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I am absolutely honored that you are digging deeper into my photography and the experience of having me document your wedding journey. I have been fortunate to have been a part of some of the most extraordinary and intimate moments over the past four years. 

At Harry McLaughlin Photography, the mission is simple: to craft imagery that is timeless and is a perfect reflection of who you are as a couple and the celebration around your wedding day. There is a great commitment to ensuring that each couple feels comfortable and free to be themselves and enjoy every moment of this journey. 

THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

The Process

Creating a unique client experience

There is a good chance that you're currently overwhelmed with all the wedding information you've read since your engagement - trust me, you're not alone. I promise you that I am here to help you understand the process and document one of the most important days of your life giving you beautiful memories that will last for years to come.

Over the years of working with an abundance of couples, the big takeaway is that having a connection with you is crucial in my creative process. My favorite part of the experience is learning about who you both are as individuals and as a couple and what details are most important to you on your wedding day. With that understanding I am able to see your unique vision for the big day.

The key to a great experience is your connection with me, allowing yourself to see yourself in my portraits and trusting me to provide the experience that you deserve.

DISCOVERY CALL
First things first, we sit down for our discovery call. During this call, we will discuss your needs and wants and your vision for your wedding day. You can pick my brain and ask any photography-related questions, making you more informed on the next steps and excited about the process. I will use the information gathered during the call to create a custom collection for your day. Custom collections work better for my clients because every wedding is different and requires different elements to make it memorable. 

BOOKING
Once we've nailed down the features you'd like to add to your collection in addition to the coverage hours, I will send the contract along with an invoice will be sent over to you and all decision-makers. Once your date is secured, the fun begins! I will mail a welcome kit containing all the fine details to ensure you're ready for all things related to wedding photography.

PLANNING
I will provide guidance and support throughout the planning process, ensuring that your vision for your wedding day is understood. We'll work together to create a Pinterest board to assist in narrowing down your vision and allow your imagination to run wild. I will send over a main wedding questionnaire that is essential to our success. It covers everything from timeline-related questions to family photo groupings and will allow me to be fully prepared for your day and ensure we get all the essential details.

ENGAGEMENT SESSION
One of my favorite parts of the journey! The engagement session is such a cool experience. It gives us a chance to hang out before your wedding day and get you both comfortable with how I approach photography, and we have a ton of laughs along the way. We put your favorite songs on my Bluetooth speaker and adventure to create beautiful images that you can not only look back on but use for invitations, day of wedding decor, and more. 

ADDITIONAL MOMENTS
I want to be involved in all facets of your wedding day. The collections offer welcome day, weekend coverage, and day-after sessions. We will discuss which option fits you best depending on your wants and needs.

THE WEDDING DAY
The day arrives! I'll be there for all the epic moments of the day. My goal is to blend into your friend group and mold into the day, documenting all the intimate moments when the time calls for it and taking charge when it is needed. Be confident that I will work with your vendor team to ensure that this day is everything you want it to be.  

IN STUDIO DESIGN EXPERIENCE
After your wedding, I welcome you into my studio for coffee or a cocktail for a unique design experience. You've put so much of your time and money into the most gorgeous wedding day, and I refuse to let those images live on a flash drive or online portal forever. Together, we will work to design framed prints and customized albums. You will be directly involved in the process; I will send the final designs for your approval. If you are one of my destination clients, we will accomplish this by sitting down for a video chat. 


Ready to check availability for your wedding day?

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Here are some of the optional selections available to curate your custom wedding experience
  • 3, 6, 8, 10+ Hour coverage options
  • Additional photographer(s)
  • Curated engagement sessions
  • Welcome day and weekend coverage
  • Polaroid photos
  • Social media video highlight reels
  • Drone coverage
  • A print and album design experience
  • 35mm Film photos
  • Sneak peek photos after the wedding
  • Expedited turnaround time
  • A musical journey that accompanies your wedding experience
  • Client guides and resources 
  • Easy to understand travel fees (if applicable)
  • Guest portrait services

TESTIMONIALS

"We are forever grateful for his hard work and communication. The checklists, forms, and resources Harry shares with are informative and helpful to make sure everyone is on the same page. Also, Harry is just a cool guy and wants to make other people happy. Having him be a part of our day helped us feel relaxed and we felt confident he was going to capture everything we wanted and MORE, which he did."

"He's extremely personable and puts his heart and soul into his work. He's organized, detail oriented, and professional. The connection we made with Harry right from the beginning helped us feel at ease through the whole process."

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