INVESTMENT GUIDE 2025
WELCOME
I love my job, but it goes beyond just taking photos. I am an advocate for my couples and help guide them to create the wedding or elopement of their dreams. I pay attention to the small details and have an attentive, but nonintrusive approach to photography. Each story is unique. I really care about your vision and what matters to you matters to me. I want the photographs I take to reflect you as a couple and to capture all the little moments in-between. I am down to hike a mountain, help you feel comfortable with posing (everyone of my couples say they are "awkward"), or just capture everything as it unfolds. My goal is always to capture the candid and document your memories for you to cherish.
“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
If you're here, you're probably on the exciting journey to your wedding day! Congratulations on this incredible adventure!! I'm passionate about freezing those fleeting moments of joy, laughter, and romance that make your special day truly extraordinary. My goal is to provide you with timeless and heartfelt photographs that will transport you back to the magic of your celebration, even years down the road.
Take a peek at our services and portfolio, and you'll see how we've had the honor of documenting the love stories of amazing couples! From intimate elopements to grand celebrations, I have a keen eye for detail, a love for candid moments, and a commitment to capturing the authentic emotions that make your day truly unforgettable. It's about your most important people coming together to celebrate you and and your commitment to each other in one of the most beautiful days of your lives.
Whether you're planning an elaborate wedding or opting for a more intimate adventerous elopement, I'm here to tell your story through the lens. Let's create memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime.
After inquiring, I will create a personal portal online where you can find everything related to your wedding photography. Your proposal with your wedding collection, contract, invoices, questionnaires, and communication can all be found there.
Shortly after booking you will receive a welcome email with our wedding or elopement guide magazine. If you booked a package with an engagement session you will receive our engagement guide magazine and we will start planning!
If your wedding venue has travel fees within Washington State you will be invoiced and billed at the time of booking. All adventure elopement packages have permits, parking, hiking, and travel included. If you booked a destination wedding or elopement outside of Washington State, travel fees (if applicable) will be invoiced separately and billed 6 months prior to your date.
100 days prior to your date you will receive an email from me checking in on how planning is going and six weeks prior to your date I will send a larger questionnaire going over all the final details, but feel free to reach out if you would like me to send it sooner! 1-2 weeks before your wedding day we update any last changes. Coverage can be added up to the day of your wedding and is billed at the same rate as when you book, there are no hidden fees.
24-72 hours after your wedding day you will receive sneak peeks!
Engagement galleries are delivered in 2-4 weeks with wedding and elopement galleries being delivered in 4-8 weeks.
Online print deliveries vary on the order, albums designs begin once you have selected your favorite images from your gallery.
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
$5200
10 Hours of Coverage
Two Photographers
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Full Printing Rights
Delivery 4-8 Weeks
50% Off Engagement Session
$6500
WEDDING COLLECTIONS
8 Hours of Coverage
One Photographer
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Full Printing Rights
Delivery 4-8 Weeks
15% Off Engagement Session
$3600
The average investment is $5,000-$7000
6 Hours of Coverage
One Photographer
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Full Printing Rights
Delivery 4-8 Weeks
$3300
COLLECTION III
MICRO COLLECTION
TWO DAY ELOPEMENT
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
$3600
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
$5850
ELOPEMENT COLLECTIONS
6 Hours of Coverage
One Photographer
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Full Printing Rights
Delivery 4-8 Weeks
Hiking/Permits/Travel Included
$3300
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
$450
90 Minute Session
2 outfits, 2 locations
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Delivery 2-4 Weeks
Full Printing Rights
60 Miles of Travel Included
$675
3 Hour Session
Up to 3 outfits, EPIC Locations
Hand Edited Full Digital Gallery
Delivery 2-4 Weeks
Full Printing Rights
Hiking/Permits Included
$1350
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.
CUSTOM WEDDING COLLECTIONS
BUILD YOUR OWN PACKAGE
BUILD YOUR OWN PACKAGE
8 Hours | $1600
9 Hours | $1800
10 Hours | $2000
Hourly Rate | $200
Engagement Package Pricing Listed Above
Engagement USB | $100
Wedding USB | $100
Albums | $300-$1000
8 Hours | $3600
9 Hours | $4050
10 Hours | $4500
Hourly Rate | $450
WEDDING COVERAGE
SECOND SHOOTER
ENGAGEMENT SESSION
All packages include: a custom timeline, planning consult, location help, high resolution and web-size images, custom online gallery, personal prints rights, and sneak peeks within 24-72 hours. Friday-Saturday Weddings require a 6 hour minimum booking during peak wedding season.
*A 8.7% Washington sales tax is added to all packages and a la carte add-ons*
I understand every wedding and elopement is different and while my packages listed above are my most popular, I am happy to create a custom collection to fit your needs! Pick the number of hours, optional second shooter, engagement session, and any a la carte upgrades. Additional hours can be added up to your wedding and are billed at the hourly rate listed below.
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?