Choosing a photographer to capture your wedding is a big decision. We want you to feel 100% confident in picking us, so take some time to review this guide together and select the package that best fits your wants and needs! I'll be here to answer any questions you have and help along the way.
answers to our most frequently asked questions
4 detailed photo packages w/ timeline examples and optional customizations!
an overview of all the goodies you get when you invest in working with us
a look at our process before during and after the big day
This is a big deal!!
Here's what you can expect to find in this guide:
"When the day finally came I felt completely comfortable just enjoying the day knowing that they had everything under control."
- sam + Winston
"They made us feel so comfortable all the way through the process, and really took the time to get to know us long before our wedding day."
You can expect that throughout this process, we'll affirm and support you in your unique identities and expression of love for one another. And this extends to your friends and family too. As the day gets closer, we'll ask about their pronouns, quirks, abilities and more so that EVERYONE is comfortable and has fun at your wedding!
We love your love
Our secret sauce is the time we put into building a relationship with the two of you before your wedding day so that you feel comfortable, confident, and relaxed with us around. So you can look forward to seeing us for more video chats, your engagement session, and even just to grab dinner and chill - if you want to of course!
I can already tell we're going to be best friends
- Laura + JEANNINE
“We clicked like we'd been friends forever!”
being in two places at once
banging out your planned group photos with ease
getting multiple perspectives on different photo formats during the same moments
having natural chemistry and banter to keep your day feeling fun and low key
We’re Meaghan and Evan - best friends, coworkers, dog parents and partners for life. I (Meaghan) am the leading lady around these parts, but together on your wedding day is when we make the *magic* happen.
Not only can we basically read each other's minds at this point, but we have the advantage of:
Welcome to the RTP Fam!
Dearly Studio is quickly becoming our second home. We know it well - so when you invest in working with us, you'll get to soak in every moment while we use our candid approach and knowledge of the space to capture your day in an totally chill and fun way.
Your high energy yet totally laid back wedding day
I'm going to take a wild guess that you've said something to the effect of "We just want to have a fun, laid back wedding day" WE FEEL YOU! Weddings can feel so performative, in a bad way. But we're here to help make that dream come true!!
"So many of our friends and family showed up in the photos with amazing main character energy, and it’s incredible to see our loved ones celebrated in that way too."
- Alex + Annie
"On the wedding day, everything was seamless. Meaghan and Evan kept the flow moving without it ever feeling rushed or overly posed. They captured all the big moments perfectly, but what surprised us most was how many of our favorite pictures came from the small, in-between moments. They captured the glances, the reactions, and the way we and our people move through a day together."
After your vibe check call, I will send you a proposal, contract and invoice to complete - then you're booked! But here's a bit more of what to expect throughout the process leading up to your wedding day.
Here's how it's all going to go down
"They recommended our HMUA and florist who were also just beyond delightful."
Mel + Mandy
- Vendor Guide - my exclusive and inclusive local recommended vendor list
- Links to my fav blogs - with info on writing your own ceremony, alternative entertainment and more
- Planning Timeline - so you know what to expect and when to expect it from me
All Access Pass
"While we were nervous heading into our engagement shoot, Meaghan and Evan made it feel like the most natural thing in the world, and we had so much fun laughing our way through the shoot."
Sarah + Iryelis
And we'd love to grab a bite or a beer afterwards with you, if you're down!
Engagement sesh
Planning
But about 2 months before the big day is when we really get down to business. We will:
- send you a detailed questionnaire to complete
- review it and create your custom wedding photo timeline based on your answers
- meet one last time to go over the timeline and tie up any loose ends
If you have a planner/ coordinator we'll work with them on this too!
"Meaghan ended up assembling a wedding timeline that even our event planners were blown away by."
Callie + Joe
What we'll do:
- capture your wedding day in a candid way with some dope, artful touches - on digital, film and Polaroids
- make you and your guests feel SO comfy in front of our camera (you'll honestly forget we're even taking your pictures)
- keep an eye on the schedule and work with your other vendors to keep things running smoothly and adapt as needed
- Laugh, cry, and just enjoy this epic fucking day you created
- Party it up with your favorite people
"We were able to laugh and feel every emotion without once worrying about how we would look in the photos."
Caitlin + Arya
celebrate!
"Although they're both fun and silly to work with, they also give direction as needed throughout the day and they kept us on a balanced schedule of prioritizing the right photos, while also having downtime to enjoy the wedding and our guests."
Vivian + Connor
Sneak peek
And even better? We'll send you a sneak peek of 10ish edited digital photos within 24 hours of the end of your wedding! Perfect for sharing on socials, sending to friends and fam who couldn't be there, and continuing to ride the high that was your wedding day!
"We were delighted to get a stack of beautiful Polaroids at the end of the night, a stunning sneak peek the next day."
Joe + Callie
"They are worth every penny; the photos are gorgeous and capture everything from the big moments to the little ones we didn't even realize were happening. We couldn't be happier."
Gallery Delivery
Emma + Matt
Prints + Albums
This is also a great time to start chatting about designing you (and your families) one of our signature photo albums
"They came out So GREAT!!! Thank you for this amazing work! We will definitely cherish them❣️"
Devon + Brian
Investing in a Hybrid Approach to Weddings on Film
Hybrid photography is THE best because it combines the grainy, light leaky, nostalgic feels of film and Polaroids with the safety and predictability of digital for a variety of artistic and vibey images.
Digital
Film
Polaroid
Your finished gallery will have a healthy mix of digital, film and Polaroid photography blended seamlessly from throughout your day. All photos will be delivered via easily shareable and printable digital files. And your Polaroids will also be given to you as physical copies at the end of the wedding, after we've scanned them for your gallery!
Check out some full hybrid Dearly wedding galleries here
both Meaghan + Evan as your wedding photographers
exclusive access to our list of recommended vendors - all of whom are inclusive and many of whom are LGBTQIA+ and/ or BIPOC owned and run
unlimited planning advice whenever you need it from decor input to attire styling and more
access to our professional print shop or print at any location of your choice
~10 edited digital photos within 24 hours of the end of your wedding
No matter your package choice, when you book, you become a part of the Rhode Tripper fam, and with that comes a whole lot of perks!
What's included?
an optional double date night (it's on us!) so we can get to know each other even more without a camera between us
2 photographers
Double date
Vendor recs
Planning help
Printing Rights
Next day sneak peek
Investment - $6,200
- 6 consecutive hours of hybrid digital + film photography coverage
Includes:
You should choose this if you:
- want a more complete story of your day documented - from getting ready through your post-Dearly party
- are planning a larger gathering after your ceremony
View Sample Timeline
4:00pm - 60 minute (At Last) package
- ceremony at Dearly Studio
- champagne toast with guests and sign the door
- group photos and couple photos inside Dearly
5:30pm - head to SRV for reception
6:00pm - entrance into cocktail hour with reception guests
- few remaining group photos
8:00pm - cake cutting and dancing begins
8:30pm - coverage ends
Sample Timeline
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Dearly Wedding Photo Packages
The Big Day
Investment - $5,000
- 4 consecutive hours of hybrid digital + film photography coverage
Includes:
You should choose this if you:
- are planning a post-Dearly gathering with your loved ones
- want additional coverage of your day beyond your ceremony (eg. dinner, dancing, couple photos around the city)
VIEW Sample Timeline
5:30pm - 60 minute (At Last) package
- ceremony at Dearly Studio
- champagne toast with guests and sign the door
- couple photos inside Dearly
7:00pm - group photos outside of Field & Vine
7:30pm - dinner, candids, details
8:45pm - toasts
9:00pm - cake cutting
9:15pm - coverage ends
Sample Timeline
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Dearly + Dinner
Includes:
You should choose this if you:
- are looking for simple coverage of your Dearly ceremony for the "Love on Top" or "Union in Union" package
- Booked the "At Last" package and want extra time for photos around Somerville before or after your ceremony
Investment - $2,600
- 2 consecutive hours of hybrid digital + film photography coverage
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3:00pm - 90 minute (Love on Top) package
ceremony at Dearly Studio
3:15pm - champagne toast and light bites with guests, candids
3:45pm - group photos
4:00pm - couples photos inside Dearly
4:15pm - sign the door
4:30pm - couple photos around Bow Market
4:45pm - coverage ends
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Sample Timeline
Simple Shindig
Petite Party
You might choose this if you:
Investment - $2,000
- 90 consecutive minutes hybrid digital + film photography coverage
Includes:
- are looking for simple coverage of your Dearly ceremony only for the "At Last" package
VIEW Sample Timeline
4:00pm - ceremony begins
4:15pm - champagne toast
4:30pm - group photos
4:45pm - sign the door
4:50pm - couple photos inside Dearly
5:00pm - couple photos around Bow Market
5:15pm - coverage ends
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Sample Timeline
Starting at $600
Photo albums
- You've invested a lot in your photos - don't just let them rot on a hard drive.
- Allow me to design an heirloom quality photo album for you and your family to enjoy your photos in print for generations to come.
$500 - includes 60 frames
(more available at cost)
Mini Instax Guest Book
- Take another thing off your plate, and let us put together your guest book!
- Comes with everything you'll need: mini Instax camera, Instax color film, batteries, guest book customized with your names and wedding date, colorful pens, cute stickers and washi tape, photo-safe double sided tape, and a sign with instructions.
- We'll set it up, monitor it throughout the night, and encourage your guests to use it!
$1,200 for 1 hour
Engagement session
- We'll follow you around on a fun "date night" while you get more comfortable being on camera. Consider this a great practice sesh for the big day!
- We always love to grab a bite or a beer together afterwards too!
- Shot with our hybrid approach with both digital + film.
Customizations
Starting at $600
Photo albums
- You've invested a lot in your photos - don't just let them rot on a hard drive.
- Allow me to design an heirloom quality photo album for you and your family to enjoy your photos in print for generations to come.
Starting at $2000 for 2 hours
Wedding Weekend Events Coverage
- Get photo coverage of your rehearsal dinner, welcome party, day after sailing send off, brunch, and more.
- Great way to capture even more candid memories with your loved ones!
- Shot with our hybrid approach with both digital + film.
$900/ hr
Additional hours
$1,100 for 1 hour
Engagement session
- We'll follow you around on a fun "date night" while you get more comfortable being on camera. Consider this a great practice sesh for the big day!
- We always love to grab a bite or a beer together afterwards too!
- Shot with our hybrid approach with both digital + film.
$900/ hr
Additional Hours
*Good for wedding day only*
$500 - includes 60 frames
(more available at cost)
Mini Instax Guest Book
- Take another thing off your plate, and let us put together your guest book!
- Comes with everything you'll need: mini Instax camera, Instax color film, batteries, guest book customized with your names and wedding date, colorful pens, cute stickers and washi tape, photo-safe double sided tape, and a sign with instructions.
- We'll set it up, monitor it throughout the night, and encourage your guests to use it!
$1,100 for 1 hour
Engagement session
- We'll follow you around on a fun "date night" while you get more comfortable being on camera. Consider this a great practice sesh for the big day!
- We always love to grab a bite or a beer together afterwards too!
- Shot with our hybrid approach with both digital + film.
Customizations
Starting at $600
Photo albums
- You've invested a lot in your photos - don't just let them rot on a hard drive.
- Allow me to design an heirloom quality photo album for you and your family to enjoy your photos in print for generations to come.
Starting at $2000 for 2 hours
Wedding Weekend Events Coverage
- Get photo coverage of your rehearsal dinner, welcome party, day after sailing send off, brunch, and more.
- Great way to capture even more candid memories with your loved ones!
- Shot with our hybrid approach with both digital + film.
$900/ hr
Additional hours
$1,100 for 1 hour
Engagement session
- We'll follow you around on a fun "date night" while you get more comfortable being on camera. Consider this a great practice sesh for the big day!
- We always love to grab a bite or a beer together afterwards too!
- Shot with our hybrid approach with both digital + film.
$900/ hr
Additional Hours
*Good for wedding day only*
$500 - includes 60 frames
(more available at cost)
Mini Instax Guest Book
- Take another thing off your plate, and let us put together your guest book!
- Comes with everything you'll need: mini Instax camera, Instax color film, batteries, guest book customized with your names and wedding date, colorful pens, cute stickers and washi tape, photo-safe double sided tape, and a sign with instructions.
- We'll set it up, monitor it throughout the night, and encourage your guests to use it!
$1,100 for 1 hour
Engagement session
- We'll follow you around on a fun "date night" while you get more comfortable being on camera. Consider this a great practice sesh for the big day!
- We always love to grab a bite or a beer together afterwards too!
- Shot with our hybrid approach with both digital + film.
Customizations
- being in two places at once
- banging out your formal group photos with ease
- getting multiple perspectives on different photo formats during the same moments
- having natural chemistry and banter to keep your day feeling fun and low key
Q: What is the benefit of having a second shooter?
A: Absolutely! Think of an engagement shoot as more of a practice shoot than anything. It's a great way to get a handle on what it will feel like to be photographed when you get married and for us to get the chance to get to know each other better. It will get you more comfortable in front of the camera and give us a better feeling of how the two of you interact with one another. Don't worry - we don't do cheesy engagement photos. Want to grab a beer at your favorite pub or maybe grab your pup and take a stroll through your favorite neighborhood in the city? We're down!
Q: Should we have an engagement session?
A: You can expect roughly 1/4 - 1/3 of your gallery to be film photos and the rest to be digital. And we usually take between 1-3 Polaroids per hour. However, we always tailor our approach a bit to each couple's preferences as well as other factors such as lighting, locations, movement, timeline, etc.
Q: How many film vs digital photos will be in our final gallery?
A: At RTP, we strongly believe that all bodies are beautiful exactly the way that they are. We will never retouch skin, reshape bodies, or change up your hair and makeup. The only retouching edits we make will get rid of a rogue piece of trash in the background, for example. We capture the day as it happens and our editing reflects that as well.
Q: Do you retouch photos?
Whew, okay that was a ton of info!
So what should you do now?
Before I tell you about your SUPER EASY next steps, here are just a few words of encouragement from fellow RTP couples...
"If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further; Rhode Tripper Photography was our best decision for our wedding."
- Sam + Dallas
"If you’re on the fence about who to hire, especially if you’re looking for someone who’s affirming, thoughtful, easy to be around, and *really* talented - go with Meaghan. We’re so glad we did."
- Alex + Annie
"How do we even begin to explain how much we love Rhode Tripper Photography? If you’re reading this while considering booking them for your wedding - FULL STOP, JUST DO IT."
- Callie + Joe
"We can’t recommend our new cherished friends at Rhode Tripper Photography enough to any couple looking for photographers who are not only talented artists but genuinely amazing people."
- Dan + Lauren
"If you are on the fence about spending the money, it is so worth it- we'd make the same choice again in a second."
- Emma + Matt
Once you've selected your package and any customizations, you'll receive a contract and invoice for your 30% retainer (payable by bank transfer or card). When those are complete, you're booked and we party!!
COMPLETE YOUR contract + Retainer
We want you to feel 100% confident in picking us to photograph your day! Book a time that works with your schedule here. We'll get to know each other better, go over packages and answer any questions you have!
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