A thoughtful resource to help you plan, prepare, and enjoy every moment.

Your Wedding Planning Guide

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I will be with you throughout the process and this guide will be a handy resource to help you through all steps of planning so the day of you can feel relaxed, excited and fully in love!

I cannot wait to serve you as your wedding photographer

Hello & welcome!

Your engagement session is a chance for us to get to know each other — and for you two to feel completely comfortable and confident in front of my camera. We’ll laugh, explore a beautiful location, and capture this sweet season of anticipation. You’ll walk away with a gallery full of photos that feel like you — joyful, connected, and so in love.

Engagement Session

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After our initial meeting, timeline has been created, and your engagement photos have been delivered, you won’t hear much from me until we get closer to your wedding day. But during this time please know of my prayers and support throughout your engagement and preparation. Hopefully this guide can be a helpful tool as you’re planning all the details of your wedding day. Please know you can reach out at any time with questions, updates, or if you need ideas for timeline edits, vendor recommendations, or anything else that comes to mind. I know this time can get overwhelming so please let me be a resource for you.

Planning Phase

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About 4 weeks before your wedding I will reach out to finalize your timeline, confirm details, addresses, contact info, all that fun stuff! If you’d like to meet to talk through all these things we will get that scheduled and will make sure everything is set for a smooth, joy-filled, beautiful day. Once everything is confirmed I’ll send over your final timeline and update your final invoice based on your chosen coverage. Your remaining balance is due one week before your wedding day.

Getting Closer!

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You’ve made it. The day you’ve been waiting for. You get to soak it all in. I’ve got the rest. I’ll be with you throughout the day — capturing each moment, keeping us on track, supporting your families, and making sure everything feels joyful and calm.

Wedding Day

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You can expect some fun sneak peeks the week after your wedding! Then, 8–12 weeks later, your full gallery will arrive in your inbox — ready to download, print, share, and treasure for years and years to come. Once delivered, they are yours to enjoy but please know you are always in my prayers throughout your marriage. This role is so amazing and unique that even after your wedding day, I absolutely love continuing to be a part of my couples’ lives. I love photographing newborns and families and getting to be a part of my couples’ lives even after the wedding day and watching their lives and families grow is an extra special treat. 

Gallery Delivery & Beyond

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the Process

Email Me

Please call or text me directly.

Day-of Emergencies

Before The Wedding

I will collect contact information for you, your soon-to-be spouse, and at least one additional trusted contact for the wedding day. This helps in case of any schedule changes, emergencies, or last-minute questions. Please make sure that designated person keeps their phone with them throughout the day.

Quickly Get in touch

If you have a quick question, or it is the week of your wedding or engagement session, a text is absolutely okay!

Email me at janiemakiphotography@gmail.com. On weekdays, you can expect a response within three business days.

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