THE WEDDING

Experience

From the moment we chat to the day you print your photos it's more than just photography. Let me help you invest in your lifelong memories that matter.

arrow

INVESTMENT PRICING

watch this first

HOW IT WORKS

Booking PROCESS

01

consult

Request a consult to see if you are the right fit for Kara Hanes Photography

02

booking

Complete your proposal (collection choices), Sign your contract, and pay your 30% retainer

03

THE WEDDING LOUNGE

Look through the wedding lounge for planning tips and maximizing your photography experiences.

04

ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Need an Engagement Session? Add this to your collection or book it separately.

06

Wedding Day

The team will show up, camera in hand ready to make it the best day possible for you.

05

Timeline consult

Schedule your timeline meeting with us and go over the final details 1 month before the wedding day.

07

RECEIVE YOUR WEDDING GALLERY

Enjoy your memories

08

ORDER PRODUCTS

Interested in an album? Reach out to order yours.

NOW BOOKING 2026

FROM MY HOME IN MICHIGAN AND BEYOND

by the numbers

AT A GLANCE

25

THE NUMBER OF

WEDDINGS WE SHOOT PER YEAR

15k

THE NUMBER OF

MILES WE DROVE LAST YEAR

95%

THE NUMBER OF

OUR COUPLES WHO DO FIRST LOOKS

24

THE NUMBER OF

GROOMS THAT CRied. HARD.

9

THE NUMBER OF

COUNTRIES we've traveled to

25

THE NUMBER OF

ALBUMS we deliver annually

arrow

destination & domestic

WEDDINgS

Weddings are moments when all your loved ones gather in one place, celebrating your story. It's a time to step back, relax, and let others handle the details while you enjoy the day. 

My team and I capture your day through both candid and editorial shots, ensuring every detail is documented while you focus on what matters most: the memories and emotions. The average client spends $5,600 on their photography with me.

arrow

WEDDINGS

INVESTMENT

$8000

  • 8–10 hours of continuous wedding day coverage
  • Post-processed and polished edits on all delivered images
  • Pre-wedding consultations, planning support, and ongoing correspondence
  • Unlimited downloads of high-resolution images for one year
  • Two photographers, with a photography assistant as needed

Let's Start talking about your

LET'S START TALKING ABOUT YOUR

Ready to see if we have your date available?

wedding

REQUEST A CONSULT

arrow

What is your shooting style?

Our team loves being both interactive and discreet throughout the wedding day. There will be parts of the wedding day when we will need to be in control in order to accomplish everything that needs to be done while staying on schedule. There will also be moments when you shouldn’t even know that we're there. (The ceremony, during dances and toasts, etc.) We teach our couples how to pose, model and interact during their portrait time to create beautiful memories where they are having fun.

Frequently Asked WEDDING Questions

HOW DO WE BOOK WITH KHP?

Once we have answered any questions you may have and you have decided that our Wedding Experience is exactly what you’re looking for on your wedding day, the next step is a booking proposal. We will create an online proposal that will walk you through the package and when you’re ready you can save your date by signing your contract and paying your retainer online. 

What if I want my planner to handle everything?

We totally understand! If you’d prefer your planner to manage the details, we’re happy to work with them directly to ensure everything runs smoothly. However, I do recommend at least one meeting with me—especially if you don’t do an engagement session. This helps me get to know you better, so when portrait time arrives on your wedding day, I’ll know how the two of you interact, ensuring the photos reflect your natural connection.

Do you travel for engagement sessions? When should we do them?

We love it when our couples ask us to photograph them in a location that means something special to them! we recommend booking engagement sessions no less than 3 months from your wedding date to avoid stress. Our engagement sessions are captured by a Kara Hanes team member with you in mind. This could mean one located closer to you whether it's Kara herself or one of the associates. 

How do we receive our products?

You’ll receive your images in an online gallery that you can easily share with family and friends. This gallery comes with a personal usage license, giving you the freedom to enjoy and share your photos. On average, couples receive about 75 images per hour of coverage.

How many hours do we need for our celebration?

For most weddings, 8–10 hours of coverage is standard for a full day. However, if your ceremony is longer than an hour and your celebration takes place across multiple locations, you may find that adding an extra hour or two is helpful. We’ll review this together during your timeline meeting to make sure your coverage fits your day.

Do you carry liability insurance?

Sometimes wedding venues want vendors to show proof of liability insurance (A COI- Certificate of Insurance Liability) If your venue needs this please give us a minimum of 48 business hours to provide it to your venue.

How do you handle payments and when are they due?

I get the question a lot so I'm happy to answer it for you. Based on your selection you will be required to pay a 30% retainer upon booking and the remaining balance is due 2 weeks prior to your date. All of our couples are able to log into a client portal and apply any amount big or small prior to that two weeks. If they want to drop a certain amount of money every so often that is at their discretion. Checks would need to be received on or before that due date however an electronic payment is an option.

Do you offer drone photography?

Some of our associate photographers carry a remote pilots license but not all of them. This is a complimentary service if you get one of these associates for your wedding but factors could vary based on weather and location.

WHAT IS YOUR PRICING?

I’m very transparent with my pricing, and it’s always available to you. Please note that prices may change throughout the year. To lock in a price point, an official booking must be made. Request my pricing here.

"They were great to work with and were very organized, professional and fun!"

They did a phenomenal job capturing our wedding day! I’m so happy we had them as our photographer! KHP was great to work with and was very organized, professional and fun. We will definitely have them for future photography needs! Thanks for capturing our favorite memories!

JARED AND ALLISON

Photos by Kara Hanes
karahanesphotography.com
Legal
Contact Kara