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PHOTOGRAPHY PROPOSAL --- Prepared for: Marcus and Priya Delacroix-Nair Wedding Date: September 13, 2025 Venue: Rosewood Estate & Gardens, 412 Magnolia Lane, Charleston, SC 29401 Proposal Date: [Current Date] --- DEAR MARCUS AND PRIYA, What an absolute honor it is to be considered as your wedding photographers. Your love story—one that beautifully weaves together two rich cultural backgrounds—deserves to be captured with authenticity, artistry, and genuine care. We are thrilled at the prospect of documenting this meaningful celebration and creating heirloom images that will transport you back to the joy, emotion, and magic of your special weekend. Thank you for entrusting us with such an important milestone. We cannot wait to meet you both and become part of your wedding day journey. --- OUR PHOTOGRAPHY APPROACH We believe that the best wedding photographs are born from the moments between the moments—the quiet glances, the unguarded laughter, the tender embraces that reveal the true story of your day. Our photography style blends candid documentary storytelling with thoughtfully composed romantic portraits, ensuring you receive a comprehensive visual narrative that feels both authentic and beautifully artistic. WHAT TO EXPECT: Candid & Documentary Coverage We excel at capturing genuine emotions and unscripted interactions throughout your celebration. Whether it's the mehendi ceremony, the exchange of vows, or the joyous reception moments, our photographers will be present and intentional, never intrusive, preserving the raw beauty of your day. Golden Hour & Romantic Portraiture We prioritize those luminous golden-hour moments when light becomes liquid gold. You can expect beautifully composed couple portraits and family photographs that showcase the romance and elegance of your celebration against the stunning backdrop of Rosewood Estate & Gardens. Attention to Exquisite Details Your bridal jewelry, florals, and décor deserve their moment in the spotlight. We will thoughtfully photograph these carefully curated details, creating a comprehensive visual story that honors every element of your vision. Cultural Celebration We are deeply committed to authentically capturing your mehendi ceremony with the same artistry, reverence, and technical excellence we bring to all aspects of your wedding. This pre-wedding celebration deserves vibrant, joyful, culturally-aware photography. Seamless Experience Our team communicates clearly, arrives early, and works efficiently to ensure your day flows beautifully. We handle the technical aspects so you and your loved ones can simply be present and celebrate. TIMELINE & DELIVERY: Engagement Session: Scheduled 4-8 weeks before your wedding (if applicable to selected package) Wedding Day Coverage: As contracted per package selection Initial Sneak Peek: 48 hours after wedding day (5-10 digital images) Full Edited Gallery: 6-8 weeks post-wedding, delivered via private online portal Album & Print Production: 4-6 weeks after final gallery delivery ---

INVESTMENT & PACKAGE OPTIONS We offer three carefully curated packages designed to meet different coverage needs and creative visions. Each package reflects our commitment to excellence and includes professional editing, beautiful presentation, and timeless imagery. --- PACKAGE 1: "GOLDEN HOUR" — $2,800 Ideal for: Intimate celebrations or couples seeking essential coverage with artistic focus Includes: • 6-hour coverage (2 hours mehendi + 4 hours wedding day) • 1 primary photographer • 300+ professionally edited digital images • Private online gallery with secure viewing and download access • Print release for all images • Complimentary engagement session: No What's captured: Mehendi ceremony highlights, ceremony, reception, dancing, and candid moments with concentrated focus on the wedding day. Perfect for smaller gatherings or those who want flexibility in their timeline. --- PACKAGE 2: "FOREVER & ALWAYS" — $4,500 Ideal for: Couples desiring comprehensive coverage with engaged storytelling and heirloom-quality album Includes: • 10-hour coverage (2 hours mehendi + 8 hours wedding day) • 2 primary photographers working in tandem • 600+ professionally edited digital images • 1-hour professional engagement session (location of your choice) • Private online gallery with secure viewing and download access • Print release for all images • Premium 10x10 flush-mount album (30 pages) showcasing the day's narrative What's captured: Complete mehendi documentation, bridal preparation, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, family portraits, detail shots, and candid moments throughout. This is our most popular package, offering exceptional value with two photographers capturing simultaneous moments and perspectives. --- PACKAGE 3: "LEGACY" — $6,200 Ideal for: Couples wanting ultimate comprehensive coverage, cultural celebration documentation, and premium heirloom collections Includes: • Full-day coverage (up to 12 hours): 2 hours mehendi + 10 hours wedding day • 2 primary photographers + 1 dedicated second shooter (3 photographers total) • 800+ professionally edited digital images • 1-hour professional engagement session (location of your choice) • 2-hour rehearsal dinner coverage (day prior) • Private online gallery with secure viewing and download access • Print release for all images • Premium 12x12 heirloom album (40 pages) with museum-quality printing • Two 8x10 parent albums (20 pages each) – perfect gift for parents • Canvas wall art (16x20) – one dramatic image from your day What's captured: This comprehensive package ensures nothing is missed. With three photographers, we capture simultaneous moments from multiple angles and perspectives. Your mehendi ceremony receives the same artistic attention as your wedding day. You receive premium presentation materials and lasting keepsakes that will be treasured for generations. --- ADD-ON SERVICES: Extended Reception Coverage (per additional hour): $400 Additional Engagement Session (1 hour): $350 Premium 12x12 Heirloom Album Upgrade (available with Packages 1 & 2): $800 Parent Album (8x10, 20 pages): $275 Canvas Art (16x20 premium print): $200 Video Highlights Reel (3-5 minutes, professional editing): $1,200 Bridal Portrait Session (2 hours, 1 photographer): $600 --- PAYMENT TERMS: Reserved Booking Deposit: $1,000 (non-refundable, applied toward final balance) Due upon proposal acceptance to secure your wedding date Second Payment: 50% of remaining balance Due 60 days before wedding date Final Payment: 50% of remaining balance Due 7 days before wedding date All payments accepted via bank transfer, credit card, or check. ---

PROFESSIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS --- 1. BOOKING & PAYMENT 1.1 A signed contract and $1,000 non-refundable deposit are required to reserve your wedding date. Your date is not considered booked until the signed contract and deposit are received. 1.2 Payment schedule is outlined in the pricing section. Failure to submit payments by specified due dates may result in the forfeiture of your booking. 1.3 All prices are quoted in USD and do not include applicable state or local sales tax (if applicable). 1.4 A 5% discount is offered for full payment submitted 60 days prior to the wedding date. --- 2. CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING POLICY 2.1 Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email. 2.2 Cancellations more than 120 days before the wedding date: The $1,000 deposit is forfeited; remaining payments are refunded in full. 2.3 Cancellations 60-120 days before the wedding date: The $1,000 deposit is forfeited; 50% of additional payments are refunded; 50% is retained. 2.4 Cancellations fewer than 60 days before the wedding date: All payments are retained as the photographer has declined other bookings and made preparations. 2.5 Rescheduling to an alternative date within 12 months is permitted once, provided the new date is available. A $250 rescheduling fee applies. 2.6 In the event of photographer illness or emergency, every effort will be made to provide an equally qualified replacement photographer. If a replacement cannot be arranged, a full refund of all payments will be issued. --- 3. USAGE RIGHTS & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 3.1 The photographer retains full copyright ownership of all images created during the wedding session. Clients receive a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use images for personal, non-commercial purposes. 3.2 "Print Release" included in all packages grants clients the right to print images for personal use (not for commercial resale or reproduction). 3.3 The photographer retains the right to display, publish, and use images for professional portfolio, website, social media, exhibitions, and marketing materials unless the client requests otherwise in writing. 3.4 Images may be used in professional testimonials, case studies, and promotional materials with client name and consent. 3.5 Clients may not alter, edit, or manipulate original images without written permission from the photographer. 3.6 Commercial usage rights (publication, advertising, or commercial resale) require a separate licensing agreement and additional fees. --- 4. DELIVERY & IMAGE PROCESSING 4.1 Digital images are delivered via secure private online gallery accessible for 90 days from delivery date. Clients are responsible for downloading and archiving their images. 4.2 High-resolution RAW files are not included in any package unless explicitly stated in the contract. Only professionally edited, final-version images are delivered. 4.3 The photographer will deliver 300-800+ images depending on package selection. The specific number may vary based on wedding length, venue, lighting conditions, and events that unfold. 4.4 Delivery timeline: Initial sneak peek (5-10 images) within 48 hours; complete edited gallery within 6-8 weeks of the wedding date. Rush delivery options are available for an additional fee of $500 (4-week turnaround). 4.5 The photographer is not responsible for image loss due to client failure to download and backup gallery files. --- 5. ALBUMS & PRINT PRODUCTS 5.1 Albums and print products are produced by professional vendors specializing in heirloom-quality materials and printing. 5.2 Album design consultation is included. Clients will review and approve album layouts prior to production. 5.3 Production and delivery of albums typically occurs 4-6 weeks after the final edited gallery is delivered. 5.4 Album specifications and premium materials ensure longevity; however, the photographer is not responsible for damage, fading, or deterioration over extended periods. 5.5 Reprints of images are available for purchase at standard retail rates, with print release included in all packages. --- 6. WEATHER & SCHEDULING 6.1 Photography will proceed rain or shine unless conditions pose genuine safety concerns (lightning, severe storms, etc.). 6.2 The photographer will work proactively with clients to adapt to weather conditions and adjust shooting locations or timing as needed. 6.3 If the wedding is postponed or rescheduled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, coverage will be honored on the new date as contracted. 6.4 Mehendi ceremony coverage will proceed as scheduled on the contracted date (day prior to wedding). If the mehendi is rescheduled, additional photography fees may apply if the new date conflicts with other commitments. --- 7. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY 7.1 The photographer will take every reasonable precaution to protect equipment, attend to professional standards, and capture the wedding as contracted. However, the photographer is not responsible for: • Equipment failure or malfunction (though backup equipment is carried) • Images lost due to unforeseen technical issues (redundant storage is used to minimize this risk) • Missed moments due to client requests to pause photography or limited access to certain areas • Poor image quality resulting from inadequate lighting, venue restrictions, or client-requested modifications to coverage timing 7.2 In the unlikely event of catastrophic image loss (despite all precautions), the photographer's liability is limited to a refund of fees paid, not to exceed the full contracted amount. --- 8. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES 8.1 The client is responsible for providing the photographer with a detailed timeline, venue map, and any special requests or cultural ceremonies requiring specific documentation. 8.2 The client must ensure the photographer has appropriate access to all venues (ceremony location, preparation areas, reception space, mehendi location) and is not restricted or obstructed. 8.3 The client is responsible for communicating any dietary restrictions, accessibility needs, or special accommodations during booking. 8.4 Any additional requests beyond the contracted scope (extended hours, additional locations, extra sessions) incur additional fees as outlined in the add-on services section. --- 9. IMAGE SELECTION & EDITING 9.1 The photographer will edit and curate images based on professional standards and artistic vision. A typical wedding yields more captures than can be individually edited; the photographer will select the strongest, most compelling images for final delivery. 9.2 Image editing includes color correction, exposure adjustment, blemish removal, and minor retouching. Extensive retouching or specialized edits may incur additional fees. 9.3 Clients may request minor edits to specific images (e.g., removing an object, adjusting clothing) at no additional cost. Extensive digital alterations or reconstructions are subject to additional fees. --- 10. ENGAGEMENT SESSION 10.1 Engagement sessions (included in Packages 2 & 3) must be scheduled within 4-8 weeks of the wedding date. 10.2 Session location is chosen by the client in consultation with the photographer. Travel to distant locations may incur mileage fees ($0.75/mile beyond 25 miles from photographer's base location). 10.3 Engagement sessions typically yield 50-75 edited digital images. 10.4 If a client elects not to schedule their engagement session within the specified timeframe, the session benefit is forfeited (non-refundable). --- 11. REHEARSAL DINNER COVERAGE (PACKAGE 3 ONLY) 11.1 Rehearsal dinner coverage is 2 hours only, typically scheduled the evening before the wedding. 11.2 Coverage includes candid moments, toasts, and family interactions; full event documentation is not provided at this abbreviated timeframe. 11.2 Images from rehearsal dinner coverage are included in the total image delivery and are professionally edited alongside wedding day images. --- 12. CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVACY 12.1 The photographer respects the privacy of the couple and guests. Images will not be shared on social media or any public platform without explicit written consent from the couple. 12.2 The couple may request that specific images not be used in the photographer's portfolio or marketing materials. 12.3 Guest images will not be individually tagged or shared publicly without permission. --- 13. FORCE MAJEURE 13.1 In the event of circumstances beyond either party's control (natural disasters, government mandates, pandemics, etc.) that prevent photography services from being rendered, the photographer will work with the couple to reschedule the wedding date or offer a full refund of all payments. --- 14. CONTRACT & AGREEMENT 14.1 This proposal, once signed and a deposit submitted, becomes a binding contract between the photographer and client(s). 14.2 All terms and conditions outlined herein supersede any prior agreements or conversations. 14.3 Any modifications to this agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties. --- 15. ACCEPTANCE & NEXT STEPS 15.1 To move forward, please sign below and submit this proposal along with the $1,000 deposit to secure your wedding date. 15.2 Upon receipt of signed agreement and deposit, a detailed wedding day timeline and coordination form will be sent to finalize all details. 15.3 A pre-wedding consultation call will be scheduled 2 weeks before your wedding date to review coverage plan, answer questions, and ensure complete alignment. --- Client Name (Printed): _________________________________ Client Signature: ______________________________ Date: __________ Client Name (Printed): _________________________________ Client Signature: ______________________________ Date: __________ Photographer Name (Printed): _________________________________ Photographer Signature: ______________________________ Date: __________ --- Thank you for choosing to work with us. We are thrilled to be part of your love story and cannot wait to create images that will be treasured for a lifetime. With warm regards, [Photographer Name & Studio] [Contact Information] [Email] [Phone]