Frequently Asked Questions
We want the experience of working with Lily Rose Photography to feel clear, thoughtful, and easy from the beginning. Below are answers to the questions we hear most often about weddings, engagement sessions, planning, timelines, travel, delivery, and albums.
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Before You Book
Our work blends honest storytelling, calm direction, and polished portraiture. We are deeply documentary in the way we observe and respond to real moments, but we also know when to guide, simplify, and create space for beautiful portraits that still feel natural.
Wedding collections begin at $4,400. Most couples choose our $6,800 collection, and many invest $8,000+ once they personalize their coverage with albums, extended hours, or additional events. We are always happy to talk through the best fit for your wedding day.
We also offer associate coverage for couples looking for a more affordable option. Our associate team is carefully selected, personally mentored by us, and fully aligned with the level of care, professionalism, and client experience we want Lily Rose Photography to be known for.
The first step is to get in touch and make sure we are available for your date. From there, we can talk through your wedding plans, answer questions, and help you decide what coverage fits best. Booking is completed online with a signed contract and retainer.
Our retainer is $1,000. Along with your signed contract, it secures your wedding date and is applied toward your package balance.
Yes. We photograph proposals, intimate weddings, and elopements, and we are always happy to talk through coverage options for smaller celebrations.
Engagement Sessions and Planning
We usually suggest one dressier look and one more relaxed look. Coordinate rather than match exactly, avoid distracting logos or heavy patterns, and choose clothing that feels like you. Most importantly, wear something you can move in comfortably and that fits both your setting and your personality.
Yes, we think so. Engagement sessions help you get comfortable in front of the camera, learn how we guide, and walk into the wedding day with much more ease. They also give you a set of relaxed, meaningful images that reflect this season of your life together.
Look beyond just price or package details. You are choosing someone whose work, personality, communication style, and presence will shape how your day feels. It helps to look carefully at full galleries, talk through expectations, and make sure the photographer’s approach genuinely fits you.
A realistic timeline makes a huge difference. Good photography needs time, breathing room, and coordination. We help shape a photography timeline that works with your day, your light, and the kinds of images that matter most to you.
Stay present. The more connected you are to each other and to the actual experience of the day, the more your photographs will reflect something real. Good planning helps, but being fully there matters just as much.
The Wedding Day
A first look is a private moment before the ceremony when the two of you see each other for the first time. We often recommend it because it can reduce stress, create more portrait time, and make the overall timeline feel easier. That said, if you prefer to wait until the ceremony, we simply build the timeline around that choice.
Absolutely. We do traditional portraits at most weddings. If there are specific family groupings that matter to you, we are happy to photograph them in a way that feels organized, efficient, and natural.
We do not need a shot list for every wedding image, but we do want to know the important people and any must-have family groupings. A family portrait list is far more helpful than a long list of Pinterest screenshots.
They can, but many couples prefer an unplugged ceremony so guests are fully present and not holding up phones or tablets during key moments. If you are considering that, we are happy to help you think through how to communicate it clearly.
Yes. While natural light is beautiful, you should always choose the celebration that feels right to you. We are comfortable working with changing light, low light, flash, LED, and all the variety a wedding day brings.
Your planner or coordinator is usually the person best positioned to keep the overall day moving. If you are not working with one, we strongly recommend assigning that role to someone reliable. We help shape the photography timeline and keep an eye on pacing throughout the day as well.
If the wedding day is longer than 6 hours, yes, a hot meal for each member of the photography team is very much appreciated. The best time is usually when you are eating, since events often pick up quickly afterward.
Yes. If you would like us to stay beyond the contracted time, we can usually do that and apply overtime afterward.
Yes. We are happy to recommend planners, coordinators, DJs, florists, beauty teams, and other wedding professionals we trust.
Delivery, Albums, and Business
Yes. Digital files are included with every wedding package, and they are delivered ready to print and share.
The number depends on coverage time, event flow, and what happens during the day, but a common guideline is around 100 images per hour of coverage.
Wedding galleries are typically ready within 4 to 6 weeks. We know you are excited, and we work to deliver as quickly as we can while still giving the images the care they deserve.
Lily Rose Photography retains the copyright to all images we create. If your package includes digital files, you have permission to print and share those images for personal use.
Yes. We offer high-end wedding albums and feel strongly about the value of printed heirlooms. Albums are one of the most meaningful ways to preserve a wedding day beyond the screen.
Yes. Parent albums are available and can either mirror the main album or be designed with a slightly different focus.
Yes. We photograph destination weddings both within the United States and beyond. Travel fees depend on the location, timing, and needs of the event.
Yes. We carry liability insurance and can provide a certificate of insurance if your venue requires one.
Your initial retainer is non-refundable, but it can be transferred to a future date when possible. If something unexpected affects the photography team, we make every effort to provide an appropriate professional substitute.
You can reach out through our contact page or email us directly. If you are ready to talk through your wedding plans, we would love to hear from you.
Still Have Questions?
If there is something you did not see here, contact us here. We are always happy to answer questions and help you think through what fits your wedding best.
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