2 Photographers
$300/Hr1 Photographer
$250/Hr $600 $400 $600 $400 $795 $745Finally, the search is over for a photographer that produces images with style, fashion and amazing quality all at a price you can afford. Allure Wedding Photography strives to capture images that tell the story of your wedding day. If it’s one month or fifty years from now, we want you to not only see your wedding day pictures, but relive the emotions during those moments! We guarantee that you won’t just like your wedding day images... you will LOVE them!
We are based out of our studio in historic Belmont, NC and have another location in Greenville, SC. However, we will photograph your local or destination wedding anywhere. No matter your style, theme or tradition we can meet the needs of you and your family. Please enjoy browsing our site for photography and video samples, along with extensive details on our pricing and packages.
All of our lead photographers are members of PPA, fully insured, trained by the best instructors in the country and have a combined total of more than 40 years of wedding photography experience. Allure Wedding Photography is owned and operated by the Image Gallery Photography Studio in Belmont, NC. Image Gallery has been in business for over 10 years and was awarded "Small Business of the Year" from the Chamber Of Commerce.
After paying your deposit, you have 7 days to cancel for a full refund and no penalties.
How far in advance do I need to book with you?The sooner the better, so you can hold your date and lock in your price. Typically, photography is booked 8-12 months in advance.
What is the deposit and total fee?$500 deposit to hold your date and lock in on current pricing. The non-refundable deposit is deducted from your total package price. The deposit may be broken into two monthly payments of $250. Your total fee will depend on the package you create.
Will there be any hidden costs?We want you to be aware of all costs in advance. We will provide a quote for your approval prior to finalizing your order. All costs and additional fees will be discussed prior to and included in the contract.
Do you travel, if so do you charge extra? Yes, we travel. One hour of travel is included in all photography packages for our normal areas of coverage.
(Asheville, Charlotte, Charleston, Greenville)
If we do need to charge extra, it is billed at $50 per hour. We will provide
a quote for your approval prior to finalizing your order.
You will receive a contract at the time the deposit is paid.
Will you customize a package for me?Yes, please contact us via our website, www.allureweddingphotography.com, or by phone, 704-879-1585
May I purchase additional time for my event?Yes, you may purchase additional time leading up to the event, including the day of the event.
11 Years and over 450 weddings shot.
Do you have liability insurance?Yes, each photographer is also a member of PPA (Professional Photographers of America) which provides addtional coverage.
Do you have backup equipment?Yes, each photographer has backup cameras and we have other photographers available to use for backup.
How would you describe your photography style?We do not have a style that defines us. We capture the style of your relationship and wedding day. We are well trained technically to handle any style or situation.
How would you describe your working style?We work for the bride and groom. Staying close to the timeline is important, but we understand things happen. We do not intend to interfere or interrupt the day. It is your special day and we want you to enjoy every moment while we capture the memories.
Have you ever worked at my wedding site before? If not, do you plan to visit the site in advance?If we have not worked at your location previously, we may or may not be able to visit the site in advance due to schedule and time conflicts. In general, we do arrive at the venue early to assess the site. We are well trained technically to handle any style or situation.
Are you photographing other events on the same day as mine?Your photographer is only shooting your event on your day. There may be other weddings booked that day for other photographers.
What time will you arrive at the site and for how many hours will you shoot?Arrival and shooting time will be determined during the timeline meeting. For 8 hours of coverage, we usually arrive 3 hours before the ceremony.
Do the photographers and videographers stay until my exit shot?You can use the time purchased in your contract anywhere you want. If you purchase our standard 8 hour package, the photographers/videographers usually start 3 hours before the wedding and they leave 8 hours from that time. You will need to schedule your exit at least 15 min. before your 8 hours ends.
Is it okay if other people take photos while you're taking photos?Yes, we ask that they do not stand in front of the photographers and that they not take the attention away from the photographers.
Do I have to provide a meal for the photographers and videographers?Yes. The client is responsible for providing a meal to each photographer/videographer working at your wedding.
Am I supposed to tip the photographers and videographers?Tipping is optional and not required. If you feel your photographers/videographers exceeded their normal duties and provided you with the utmost care and respect, then showing your appreciation with a gratuity is very well appreciated!
We shoot in digital format.
Do you shoot in color and black & white?We shoot in color. Images may be turned to black & white if requested or by photographer’s choice.
Can I give you a list of specific shots we would like?Yes, we encourage you to make a list of family pictures or unique pictures for your special day.
How many photographers do I get?All of our wedding photography packages include two photographers. The second photographer will photograph primarily during the ceremony and reception. Both photographers will be together pre-ceremony with one getting detail pictures and candid shots while the lead photographer takes all the essential shots.
How many images will I receive?Every wedding is different. The number of images is determined by how many hours of coverage you purchased and how large your wedding party and family are. Most brides receive between 800-1200 images with an 8 hour package.
Are my images edited?Yes, all of your images will be edited for color, contrast, vibrancy and crop.Your images will be print ready. There may be additional fees for retouching. Example: (body contouring, blemish removal, item removal, tattoos etc.)
Do I get the digital files with print release?Yes, you will get all of your wedding day images through our website with a download pin. You can do anything you like with your images, including printing or sharing your images on social media.
How long does it take to get my images after the wedding?Our normal turnaround for edited images is 4-6 weeks after the wedding.
How will I receive my wedding images?All of your images will be available for download on our website. You will get a private link with your download pin number. You can download all of your images at the same time or individually. You can also purchase one of our custom thumbdrives.
Do I get to choose the images for my book?We will custom design your book and send a proof for review. You may then make changes as needed.
If you purchased our video option, you will get 1 main videographer and the second photographer will take pictures and video during the wedding day. This saves our customer a lot of money. We all work as a team to ensure we have your wedding covered for photography and video.
Do you use a drone?Sometimes we are able to use a drone for our video footage. This depends on the venue and weather. The client is responsible for getting permission from the venue.
How long will my video be?The length of your video will be determined by how many special moments you have at your wedding. You also have to take into consideration how many toasts/speeches you have. Most of our short films range from 5-15 minutes.
Can I pick my own music for the video?We normally use royalty free music for your wedding video. If you use standard commercial music, you will not be allowed to upload your video to social media sites or youtube.
One lead photographer: gives direction, takes all the main shots, primarily stays with the bride and groom
One associate photographer: second shoots ceremony and reception, detail and backup shots, assistant to lead photographer and videographer
Both photographers work together and do not split up
Photojournalistic photographer available for an additional fee
One lead photographer
Photojournalistic photographer available for an additional fee
One lead videographer: gives direction, shoots all the main clips, primarily stays with the bride and groom
Photojournalistic videographer available for an additional fee
One hour
Includes all edited digital files and print release
Digital download
Available Tuesday-Friday
Additional fees may apply for travel, venue, and permits
One hour
Includes all edited digital files and print release
Digital download
Available Tuesday-Friday
Additional fees may apply for travel, venue, and permits
Small clips of your wedding day set to royalty free music
Approximately 8-15 minutes
Includes audio of vows, speeches and toasts
USB thumbdrive
Custom designed 10 x 10 inch book
Glossy image cover
80 images
Edited for color, contrast, vibrancy and crop
Retouching available for $15 per image (includes blemish removal, body contouring, head swaps, item removal, etc.)
Custom designed 8 x 8 inch book
Glossy image cover
80 images
Edited for color, contrast, vibrancy and crop
Retouching available for $15 per image (includes blemish removal, body contouring, head swaps, item removal, etc.)
Wooden USB drive with box
Drive and box branded with couples' name
Digital article featuring stories and details of the wedding day written by the bride and groom
Custom webpage (private or public) with custom address
Features images of wedding day, engagement and bridal
Love Story has a spotlight feature on the front page of allureweddingphotography.com
The total scheduled time of the photographers from arrival to exit
Times will be finalized during the timeline meeting
Edited for color, contrast, vibrancy and crop
Retouching available for $15 per image (includes blemish removal, body contouring, head swaps, item removal, etc.)