Weddings

Weddings are being planned!! I thought this was a great opportunity to provide some information about my wedding packages. I am more than just a wedding photographer, as you will soon find out.

I offer "bundled" wedding packages, (starting at $500). What that means is that I give you one price for everything you want. Because I am more than just a photographer, many clients utilize the additional services that I can offer you. Such as:

SERVICES:

• Announcements/ "Save the date cards"
• Invitations
• Engagement Session (always free with every wedding package)
• Scrapbooks
• Photobooks (Here is a sample of my most recent Photobook.
• Keepsake Shadowboxes (see below)
• Photo Candles (see below)
• Gift albums
• Thank you cards
• Bridal Portraits
• Bachelorette party / boudoir party photo shoot (Bride is always free with a party of 6 or more)
• Getting Ready, First Look portraits (my favorite), Ceremony, Reception, Wedding party portraits,
• Photobooth
• DVD Photo Slideshow with music
• Trash the Dress portraits
• Archival CD
• Centerpieces and personalized glass etching (like toasting glasses)

Storyboards are a great way to showcase a collection of your favorite photos!

PRINTS:

• Storyboard
• Canvas Prints
• Murals
• Gift Prints
• Wall prints
• 4x6 proof book
• Fine Art prints
• Collages

FRIENDS in the BIZ of Weddings!

• Hair

• Nails

• Music/ DJ

• Dessert Tables and centerpieces 

• Flowers

• Planning

• Catering

• Choreography (putting together a fun first dance routine that have become very popular)

I make it a point to attend the dress rehearsal so that I can observe where everyone will be standing and the lighting situation. I do not charge for that.

I am also available to take photos for: Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal showers, Dress shopping, Bachelorette parties, and anything else related to your wedding. (It's the scrapbooker in me that thinks of those kinds of things).

First Look photos: Article  I suggest that every bride and groom read this article and AGREE to do first look photos!! I promise, you will not regret it!!
I am always available for consultations if you would like to meet me and see if you think I am a good fit for you. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Keepsake Shadowboxes are customized to your color theme and include all the little goodies from your day!

Bouquet Shadowbox is a great way to preserve and show off your bouquet forever!!

Photo candles are a great conversation piece and take home gift for your guests!

Add your name and date to a candle for your centerpieces and guest gifts!

 

Payment:

 

A Deposit of half of your quoted price is due prior to your wedding date to hold your date in my calendar. The remainder of payment is due upon product delivery and satisfaction.

 

Contract:

 

Yes, I have a wedding contract. I want to make sure that you understand what you are paying for :) 

Costumes for a Cause

Halloween was quite the busy holiday for me!! It was great!!

On October 30th, I was the photographer for Dehlilas Masquerade Ball, which was a fundraiser for Point Hope. That was super fun!! Here is a link to all of those pictures. Masquerade Ball Pictures.

On October 31st, was my big event. Myself and another photographer in Wentachee's Douglas County, Katie Clark Photography, had a contest of who could raise the most food to donate to the local food bank!!

I am proud to say that Katie Clark Photography raised 220 pounds of food. HOWEVER, Elaine Turso Photography raised 222 pounds of food!!

I partnered up with the City of Bremerton, who has an annual "Pumpkin Fest" combined with a food drive. I offered free 4x6 photos to anyone who donated food or provided a cash donation.

It was a fabulous and busy event and I loved seeing all of the kids dressed up in their costumes. Here are a few of my favorite costumes! To see the entire photo gallery, please click here.

Thank you for all of the contributions!! See you next year!!! (oh and Katie Clark Photography thinks that they can win next year... but I dont think so!!!)

Now offering DVD Slideshows with music!!

I have gained most of my experience in sports photography simply by having children that play sports. I take pictures at their games and events. This year, I am the proud mother of a son whose team made it and won the Championships in their football division. They went undefeated the entire season. This group of 7-9 year olds played their hearts out and us parents are so very proud of them.

Not only did we all pitch in and get these awesome team picture footballs made for them, but I also decided to make a DVD slideshow complete with music and give them out to the coaches and parents.

I must apologize for the quality of this video. The DVD version is very clean, crisp, and not blurry. When it converted to a version that could be posted online, the quality was diminished.  But here is an idea of what I can do. Here is the link to the larger You Tube video