Yay! Booked! I send this as soon as the retainer is paid and contracts signed.
Subject: You're Officially Booked! 🎉
Hi {{First Name}},
Congratulations!!
I'm so excited to officially welcome you to the Daniel James Photography family! 🎉
Thank you for trusting me to document one of the most meaningful days of your lives. I truly don't take that responsibility lightly, and I'm incredibly honored to be part of your wedding.
First things first—take a deep breath.
One of the biggest items on your wedding planning checklist is officially complete.
Now you can simply enjoy this exciting season of engagement.
What happens next?
Over the coming months, I'll be here to help guide you through the photography side of your wedding planning. You'll receive helpful emails from me along the way covering everything from engagement sessions and wedding timelines to family portraits, ceremony lighting, and little tips I've learned after photographing weddings for the past 15 years.
My goal is simple:
I want your wedding day to feel joyful, relaxed, and stress-free.
The more planning we do ahead of time, the more present you'll be with each other on your wedding day.
Here's what you can expect
✓ Engagement Session (if included in your collection)
We'll schedule your engagement session together and I'll help you choose a location, what to wear, and how to prepare so everything feels natural and fun.
✓ Wedding Planning
As your wedding gets closer, we'll build a photography timeline together, discuss family portraits, talk through your ceremony, and make sure every important detail is covered.
✓ Wedding Day
On your wedding day, my focus is simple: helping you enjoy every moment while documenting it honestly and beautifully.
✓ After the Wedding
You'll receive sneak peeks shortly after your wedding, followed by your fully edited online gallery where you can download, share, and order prints.
A Small Favor
If you haven't already, I'd love to connect with you on Instagram!
It's where I share recent weddings, planning tips, beautiful locations, and behind-the-scenes moments throughout the year.
Instagram:
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Questions?
Whether it's photography-related or not, never hesitate to reach out.
Need a vendor recommendation?
Wondering how much time to set aside for portraits?
Trying to figure out the best ceremony location?
I'm always happy to share what I've learned over the years.
Thank you again for inviting me into such an important chapter of your lives.
I genuinely can't wait to celebrate with you both.
Talk soon!
Warmly,