Wedding Info & Rates
"My wife and I were very blessed to work with Gernelle.
We loved the quality and had a great time taking the pictures with her. She was really flexible and able to work with our schedule since we were coming from out of town. Highly recommend!!"
-- Geoff S.
If you're a couple who:
- is planning an elopement or intimate wedding
- wants to do something fun or romantic while being photographed
- would prefer natural moments with a few poses thrown in
- are looking for an easy going and open-minded photographer to partner with
- wants an unhurried, stress free photography experience
... you'll love having me as your photographer.
I will listen to your desires and build an experience centered around what YOU value most.
My clients describe me as:
- A professional who is empathetic to your feelings and comfort.
- A creative director who provides guidance when you need a little (or a lot of) inspiration.
- An expert who is flexible, cheerful and full of ideas.
"Thank you so much Gernelle!"
We had to take pictures on a rainy afternoon at a venue with only a parking lot as a background. But despite all these concerns you somehow found a backdrop that worked and a way to make the pictures look beautiful and professional. You we're so incredibly organized and on top of things the entire time. Thank you, thank you a thousand times, I can't imagine anyone else shooting my wedding.
— Joy
Focus on what matters most
I'll tell you how much 'photographer availability' time you'll need to document the moments that matter most to you. Once you've signed your contract and and paid the 15% non-refundable retainer required to book your date, the fun begins!
Every collection includes up to wedding day 10 coverage
That means I'll be with you all day if you desire or just a half day if you prefer. I want you to relax and stay present with your partner, not stress about the time.
Your coverage will be the ONLY thing on my calendar that day so if you want more time, I'll stay at your service for up to 10 hours.
This includes 'wiggle room' to account driving from one location to the next and breaks when you need time away from the camera. You can also add more time or split your time between 2 days.
“Her ideas produce timeless works of art. She was patient and receptive to our ideas and desires. Book her, and you’ll see why she’s become an honorary part of our family for the past 8 years!!!”
Spend Your Elopement Day Your Way
I'll help you design an itinerary that reflects your interests and personalities.
Preparation materials and mood boards
I'm going to share tips, referrals, inspiration and an easy to follow strategy to help you get the results you want.
Location Scouting and Permit Assistance
Relax while I research and lay out several location options for you, including the required permits needed (if applicable).
All of your photos will be carefully curated and edited.
I'll review all of the images I took, get rid of duplicates or unflattering and select the ones that meet the standard of artistry you've seen all over my website.
No matter how much time we put into our appearance, we cannot control the wind or the way our skin reacts on any given day. Before you arrive to your session, I'll give you plenty of tips and tricks on how to prepare. I'll address flyaway hairs and ill-timed skin blemishes while I'm processing your images.
Once I've completed processing your images, . .
... I will place them into an elegant web gallery. Your gallery includes unlimited digital file downloads and a personalized web store where you and your friends can order prints from any computer mobile device. Your gallery will be archived on my servers for 12 months for safe keeping.
You'll have gallery access within 2 weeks of your wedding day.
While many photographers have a 6 to 8 week turnaround time, I've streamlined my processes in order to get your images in your hands fast. I want you to still have that "post wedding euphoria" when I call you up to reveal your images to you for the first time.
Reveal and Chill: The first time you see your photos
We'll either meet in person or virtually for about an hour. During that time, I'll give you a tour of your gallery features and show you how to select the images you want to include in your printed products.
“Working with Gernelle was such a great experience. She was super professional and made my husband and I very comfortable... Her work was incredible and we couldn’t be any happier with how our photos turned out. Thank you so much Gernelle!!!!”
Wedding Day Coverage
Every wedding collection includes the following services:
- Virtual or in Person Strategy sessions
- Mood Boards and Creative Direction
- Preparation materials + guides
- Location Scouting + Permit Assistance
- Wedding Day Inspo + Timeline
- Exclusive wedding date booking
- Primary Photographer: Gernelle Nelson
- One pre-wedding or post wedding photography session
- Up to 10 Hours of Consecutive Coverage
- Sneak Peek Images delivered within 24 hours
- 2 week turnaround on image processing
- Color edits and skin retouching per image
- Wedding Photo Reveal Session
- Wedding Day Preview Slideshow featuring up to 40 images
- Password Protected Web Gallery (1 Year)
- Unlimited downloads
- Custom USB w/protective case
- Virtual Print Shop
Most of my couples spend $2400-4800 on my wedding photography services.
I also photograph weddings across the state of Texas and beyond. My rates are based on event size, location and selection of printed materials. Get a copy of my pricing PDF by filling out this form:
