Sara & Salvatore
INVESTMENT
GUIDE
Sara & Salvatore,
I’m so glad you are here, welcome.
I hope this can be an opportunity to exhale during your wedding planning process.
Wedding photography shouldn’t feel like a photoshoot, or pull you away from making memories with friends and family. Instead, I hope you can be present, so that after years have passed, you can relive genuine memories—not manufactured poses or rigid timelines.
Package One
10 hours of Consecutive Wedding Coverage
2 Hours of Consecutive Rehearsal Dinner/Welcome Party Coverage
Second Photographer
Film & Digital Photography
Online Gallery for Downloading and Sharing
Travel Costs Included
Hundreds of High-Resolution Images
Custom 10x10” Heirloom Photo Album
Full Personal Use and Printing Rights
$9,500
Package Two
8 Hours of Consecutive Wedding Coverage
Second Photographer
Film & Digital Photography
Online Gallery for Downloading and Sharing
Travel Costs Included
Hundreds of High-Resolution Images
Full Personal Use and Printing Rights
$7250
Package Three
6 Hours of Consecutive Wedding Coverage
Two Photographer
Film & Digital Photography Formats
Online Gallery for Downloading and Sharing
Travel Costs Included
Hundreds of High-Resolution Images
Full Personal Use and Printing Rights
$6150
What to expect in working with Ruthie:
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Instead of a wedding day packed with rigid schedules and rushing from one moment to the next, let’s create a day that’s all about what truly matters to you—space to breathe, time to soak it all in, and meaningful moments with the people you care about most.
Space to Make Memories.
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Over the years, I’ve had the joy of documenting weddings across the country for so many wonderful couples. I know how important this day is for you and your family, and my goal is to preserve your memories with thoughtfulness and intention, creating a collection that truly honors this chapter of your lives.
9 Years of Experience.
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All of my packages include both film and digital photographs to create timeless heirlooms that capture the essence of your memories, allowing them to age gracefully for years to come. My focus is on preserving the genuine emotions and moments that help you remember what is most important to you.
Timeless, Not Trends.
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You’re connection to one another, the way you hold each other’s hands so specifically to you, and the glance you catch from one another across a room, that can’t be posed. That is your real vulnerable relationship, I can’t manufacture that for you. However, I get to document each quietly subtle and plainly obvious display of love between the two of you. And relationship also matters between us too. So you can feel at ease, and trust I won’t invade your intimate moments and respect your memories.
Relationship at the heartbeat.
A La Carte
Next Steps:
01. Shoot me an Email
When you are ready to book, send me an email with your desired package to start the booking process.
02. Sign Contract
I’ll prepare your contract based on the package & services you are wanting to book. I’ll send over the contract which you can sign digitally.
03. Pay 50% Retainer
At the same time I send over the contract, I will also send over an invoice where you can pay half of the total cost.
04. You’re Booked!
Once you have signed the contract and paid the retainer, your date will be officially booked & reserved on my calendar! At this point you I hope you can take a big exhale :)
Every Couple & Wedding Day is Unique
After a decade of documenting weddings, I’ve continuously shaped my client experience based on what I’ve learned. I’ve found that prioritizing clear communication, strong relationships, and services tailored to each couple’s unique needs allows your wedding day to truly be your own—defined by your family, friends, personal history, and vision for the day.
The 500-person wedding with an extroverted couple, who want to dance all night with friends will look entirely different than the 40-person destination wedding with a couple who values time alone, and a slower pace—and both are equally wonderful. This is why I no longer believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to wedding photography. Instead, I want to get to know you—your values, the experience you envision, and the people who matter most to you.
I want you to feel relaxed, cared for, and understood on your wedding day—whatever it may look like.
Questions?
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Documentary wedding photography means that I want to capture true memories over posing or manufacturing a moment. For example, the last thing I would is for you to look back at a photo and think “thats when Ruthie told me to do XYZ.” Instead, I would hope you would remember when your dad squeezed your hand right before the ceremony, and your grandmother’s massive hug when she sees you for the first time.
We talk through your values and priorities around how you want to spend your time on your wedding day. Then based on those priorities, we can plan how little or much group photo time you would like. But outside of that formal group photo time, my awareness is fully on letting your day unfold naturally, unhindered.
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My goal is that you and your partner can exhale and focus on each other on your big day. I want to fade into the background and let you experience the fullness of these incredible moments with each other and your friends and family. I will bring my ideas and suggestions to your day, but honestly, I’d rather you forget me. Your wedding day is about you and your spouse and the beautiful union you are creating together.
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Within 3 months from your wedding date.
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The number of photos you receive depends on the hours of coverage you book. For example, a small elopement will result in fewer photos than a multi-day wedding simply due to the amount of time. However, on average, couples can expect between 600-800 photos in their final gallery.
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Film is a medium I love for its timeless quality. It helps me stay present in the moment and captures certain moments in a unique way. I shoot anywhere from 40-60% of couples' wedding days on film, but I view this as a medium of choice. Digital photography has its strengths for documenting specific moments of your day, while film captures others in a way that feels more authentic. The combination of both allows me to create a well-rounded gallery that truly tells your story.
The Meaning Behind the Work
Some of my most cherished possessions are photos of family members I never got to meet, and others who passed long before they should have.
Photographs take us back to places we can’t otherwise go—they remind us of feelings and moments otherwise lost.
My desire is to help preserve memories for other families too—photos of grandparents dancing together, mom squeezing you tight before you walk down the aisle, your sibling hiding tears during the ceremony.
The day of a wedding is filled with celebration—reuniting families, joyful tears, and memories of those who are no longer with us. Through it all, your story is continually being written, and I’m honored to share in telling it.
