the hilary elizabeth
Experience
Reviews from my clients, and what exactly makes a Hilary Elizabeth Couple.
Capturing Elegantly Natural Photos of Beautiful People
When you're having your love story documented, you want to make sure you're capturing it properly. Working with a photographer that you love, you'll feel so much more at ease in front of the camera. I aim to make that happen by being a calming yet fun third wheel, always providing you with some terrible dad jokes. Nothing gets the laughter going like a bad joke. My work is a mixture of poses, prompts, and candids, to make sure we get the beauty and romance of your love, while at the same time getting the giggles and candid moments.
HOW IT WORKS
MY PROCESS
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initial meeting
Spend some time looking through my portfolio and reading about the experience, and falling in love with it. Reach out to see if your date is available. Then we set up a conversation, get to know each other, and become fast friends.
booking
You then sign the contract and send the 40% non-refundable retainer, and become part of the Hilary Elizabeth family! Now we can cheers to that.
time for a date
We get together and I third wheel your date. We'll have planned out your engagement session ahead of time - whether it's grabbing a drink/coffee at the local bar or cafe, running through fields, or strolling through downtown - we'll be having fun, and you'll be professional models by the end.
planning for the big day
Closer to the date, I send through a questionnaire and we can meet to talk about your timeline and make sure that your day is set to be the best, and get the most out of the day.
YOUR WEDDING
It's time to get married! You've prepped, and now the day has come to marry the love of your life. I'll be by your side to capture the moments as they come, carry your bouquet, make sure you're fed and hydrated, and be there to cheer you on every step of the way!
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the memories
When all is said and done, a couple days later you get some sneak peaks to tear up over together. And then a short 6-8 weeks the full gallery comes through! You'll curl up with some wine and snacks, and you'll be able to look through the memories from one of the best days of your life. I always say you need to print your memories, otherwise they just sit there on your computer. Hang them on your walls, put them in a book to flip through with your friends, children, even grandchildren! If you've confirmed you want to have tangible memories, we design your album and order some prints, and you'll have memories for years to come.
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by the numbers
AT A GLANCE
25
THE NUMBER OF
WEDDINGS WE SHOOT PER YEAR
15k
THE NUMBER OF
MILES WE DROVE LAST YEAR
95%
THE NUMBER OF
OUR COUPLES WHO DO FIRST LOOKS
24
THE NUMBER OF
GROOMS THAT CRied. HARD.
9
THE NUMBER OF
COUNTRIES we've traveled to
25
THE NUMBER OF
ALBUMS we deliver annually
The Hilary Elizabeth Couple
IS ALWAYS READY FOR AN ADVENTURE
The Hilary Elizabeth Couple
is in love with the finer details
The Hilary Elizabeth Couple
is classy but still has a lot of fun
HOW MUCH CAN WE EXPECT TO INVEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY?
Weddings start at $3,000 +hst. I also offer intimate wedding and elopement coverage as well, so please reach out, I’d love to hear more and find the best option for you! On average my couples spend $5,200 on their wedding coverage. Lifestyle sessions (couples, maternity, newborn) start at 400 +hst.
how many images will we receive?
This answer varies per wedding day, as each day is different and tells a different story. A full wedding day (8 hours or more) typically will receive about 800+ photos.
When will we get our edited photos?
It typically takes between 6-8 weeks to receive your full gallery. I will always send sneak peeks to you in about 48 hours following your wedding. I try to get them to you as fast as possible, as I know you're excited to get them, and I'm excited to send them over to you!
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
I do! I understand that weddings can really dig into the budget, and I provide a payment plan option for all of my couples when they book, to provide some ease for you to get through your wedding planning. I require a 40% deposit on booking, and then I break the rest up into 3 payments of 20% each, leading up to a month out from your wedding.
Okay so I think we're a perfect match, how do I book?
Yay! If you like what you see, you can send me a message in my contact form. We'll set up a consultation to chat and get to know each other more, and then from there I send you a booking proposal based on our conversation. I require a signed contract & a 40% non-refundable retainer to book your date in. Once that's all done, then we're all set!
DO YOUR TRAVEL for weddings?
Absolutely! Whether within Ontario, across Canada, or around the world, count me in. Custom destination packages available, reach out and let's chat about your vision.
How far in advance should we book you?
As soon as possible! It's always a great idea to book both your venue and photographer at the same time, to ensure that you can secure the dates with both. I take on a select number of weddings per year, so that I can make sure I'm giving all of my couples the best service.
I know that trusting a photographer with some of the most important memories of your life can be scary! I want to assure you that you are my top priority on your wedding day, so I work with you to ensure you're ready and trust me. I have years of experience, and hundreds of weddings under my belt, and my goal is to make sure that you have the perfect gallery to cherish.
INQUIRE
Let me tell your love story
Is that you?
"All of our pictures turned out incredible!"
We have used Hilary for mini shoots and for our wedding. She has a great eye, professional and fun. All of the pictures turned out incredible. We have also ordered prints and we were overly impressed, as she goes the extra mile.
jessica & steven
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