready to live with. We don't release raw files; the editing is part of what turns a photograph into your photograph — your day, the way you remember it.

The photo + video option includes a 3 to 5 minute highlight film. Classic also includes a full ceremony/key moments film, while Signature and Wanderlust include a full ceremony/toasts film.

Yes, with the photo + video packages — we capture audio of vows, readings, and toasts in addition to the visual coverage. The full ceremony is preserved alongside the highlight film.

Intimate and Classic include one lead photographer. Signature and Wanderlust include two photographers. An additional photographer or videographer can be added at +50%.

Yes, on request. Aerial cinematography is one of our most popular add-ons.

Yes — we design fine-art heirloom albums in collaboration with you, after delivery, once you've chosen your favorite images. Available in several sizes and bindings.

Yes — a non-refundable booking deposit is required to reserve your date on our calendar.

Card, bank transfer (ACH), Zelle, or Venmo. Card payments include a small processing fee; bank transfer, Zelle, and Venmo don't.

No. The price you see is the price you pay. If your wedding requires significant travel, we'll discuss it transparently with you up front so it's never a surprise.

Yes — sales tax is applied to your invoice as required by the state where your wedding takes place. The tax appears as a transparent line item on your quote, so you see the total cost before you commit.

The booking deposit is non-refundable. If you need to reschedule or something larger happens, contact us and we'll talk through the available options.

Documentary at heart, with an editorial eye and a romantic sensibility. We light beautifully and we know how to compose, but we don't over-direct. The best images are usually the ones happening when no one's posing for the camera.

We give as much or as little direction as you need. Most couples feel awkward at first — within twenty minutes, that disappears. We're known for making people who don't think they're "photo people" look like they were born for it.

That's the most common thing we hear, and the most common thing we disprove. Comfortable people photograph beautifully — and making you comfortable is part of the job.

Yes. Send us your family list ahead of time and we'll work through it efficiently, usually 20 to 30 minutes right after the ceremony. We keep it moving so you get back to your guests.

Of course. We've shot Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Sikh, non-denominational, civil, and outdoor ceremonies of every shape. We'll learn what we need before your day so we know which moments matter most.

We'll review anything you send us and incorporate what fits, especially specific must-have shots (a private moment with a parent, a grandparent who can't travel, an heirloom detail). For everything else, we trust our instincts to find the moments your board can't predict.

We arrive about 30 minutes before your contracted start time so we're set up and ready. The clock starts when coverage begins.

We stay until your contracted hours run out. For the Wanderlust package, that's usually full prep-to-send-off coverage. For shorter packages, we'll talk through what to prioritize — usually it's worth keeping the magic moments (first look, ceremony, golden hour, first dances) and trimming early prep or late-night dancing.

A vendor meal is appreciated for any coverage over six hours. We eat quickly, usually at the same time you do, so we don't miss anything. Most venues coordinate this automatically.

For local weddings, we usually visit once before your day if we haven't shot there. For destination weddings, we arrive at least a day early to scout in person.

Always. Every wedding gets two cameras minimum, multiple lenses, multiple memory cards, multiple flashes, and spare batteries. Equipment failures happen; missing the moment doesn't.

Yes — we'll reach out to your planner or coordinator a few weeks before your day to align on timing, lighting, and shot priorities. The smoother your team works together, the more relaxed your day feels.

A small sneak-peek gallery within 72 hours of your wedding. Your full edited gallery follows in 3 to 6 weeks, depending on your package. Films take a little longer — typically 4 to 7 weeks for the highlight film, depending on the package, and slightly longer for the mini-movie.

A private, password-protected online gallery you can share with friends and family, download from, and order prints through. The gallery stays live for at least one year.

You receive a personal license to use, share, and print your images for personal use, indefinitely. We retain artistic copyright (industry standard) and may include a few favorites in our portfolio or social media.

Absolutely — share freely. We only ask that you tag us when you post; we love seeing your photos out in the world.

Yes. We offer fine-art prints, framed pieces, and heirloom albums after delivery. Ordering through us means archival paper, hand-finished products, and color matched to your gallery files.

Yes — we shoot weddings throughout Texas and across the country. For weddings outside our area, any travel costs are folded transparently into your quote — no markup, just the actual cost so you see it up front.

Yes. We've shot in California and we love working in new places. International weddings are welcome too — let's talk through the logistics together.

We have a team of photographers and videographers, with trusted partners we bring in for larger weddings. Elysze leads the team. You'll always know who's coming to your day in advance, and we'll never swap anyone out without telling you.

Eight years and over two hundred weddings. The tools change every year; the careful attention to your story doesn't.

Yes. Most of our clients come back for anniversaries, growing-family portraits, and personal milestones. Once you're a Petal of Light couple, you're welcome back anytime.