A Guide to your invesmtent
Welcome
Hey there and welcome to my investment guide! I totally get that picking the right photographer or videographer to capture your big day can be super overwhelming. But don't sweat it, because I’m here to make everything a breeze - fun, informative, and straightforward!
I’ve put together all the deets in this guide to help you feel informed and confident about whether I’m the perfect fit for you. And let me tell you, I’m more than just your photographer & videographer- I’m your ultimate wedding day BFF!
I go above and beyond to make sure you're feeling comfortable and stress-free every step of the way. With almost 2 decades of experience under my belt, I’ve got all the tips, tricks, and hacks to make your day truly unforgettable. From start to finish, I’m there to make sure everything goes smoothly and you get those dreamy, Insta-worthy captures. And listen up, investing in your wedding photography is the best decision you'll ever make! It's the one thing you'll have to look back on and cherish for years to come. So let's make magic together and capture all those unforgettable moments that will last a lifetime!
Hi, I'm Krysta-Lee
GET TO KNOW ME
Me in a nutshell: I live to create, whether through photography, video, or music. I'm a doggy mama, concertgoer, Starbies lover, world traveler, and overall positivity enthusiast!
Hey there. I'm Krysta, and the things you need to know about me are few. Think of me as your wedding day Yoda! Know that I'm there beside you from the time you book with me and throughout your most amazing wedding day. Know that I have your back, and that I will be making you smile, cracking jokes, and having fun right along side you for the whole day.
As for my photography style, I am a documentarian (I know it's not an actual word) but it really best describes me as a photographer & videographer. I want to capture your day in the most authentic way, capturing every detail, every smile, and every tear of joy. I have almost two decades of experience documenting weddings of different faiths, traditions, timelines, and themes. I know what works, how to make your day incredibly efficient and can give you so much added value with this knowledge.
I don't pose, I direct. I LOVE movement in my photographs, I'll place you in a way that I want and then give you prompts, get you talking and get you moving. I'll guide you through each photo to capture your true smiles, the twinkle in your eyes and the pure love you have for each other. The only time we'll ever do the cheesy poses is during the "Family Portraits" where it's kind of necessary but I still always go for a fun shot while doing these too.
My editing style is natural, timeless and elegant. I know that you put a lot of time, money and energy to make your wedding what it is and in choosing your colours, I don't want to take that away through heavy editing and filters. My editing style adds a bit of film look while keeping skin tones and colours natural and perfect!
I am a total creative and love looking for the perfect light, composition and landscapes to truly reflect your love and style. Bad weather or light doesn't scare me, their are always ways around it and I will take quick actions to ensure we get ample coverage of your day no matter the weather or the lighting conditions.
Here's an exact excerpt from one of my amazing couples
that I photographed this past season:
"Before we even sat down to meet and interview Krysta as a potential photographer for our wedding, she showed her exceptional organizational skills. She maintained the ability to stay on top of things every day after, even sending us our Sneak Peek photos the day after our wedding (we were prepared to receive them within 1-2 weeks!).
Krysta has great communication and is not afraid to take control while staying professional. Family Photos can be a nightmare with guests running off, but Krysta had us working with whomever was ready and we got everything done in great time!
Working with Krysta during our Bridal Portraits, she was so easy to just be yourself around. My husband and I are not necessarily "camera shy" but not over-the-top outgoing either and Krysta talked us through the entire shoot in a positive and radiant way.
We truly couldn't have hoped for anyone else to have been there to capture such a special and momentous day with us! If you're looking for high-quality, high-energy, and overall phenomenal experience, Krysta Gorman is your girl!"
FAVE FOOD
Greek
FAVE PLACE
Ireland
FAVE FITNESS
Running
FAVE TV BINGE
Supernatural
FAVE SPORT
Squash
FAVE ACTIVITY
Travelling
Rooster!
River!
Intimate Collections
INTIMATE COLLECTIONS
Simple & Sweet
2-HOUR COLLECTION
$1,300.00 +HST
- 2 Hours
- Lead Photographer
- Photographer's Assistant
- 50-100 High-Resolution JPG Photos
- Colour correcting and stylized editing of all delivered JPG's
- Images delivered via an online gallery
- Receive 5-10 "Sneak Peek" JPG's 48 hours post-wedding
- 2-4 week turn around for edited photo gallery
- Travel rates may apply
ADD ONS
Videography: $1000
USB Keepsake Drive: $250
Extra Hours: $650
** NOT AVAILABLE SATURDAYS FROM MAY - OCTOBER**
INTIMATE COLLECTIONS
Perfectly Us
4-HOUR COLLECTION
$2,200.00 +HST
- 4 Hours of photography
- Lead Photographer
- Photographer's Assistant
- 200-300 High-Resolution JPG Photos
- Colour correcting and stylized editing of all delivered JPG's
- Images delivered via an online gallery
- Receive 5-10 "Sneak Peek" JPG's 48 hours post-wedding
- 2-4 week turn around for edited photo gallery
- Travel rates may apply
ADD ONS
Engagement Session Add-on (1 Hour): $475
Extra Hours Prime Photographer: $450 (per hour)
Second Photographer: $400 (4 hours min)
Videography Add-On Package: $1500 (4 hours min)
USB Keepsake Drive $250
Dedicated Social Media Person: $600 (4 hour min)
** NOT AVAILABLE SATURDAYS FROM MAY - OCTOBER**
Full Day Collections
FULL DAY COLLECTIONS
Forever Love
8-HOUR COLLECTION
Photography-only base line collection
$3,200.00 +HST
As our baseline collection, it is anything but basic. With over 18 years of experience as a solo photographer, Krysta Lee will capture your day flawlessly. This base collection is ideal for couples who are tying the knot at one location and don't require extensive coverage. If you’re looking for an engagement session, need more hours, a second shooter or want to add video, we have a la carte add-ons listed below to help you build a custom collection that’s perfect for you!
WHATS INCLUDED?
- 8 hours of photography
- Solo Photographer + Assistant
- 600-800 High-Resolution JPG digital photos
- Colour correcting and stylized editing of all delivered JPG's
- Images delivered via an online gallery
- Receive 5-10 "Sneak Peek" JPG's 48 hours post-wedding
- 2-4 week turn around for edited photo gallery
- Travel rates may apply
BONUS FEATURE: All Behind the Scenes iPhone footage captured in portrait mode and a highlight Instagram reel with your sneak peek edited to your wedding song. Raw iPhone footage is provided via a google drive link for download.
LOOKING FOR MORE? BUILD YOUR CUSTOM COLLECTION WITH THESE ADD ONS:
Engagement Session Add-on (1 Hour): $475
Extra Hours Prime Photographer: $475 (per hour)
Second Photographer: $500 (4 hours min)
Videography Add-On Package: $2000 (8 hours min)
Extra Hour Video: $250 (per hour)
USB Keepsake Drive $250
Dedicated Social Media Person: $800 (5 hour min)
Still not sure? I understand that you've likely never planned a wedding before, I'm happy to have a call to walk through your day and give you my best recommendations based on what you actually need.
FULL DAY COLLECTIONS
loverly
Our Signature Collection
10 HOUR COLLECTION
Photography + VIDEOGRAPHY
$6,500.00 +HST
We are beyond excited to share our perfect wedding photography and videography collection! As professional photographers/videographers with over 18 years of experience, we know that the perfect amount of coverage for your special day is generally 10 hours. From the early getting-ready photos to the start of your dance party, our timeline will ensure that every precious moment is captured in exquisite detail.
With two skilled professionals, you can be sure no special moment will be missed! Our team can split up to seamlessly capture each of you getting ready at different locations. While we're taking stunning family photos, our second photographer can snap all the incredible moments happening during cocktail hour.
Our 10-hour collection is perfect for those who want to relax and enjoy their wedding day without the pressure of a tight timeline; with this timeline, we usually find it possible to give our couples some 1:1 alone time between events so you can connect and refresh.
Added Bonus- For Booking our signature collection receive a complimentary 1 hour engagement session to get comfortable with our team before the big day and have some gorgeous photos to showcase on your wedding website!
- 1 Hour Engagement Session
- 10 hours of Photography & Videography
- Two Photographers/Videographers + Assistant
- 1000-1500 High-Resolution JPG digital photos
- Colour correcting and stylized editing of all delivered JPG's
- 5-7 Minute Highlight video of your wedding
- Raw Ceremony with live audio
- Raw speeches with live audio
- Licensed Music for highlight video
- Drone Footage (subject to legal air space & weather)
- Raw behind-the-scenes footage in portrait for social media
- Images & Video delivered via an online gallery and zip file
- Receive 10-20 "Sneak Peek" JPG's 48 hours post-wedding
- Colour correcting and stylized editing of everything delivered
- 2-4 week turnaround for edited photo gallery
- 4-6 week turnaround for edited video
- Travel rates outside of Niagara may apply
- Additional hours can be booked for video only at $275 ph
BONUS FEATURE: All Behind the Scenes iPhone footage captured in portrait mode and a highlight Instagram reel with your sneak peek edited to your wedding song. Raw iPhone footage is provided via a google drive link for download.
LOOKING FOR MORE? BUILD YOUR COLLECTION WITH THESE ADD ONS:
USB Keepsake Drive: $250
Extra Photography Hours (solo photographer): $475 ph
Extra Hours Video Only: $275 ph
Dedicated Social Media Person: $800
Still not sure? I understand that you've likely never planned a wedding before, I'm happy to have a call to walk through your day and give you my best recommendations based on what you actually need.
Video Only Collections
VIDEO ONLY COLLECTIONS
ps-I Love you
ELOPEMENT | PROPOSAL | ENGAGEMENT
$1400 +HST
We love an intimate wedding, proposal, or elopement! Especially living in Niagara Falls, we are no strangers to capturing sweet moments with our nation's most incredible natural wonder as the backdrop!
WHATS INCLUDED?
- Up to 3 hours of videography
- Solo videographer + Assistant
- 5-7 Minute highlight video
- Private vows or proposal captured on audio
- Drone Footage (subject to weather and restrictions)
- Licensed music
- 6-8 week turn around
- Travel rates may apply
Still not sure? I understand that you've likely never planned a wedding before, I'm happy to have a call to walk through your day and give you my best recommendations based on what you actually need.
VIDEO ONLY COLLECTIONS
The Notebook
10 HOUR COLLECTION
VIDEOGRAPHY ONLY
$2,800 +HST
We are beyond excited to share our perfect wedding videography collection! As professional videographers with over 18 years of experience telling love stories, we know that the perfect amount of coverage for your special day is generally 10 hours. From the early getting-ready moments to the start of your dance party, our timeline will ensure that every precious moment is captured in exquisite detail.
With two skilled professionals, you can be sure no special moment will be missed! Our team can split up to seamlessly capture each of you getting ready at different locations. Pending any weather or location restrictions, our skilled drone operator will capture your venue with the most breathtaking aerial footage.
- 10 hours of Photography & Videography
- Two Videographers + Assistant
- 7-10 Minute Highlight video of your wedding
- Raw Ceremony with live audio
- Raw Speeches with live audio
- Licensed Music for highlight video
- Drone Footage (subject to legal air space & weather)
- Video delivered via Vimeo and Google Drive
- 4-6 week turnaround for edited video
- Travel rates outside of Niagara may apply
- Additional hours can be booked for video only at $475 ph
Still not sure? I understand that you've likely never planned a wedding before, I'm happy to have a call to walk through your day and give you my best recommendations based on what you actually need.
Additional Services
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Print Products
Are you looking to turn your wedding snaps into cherished keepsakes? Look no further because we've got you covered! Our print services offer everything under the sun to make sure your photos look absolutely stunning. We believe that this is a crucial step in your wedding journey, which is why we save it until after you've received your final gallery. That way, you'll know exactly which photos you want to print and how you want to display them.
But wait, there's more! We don't just offer standard printing services – we turn it into a full-blown party! You and up to six of your favorite people can join us in our studio for a Print and Prosecco party. Sip on some bubbly while we show you samples of prints, albums, and all the other goodies we have to offer. It's the perfect way to relive all the special moments from your big day and have a blast with your loved ones. So what are you waiting for? Let's turn your wedding memories into works of art!
Prints
Canvases
Heirloom Albums
USB + Keepsake Boxes
Inquire for pricing
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Photographed Events
WANT US TO PHOTOGRAPH MORE THAN
JUST YOUR WEDDING?
Proposal
Dress/Tux Shopping
Engagement Session
Engagement Party
Bridal Shower
Stag & Doe
Bach/Bachelor Parties
Rehearsal Dinner
Day After Brunch
Inquire for Pricing
Vendor Love
Looking for the best vendors in Niagara?
Over my almost two decades I have had the honour of working with some incredible people, here's just a few of my faves!
WEDDING PLANNING & FLORALS
WEDDING STATIONARY
BRIDAL BEAUTY
WEDDING DJ
WEDDING OFFICIANT
WEDDING DECOR & RENTALS
WEDDING DJ
WEDDING DECOR + MORE
VIOLIN & PIANO DUO
WEDDING PLANNING
CAKE DESIGNER
OFFICIANT
BRIDAL BEAUTY
FLOWER DESIGN
BAND
CAKE DESIGNER
WANT SOME EXTRA ADVICE & PRO TIPS?
With over 15 years of experience under my belt, I have learned A LOT about weddings, of course I want to share all that amazing info with you! Click the link below to check out the most helpful blogs!
Frequently Asked Questions
You've got questions? I've got answers!
Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A PHOTOGRAPHER?
A: I first fell in love with photography when I was 18 and visiting my Grandma in Vancouver who is a well-known, published photographer. We spent many hours in her studio and darkroom together learning the ins and outs of photography and my love and interest were ignited. I took several photography courses while attending college and further honed my skills. After my first wedding 17 years ago I was hooked and have continually built my business on a part-time basis over the years since documenting my very first wedding! My business had gotten so big that in 2018, I made the decision to leave my full-time position with the provincial government to pursue my photography full-time and dedicate my life to documenting people's love stories. It was the greatest decision that I ever made!
Q: HOW MANY WEDDINGS HAVE YOU PHOTOGRAPHED?
A: I've photographed over 600 weddings as a lead photographer, and I've had over 1,000 portrait sessions. Since there are only 52 weekends in a year, my weekends have basically been filled with love stories and late-night celebrations ever since I became a photographer 10+ years ago!
Q: DO WE NEED AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION?
A: I HIGHLY recommend doing an engagement session! It gives us time to get to know each other on a deeper level. Most of my clients claim to be uncomfortable in front of the camera, I get it, I am too. Your engagement session will help you get through all of those nerves, and open you up to seeing how fun it can actually be! When it comes to photography I do more than just take photos, I give you a space to reconnect with each other, to have a couple hours of fun exploring cool locations, and to gain trust in seeing how awesome your day will be documented. Plus you get some incredible images for your wedding website, and social media, save the dates, prints, etc.
Q: WHEN WILL WE GET FINAL PHOTOS?
A: I want to make sure you are seeing your amazing photos as soon as humanly possible. I do my best to get you a sneak peek of images within the first 48 hours post-wedding day of 5-10 images to share on social media and to see firsthand how amazing the rest of your gallery will be! The final gallery turnaround time for a wedding is typically 2-4 weeks. For engagement sessions, the turnaround time is 1-2 weeks.
Q: WHAT TYPE OF EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?
A: This might start by getting a bit technical, but I personally use a Nikon D850 and Nikon D750 full frame cameras with 4 different lenses. Both are literally on me at all times throughout your wedding day so I never have to worry about changing lenses, switching memory cards, or changing batteries. Both of my cameras also have dual SD card slots and one is always set to back up every image I take in the event one of the cards fails. This way I will never lose a wedding image.
Q: DO YOU OFFER ANY ALBUMS, PRINTS, CANVASES, GUEST BOOK, ETC?
A: Totally! But I want you to feel 1,000% comfortable and excited about the quality of your photographs before placing orders for those. That way, you only order exactly what you want, when you want, and when you know with confidence that they are going to look amazing on your walls and in your fine art heirloom albums. All of this is done and ordered right through your online gallery!
Q: DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
A: Yes, I do! If you're booking in the same year as your wedding it's 50% of the before-tax price on booking and the balance including all the taxes is due 30 days before the big day. If booking into future years payments are 1/3 of the total pre-tax on booking, 1/3 pre-tax 1 year before the wedding and then the balance is due including all taxes 30 days before the event.
Q: HOW DO I BOOK YOU FOR MY WEDDING DAY?
A: Love this question the most! To book me for your special day, simply let me know which collection you want or what items you want included in your custom collection:
- Number of hours of coverage
- Engagement session (optional)
- If you need a payment plan option
TO BOOK EMAIL KRYSTA@LOVERLYWEDDINGS.COM
