INVESTMENT GUIDE 2026
WELCOME
Timeless imagery with an editorial eye and a documentary heart.
Your wedding photographs should feel as beautiful as they are honest - artfully composed without losing the moments that make the day entirely your own.
My approach blends thoughtful direction with genuine observation. I’ll step in when you need guidance, paying attention to beautiful light, flattering movement, and the smallest details, then step back when a moment deserves to unfold naturally.
From the quiet anticipation before the ceremony to the people you love filling the dance floor, I’m there to preserve the grand moments, the fleeting ones, and everything in between.
Whether your celebration takes place in an elegant city venue or surrounded by the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, my goal is the same: to create timeless, romantic imagery that feels unmistakably like you and brings you back to exactly how it all felt.
“Anyone can love a thing because. That's as easy as putting a penny in your pocket. But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and pure and perfect.”
-Patrick Rothfuss
Hi there, I'm Lyssa!
THE EXPERIENCE
Intentional from beginning to end.
From the moment you book, I’m here as both your photographer and a trusted resource throughout the planning process. You’ll receive thoughtful guidance and resources to help you prepare, and as your wedding approaches, we’ll work together to create a photography timeline centered around beautiful light, meaningful moments, and plenty of space to actually experience your day.
When the wedding arrives, my approach is both intentional and intuitive. I’ll offer direction when it creates a stronger photograph - adjusting the light, composition, movement, or smallest details - while knowing when to step back and allow a moment to unfold exactly as it is. The result is a gallery that blends artful, editorial imagery with the candid interactions and fleeting in-between moments that make your celebration entirely your own.
Throughout the day, my priority is for you to feel comfortable, present, and confident that everything is being documented with care. From the details you spent months choosing to the people you love, the moments you anticipated, and the ones you never saw happening, I’m always looking for the full story.
Within one week, you’ll receive a curated collection of sneak peeks so you can begin reliving and sharing your celebration while it’s still fresh. Your complete gallery will follow, carefully hand-edited and delivered in an online gallery designed to preserve not only how your wedding looked, but how it felt.
THOUGHTFUL GUIDANCE
You never need to know what to do in front of the camera. I’ll guide you with natural prompts and thoughtful direction when needed, while leaving space for genuine movement, connection, and personality. The result is imagery that feels elevated and beautifully composed without feeling overly posed.
AN EYE FOR THE IN-BETWEEN
While the big moments matter, so much of your wedding story lives in what happens between them - the reactions across the room, a hand reaching for yours, your closest people together, and the details you spent months choosing. I’m always watching for the moments you experience and the ones you may never realize happened.
SPACE TO BE PRESENT
You shouldn’t spend your wedding day worrying about photography. With thoughtful planning beforehand and an intentional approach throughout the celebration, you can be fully present with the people you love while trusting that your story is being preserved with care.
WHAT TO EXPECT
COLLECTION II
COLLECTION I
8 Hours of Coverage
Two Photographers
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Full Printing Rights
Delivery 4-8 Weeks
25% Off Engagement Session
$7300
10 Hours of Coverage
Two Photographers
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Full Printing Rights
Delivery 4-8 Weeks
50% Off Engagement Session
$9000
WEDDING COLLECTIONS
8 Hours of Coverage
One Photographer
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Full Printing Rights
Delivery 4-8 Weeks
15% Off Engagement Session
$5200
Wedding collections begin at $5,200, with most couples investing $7,000–$9,000.
COLLECTION III
TWO DAY COVERAGE
FULL DAY COVERAGE
HALF DAY COVERAGE
8 Hours of Coverage
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Full Printing Rights
Delivery 4-8 Weeks
Hiking/Permits/Travel Included
25% Off Engagement Session
$5200
Up to 13 Hours of Coverage (Two Days)
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Full Printing Rights
Delivery 4-8 Weeks
Hiking/Permits/Travel Included
50% Off Engagement Session
$8450
ELOPEMENT COLLECTIONS
6 Hours of Coverage
One Photographer
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Full Printing Rights
Delivery 4-8 Weeks
Hiking/Permits/Travel Included
$4800
All travel is included for adventure micro weddings & elopements within 3 hours from 98014. This includes Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks.
ADVENTURE
STORY
CLASSIC
1 Hour Session
1 outfit, 1 location
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Delivery 2-4 Weeks
Full Printing Rights
30 Miles of Travel Included
$800
90 Minute Session
2 outfits, 2 locations
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Delivery 2-4 Weeks
Full Printing Rights
60 Miles of Travel Included
$1300
Up to 3 hours
A fully planned adventure experience
Multiple locations & looks
Location guidance and planning
Hiking + permits included
Full hand-edited gallery
Printing rights
$2400
ENGAGEMENT PACKAGES
ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
I highly recommend all couples book an engagement session before their big day! It allows for you to get comfortable with me, in being in front of the camera, and is a great warm up to your wedding portraits. They can be as simple or formal as you would like and can be used for save the dates, a signature guest book, or even framed wall prints. Not to mention it can be an opportunity to test your trial hair and make-up. Many couples opt for a location that is special to them, whether it is from their proposal, a local spot they love, or an epic adventure! I recommend planning something that is true to you as a couple. After booking all couples receive an engagement style guide with all my best tips and tricks for the easiest and best experience.
Yes! I am licensed, insured, and have my faa drone license! Feel free to reach out if your venue needs proof of insurance.
DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS LICENSE AND INSURANCE?
Travel fees are charged at $1 per mile beyond what is included in your selected package. All base engagements include 30 miles of travel and all wedding packages and custom collections include 60 miles from 98014. I do travel out of state often for shoots, please reach out for a custom quote for destination engagements and weddings!
WHEN DO YOU CHARGE TRAVEL FEES?
I require a $1500 retainer and signed contract to save your date and then you are officially booked! The remaining balance can be split into 2 payments or monthly payments. I typically start booking 12 months in advance, but if your date is sooner reach out to check availability!
HOW DO WE BOOK AND HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO YOU BOOK?
I strongly recommend adding a second shooter if you are getting ready in separate locations with a large distance between, have multiple venues, or want many more images with different angles. If you have more than 100 guests I recommend booking a second photographer for a variety of reasons. It gives us the ability to be in two places at once while getting ready and they can capture the groomsmen photos and details while I capture your bridals. During family formals they are able to get candids or ceremony/reception details. Many of my elopements and micro weddings also book a second shooter even if they have a small number of guests because they want every moment captured. A second shooter also means secondary angles for capturing emotion for the first look, ceremony, and your important moments.
WHEN AND WHY SHOULD WE BOOK A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER?
Of course! Feel free to email lyssalashellphotography@gmail.com and I'd be happy to send you a full wedding day.
CAN WE SEE A FULL WEDDING GALLERY?
I do not give raw images. Most clients do not have the software to open and edit the large files and while I do edit in different styles, I have a unique style of editing and clients only receive their finished gallery because the raws are an unfinished product. I hand-edit every image in your gallery to get it as close to life or your desired style with color corrections and light retouching. If heavier retouching or additional post processing is desired, it is available for an additional fee.
DO YOU GIVE "RAW" IMAGES AND HOW MUCH EDITING WILL YOU DO?
All of my galleries are password-protected, allowing you to hide photos from public view, favorite selections, download, share to socials, and so much more. Your online gallery you will have an additional link for sharing the web-size and high resolution photos with your guests and there is a print store directly linked to your gallery where they can order high quality prints in a variety of formats.
HOW DO WE SHARE OUR IMAGES WITH GUESTS AND CAN WE ORDER PRINTS FROM YOU?
There isn't a specific number of photos as every wedding is different, but I give all of the best images! Images with closed eyes, blurry (if unintentional), or duplicates are not provided, but you receive all the rest :) All the images that are to my professional standard are delivered in an online gallery with web-size and high resolution with NO WATERMARK that can be easily shared with friends and family. Typically I deliver 50-100 images per hour of photography.
HOW MANY FINAL IMAGES WILL WE RECEIVE AND HOW ARE THEY DELIVERED?
Timeless, romantic, and candid. I absolutely love taking a more editorial approach to posing with your couples portraits and always capture the classic family formals, but the little moments are just as important! Throughout the wedding I love to have time to capture the emotions of the day, when you have a first look with dad or your sisters tear up as you walk down the aisle. My editing style is typically true to life, but contrary to some other photographers if you want a little more bright and airy, really love vibrant colors, or darker moody tones I can do that too!
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY AND EDITING STYLE?