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We look forward to answering questions, checking your date,
and setting up your consultation!

if you only need an engagement or couples session, reach out or ignore wedding aspects.

Call Michael at (503) 403-9096

Invoice prep and
option info

I'll send this during the first contact,
But you can always find it here as well!

If you need video, planner, photo booth, or just about anything else, ask us during your consult.

Common services quick summary

Wedding and Elopement Services

  • 10-Hour Wedding/Elopement

    All-day photographic coverage by Wedding Photographer Guy $4000

  • 6-Hour Wedding/Elopement

    6-hour photographic coverage by Wedding Photographer Guy $3700

  • 4-hour Wedding/Elopement

    4-hour photographic coverage by Wedding Photographer Guy $3500

  • 10 Hour Wedding/Elopement (Mon-Thur.)

    All-day photographic coverage by Wedding Photographer Guy, but on a weekday. $3500

  • 6-Hour Wedding/Elopement (Mon.-Thur.)

    6-hour photographic coverage by Wedding Photographer Guy, but on a weekday. $3200

  • 4-hour Wedding/Elopement (Mon.-Thur.)

    4-hour photographic coverage by Wedding Photographer Guy, but on a weekday. $3000

  • Engagement (with wedding/elopement)

    They're also the perfect chance to meet eachother prior to your wedding or elopement. I always encourage an adventure or including your personalities. $350 Optional: We can use my fully equipped studio at no additional charge!

  • Engagement or proposal (without wedding/elopement)

    Comes with encouragement for adventure and I love the challenge of a risky proposal! $600 Optional: We can use my fully equipped studio at no additional charge!

  • Boudoir with wedding/elopement

    These are typically done as gifts and can be captured for either partner or as a couples set! If you're trying to keep this seperate as a suprise, reach out seperately from your wedding form! $350 with wedding package. Optional: We can use my fully equipped studio at no additional charge!

  • Second Photographer - Shadow

    Include a second photographer who is just beginning their wedding or elopement photography journey! This option shadows Wedding Photographer Guy and is great for pleasant extras. $600

  • Second Photographer 2 - Floater

    Include a second photographer who has some experience in their wedding or elopement photography journey! This option shadows me and shoots independently. $1500

  • Second Photographer 3 - Extension

    Include an experienced second photographer who creates indepentely and in parallel with Wedding Photographer Guy! $3000

  • Instant Film (add-on)

    I bring instant film cameras and a big basket of film! This option is great for signing books or general guest activity. The cost covers the film, but tell us if you're expecting over 100 guests, as I may recommend adding additional film and we can calculate a new cost. Note: At the end of my contracted time, I pack up cameras and unused film.

Below is for commited couples


Thank you and cheers!

Post-invoice,
client Contract

This form serves as a counterpart to the client invoice.


1. Contact Information

Couple

Planner or day-of-coordinator

2. Event Details

Wedding or elopement date

Event date and photographer arrival time
Month
Day
Year
Time
HoursMinutes
Photographer Arrival Time
Time
HoursMinutes

We understand that arrival time and location may be subject to change. Client is responsible to provide time either on this form or in written message thread and recieve confirmation before assuming photographer is informed.


Location is subject to travel costs over 2 hours drive from Portland, Oregon, though we keep fees minimal.

Location 1

Location 2

Additional event details

3. Package Details

Wedding/Elopement package as listed on invoice

Options like videographer, photobooth, or tag-along vendors to be discussed seperately.

4. Fees & Payment

Package total as listed on invoice
$

5. Cancellation, Rescheduling & Refund Policy

  • If canceled more than 4 months before the wedding date: Clients forfeit retainer only.

  • If canceled within 4 months of the wedding: 50% of total contract price is due.

  • If canceled within 90 days of the wedding: 100% of contract price is due.

  • Rescheduling is allowed with at least 2 months’ notice and only if the Photographer is available.

Retainer is always non-refundable.

6. Photographer Responsibilities


  • Photographer will bring professional equipment and maintain backups.

  • Number of Edited Images: Approximately 200-800

  • Editing Style: Photographer’s artistic style is final and not subject to revision requests.

  • Delivery Method: Online gallery, unless otherwise specified

7. Client Responsibilities

  • Provide vendor meals for Photographer(s) during reception.

  • Provide parking access.

  • Provide a detailed wedding schedule.

  • Provide a family/group shot list in advance (if you want, I can handle it regardless)

  • Provide written arrival time and location updates and recieve confrimation from photographer prior to the wedding date, if not done already in this form

8. Model Release / Usage Rights

Date of birth
Month
Day
Year
  • Clients grant Photographer permission to use images for portfolio, website, ads, and social media.

  • Clients receive a personal use license (print, share, and display images for personal/non-commercial use).


9. Copyright & Reproduction

  • Photographer retains full copyright.

  • Clients may not edit, sell, or apply filters to images.

  • Vendors must obtain permission before using images.[Photographer requires client permission if vendors request usage as well]

10. Liability & Backup Plan

  • In case of emergency, Photographer will make reasonable efforts to secure a replacement shooter.

Both parties agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless from any claims related to this Agreement.


11. Force Majeure

If performance is prevented due to natural disasters, pandemics, government restrictions, or other uncontrollable events, liability is limited to rescheduling or refunds at the photographer’s discretion.

12. Venue Requirements

  • The photographer is not responsible for venue restrictions.

  • Clients must inform the photographer of any photo/video limitations in advance.

13. Delivery Terms

  • Delivery Method: Advanced Online Gallery (ask about prints)

  • Delivery Timeline: Expect 2-6 weeks, depending on workload. Typically 2 weeks, but late summer through fall may yield minor or rare major delays.

Gallery Availability: Minimum of 3 months from delivery date or longer if online storage capacity allows.


14. Severability Clause

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid portion shall be replaced with a valid clause that achieves the original intent.

15. Agreement & Signatures

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Resources

Site updates in progress! Please ask for resources of any kind via direct message or call. After 300 weddings, we've got a lot of info to happily offload.

We're here to make your whole process easier.

Optional
near and post-event
Forms

Group and shot lists

These are optional, but group lists can be helpful if you have the time.

We can, but do not usually mimic any specific shots. However, providing inspiration or mood boards can help give insight into what attracts your eye and is valuable for understanding how to capture the optimal gallery.

You may fill out the form or send in your own preferred method through our primary communication thread.

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Wedding Photographer Guy is an alternative wedding and elopement photographer based in Portland, Oregon. Commonly servicing the Portland metropolitan region, Oregon coast, and surrounding rural counties. Available throughout the Pacific Northwest and destinations worldwide. 

 

Specializations include capturing authentic storytelling candid's paired with creative and adventurous portraits, resulting in strong, emotional wedding photography. 300+ weddings captured!

© 2024 Wedding Photographer Guy | Portland based Wedding Photographer

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All the weddings on this site are 100% authentic.

Nothing staged, nothing fake.

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Michael R Ballard (AKA Nilas)

1030 SE Clinton, Portland, Oregon

Our studio is called:

Cobalt Studios PDX

nilas@nilasphotography.com

503.403.9096

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