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Welcome to Idalia Photography! For more than a decade, we’ve had the joy of photographing couples at every stage of their journey—from the excitement of the proposal to the beauty of the wedding day and beyond. One of our favorite milestones to capture is the engagement season. These sessions are a chance to pause in the midst of planning, celebrate this chapter together, and create images that feel authentically “you.”
Engagement sessions are about more than beautiful portraits—they’re also the perfect way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day arrives. Together, we’ll plan a session that reflects your personalities and story, whether that means wandering through a favorite city street, revisiting a meaningful spot, or capturing you in a timeless, natural setting.
In this guide, you’ll find a walkthrough of the process and an overview of how we can turn your favorite images into heirlooms for your home. If you have any questions, explore the FAQs or reach out to us directly—we’d love to help you plan a session that’s as memorable as the photos you’ll take home.
hello there
Welcome to Idalia Photography! For more than a decade, our team has walked side-by-side with couples from the earliest wedding planning stages until their wedding photos decorate the walls of their home. We've seen the magic unfettered creativity can bring to a celebration and the joy of once-in-a-lifetime moments experienced to their absolute fullest. But most of all, we've seen the power of the right team make an elaborate wedding day feel effortless. We hope one of our team photographers has the honor of being one piece of your “right team.”
As your wedding day documentarians we will help you find calm during the chaos of planning and then preserve your celebration with care. In this guide, we’ve included a detailed walkthrough of the process, an explanation of the heirlooms we can create, and a detailed explanation of each collection we offer. And if you have any questions, flip through the FAQs or send us an email. We look forward to illuminating the often-murky path of wedding photography, and delivering an experience as beautiful as the images we create!
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I've been married since 2012 but I still remember well what it was like to be engaged and planning a wedding! As a photographer, choosing the right people to capture my own wedding day was really important to me so I'd love to make the process as easy as possible for you.
Since your photographer is the wedding vendor you'll spend the most time with on your wedding day, I'd love to tell you a little about my business and my approach to capturing weddings.
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my approach
Having photographed hundreds of weddings over the last ten years, I understand the stress of planning a wedding. You are making so many important decisions for what is likely the biggest day of your life thus far. My goal as a wedding photographer is to make this one aspect of the planning process simple.
When you hire me to photograph your wedding, you can trust that all of the details and special moments will be captured, you'll feel comfortable in front of the camera, and you'll walk away with a cherished heirloom to remember your day by.
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my approach
In addition to documenting your day, my specialty is ensuring it runs seamlessly. I strongly believe planning the order of events as soon as possible will become the backbone of the entire wedding planning process. You shouldn't have to worry about having to figure out what time your hair and makeup should be done, when you should get dressed, or how much time you need for portraits. After all, you've probably never planned a wedding before! Once you book with me, I will help you create the perfect wedding day timeline to ensure a stress-free wedding day.
Scroll to the next section for more information on engagement sessions, wedding day coverage and delivery of images.
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meet the team
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Just some of the faces that work together to serve our couples and ensure a wonderful client experience.
MARIANNE
MICHAEL
AMBER
CATARINA
KATIE
AMANDA
KATIE
DANNY
MAGGIE
If there’s one thing we have in common with our clients, it’s a passion for turning moments into art. For decorating our lives with moments frozen in time. We hope your favorite image of the two of you together is the last thing you see on the night of your first anniversary and the first thing you see the morning of your 50th. That’s why we put a unique emphasis on heirloom design at Idalia Photography. So, whether it’s a canvas hanging over your fireplace or an album covered in the fingerprints of your future children and grandchildren, let’s turn your memories into art.
THE HEIRLOOMS
BECAUSE YOUR MEMORIES SHOULD BE RELIVED EVERY HOLIDAY, ANNIVERSARY, AND COZY SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Not sure where you'd like to have your photos taken? We're happy to chat about the best location for your session. We've been shooting in the NJ/NY/PA area for over 13 years, so it's pretty safe to say we've collectively shot in all the most popular locations. We're happy to share our favorite spots with you, or if you're looking to shoot in a hidden gem location, we want to hear all about it!
LOCATION OPTIONS
completely custom to you and your story!
All of our portrait experiences are completely custom and designed to create beautiful artwork for your home, so we'll want to talk about your vision and how you’d like to display your artwork. We offer both in-studio and on-location sessions, providing the flexibility to fit your session vision.
OVERVIEW
Once you’ve booked, we’ll begin to craft your session. We'll send along our best tips, wardrobe guidance, and plenty of location options. We've been shooting engagements in NJ for over 13 years so we know all the best spots that complement our style well!
PLANNING & PREPARATION
We’ll select your date upon booking, so we give ourselves plenty of time to prepare. Engagement sessions are offered on weekday evenings for most locations; on weekday mornings for NYC locations so we can avoid too many bystanders, pedestrians, and tourists in your photos!
SCHEDULING
When your session day arrives, we'll expertly guide you through every pose and prompt, capturing classic portraits and candid moments, too! All of our pre-planning will result in beautiful artwork to hang on the walls of your home and cherish in a custom album. Session time will be up to 90 minutes, depending on how many outfits you include and how much walking the location requires.
ENJOY YOUR SESSION
As a newly engaged couple, your very first family heirlooms are the most important part of the whole experience…but who has the time to make them!? This is why your collection includes a Reveal & Ordering Appointment so we can create your very first official family heirloom immediately! We will walk you through all the options and take care of the rest, ensuring you'll be able to enjoy your memories in print!
DESIGN YOUR HEIRLOOMS
the process
the engagement experience
Once your images are ready, you'll view your images during your Reveal & Ordering appointment and choose the images for your album and gallery. You receive the matching digital files for all images that go into the album. You can add on additional pages/images and upgrade your album once you see your photos - only purchase what you love! Add-ons and upgrades are listed below the collections.
Most couples typically add on pages/images and purchase wall art once they see their beautiful images. Our average client invests $3,500 or more in their upgraded album and wall art.
We believe every couple deserves the best, so every collection we offer includes:
- custom album design + artwork consultation
- image editing in our signature style
- virtual reveal and ordering appointment
- freedom to choose which images you'd like to purchase once you see your images
- option to upgrade, add on pages/images and purchase wall art at your Reveal and Ordering Appointment
- online gallery of purchased images selected for album
- complimentary gallery access for friends and family
- printing rights
- pre-session planning appointment with wardrobe guidance
- 90 minute session, one location
- 10"x10" linen album with the first 20 pages + digital backups of album images
- sneak peeks within 24 hours
$2,450 + tax
Signature
Essentials
- online planning guide
- 30 minute session, one location
- 8"x8" linen album with the first 10 pages + digital backups of album images
- sneak peeks within 48 hours
$1,550 + tax
Heirloom
- pre-session planning appointment with wardrobe guidance
- up to 2 hour session, two locations
- 10"x10" linen album with the first 20 pages + digital backups of album images
- full gallery of images
- sneak peeks within 24 hours
$4,950 + tax
upgrades and add-ons
• All product orders are subject to NJ Sales Tax.
• Listed prices are subject to change without notice and are only guaranteed at booking time. • Travel fees may apply.
ALBUM UPGRADES
additional album pages, $100 each
upgraded cover fabric, $300
engraving, starting at $175
specialty covers, starting at $250
fine art deep matte paper, $750
custom album box, $350
WALL ART
starting at $1,425
