- complete wedding day coverage
- second photographer
- online gallery
- edited digital files via digital download
- 50% off a la carte portrait sessions
- travel within the IMMEDIATE Charleston area
Welcome to the Dana Cubbage Weddings Bride Guide. Thank you so much for inquiring about my services for your wedding day! I absolutely LOVE my job and look forward to hearing all about your wedding day. Take a look around the site and if you like what you see, please let me know so we can set up a time to chat!
first of all, congratulations!
THE DCW EXPERIENCE
$4000
What is complete wedding day coverage?
So let's start off with a little about me + my philosophy. I’m not “just” a wedding photographer; when a couple chooses me to document their wedding day, it is the greatest honor! From that moment on, I am truly invested in you and I want to help you plan a wedding day that is stress-free and fun! The DCW experience is about more than just great photos. It’s about the details, the fleeting moments, and - above all - the way you guys FEEL throughout the day. I’ll help you with your wedding day photo timeline, give input in terms of best locations and lighting for just about anything + everything, vendor recommendations, color + design questions, photo ideas… anything you want, I’m here to help!
My goal is to make your wedding photos one of the easiest, most stress-free parts of your wedding day. I want you two to spend some QUALITY time together during your First Look + portraits and to have FUN with your best friends during bridal party photos. I want you to feel comfortable + confident enough to belly laugh + ugly cry in front of my camera because those are the BEST moments to capture! I will bring a fabulous styling kit full of ribbon, stamps, trays, ring boxes, and other fun styling elements to help create magazine worthy photos of your bridal details and, most of the time, I bring an assistant to help me + my second shooter ensure that things run as smoothly as possible throughout the day. #dcwdreamteam. I give a lot of gentle direction when it comes to posing and I’ll be continuously coaching + encouraging you throughout the day. I want you guys to look + feel AMAZING on your wedding day because you deserve it!
My approach to wedding photography is unique. I choose to work with couples who I really connect with because I believe wedding photography is SO much better when everyone involved is equally excited to be working together. For this reason, I do not take every wedding that comes along. I am fully invested in my couples, so naturally I want to be there with them throughout their wedding day - laughing, crying, and sharing in their joy - capturing every single moment along the way. This is why I offer complete wedding day coverage...
I'll arrive a few hours before you get into your dress and stay until you leave the reception as Mr. and Mrs. I will work closely with you and/or your wedding planner on the final wedding day timeline to ensure I am there to tell your story completely from beginning to end. Typical coverage ranges anywhere from 9 to 11 hours and is based around the bride's schedule; the actual photography timeline will be finalized + approved prior to the wedding.
complete wedding day coverage
complete wedding
day coverage
Priced per hour, subject to availability + coverage may be provided by an associate photographer
detailed pricing info
a la carte pricing + travel
Includes online gallery + edited digital files via digital download
Other destinations will receive a custom rate quote
Engagement, Bridal Portrait, Newlywed (Day After), or Anniversary Portrait Session
$500
Includes engagement portrait session immediately following the proposal, online gallery + edited digital files via digital download
PROPOSALS
$500
REHEARSAL DINNER COVERAGE
$300/hr
Hilton Head/Bluffton Area
TRAVEL RATES
$300 flat fee
your first family heirloom
WEDDING ALBUM INFORMATION
All custom-designed premium flushmount wedding albums include 15 full-page spreads (30 pages) printed on Fuji Crystal archival paper and finished with a protective UV coating. Pages are thick and sturdy with full-page seamless panoramic spreads and these albums are guaranteed for life against any manufacturing defects.
Cover options include Luxe Nabuk Leather, classic Top Grain + distressed Leather, Japanese Silk + Linen Fabric in a variety of beautiful colors. Cover debossing and cameo cut-outs are also available.
PLEASE NOTE: Albums can be ordered at ANY TIME! You do not need to commit to ordering an album upon booking your wedding coverage.
OVERVIEW
What is complete wedding day coverage?
8x8 Album - $1000
10x10 Album - $1200
12x12 Album - $1500
all albums include 15 spreads (30 pages); additional spreads (2 pages) are $50 each
6x6 Parent Album - $300
an exact duplicate of the bride + groom's album; only eligible for purchase when a bride + groom album is ordered
PRICING
STEP ONE - After your wedding images are fully edited, I will handpick the images that I believe best tell the story of your day. My design team will get to work designing at least 15 beautiful full-page spreads for your album and once they are ready, I will send you these layouts via email for your review. You are then able to make up to three rounds of revisions at no extra charge.
STEP TWO - Once the album design is approved, I send the digital layouts to my album company for production.
STEP THREE - The album is shipped to me for inspection + approval. I want to ensure that your album is absolutely perfect! After inspection, I will arrange a time to hand deliver the album to you or ship it to you if you live out of state.
Once the album goes into production, you can expect your album to be in your hands within 6 weeks.
INFORMATION
I am based in beautiful downtown Charleston, South Carolina and I absolutely LOVE traveling. Destination wedding? I’m in! I would be honored to document your wedding day, near or far. Please feel free to ask me for specific travel availability + rates.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? DO YOU TRAVEL?
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Most people describe my photography style as clean + classic. I use a photojournalistic approach while maintaining an eye for detail + an emphasis on creating editorial-esque images. In simplistic terms, I strive to tell the story of your day naturally while making you + everything around you look as amazing as possible. My goal is to remain as unobtrusive as possible and to let things unfold organically in front of my lens throughout the day, while also paying attention to the details and creating images that you'll cherish forever. When it comes to posing, I coach my clients from behind the camera in order to create natural and relaxed images. I've been known to move furniture, de-clutter backgrounds, and ask clients to relocate to an area where the light is oh-so-good, but that’s all in an effort to create breathtaking images of you on your wedding day that look completely natural!
WHAT IS YOUR STYLE?
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Complete wedding day coverage typically begins 90 minutes before the bride has to get into her gown. During this time, I'll be photographing your fabulous bridal details (dress, shoes, jewelry, bouquet, invitations, etc) and the tail end of hair + makeup - and then you'll get into your dress and the day "officially" begins!! We'll be there with you throughout the day until your formal exit from the reception, if one is planned. This type of coverage allows us the flexibility to build in plenty of time throughout the day for photos, ensuring that your story is being told completely. Complete wedding day coverage typically ranges anywhere from 9 to 11 hours, but is customized to each wedding.
WHAT DOES 'COMPLETE WEDDING DAY COVERAGE' INCLUDE?
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If you've browsed though my website and like what you see, shoot me an email. We can set up a time to chat on the phone or meet up, as I always like to connect with my clients personally before sending over a contract.
I LOVE YOUR WORK! HOW DO I BOOK?
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I require a retainer equal to 50% of the package total upon signing the contract. Your date will not be booked until I receive both the signed contract + the retainer. When you book me, I am blocking your date off on my calendar and I do not take on any other clients that day. The retainer is non-refundable and the balance is due within 30 days of the wedding date. I do offer payment plans on a case-by-case basis if needed.
DO YOU REQUIRE A DEPOSIT?
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A second photographer is always included in your collection. I am extremely lucky to have a strong group of full-time photographers that second shoot for me on a regular basis. Every photographer has a very unique shooting style and I have found quite a few fantastic professionals who work well with my style and whose images serve as a great compliment to my own. It is for this reason that I exclusively select and reserve the second photographer.
DO YOU INCLUDE A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER? DO WE GET TO CHOOSE OUR SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER?
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I strongly recommend setting aside at least an hour for portraits in daylight, whether that be before or after the ceremony. Included in portraits are photographs of the bride + groom and bridal party. For family formals, I will need an additional 15-30 minutes of time, depending on the number of groupings requested.
First Looks help GREATLY with achieving beautiful, laid back portraits of everyone on your wedding day and allows us to take advantage of the best possible light throughout the day. We can talk about the photography timeline in more detail as you begin planning. I'm here to help ensure we are maximizing our time together and doing everything possible to create beautiful images of your wedding day.
HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD WE SET ASIDE FOR PORTRAITS ON OUR WEDDING DAY?
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In the extremely rare case that I am physically unable to photograph your wedding, rest assured that I have an emergency plan in place. I have a ton of friends in the industry and I am confident that I could turn to my network of professional wedding photographers to find a great replacement. Please know that your wedding day is VERY important to me. There are very few situations that could ever pull me away from this very special day and I will be there for you on this special day as long as I am physically able!
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY + YOU ARE UNABLE TO PHOTOGRAPH MY WEDDING?
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Online marketing (website, blogging, Facebook, editorial publication) is crucial to ensuring my business continues to grow. Because of this, my collections are priced to allow for the use of my images online. If you would like your images not to be blogged, posted on Facebook, or submitted for publication, there is an additional fee of $1000 to allocate towards additional marketing. Once the images are delivered, they will be kept off of my blog, will not be submitted for publication, and will not be posted on Facebook. Please note that I will only take on a very limited number of weddings with these restrictions.
WE DO NOT WANT OUR PHOTOS ONLINE. IS THERE A FEE FOR THAT?
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Absolutely! I regularly submit engagement sessions, bridal portrait sessions + weddings for publication via Two Bright Lights. My brides spend so much time planning spectacular weddings and I believe that they - and their fabulous team of vendors - deserve as much credit + press as possible. However, please note that not all weddings are a good fit for publication and I cannot guarantee that your wedding will be published. Editors want to see unique details + fresh ideas - so if being published is important to you, please chat with your wedding planner to ensure you have a great design plan that involves personal + unique details. If you use Pinterest, use it for inspiration only... and use it sparingly. Editors are not interested in overly detailed weddings that look like Pinterest threw up all over the place. They want to see new twists on great ideas + details that are a true reflection of the couple. They want new, unique, fresh ideas. I kindly ask that clients refrain from submitting the images themselves - or at least check with me before submitting anything - in the event that I have submitted your session or wedding to an exclusive publication. If there are any questions or issues regarding publication, please feel free to contact me.
