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SO YOU'RE READY TO HAVE A WEDDING
THAT IS UNIQUELY YOURS THAT
BALANCES LUXURY AND ADVENTURE ...

Brianna Kraft Photography

I could not be more happy for you to have made the decision for your wedding day to be a unique adventure to remember! 

But at this point you might be wondering:

How can I have both a luxurious elegant wedding AND spend time in nature?

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I want to make getting beautiful wedding photos as easy as possible for you. I bring all of my knowledge and creative energy to your wedding day and will help guide you to the wedding photos of your dreams. I'm happy to offer advice, expertise, and support before, during, and after your wedding day.
 

I am calm, collected, professional, organized, and thoughtful. I am a great listener and I care about what you want out of your wedding photos, so before your wedding and during the planning process we will get on the same page to discuss your vision.

Hi! I'm Brianna. 
 

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When you look back at your wedding photos, you will remember how you felt in the photos, so my goals are:

  • to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and for you to love the photos of yourselves

  • to make sure your wedding day does not feel like a long photoshoot, there should be room for celebrating  

  • for you to be totally in the moment to experience your wedding day so you aren't worrying about it being captured

  • to be fully present to capture your big moments as they happen

  • to not interfere with your moments as they unfold, to not force moments or request "re-dos" 

  • to not manufacture emotions, but instead will capture moments as they unfold naturally

  • to kindly lead the way with directing your energetic family group photos 

  • to get creative with your portraits along with capturing all the traditional shots. 

  • to notice and capture all your special details

  • to blend some fun current trends with classic and timeless photos​

What's it like to work with Brianna?

the EXPERIENCE

Along with capturing the perfect photos, I can help you design your perfect wedding or elopement day that is everything you want it to be and more!

I can help you with these logistics:

Venue suggestions

Timeline planning

Vendor recommendaitons

Location scouting

Writing a ceremony script

Activity ideas

Places to stay

Officiating (I'm ordained!)

and more!

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Client Raves

"My husband and I had never taken professional photos before and Brianna walked us through everything, she made great suggestions, and she was just so calm it overflowed to us."

“I don't know where to begin... I'm not from Madison and was looking for a wedding photographer pretty short notice compared to a traditional wedding planning schedule and I found Brianna. She was a God send! Her aesthetic, professionalism and kindness was everything I was searching for. The photos turned out beautifully. I will literally never get over the great work she did to provide us with memorable moments of our special day. I highly recommend booking with Brianna. You WILL NOT REGRET IT.” 

Jessica + Matt

Your wedding day story told through a short cinematic photo slideshow set to music. *Included with 8+ hour packages.

See example below!

Pre-wedding catch up

Since weddings are booked months in advance, we'll check in a few weeks before your day to plan out a family photo list and go over the final timeline. 

Questionnaires

Custom questionnaires designed to help with timeline planning, communicating photography needs, and telling the story of your wedding day through photos.

Location Scouting

For engagement sessions and wedding day portraits, if desired. Do you have a vision or vibe in mind? I can help you find the perfect woodsy or urban location for engagement photos, or the best spot for photos near your wedding venue. 

Travel to your event*

Travel included to locations within 20 miles of Madison. *Travel to locations further than 20 miles from Madison will be an additional cost.

Half or Full Day Coverage*

Optional Print Ordering*

Each online gallery comes with the ability to order physical prints through my tried and true print lab. *Print ordering will be an additional cost. 

Print Release

Each online gallery comes with a personal print release that allows you to print photos at the print lab of your choosing.

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Reach out now to receive a detailed pricing guide!

* + sales tax

Pricing subject to change.

Consecutive hourly on-location photo coverage for 4, 6, 8, or 10 hours. *Package prices vary based on hourly coverage + sales tax.

wedding & elopement photo experiences

starting at $3200 + tax for 4 hours

Pre-booking consultation

Have questions before booking? Let's schedule a 30 minute phone call to chat about your wedding photography needs.

High-resolution digital images

High-quality photos are delivered 4 to 6 weeks after your wedding date at the perfect resolution for printing and sharing. 

Complimentary Engagement Session*

Get comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day with a 1-hour unique photo session customized just for you and your partner! *Included with 8+ hour packages. 

Online Gallery

Professionally edited photos are delivered to you in a personal online gallery with the ability to download, share, and order prints. Access to the online gallery is available for 1 year after your wedding date.

Assistance with timeline planning

Not sure how much time to schedule for photos or what order to do them? I can help you design a wedding day timeline to easily get the best photos based on lighting, schedule of events, and locations. 

Sneak Peek Photos

A few of my favorite photos from your day delivered as soon as possible after your wedding day. 

Vendor Recommendations

Looking for something specific? I can help point you in the direction of awesome wedding vendors such as florists, hair and makeup artists, videographers, photo booths, bakeries, wedding venues, officiants, and more. 

Online Slideshow*

add ons

Additional hours of coverage

& Custom Packages

Not quite seeing what you are looking for? I am happy to create custom packages or add additional hours to an existing package. Contact me for more information. 

Wedding albums

Custom wedding photo album designed by Brianna and printed by my tried and true print lab. Ability to choose your favorite photos for the album. Includes 2 rounds of edits and final photo and design approval. Please inquire for pricing. 

Second photographer

A second photographer might be a good idea if you have an exceptionally large guest list (300+ guests) or if you have a really tight wedding schedule with events happening simultaneously that need photo coverage. Pricing based on second photographer rates and availability. 

Worldwide Travel

I am based in Madison, Wisconsin but I am totally able to travel worldwide! Pricing will vary based on destination.

35mm Film photos

Interested in adding a unique flair to your wedding photos? Add on a roll or two of 35mm film photography to your day. 

Engagement Session - $650

Get comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day with a 1-hour unique photo session customized just for you and your partner! *Included with 8+ hour packages. 

Prints

Each online gallery comes with the ability to order physical prints through my tried and true print lab. *Print ordering will be an additional cost. 

Wedding Slideshow

Online Slideshow

Your wedding day story told through a short cinematic photo slideshow set to music.

*Included with 8+ hour packages

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So, how does this work?

the PROCESS

You've found the love of your life, now let's get you the wedding photos of your dreams.

Just follow these easy steps below to book!

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Contact me

Let's chat

Contract + Retainer

You're booked!

Email me to check if your wedding date is available and to book now.

Let's schedule a phone call or video chat to discuss your photography needs. You can ask all the questions, we can review your wedding day schedule, I'll offer loads of tips, and we can work through your logistics together and make a plan!

You and your partner sign the contract and pay the deposit (35% of your total booking fee)

Celebrate!! You just booked your wedding photographer!!

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Engagement Session

Questionnaire

Wedding Day

Photo Delivery

We'll schedule your engagement session at a location that's special to you or fits the vibe you're looking for!

As your wedding date gets closer, I will send you a questionnaire so you can tell me all the detailed information and logistics about your wedding day.

I show up for your wedding and take beautiful photos of you, your partner, and your friends and family!

You're married!!! I deliver your photos in a digital gallery 4-6 weeks after your wedding!!

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Client Raves

Brianna made our day so special!

Brianna was wonderful to work! She was so organized which helped us just get to focus on enjoying our wedding day and on top of that she takes fantastic photos for a very reasonable price...would highly recommend her!

Abby + Dylan, Madison, WI

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Questions?

Have a question?

See frequently asked questions below.

  • What's it like to work with you?
    In short, I’m here to help! I approach weddings as more than just a photographer. I'm here to guide you to the wedding photos of your dreams. Ideally, you are only going to plan a wedding once, and I have done this a bunch, so I can help you plan a wedding day timeline. This doesn't mean that you won't need a wedding planner or someone to help with all other details of your wedding day. I want to make getting beautiful wedding photos as easy as possible for you. I’m going to bring all of my knowledge and creative energy to your wedding day, but I promise not to treat your wedding day as a photoshoot. Weddings aren’t photoshoots. THEY ARE YOUR WEDDING DAY.
  • Why are photos so important?
    I could write a novel about why photos are important and priceless! In short, your memory fades really fast. Capturing these important moments in time help preserve those memories. Looking back on photos is an easy way to remember how you felt when your partner looked at you while you were walking down the aisle, or what your kids' toes looked like when they were six months old. Photos immortalize all the important details about your love and your story.
  • What kinds of things do you photograph?
    I primarily photograph traditional weddings and engagements, but I also photograph adventure sessions, elopements, micro-weddings, small weddings, families, senior graduations, newborns, maternity, and headshots. I also do architectural photography (commercial architectural interiors and exteriors).
  • I'm awkward in front of the camera, what do I do with my hands?
    This may come as a surprise, but EVERYONE is awkward in front of the camera. My goal during the session is to use guided poses and prompts to get you and your partner to loosen up and feel like yourselves, and most importantly to have fun. You might even forget I'm there for a second! Stiff images don't show real emotion, so candid photos are my end goal from every session. Even if you feel awkward the whole time while my camera is in your face, I promise the images won't reflect that. Browse through the galleries to see proof of other awkward people in front of my camera.
  • How long will it take to get my photos after the session?
    For weddings, I strive to deliver your final gallery within 4-6 weeks of the wedding day. For all other session types, I will try to have your photos ready within 3 weeks of the session date. I know you are super excited to see your beautiful images, and I am excited to get them to you, but a lot of work goes into choosing the best photos from your day and editing each photo so that they all look cohesive and stunning. Trust me, it's worth the wait.
  • How will I get my photos after the session?
    I deliver your photos in a password protected online digital gallery where you have the ability to download all of the professionally-edited high-resolution photos. I highly recommend that you download all of the high-resolution files from your gallery at your earliest convenience before the gallery expires. I also recommend that you back up the digital files in a secondary location, such as on a flash drive, external hard drive, or on the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox, and icloud are good options) for permanent safe keeping.
  • How many photos can I expect in my final gallery?
    For weddings, the number of photos in your final gallery depends on how many hours I spend photographing your wedding. An average number of photos that I deliver for weddings is about 85 photos per hour, so for an 8-hour wedding you would receive around 680 photos. For engagement or family sessions, the average number of photos that you can expect for a 1-hour session will range from 75-150 photos. The final number of photos varies based on circumstances of the session, such as weather, the schedule, and the number of people involved.
  • How long do I have access to my online digital gallery?
    For weddings, you will have guaranteed access to your private digital gallery for 1 year after your wedding date. For all other sessions, you will have guaranteed access to your gallery for 6 months after your session date. When the gallery expires you will no longer have access to your photos online. I recommend downloading the high-resolution files and backing them up for long term storage.
  • Can I share my photos on social media?
    Yes!!! I would love it if you would tag me in any photos you share on Instagram or Facebook. Also, please do not alter, crop, or edit the photos in any way (such as using filters). I work hard to color grade your photos so that they are perfect and adding filters significantly alters my original work.
  • Do you offer prints?
    Yes! You can order prints (at an additional cost) directly from your digital gallery. I highly recommend using the print service connected to your gallery to ensure the highest quality of prints from my tried and tested print lab. Don't leave your beautiful photos trapped on your computer, order prints to display in your home or give as gifts!
  • How do I order prints if my gallery has expired?
    I highly recommend ordering prints from your gallery before it expires to ensure the highest quality of prints from my tried and tested print lab. However, if your gallery has expired and you want to order prints using your downloaded high-resolution digital files, I recommend online services such as Shutterfly or White House Custom Color for good quality prints. Matte finish is my favorite! Don't leave your beautiful photos trapped on your computer, order prints to display in your home or give as gifts!
  • What if I want my photos turned into an album?
    I offer custom wedding photo album design that tells the story of your wedding day! Please email me directly at briannakraftphotography@gmail.com to inquire about pricing for custom wedding albums. The wedding album design process includes a custom wedding photo album designed by me, the ability to choose your favorite photos for the album, two (2) rounds of proofing and edits, and final photo and design approval. Don't let your digital photos die on your computer. Let's design your stunning wedding photo album to tell your love story! Wedding albums make the perfect coffee table display.
  • How do I back up my photos for long term storage?
    I recommend that you back up your downloaded high-resolution digital files in at least two locations, such as on your computer, flash drive, external hard drive, or on the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox, and icloud are good options) for permanent safe keeping.
  • What kind of camera gear do you use? Do you have backup gear?
    I shoot on the Nikon camera system and I always bring three camera bodies and multiple lenses to each shoot, so I always have a backup if something were to fail.
  • Do you require a deposit for weddings?
    Yes, a non-refundable retainer that is 35% of your total booking fee is required when the contract is signed to lock in your date.
  • How do payments work for weddings?
    I ask that you pay a deposit when you sign the contract to lock in your date. The deposit is non-refundable and is 35% of your total booking fee. The deposit will be put toward your final balance, which will be due in full 30 days before your wedding day. I am happy to accept payment via cash, check, credit card, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Paypal.
  • Do you travel?
    HECK YES!! I am based in Madison, WI but am available worldwide. A travel fee will be charged for travel distances further than 20 miles from Madison. The travel fee will vary based on the location in question. ​
  • Do you photograph and support LGBTQIA+ or same sex couples?
    HECK YES. Love is love. End of story. Brianna Kraft Photography proudly supports the LGBTQIA+ community and same sex couples and does not discriminate against race, religion, age, or body type.
  • Why are your prices so high?
    A lot of work goes into your wedding photos, not just the day of shooting. These things include but are not limited to: post production (culling and editing), travel time, consultations, meetings, timeline review, emails, questionnaire responses, and equipment (I always make sure I have backup equipment on hand the day of your wedding. If anything breaks, I can continue to photograph the day). Beautiful photos of you and your family are an important investment. These photos will be timeless and can capture the memories of your special day or simply a precious moment in time.
  • I loved working with you, can I leave you a review?
    Yes, please! If you had an awesome experience working with me (which I hope you did) I would really appreciate if you could take the time to write a review of your experience on my Facebook Page on Google or on Wedding Wire.
  • Not finding the answer you are looking for?
    Contact Brianna
  • Can you recommend other wedding vendors for us?
    Yes! I have worked with a bunch of talented wedding vendors. Please reach out and I am happy to point you in the direction of awesome wedding vendors such as florists, hair and makeup, videographers, photo booths, bakeries, wedding venues, officiants, and more.
  • Will you help us plan our wedding day timeline (if we don't have a wedding planner)?
    YES! However, this doesn't mean that you don't need a wedding planner or someone to help coordinate all other details of your wedding.
  • Do I need a second shooter for my wedding?
    For most traditional 8-hour weddings, the easy answer is NO you do not need a second shooter. I shoot the majority of weddings by myself and I am able to get all the angles and shots you could ever need. I shoot using two camera bodies, which allows me a lot of flexibility to cover all the festivities. Here are some examples of when a second shooter might be a good idea: 1. If you have an exceptionally large guest list (300+ guests) 2. If you have a large bridal party (8+ on either side) 3. If you have a really tight wedding schedule with events happening simultaneously where photos need to be taken [unfortunately, I cannot be in two places at once]. Still not sure? Let's discuss it!
  • Can I trade the complimentary engagement session offered in wedding packages for an extra hour of shooting? <