I'll create a custom one per your wedding day, but here's an 8-hour sample timeline: (Times are subject to change due to seasonal light time changes)

1:00 Lead photographer arrives to brides prep location. Photos of decor, details, dress, and Bride’s final touches of Hair/makeup.
1:30 Candids of bride+bridesmaids final getting ready moments.
1:45 Portraits in matching robes.
2:00 MOB zips bride into dress.
2:15 First look with bridesmaids.
2:30 First look with FOB then set up for next first look.
3:00 First Look with Groom, candids/posed photos together, then solo groom portraits and bridal portraits.
3:45 Full wedding party photos, bridesmaids photos, groomsmen photos, then individuals with the Bride and Groom.
4:15 Wrap up and hide away bride and groom. Travel if applicable. Detail photos of ceremony + set up.
5:00 Ceremony
5:30 End ceremony
5:30 Family photos, remaining wedding party photos, and Bride + Groom portraits. Sign the marriage license.
6:00 Reception begins
6:15 Bride & Groom enter reception. Introductions, dances, cake cutting, bouquet and garter toss, socializing, etc.
8:50pm Send off/exit
9:00 Lead Photographer departure

Yes! I travel quite often for weddings, bridals, and couple's sessions. It's quite affordable when you do the math.

Mileage:
All travel expenses are based on the distance between the event location(s) and Clay Stone Photography in Ruston, Louisiana.

Mileage for regular sessions/non-wedding related sessions (non-contracts):
All miles in excess of 15 miles roundtrip are charged at $0.55 per mile.

Mileage for weddings and elopement packages (contracts):
All miles in excess of 50 miles roundtrip are charged at $0.55 per mile.

Accommodations:
Weddings that are 2 hours away (average 120-ish miles) or go past 10pm, the Photographer requests a one-night hotel stay the night of the wedding. For weddings that are 3+ hours away (average 175-ish miles), Photographer requests a two-night hotel stay local to the wedding venue (the night before the wedding and the night of wedding to ensure prompt arrival and safe departure). All flights for further events shall be covered by the client.

Accommodations for all sessions:
If any photographed evening session (engagement, bridal, etc) is a 6+ hour round trip, Clay Stone Photography requires a one-night hotel stay after the session, unless otherwise discussed. I book all of my own accommodations unless otherwise discussed with the bride. I book the best deal and price I can find within reason as far as safety; ranges can be between $50-$125 per night, and can change based on the season and location. I’ll find the best deal and share the invoice for the cost, as well as a receipt so you know exactly what was paid.

Any further questions, feel free to ask! I will not be offended and will see how we can work something out if there is a hindrance.

Next step is to decide which wedding collection is best for your day.

After deciding on the wedding collection during your free wedding consultation, it’s time for me to send you the contract to look over and ask questions. With the contract is a 30% non-refundable holding deposit. After the deposit is paid and the contract is filled out, you're all set! Details can change throughout your wedding planning season, so I will check-in to readjust your timeline 2 weeks before the wedding! I'm hands on with planning and assuring your day is memorable and stress-free.

Neutrals are always the way to go so your photos can be timeless! Neutrals don't = boring. Creams, grays, browns, calm blues, muted oranges and colors, and limited patterns. If you do a bold color, be sure your partner is wearing neutrals. For color templates, feel free to contact me!

We will communicate the week before the session. In the case of weather: the session will be rescheduled convenient to client(s) and photographer's schedule. In the case of cancellations and postponements:
Please read the "CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS" section in the Terms of Service below.

No :-)
Please read the Terms of Service section below called "PHOTOGRAPHIC INTEGRITY AND ALTERATIONS"

This Agreement is between Clay Stone Photography (aka “Photographer”) and [You] (aka “Client”) which includes Client’s principals, employees, affiliates and representatives. Client agrees that it has the legal authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of its employer, company or organization. Photographer’s relationship with Client is that of an independent contractor.

The word “Image(s)” means the photographic material, whether still or moving, created by Photographer pursuant to this Agreement and includes, but is not limited to, transparencies, negatives, prints, or digital files, that were captured, recorded, stored, or delivered, in any type of analogue, photographic, optical, electronic, magnetic, digital, or any other, media.

Client acknowledges that Photographer is the Author of the Image(s) and also the first and sole owner of all copyrights of the Image(s). The Image(s) and all copyrights remain the exclusive property of Photographer without limitation. All usage rights to the Image(s) specifically granted by Photographer to Client appear on the reverse side of this Agreement. 

Client understands and agrees that it is not buying the Image(s) but is paying only for a licence to use the Image(s) as specified on this Agreement. Note that buying the copyright to the Image(s) will always be much more expensive than any licensing fee.
The term of licence begins from the date Photographer receives full payment of invoice and upon delivery of images.

Unless otherwise agreed, any rights granted are always non-exclusive, non-sub-licensable and non-transferable. Any Image(s) may not be used in a logo, corporate identity, trademark or other service mark.

The use of any Image(s) by Client will not constitute a work of joint authorship.
Copyright metadata contained within any digital file may not be altered, or removed, without the express consent of Photographer.
Unless otherwise agreed, Photographer retains the right to use the Image(s) for his self-promotion.

Client will not make or permit any alterations, including, but not limited to filters, additions, subtractions, or adaptations, with respect of the Image(s), alone or with any other material, without the prior express permission of Photographer.

Portrait and wedding sessions include editing which consist of changes to the color, crop, contrast, exposure, and moderate retouching at the photographer's discretion. Portrait sessions do not include retouching, but are done at the photographer's discretion. Retouching (including teeth whitening, blemish removals, and object removals via photoshop) may be requested by the client at an additional cost determined by the photographer. All editing is done at the photographer’s discretion. The photographer reserves the right to refuse any additional edits requested, though it is rare. Some images may only be produced in color or black and white at the photographer's discretion. If the client(s) wish to request additional editing of images this is done at a separate fee starting at $50 per image.

Sessions will be conducted at a location agreed upon by the photographer.  The photographer will not trespass or use any property/locations that is considered unlawful to do so.  The photographer is bound by any rules states for the property or location.  If the Client wishes to shoot on private property it is the Clients soul responsibility to get authorization from the owner of the property.  The photographer is not responsible for hazards at the location and the Client agrees to enter into the session at their own risk.
 
No other photographers/videographers are allowed during the session unless agreed to in writing by Clay Stone Photography.  Client or guest will refrain from taking cell phone images during the session unless agreed upon by the photographer. 

Photographer is committed to providing high quality services. Unless otherwise specified, Photographer may deliver, and Client agrees to accept, the Image(s) encoded in an industry-standard data format that Photographer may select, at a resolution that Photographer determines will be suitable to the reproduction technology and use(s) for which the Image(s) is licensed.
 
Photographer uses cameras and monitors that are color calibrated to industry standards. But due to variances in other monitors, software and computer platforms, the Image(s) may display differently on other monitors. Therefore, neutrals will be set for mathematical neutrality and color will be adjusted for pleasing tonalities.
 
It is Client’s responsibility to verify that the digital data, including color profile, if provided, are suitable for reproduction of the expected quality and color accuracy, and that all necessary steps are taken to ensure correct reproduction. If the data are not deemed suitable, Photographer’s sole obligation will be to replace or repair the data, but in no event will Photographer be liable for poor reproduction quality, delays, losses, expenses, or consequential damages, resulting directly, or indirectly, from defects or errors in digital files or their use.
 
All editing is done at the photographer’s discretion. The photographer reserves the right to refuse any additional edits requested.  Some images may only be produced in color or black and white at the artists discretion. If the client(s) wish to request additional editing of images this is done at a separate fee starting at $50 per image.

While Photographer may choose to archive the Image(s), it is Client’s responsibility to properly store and archive the Image(s) for the duration of the term of license. Photographer cannot guarantee the availability of any Image(s) beyond the date of first delivery to Client.
 
Client is aware that optical, magnetic, electronic, and any other, media for storing digital data are inherently unstable. Client hereby releases Photographer and his contractors, and representatives, from any liability for any claims, damages, or costs, arising from any media supplied by Photographer becoming unusable.
 
All digital files created by, or on behalf of, Client that contain any Image(s) will be deleted or destroyed within ten days after the expiration date of license.
 
Any requests for the photographer to reproduce images that were already delivered will incur a $100 processing fee.

Photographer will take all reasonable care in the production of the Image(s) and the performance of this agreement. But Photographer will not be liable for any loss, damages, or costs, suffered by Client, or by any third party, arising from Client’s use of any Image(s).
 
Client will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, Photographer, his contractors, and his representatives, against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, that may arise from Client’s use of any Image(s).
 
Photographer is not responsible for obtaining model, property, trademark, copyright, or any other, releases in connection with the Image(s) unless specifically stated in this Agreement. It is Client’s responsibility to obtain all necessary permissions for any Image use that requires a release or other consents.
 
Should Photographer agree to deliver any releases, it is Client’s responsibility to determine whether such releases are suitable for Client’s purposes. Photographer gives no warranty or guarantee as to the legal validity of any release.
 
In any event, Photographer’s liability for all claims will not exceed the total amount paid under this Agreement.

Placement of a credit line or copyright notice is required when posting the images on the internet. If a credit line or copyright notice is required but not actually provided, Client agrees that the amount of DOUBLE THE INVOICE TOTAL is the fair and reasonable compensation that will be paid to Photographer for the loss of recognition, or lack of copyright protection, resulting from the lack of, or an improper, copyright notice or credit line.

Time is of the essence for receipt of full payment under this Agreement.
NO RIGHTS ARE GRANTED UNTIL PHOTOGRAPHER HAS RECEIVED FULL PAYMENT, INCLUDING, IF APPLICABLE, ANY LATE-PAYMENT CHARGES.
 
UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE USE OF ANY IMAGE(S) PRIOR TO FULL PAYMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED AN UNAUTHORIZED USE. CLIENT AGREES THAT THE REASONABLE AND STIPULATED AMOUNT THAT WILL BE PAID TO PHOTOGRAPHER FOR SUCH AN UNAUTHORIZED USE WILL BE DOUBLE THE INVOICE TOTAL.
 
Where usage rights before full payment are granted, Photographer reserves the right to rescind any such usage rights if Client fails to make timely payment.
 
All invoices are due upon receipt. Adjustments of amounts or terms must be requested within ten days of invoice receipt.
 
Photographer does not provide any receipts to Client. Photographer’s invoice will serve as Client’s receipt for work performed and services rendered. Bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the Client.

Non-wedding related sessions: The full payment is due to secure your date for all non-wedding related sessions like couple’s, engagements, families, and seniors. If you cancel, your payment is forfeited, but may be applied to another session within 3 months, unless otherwise specified. A partial or full refund may be issued, under the photographer’s discretion. If you do not cancel and the photographer arrives at the location of the session you will be responsible for any incomplete payments, and will not be issued a partial or full refund.

Wedding packages: A 30% retainer fee is due to hold your wedding date and must be paid before the first applicable photography session like bridals or engagements. This fee is non-refundable, alongside any applicable payments towards mileage and accommodations. The remaining wedding balance is due 3 weeks before the wedding. If you cancel, your retainer is forfeited and may not be applied to another session.  

If Client requires a reshoot, Client will pay Photographer an additional fee of one hundred percent of the fee stated in the quote or invoice for the original shoot, plus all expenses for the reshoot.
 
If a reshoot is required due to factors beyond the control of Photographer, including but not limited to, weather conditions, or acts of God, Photographer will not charge an additional fee and Client agrees to pay all expenses for the reshoot.

If Photographer is unable to supply his photographic services due to illness, mechanical breakdown, accident, acts of God, or any other cause beyond his control, then Photographer will attempt to procure the services of another professional photographer to fulfill his obligations. If that does not succeed, Photographer will return any fees paid by Client and will have no further liability with respect to this Agreement, and Photographer will not be responsible or liable for any other damages beyond the amount of this Agreement.
 
This limitation of liability will also apply in the event that any Image is lost or damaged through equipment malfunction, or otherwise, without the fault of Photographer.

Client may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any of the rights granted hereunder. This Agreement is binding upon, and inures to the benefit of, Client and Photographer, as well as their respective principals, employees, representatives, and successors. Client and its principals, and employees, are jointly and severally liable for the performance of all payments and other obligations hereunder.
 
No amendment or waiver of any items is binding unless set forth in writing and signed by the parties. E-mail and electronic signatures will be considered legal and binding. However, the invoice may reflect, and Client is bound by, Client’s oral authorizations for any additional Image(s), fees, and expenses, that could not be confirmed in writing due to the immediate proximity of completing the photography assignment.
 
This Agreement will be deemed to be a contract made under the laws of the United States, and for all purposes will be interpreted in its entirety in accordance with these laws. Client will pay all arbitration and court costs, reasonable legal fees, expenses, and legal interest, on any award or judgment in favor of Photographer.
 
If any provision of this Agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
 
In addition to oral and written agreements, placing a retainer fee for a future session and/or use of any Image(s) by Client will constitute acceptance of all the above terms and conditions.