We’re officially doing this.
Hi you two 🤍
First — congratulations. This season of engagement is once-in-a-lifetime and it deserves to be enjoyed.
I don’t take it lightly that you trusted me with your wedding. My goal is simple:
To document your day honestly, artfully, and in a way that feels like you.
This guide will walk you through what to expect, how we’ll work together, and a few tips to make everything seamless.
You’ve got this. And I’ve got you.
— Kristiann
Wedding Planning Guide
This guide is your go-to resource for everything you need to know leading up to your wedding day—from timelines to engagement sessions to how to get those candid, cinematic moments you fell in love with.
If you’re getting married in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, or anywhere on the West Coast, this is designed specifically for you.
Think of this as your:
- wedding planning support guide
- photography + video prep guide
- and your built-in “third wheel bff” manual
What It’s Like Working Together
From now until your wedding day, I’m not just your wedding photographer, I’m part of your team.
I’ll help you:
- Build your wedding timeline
- Plan your engagement session
- Create Pinterest boards + visual direction
- Recommend vendors if you need them
By the time your wedding day comes, we’re not strangers—we’re in sync.
Engagement Sessions (Why They Matter)
Engagement Photos in Orange County & Beyond
Your engagement session is the best way to:
- get comfortable in front of the camera
- understand how I guide you
- and capture natural, candid photos of your relationship
This isn’t about posing perfectly—it’s about movement, connection, and real moments.
Popular locations in SoCal:
- Chino Hills State Park
- Malibu area
- Orange County coastlines
- Griffith Park
- Pasadena City Hall
Popular Locations in the Seattle area:
- City shots in Seattle
- Discovery Park
- Marymoor Park
- Rattlesnake Lake
- Coastlines and Mountains
What to Wear for Engagement Photos
The goal? Look like you but elevated.
Best outfit tips:
- Neutrals + soft tones photograph best
- Flowy fabrics create movement
- Avoid busy patterns + logos
If you feel confident, your photos will naturally reflect that.
Link to my engagement style guide here!
My Photography & Videography Style
Documentary Wedding Photography with a Cinematic Feel
My approach:
- 85% candid, real moments
- 15% guided direction
- zero stiff posing
You won’t feel like you’re in a photoshoot; you’ll feel like you’re living your day.
How to Plan Your Wedding Timeline
Your timeline is what makes your day feel:
- smooth
- relaxed
- and actually enjoyable
Wedding Timeline Tips
- build buffer time into EVERYTHING
- don’t overpack your schedule
- plan for golden hour portraits
If you don’t have a planner, I’ll help you create your timeline so everything flows naturally.
Example Timeline
Getting Ready
Allow for 3-4 hours with your Hair and Makeup Artists
I'll typically show up at the bitter end of the getting-ready process unless we decide to book more hours.
Please make sure to let your Hair and Makeup team know when I'm arriving so they can plan out their timeline to the best of their ability.
1:00 - 1:30: Enchanted Captures Photographs Details and Final Touches of Hair & Makeup
1:30 - 2:00: Enchanted Captures Photographs Bride Getting Into Dress, bride and bridesmaids robe shots, and anything else while second shooter Photographs Groom & Groomsmen Getting on Ties & Coats
8 Hour Timeline with First Look and Two Shooters
First Look
Intimate Moment
2:00 - 2:20: First look
If you have any spots at your venue that you absolutely love and want to use for your first look, please let me know. If you have no idea, that's fine too! I'll have my second shooter or myself go out and scout spots beforehand.
This is a great intimate moment for private vows, getting all your wedding nerves out of your body, and just taking it all in without anyone else around. Please let me know beforehand if you plan on doing private vows so I can properly mic.
8 Hour Timeline with First Look and Two Shooters
Portraits
Allow for about an hour and a half for these
2:20 - 2:40 Bridal Party Photos
2:40 - 3:10 Couple individual and together Portraits
3:10 - 3:30 Family Portraits (have them arrive about 10-15 minutes before this)
I try to take 20-30 minutes with the bridal party, formal photos of the couple, and family portraits just to have enough time to get as many creative shots as possible. I also block off some time after the ceremony to do extended family if needed, as they might not show up this early before the ceremony. And you can obviously swap the bridal party shots with the couple shots if needed.
Pro tip: Try to do 6-10 family group shots if possible to keep the day flowing quickly and smoothly.
8 Hour Timeline with First Look and Two Shooters
Ceremony
Allow for 3-4 hours with your Hair and Makeup Artists
I'll typically show up at the bitter end of the getting-ready process unless we decide to book more hours.
Please make sure to let your Hair and Makeup team know when I'm arriving so they can plan out their timeline to the best of their ability.
1:00 - 1:30: Enchanted Captures Photographs Details and Final Touches of Hair & Makeup
1:30 - 2:00: Enchanted Captures Photographs Bride Getting Into Dress, bride and bridesmaids robe shots, and anything else while second shooter Photographs Groom & Groomsmen Getting on Ties & Coats
